Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

What Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada does

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1941 and headquartered at 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North in Las Vegas, Nevada. It operates 16 programs across four service areas: Food Services (St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility serving approximately 500 meals daily, Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry, the largest Meals on Wheels program in Southern Nevada, and WIC nutrition services); Homeless and Housing Services (a 400-bed Men's Emergency Night Shelter open 365 days per year, the Renewing Hope transitional housing program, Housing Navigation Center, and St. Vincent Apartments permanent supportive housing); Immigration and Migration Services (functioning as Nevada's official State Refugee Office, handling refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, the Hire A Refugee employer-matching program, and adult education including English language instruction, citizenship classes, and GED preparation); and Family Services (Loving Hearts Adoption Services and case management). The organization employs approximately 235 full-time and part-time staff and serves more than 4,200 individuals daily.

The business model is a donation-funded nonprofit operating with a reported 6% FY25 overhead rate. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time, monthly, tribute, planned giving, stock gifts, vehicle donations), foundation and government grants (including a documented $25,000 grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco in 2019), corporate matching gifts, in-kind goods, and retail affiliate programs (AmazonSmile at 0.5% of eligible purchases, Smith's Inspiring Donations at 0.5%). Distribution occurs through the main Las Vegas campus, satellite offices in Henderson and on Owens Avenue, and partnership-based referral channels including MGM Resorts volunteer engagement, Touchstone Living home raffles, and Light the World Giving Machines at Downtown Summerlin. Technology is limited to commodity nonprofit tools: Blackbaud adaptive donor forms, Google Forms, VolunteerHub volunteer management, and standard web infrastructure. No proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities were identified.

Leadership transitioned in November 2024 when Sara Ramirez was appointed President and CEO, succeeding Deacon Thomas A. Roberts. Steve Schmitt serves as Chief Operations Officer. The organization holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. It is governed by a Board of Trustees with EIN 88-0059425 and operates as an independent nonprofit without parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership. A June 22, 2024 data security incident resulted in regulatory notification and credit monitoring offers to affected individuals.

Name

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Website

https://catholiccharities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is a Las Vegas-based nonprofit founded in 1941 operating 16 programs across food services, homeless and housing services, immigration and refugee services, and family services, serving more than 4,200 individuals daily as Nevada's official State Refugee Office and operator of the region's largest Meals on Wheels program and emergency shelter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Human Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Food assistance services
• Emergency shelter services
• Refugee resettlement services
• Immigration legal services
• Homeless housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary gifts from individual donors supporting general operations or specific programs
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Support from foundations and government grants for specific programs and operations
3. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including bequests from estates to ensure long-term sustainability
4. Vehicle Donations: Accepts cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, and jetskis for resale
5. Stock Donations: Accepts gifts of stock with transfer form process through broker
6. Corporate Matching Gifts: Many companies match employee contributions and volunteer hours
7. Goods Donations: Accepts food, clothing, toiletries, baby items, and other goods for redistribution
8. Retail Partner Programs: AmazonSmile and Smith's Inspiring Donations programs donate percentages of purchases

