Catholic Charities San Francisco

What Catholic Charities San Francisco does

Catholic Charities San Francisco (CCSF) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 94-1498472) headquartered at 990 Eddy Street in San Francisco, operating across San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. Founded in 1853 as St. Vincent's School for Boys under the auspices of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the organization has provided continuous human services for over 170 years and now serves approximately 56,713 individuals annually through 37 programs organized into four core service areas: Homelessness & Housing, Aging Support Services, Youth & Child Development, and Immigration Legal & Support Services. Programs include emergency shelters, transitional and permanent supportive housing (10th & Mission Family Housing, Edith Witt Senior Community, Peter Claver Community, Derek Silva Community, Treasure Island Supportive Housing), adult day services and senior centers, youth athletics, camps and transportation (CCCYO), and the Center for Immigration Legal & Support Services. The organization also operates ancillary fee-generating services such as CCCYO school bus transportation and camp programs.\n\nThe organization employs 501-1,000 staff and is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, with CEO Dr. Ellen Hammerle (appointed July 2022) leading a C-suite that includes a COO, CFO, CTO/Chief Innovation Officer, and Chief Philanthropy Officer. Revenue is derived primarily from government contracts and grants (over $50M annually, managed by a dedicated Director of Contracts and Grants with 32+ years tenure), supplemented by individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, planned giving/bequests, and minor program fees. Notable philanthropic support includes a $5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in November 2024. Little Children's Aid operates as a wholly owned volunteer auxiliary supporting formerly homeless youth.\n\nThe technology stack is conventional, with no proprietary platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or digital products disclosed; IT operations are managed in-house for distributed infrastructure and cybersecurity. Services are delivered through a network of physical facilities, in-home visits, and partnerships with county agencies, sister Catholic Charities affiliates in California, and community organizations such as Mercy Housing, One Treasure Island, and the SF Marin Food Bank. The business model is fundamentally contract-and-donation-driven, with services provided free of charge to clients and a small number of sliding-scale or voluntary contributions on adult day services and senior center meals.

Name

Catholic Charities San Francisco

Legal name

Catholic Charities San Francisco

Website

https://catholiccharitiessf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities San Francisco is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1853 that delivers 37 social service programs in housing, aging, youth, and immigration across San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties, serving over 56,000 individuals annually through government contracts and philanthropic funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

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), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Social services
• Homelessness housing
• Aging support
• Youth development
• Immigration legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Rafael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: Over $50M annually in government contracts and grants from city, county, and state agencies including the Department of Disability and Aging Services, San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Marin County Department of Health and Human Services.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations including major grants such as $5 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez for housing programs.
3. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Charitable bequests, gift annuities, charitable trusts, IRA rollover gifts, beneficiary designations, and gifts of appreciated assets.
4. Program Fees and Client Contributions: Voluntary contributions from clients where applicable, such as the $2 suggested contribution at OMI Senior Center for seniors 60+ and $6 for guests/adults with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities San Francisco is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers direct social services to vulnerable populations across San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. The organization runs more than 37 programs across four service areas: Homelessness & Housing, Aging Support Services, Youth & Child Development, and Immigration Legal & Support Services. Services include emergency shelter, supportive housing, rental assistance, adult day care, senior centers, youth athletics, residential care, camp/retreat programs, immigration legal representation, and disaster recovery support.

Product overview

Catholic Charities San Francisco operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social services through more than 37 programs across four core service areas: Homelessness & Housing, Aging Support Services, Youth & Child Development, and Immigration Legal & Support Services. The organization serves over 56,000 individuals annually in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties through direct service programs including emergency shelters, supportive housing communities (such as 10th & Mission Family Housing, Edith Witt Senior Community, Peter Claver Community, Derek Silva Community), adult day services, senior centers, youth athletics and camp programs (CCCYO), immigration legal services, and various prevention programs. The services are delivered through distinct programmatic units that share the Catholic Charities mission but operate as separate functional areas rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homelessness & Housing Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 56,713 individuals served in 2025 across 37 programs
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities operates Access Points (Mission and Bayview) in partnership with HSH to prevent family homelessness through the Coordinated Entry System. The partnership connects families with the City's Online Navigation Entry (ONE) System for housing placement based on vulnerability and need.
• Mercy HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdith Witt Senior Community consists of 107 affordable apartments for low-income seniors built by Mercy Housing, with 27 units partnering with the Department of Public Health's Direct Access to Housing program. Creates intergenerational community in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
• Marin County Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarmelita Women's Home is operated in collaboration with Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, providing trauma-informed holistic healing for women including therapy, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and community building.
• San Francisco Marin Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food pantry support for OMI Senior Center, distributing fresh produce, protein, and shelf-stable items to older adults and adults with disabilities on Thursday mornings.
• 30th St. Senior Center (ON LOK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides daily lunches for OMI Senior Center participants, both to-go (10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) and in-person (12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.). Also sponsors Always Active Program focusing on mobility and fitness.
• Catholic Charities USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner network providing brand recognition, shared best practices, and enhanced impact for local Catholic Charities operations. Extends reach and credibility nationally.
• One Treasure IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with One Treasure Island to promote self-sufficiency and independence of formerly homeless families on Treasure Island through permanent, subsidized supportive housing.
• Twelve Sister Agencies in CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of sister Catholic Charities agencies across California collaborating on service delivery and shared learning.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CatholicCSF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-XxNvBWc1B0AZ6tAuvntuA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicCharitiesSF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholiccharitiessf
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholiccsf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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