City Gospel Mission

What City Gospel Mission does

City Gospel Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 by James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The organization operates four integrated cause areas — Food & Shelter, Transformational Recovery, Employment Network, and Youth Programs — delivering emergency shelter (74 beds for men), three daily hot meals 365 days a year, residential addiction recovery for men (Exodus) and women (Having the Courage to Change) with 12–24 month stays, free career development and job placement services, and a cradle-to-career youth portfolio that includes Whiz Kids tutoring, Princesses Ballet, Rising Scholars, Jeremiah Scholars, Little Village, mentoring, and camp. Annually it serves more than 10,300 people (6,800 adults and 3,500 youth), provides 110,000+ meals and 42,000+ shelter nights, and reports an 80% three-year post-graduation success rate among recovery alumni versus a 30% national average.

The organization is supported by a network of 350+ partner churches and 2,500+ volunteers, with service delivery distributed across the main Cincinnati campus (1805 Dalton Avenue and 1211 York Street), satellite offices in Middletown and Hamilton (Butler County), and partner-hosted program sites (40+ Whiz Kids locations, 21 Princesses Ballet sites). Technology consists of standard nonprofit SaaS infrastructure — Virtuous for donation processing, Samaritan for volunteer management, RaisedOnors for the donor portal, GiftWise for legacy giving, and Kroger Community Rewards for passive fundraising — with no proprietary platform or AI components.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through voluntary contributions: individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring, and legacy planned gifts), corporate and foundation grants, event-based fundraising (annual Gala at Cincinnati Museum Center, Golf Outing at Aston Oaks, Breakfast for Hope, ToyMaker's Daughter ballet), Kroger Community Rewards passive giving, in-kind gifts, and a modest sliding-scale recovery program fee of $350 per month. Pricing for all core services is free to participants, and 72 cents of every donated dollar (FY ending September 30, 2023) goes directly to programs. Major employer partnerships include UPS, Nehemiah Manufacturing, and PackbgR, which serve as talent pipelines rather than revenue sources.

Name

City Gospel Mission

Legal name

City Gospel Mission

Website

https://citygospelmission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

City Gospel Mission is a Cincinnati-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1924 that provides emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery, job placement, and youth programs to more than 10,300 homeless, addicted, unemployed, and at-risk young people annually across Greater Cincinnati, funded entirely through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Job placement services
• Youth tutoring mentoring
• Faith based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time gifts, monthly giving programs, and legacy planned gifts. The organization provides multiple giving mechanisms including online donations, stock donations, IRA charitable distributions, Donor Advised Funds, and in-kind gifts of food, clothing, and essential items.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Support from foundations and corporate partners including event sponsorships, program funding, and special project support.
3. Gala and Special Events Revenue: Annual fundraising events including the City Gospel Mission Gala, CGM Golf Outing, and Breakfast for Hope generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items.
4. Kroger Community Rewards: Passive fundraising through Kroger Plus Card program where Kroger donates a portion of qualifying purchases to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

City Gospel Mission delivers free, faith-based social services across four cause areas: emergency food and shelter (74-bed men's shelter plus daily meals), residential addiction recovery for men and women (12-24 month stays with aftercare), the Employment Network (formerly JobsPlus) free job placement and career development, and youth programs including Whiz Kids tutoring, Princesses Ballet, mentoring, scholarships, and Little Village early-childhood play. All programs are funded through individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, and fundraising events, with services provided at no cost to participants.

