STCH Ministries

What STCH Ministries does

STCH Ministries (formerly South Texas Children's Home) is a Texas-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1952 in Bee County, Texas, that delivers a faith-based continuum of care for children and families across four ministry areas: Campus Ministries, Community Ministries, Counseling Ministries, and International Ministries. The organization operates three residential campuses — Boothe (children ages 0-17), Marshall (mothers and children in crisis), and Bluebonnet (mothers and children) — and maintains counseling and community ministry offices in Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, Victoria, and Rio Grande Valley. Its core service portfolio includes licensed Christian counseling with EMDR, Gottman, and Play Therapy modalities; evidence-based parenting and financial education courses (Faith & Work, Faith & Finances, Raising Highly Capable Kids); family-friendly international mission trips to the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, and Belize; and child and college sponsorship programs (Samuel's Fund, CLEP Fund).

The organization is 100% donor-funded and accepts no state or federal funding, with all services provided free of charge regardless of ability to pay. Revenue is generated through individual donations, the Partner in Hope monthly recurring giving program, event sponsorships (Golf Classic, Bustin' for STCH, TXAM Clays for a Cause, iCare conferences), honor and memorial giving, planned giving, and endowment earnings. A wholly-owned subsidiary, STCH Land Management, holds and manages commercial, residential, ranch real estate, and oil and gas mineral interests, providing a non-donor asset base that supports operational independence. In 2025, STCH Ministries reported serving 37,517 individuals across its ministries and maintaining nine distinct programs.

The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: donor acquisition and volunteer recruitment flow through church partnerships (anchored by Texas Baptists affiliation), annual events including Week of Hope, and grassroots storytelling via a podcast, blog, Messenger publication, Vimeo library, and church-relations outreach. The organization is governed by an independent board of directors, has 101-250 employees, and is preparing for its 75th anniversary celebration in 2027.

Name

STCH Ministries

Legal name

STCH Ministries

Website

https://stchm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

STCH Ministries is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1952 that provides faith-based residential care, licensed counseling, community education, and international mission programs for children and families in crisis, funded entirely through private donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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 & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Residential childcare services
• Christian counseling services
• Community education programs
• International mission trips
• Family support ministries

Headquarters

HQ city

Beeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: STCH Ministries is 100% donor-funded and accepts no state or federal funding. All services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Donations are accepted through general giving, sponsorships, Partner in Hope monthly giving program, honor and memorial giving, and planned giving.
2. Partner in Hope Monthly Giving: Monthly recurring donation program where donors set up recurring donations to support ongoing operations and ministry activities.
3. Event Revenue: Golf Classic tournament generates sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. Sponsorship tiers range from $150 (Hole Sponsor) to $3,000 (Gold Sponsor). Individual player tickets are $250. All proceeds support operational expenses.
4. Clay Shoot Events: Bustin' for STCH and TXAM Clays for a Cause generate sponsorship revenue through Platinum ($7,500), Gold ($5,000), and Station/Tent ($3,000) sponsorship tiers. Individual team entries and shooter fees support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STCH Ministries is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that provides residential care for children and mothers in crisis, professional Christian counseling, community education courses, and international mission trips. All services are provided free of charge regardless of ability to pay and are funded entirely through private donations. The organization operates across four ministry areas: Campus Ministries, Community Ministries, Counseling Ministries, and International Ministries.