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada delivers free direct social services to vulnerable individuals and families in Southern Nevada through 16 programs organized into four pillars: Food Services (community meals, food pantry, Meals on Wheels, WIC), Homeless & Housing Services (400-bed emergency night shelter, transitional housing, housing navigation, permanent supportive housing), Immigration & Migration Services (legal immigration help, refugee resettlement as Nevada's State Refugee Office, refugee employment, adult education), and Family Services (adoption and foster care). The organization serves more than 4,200 people daily and is funded by individual donations, foundation and government grants, corporate gifts, and in-kind contributions.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada operates 16 programs delivering comprehensive social services through four core areas: Food Services, Homeless & Housing Services, Immigration & Migration Services, and Family Services. Food Services includes the St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility providing daily meals, the Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry offering client-choice food selection, the Meals on Wheels home-delivery program for seniors, and WIC nutrition services. Homeless & Housing Services encompasses the Men's Emergency Night Shelter (400-bed capacity), the Renewing Hope transitional housing program, the Housing Navigation Center, and St. Vincent Apartments. Immigration & Migration Services, as Nevada's State Refugee Office, provides refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, the Hire A Refugee employment program, and Adult Education including English Language Program, Citizenship Classes, and High School Equivalency. Family Services offers adoption services through Loving Hearts Adoption Services and additional family support programs. The organization also maintains donation infrastructure including monetary giving, vehicle donations, and corporate engagement, integrated with platforms such as Amazon Wish Lists, AmazonSmile, and Smith's Inspiring Donations for charitable contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility – Meals Free daily community meal program serving approximately 500 meals per day to individuals and families in need, served 10:00-11:00 a.m. every day of the year at the main Las Vegas campus.
• Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry Client-choice food pantry allowing individuals and families to select food items meeting their needs; open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the main campus.
• Meals on Wheels Home-delivered meal program serving homebound seniors 60 years and older with seven frozen nutritious meals per week delivery across Southern Nevada.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Federal nutrition program providing food, nutritional education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for pregnant women, postpartum mothers, infants, and children up to age 5; operated from Las Vegas and Henderson offices.
• Men's Emergency Night Shelter Nightly emergency shelter accommodating 400 men who are ambulatory, lucid, and able to care for themselves; open every night of the year with check-in at 2:30 p.m.
• Renewing Hope Program for Men Transitional housing program with case management helping men achieve self-sufficiency and independence.
• Housing Navigation Center Case management and connection to affordable housing resources for individuals experiencing housing instability; reachable at 702-473-5684.
• St. Vincent Apartments Permanent supportive housing providing affordable living spaces for individuals in need.
• Immigration Services Legal immigration assistance and services for immigrants, asylees, and victims of trafficking.
• Migration & Refugee Services Operates as Nevada's State Refugee Office, resettling refugees and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders; assists with housing, food, clothing, case management, health services, and employment.
• Hire A Refugee Connects employers with qualified refugee talent seeking employment opportunities in Southern Nevada.
• Youth Mentor Program Mentorship program pairing young people with supportive mentors for guidance and personal development.
• English Language Program Conversational English language instruction via Zoom breakout rooms; tutors practice English with students Monday through Friday.
• Citizenship Classes Preparation courses for U.S. citizenship exam covering government, history, and English language skills.
• High School Equivalency Educational program helping students prepare for GED or equivalent high school equivalency exams.
• Loving Hearts Adoption Services Adoption and foster care services supporting families through the adoption process.
• Monetary Giving / Donations Accepts financial contributions via online donations, monthly giving, tribute gifts, planned giving, stock donations, and matching gifts to fund programs.
• Donate a Vehicle Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, jet skis, and other vehicles for resale to support operations.
• Corporate Engagement Corporate giving program allowing companies to support Catholic Charities through sponsorships, employee matching gifts, and workplace campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 4,200+ people daily across 16 programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Touchstone LivingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTouchstone Living partnered with Catholic Charities to award a brand-new home or cash prize through a home raffle to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program supporting seniors.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazonSmile program donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to Catholic Charities. Amazon Wish Lists allow direct shipment of needed items to the organization.
• Smith's Food & DrugcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmith's Inspiring Donations program donates 0.5% of eligible purchases when shoppers select Catholic Charities as their supported organization.
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Light the World)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLight the World Giving Machines at Downtown Summerlin allow donors to give to Catholic Charities through a vending machine-style donation platform during the holiday season.
• Rebel Stores and 955thebullminorGTM or Marketing Partner'Gifts for Gas' partnership: donors receive a $15 gas gift card when donating a new, unwrapped $15 toy to Catholic Charities.
• Burlington Coat FactoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinter coat donations accepted at Burlington stores through Delivering Good partnership for distribution to those in need.
• MGM Resorts InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMGM Resorts employees volunteer at Catholic Charities events and programs, supporting food service operations.
• ECDC African Community CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative refugee resettlement partner in Southern Nevada. ECDC manages resettlement for 50 Afghan parolees as part of the Afghan Placement and Assistance program.
• Nevada Governor's Office for New Americans (ONA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency working with Catholic Charities to support refugee resettlement, coordinate services, and ensure Afghan families have access to resources for integration in Nevada.
• Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee resettlement partner administering the resettlement process for 100 Afghan parolees coming to Northern Nevada.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Three Square Food Bank: Southern Nevada's primary food bank, operating food distribution and hunger-relief programs in the same geography. Comparable food-services mission with partial overlap in client base and food sourcing.
• Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC): Refugee resettlement partner of CCSN in Northern Nevada, administering services for Afghan parolees. Directly comparable on refugee resettlement services, though focused on a different geography.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella and advocacy body for Catholic Charities agencies. Directly comparable as the parent network within which CCSN operates, sharing mission, branding, and federal advocacy resources.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Operates a broad portfolio of social services including food, housing, immigration, and refugee resettlement in the New York region. Closely mirrors CCSN's program mix and faith-based operating model.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Major Catholic Charities affiliate offering food, housing, immigration, and family services in Chicago. Highly comparable in service portfolio, scale, and faith-based mission alignment.
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: One of the largest Catholic Charities affiliates in the country, providing food, shelter, immigration, and family services. Highly comparable in service mix, faith-based identity, and scale.
• The Salvation Army Southern Nevada: Provides food, shelter, and emergency assistance in the same Las Vegas market. Directly comparable as a faith-based nonprofit serving overlapping client populations with a comparable service mix.
• Lutheran Social Services of Nevada: Faith-based social services provider in Nevada offering refugee resettlement, food, and family support. Directly comparable as a regional faith-based nonprofit with similar program structure.
• Catholic Charities of San Francisco / CYO: Catholic Charities affiliate providing immigration, refugee, food, and housing services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Comparable in mission, program mix, and faith-based identity.

Regional players

• Clark County Social Service (Department of Family Services): Local government social services agency serving the same Southern Nevada population. Comparable client base and service categories (food, housing, family support) but operates as a public agency, not a faith-based nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CathCharitiesNV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/catholiccharitiessnv
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicCharitiesSNV
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholiccharitiessnv/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-southern-nevada

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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