What Catholic Charities Omaha does

Catholic Charities of Omaha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services organization founded in 1926, originally as St. James Orphanage, and now operating under the spiritual oversight of the Archdiocese of Omaha. It delivers six core programs—Behavioral Health Services, Domestic Violence Services, Emergency & Supportive Food Services, Immigration Legal Services, Microbusiness & Asset Development, and Family Strengthening Services—plus the Sazzy Senior Services sub-brand and an Orphanage & Adoption Archives program, serving approximately 325,000 people annually across 23 counties in northeastern Nebraska. In 2024-2025 the organization distributed 2.6 million pounds of food and provided 4,725 nights of shelter safety to domestic violence survivors.

The organization delivers services through three physical sites in Omaha: the St. Teresa of Calcutta Campus (9223 Bedford Avenue) housing Behavioral Health and the Market Choice Pantry, the St. Juan Diego Community Center (5211 South 31st Street) for Microbusiness and Immigration Legal Services, and the St. Martin de Porres Community Center (2111 Emmet Street) for Sazzy Senior Services. A Mobile Food Pantry extends food distribution to the Omaha Tribe land and Columbus, NE. The School Mental Health Program operates in 23 Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools, and a Parenting With Purpose Workshop (PCIT-based, $100 per household) is a new fee-for-service offering. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-intensive and supplemented by a content podcast (Inspiring Hope) and standard CRM/donation tooling.

The business model is donation-driven, with the organization stating it is 90% dependent on donors. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring gifts, in-kind and vehicle donations (processed via Eckley Auto Brokers), planned/legacy gifts, event proceeds (Century of Hope Gala, Hoops for Hope, Premiere with a Purpose, Mental Health Symposium), and the active Project Mercy capital campaign with a $6.2 million goal for a new 36,000-square-foot Bedford Building. The only disclosed commercial pricing is a $20/month or $3/day sliding-scale fee for senior programming and the $100 Parenting With Purpose workshop. Leadership is a board-governed nonprofit with a separate Catholic Charities Foundation managing the endowment; current executive leadership includes Executive Director Denise Bartels, CFO Will Schwalb, COO Aaron Davis, and Chief Advocacy Officer Jacque LaPlant. The organization is in its centennial cycle, with 2026 marking 100 years of operation.

Name

Catholic Charities Omaha

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Omaha

Website

https://ccomaha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Omaha is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1926 that delivers behavioral health, domestic violence shelter, food pantry, immigration legal, microbusiness, and senior services to 325,000 people annually across 23 northeastern Nebraska counties through three Omaha locations and a mobile pantry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (62421), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Behavioral health counseling
• Food assistance programs
• Immigration legal services
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Catholic Charities is 90% dependent on donors for funding. They accept one-time donations, recurring monthly gifts, in-kind donations, vehicle donations, and legacy/planned gifts. The organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation donations to fund operations and programs.
2. Events and Fundraisers: The organization hosts annual fundraising events including the Century of Hope Gala (formerly Irish Fest), Hoops for Hope, Premiere with a Purpose film screenings, and other community events to raise funds and awareness.
3. Capital Campaign - Project Mercy: Capital campaign raising funds ($6.2 million goal) for the new Bedford Building headquarters at 9223 Bedford Avenue. Campaign includes corporate sponsorships, naming opportunities, and major gift solicitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Omaha provides integrated social services to vulnerable populations across 23 Nebraska counties. Its core offerings include behavioral health counseling, emergency and supportive food distribution through two Market Choice Pantries and a mobile pantry, domestic violence shelter and advocacy, immigration legal services, microbusiness and asset development training, senior adult programming, and orphanage and adoption archive services. Services are delivered primarily in person at three Omaha community center locations and through mobile outreach.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Omaha operates as a multi-service non-profit organization offering seven core programs designed to address fundamental community needs. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio including Behavioral Health Services, Domestic Violence Services, Emergency & Supportive Food Services, Immigration Legal Services, Microbusiness & Asset Development, Sazzy Senior Services, and Orphanage & Adoption Archives. Additional offerings include a School Mental Health Program serving 23 schools, the Inspiring Hope Podcast series, and Parenting With Purpose Workshops. The organization is currently undergoing expansion through its Project Mercy Campaign to establish a new 36,000-square-foot Bedford Building campus. Services are delivered through three primary locations: St. Teresa of Calcutta Campus, St. Juan Diego Community Center, and St. Martin de Porres Community Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sazzy Senior Services: Senior services program providing social, physical, emotional, and spiritual support for area senior adults at St. Martin de Porres Community Center.
• Market Choice Pantry