Product overview

City Gospel Mission is a faith-based nonprofit organization founded in 1924 by James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble. The organization operates as a platform of social service programs organized around four core cause areas: Food & Shelter (emergency shelter with 74 beds, hot meals served daily, Jobs Van, and holiday programs), Transformational Recovery (residential addiction recovery programs for men and women with 12-24 month stays), Employment Network formerly JobsPlus (free career development and job placement services), and Youth Programs (comprehensive services including Whiz Kids Tutoring, Princesses Ballet, Rising Scholars, Jeremiah Scholars, Little Village, Camp, Hispanic Outreach, and Teen Impact). The organization collaborates with 350+ local churches and 2,500 volunteers to serve over 6,800 adults and 3,500 youth annually. Key distinctive programs include Step Forward (running program for recovery participants with 80% sobriety success rate) and The Promised Land (affordable housing initiative).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food & Shelter Programs Free emergency shelter and food services for adults experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. Includes a 74-bed men's shelter, daily hot meals 365 days a year, Thanksgiving Exchange and Christmas Store holiday programs, and the Jobs Van mobile service.
• Transformational Recovery Programs Residential addiction recovery programs for men (Exodus) and women (Having the Courage to Change) with 12-24 month goal-oriented stays. Includes counseling, faith-based guidance, transitional housing, aftercare serving 200+ annually, and the Step Forward running program partnering with Flying Pig Marathon. Reports 80% long-term recovery success vs. 30% national average.
• Employment Network (formerly JobsPlus) Free career development and job placement services with two tracks: Traditional Program for those with employment barriers and Fast Track Program for advanced job seekers. Placed 3,000+ individuals with local employers since 1994, including with UPS and Nehemiah Manufacturing. Service extends to Butler County via Hope House Mission and Genesis Recovery.
• Youth Programs Comprehensive youth services for at-risk children and teens from birth through age 18 including literacy tutoring, ballet instruction, college and trade school scholarships, mentoring, camps, retreats, and early-childhood play spaces. Youth are 52% less likely to skip school, 46% less likely to use drugs, and 33% less likely to engage in violence when mentored.
• Step Forward Relationship-based running program that pairs recovery program participants with volunteer running partners to train for the Flying Pig Marathon 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon. CGM is an official Pig Works Charity Partner. Designed to reinforce sobriety and build community through shared athletic achievement.
• Holiday Programs Seasonal assistance programs: Thanksgiving Exchange (participants pay $25 to shop for Thanksgiving groceries) and Christmas Store (provides affordable holiday shopping access for 840+ children from 245 low-income families annually).
• Whiz Kids Tutoring One-to-one literacy tutoring and mentoring program for at-risk children, recognized as an Ohio Best Practice Program. Serves 700+ children at 40+ partner sites with average improvement of 3.5 reading curriculum levels per year.
• Jeremiah Scholars College and trade school scholarship, mentoring, and support program partnering private donors with students to help break generational poverty through higher education completion.
• Little Village Free community play space for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers providing early learning through play. Currently operates at Westwood First Presbyterian Church on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00am-1:00pm.
• Princesses Ballet Free ballet instruction and mentoring program for girls ages 3-18 from low-income families. Operates at 12-21 sites across Greater Cincinnati with a mentoring approach focusing on character, self-esteem, and discipline development.
• Rising Scholars 4-year life and career readiness program for under-resourced high school students using a train-the-trainer model with volunteer mentors from local churches.
• Aftercare & Transitional Housing Post-graduation support services for recovery program graduates, including independent living, counseling, mentoring, and life-skills classes. Serves 200+ individuals annually.
• The Promised Land Affordable Housing Initiative Affordable housing initiative launched as part of City Gospel Mission's 100-year history expansion in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of addiction recovery graduates remain sober, in stable housing, and employed 3 years post-graduation (vs 30% national average)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cincinnati RedsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026The Cincinnati Reds unveiled an Ohio Historical Marker at the former Crosley Field site adjacent to City Gospel Mission's location, with ceremony remarks from Reds team historian.
• GiftWiseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Free online legal will creation service offered to City Gospel Mission supporters as a thank-you gift for their friendship with the organization.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Kroger Community Rewards program donates a portion of qualifying purchases to City Gospel Mission when customers link their Plus Card. Organization ID: FS806.
• Aston Oaks Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual Golf Outing venue partner. Golf club hosts CGM's largest annual fundraising event which has raised nearly $1 million over 35 years.
• Nehemiah Manufacturing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Employer Partner providing job opportunities for Employment Network participants. Logo displayed on CGM website as featured employer partner.
• UPScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Major employer partner collaborating with CGM on hiring graduates and supporting career pathway programs for youth. Aaron Boyer, Talent Acquisition Specialist, quoted as supporting partnership.
• PackbgRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Employer Partner providing job opportunities for Employment Network participants.
• Cincinnati Museum CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gala venue host. Annual gala held at Union Terminal raising funds for CGM programs.
• Cincinnati ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Aronoff Center for the Arts hosts ToyMaker's Daughter production at Jarson-Kaplan Theater.
• Sharonville Convention CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Breakfast for Hope event venue for annual Employment Network fundraiser.
• Flying Pig MarathoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Step Forward program trains recovery participants for Flying Pig 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon. CGM is official Pig Works Charity Partner.
• Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Part of GeneroCity 513 initiative providing comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk populations.
• Strategies to End HomelessnesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Part of GeneroCity 513 initiative providing comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk populations.
• 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Part of GeneroCity 513 initiative providing comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk populations.
• City of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Part of GeneroCity 513 initiative providing comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk populations.
• CandidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum Transparency status on Candid platform (nonprofit rating/rating organization).
• Faith Financial AdvisorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborated to develop 'Prosperity On Purpose' guide helping individuals build financial foundation and smart investing strategies for greater generosity.
• Great American Insurance GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor providing hole-in-one contest coverage and event support.
• ClippardminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.
• PF Chang'sminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.
• United Dairy FarmersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor. David Lindner (VP Retail Marketing/Operations) serves on CGM Board of Trustees.
• Chick-fil-AminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.
• Santos AutominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.
• WylerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.
• First Financial BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.
• Alpine ValleyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 Golf Outing sponsor supporting annual fundraiser.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Talbert House: Cincinnati-based nonprofit providing addiction recovery, housing, and reentry services; competes for the same local clients, donors, and government funding as CGM but is secular.
• Strategies to End Homelessness: Greater Cincinnati coordinating body for homeless services and shelter funding; both a partner in GeneroCity 513 and an adjacent player in the same regional ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Denver Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission offering emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and workforce reintegration; nearly identical program model and Christian mission orientation to City Gospel Mission.
• Water Street Mission: Lancaster, PA Christian rescue mission delivering shelter, recovery, and life-transformation programming with measured outcomes, closely paralleling CGM.
• Seattle's Union Gospel Mission: Gospel rescue mission providing shelter, recovery, youth outreach, and job programs; shares the same faith-centered, multi-service structure as CGM.
• The Bowery Mission: Historic faith-based mission serving the homeless with shelter, meals, and residential recovery programs; directly comparable holistic transformation model in another U.S. metro.
• City Union Mission: Kansas City faith-based mission offering shelter, food, recovery, and youth/family services; near mirror-image of CGM's four cause areas.
• Los Angeles Mission: Faith-based mission providing emergency services, residential recovery, and job readiness for the homeless; same core model in a large metro.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Large international faith-based charity offering shelter, food, addiction recovery, and social services; overlaps heavily but operates at vastly larger scale and scope.

Others

• Goodwill Industries: Nonprofit focused on job training and employment placement for people with barriers to work, overlapping with CGM's Employment Network but without the shelter/recovery/faith components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cgmcincinnati
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CityGospelMission
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityGospelMission

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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