Product overview

STCH Ministries operates as a faith-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs under four ministry areas: Campus Ministries (Homes for Children, Homes for Families), Community Ministries (Faith & Work, Faith & Finances, Raising Highly Capable Kids courses), Counseling Ministries (individual/family counseling, Play Therapy), and International Ministries (mission trips, child sponsorships via Samuel's Fund and CLEP). The organization also conducts annual fundraising events (Week of Hope, Golf Classic, iCare conferences, clay shoots) and produces content through the Heal, Restore, Transform Podcast and Messenger publication. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay, funded entirely through private donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homes for Children Campus ministry providing cottages and houseparent care for children ages 0-17 who need temporary or extended care due to family crisis, health issues, or other circumstances.
• Homes for Families Campus ministry providing safe, comfortable residential settings for mothers and their children facing crisis, offering personalized case management, counseling, and support for transition to independent living.
• Counseling Ministries Professionally trained counselors providing clinically excellent and distinctively Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families navigating life's challenges at offices in Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, Victoria, and Rio Grande Valley.
• Faith & Finances Biblical money management course teaching practical tools for managing resources, creating personal spending plans, and conquering budget challenges.
• Faith & Work
• Raising Highly Capable Kids
• International Mission Trips Family-friendly international mission opportunities serving children and families in Dominican Republic, El Salvador, and Belize through partnerships with established local churches and organizations.
• Samuel's Fund
• CLEP Fund Sponsorship
• iCare Events

Quantifiable outcome

• 37,517 individuals served in 2025 across four ministry areas
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas BaptistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Texas Baptists providing denominational support and connection to Baptist churches throughout Texas.
• Baptist Coalition of Children and Families (BCCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with coalition of Baptist organizations serving children and families, providing networking and advocacy.
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional affiliation providing counseling standards, training resources, and Christian counseling certification.
• CityRise HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner that invited STCH Ministries to Belize, providing mentorship, training, resources, and a new church building for Ebenezer Church in Belize.
• SA Hope CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in San Antonio that hosted career fair where STCH Ministries connected clients with mentorship programs.
• EBV Ministries Belize (Belize-In-Us)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry network led by Pastor Pedro Chan serving children and families in northern Belize villages through Ebenezer Church and village churches.
• Peniel Network of Churches (El Salvador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Edgar Borja's ministry network in El Salvador for mission trips and Samuel's Fund child sponsorships.
• Pastor Rudy (Dominican Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly international partner in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who planted churches, started Christian schools and orphanages, and developed VBS materials.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Holt International: Faith-rooted nonprofit focused on international child welfare, adoption, and family strengthening programs. Comparable through international child sponsorship model (analogous to Samuel's Fund) and family preservation focus.
• Show Hope: Faith-based nonprofit focused on care for orphans and vulnerable children through adoption aid and medical care. Comparable through faith-rooted approach to child sponsorship and family care, though narrower in service scope.

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: Nationwide nonprofit addressing child abuse and neglect through prevention, intervention, and treatment programs with residential facilities. Broader incumbent operating at national scale with adjacent but more specialized mission (child abuse vs. crisis/faith-based family services).

Direct peers

• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Texas-headquartered, faith-oriented nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and family preservation services. Direct peer in the Texas faith-based family services space, with overlapping program offerings and target beneficiaries.
• Florida Baptist Children's Homes: Another Baptist-affiliated children's residential care organization with similar cottage-based home structure for children in crisis. Operates with the same denominational alignment (Southern Baptist) and similar residential + family services model; one STCH VP previously served there for 16 years.
• Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services: Faith-based nonprofit providing residential care, foster care, adoption, and family services across multiple states. Comparable as a denominational children's services peer; one STCH staff member previously worked at Presbyterian Children's Home in Dallas.
• New Mexico Christian Children's Home: Faith-based residential care for children in New Mexico with denominational ties. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and cottage-based model; STCH's VP of Campus Ministries previously served there as Director of Residential Homes.
• Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina: Denominational children's services organization providing residential care, family services, and counseling in a different geography. Mirrors STCH's structure: Baptist affiliation, cottage settings, residential + counseling ministries, donor-funded.
• Buckner International: Texas-based Baptist organization providing foster care, adoption, family services, and residential programs across multiple states. Highly comparable as a faith-based, donor-funded children's and family services nonprofit with similarly broad service portfolios and Texas roots.

Others

• Saddleback Church PEACE Plan: Large church-based community transformation initiative addressing similar faith-based social services including counseling, family support, and global missions. Related as a comparable faith-driven social services framework but not a residential child care operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/STCH_Ministries
• Facebookfacebook.com/stchm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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