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Mental health counseling, therapy, addiction support, and crisis intervention for individuals and families struggling with mental illness, addictions, and emotional challenges. Includes a School Mental Health Program serving 23 Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic schools.
• Domestic Violence Services Emergency shelter, safety planning, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, providing over 4,725 nights of safety annually.
• Emergency and Supportive Food Services Two Market Choice food pantries, a mobile food pantry serving the Omaha Tribe Land and Columbus, NE, and a homebound delivery program, distributing over 2.6 million pounds of food annually across Nebraska counties.
• Immigration Legal Services Legal assistance and support for immigrants including naturalization services and pathways to citizenship, delivered primarily at St. Juan Diego Community Center in South Omaha.
• Microbusiness and Asset Development Program Entrepreneurship support and economic empowerment program providing business training classes and resources to help individuals achieve economic independence, delivered at St. Juan Diego Community Center.
• Sazzy Senior Services Senior adult program offering social, physical, emotional, and spiritual activities including health and wellness, educational workshops, breakfast and lunch, and social engagement at St. Martin de Porres Community Center. $20 monthly or $3 daily with sliding scale.
• Orphanage and Adoption Archives Preservation of adoption and orphanage records dating back to 1870, providing compassionate records research and reunion services for individuals seeking connection to their personal and family history.
• Parenting With Purpose Workshop Four-week workshop teaching positive reinforcement skills for caregivers of children ages 2-8, based on Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) principles, led by certified PCIT therapists. $100 per household.

Quantifiable outcome

• 325,000 people served annually across 23 counties
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CHI Health CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2021Venue partner for Mental Health Symposium hosting over 1,400 educators from Catholic schools across the region.
• Saint Columbkille ParishcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParish partner providing monthly food donations to Catholic Charities food pantries. Part of the network of parish partners in the Archdiocese of Omaha supporting the organization's mission.
• Saint Robert Bellarmine ParishcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParish partner providing monthly food donations and volunteer support. Member of Rev. Ryan Lewis from this parish serves on the Board of Directors.
• Saint Vincent de PaulcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParish partner providing monthly food donations. Collaborates with Catholic Charities in serving the community's vulnerable populations.
• Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Mental Health program serving 23 schools in the Archdiocese. Joint Mental Health Symposium hosted with Catholic Charities supporting educator well-being. Over 1,400 educators served at symposium events.
• Skutt Catholic High SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Tackle Hunger Food Drive partnership. Students collect non-perishable food items during homecoming week to donate to Catholic Charities food services.
• Creighton University Delta Zeta SororityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Hoops for Hope tailgate event before Creighton Bluejays basketball games. Brings volunteer support and community engagement to events celebrating Catholic Charities' 100th anniversary.
• Eckley Auto BrokersminorOthersVehicle donation partner that works with donors to process vehicle donations to Catholic Charities. Facilitates the Cars for Kids vehicle donation program.
• Film Streams Dundee TheaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Premiere with a Purpose event featuring Soul on Fire film screening with conversation with Omaha native Frank Merwald.
• A View West ShoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue for Century of Hope Gala celebrating 100 years of Catholic Charities at 110 South 243rd Street, Waterloo, NE.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys Town: Nationally recognized child and family services organization headquartered near Omaha. Comparable in operating youth, family, and behavioral health programs with faith-inspired mission roots, though at significantly larger scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. Comparable as the parent brand network and resource hub for member agencies including Catholic Charities Omaha, though operating at a much broader national scale.

Direct peers

• Siena Francis House: Omaha homeless services nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and supportive services. Comparable in operating emergency shelter and food programs serving the same vulnerable populations in Omaha.
• Together Inc. Omaha-based anti-poverty nonprofit providing housing, food, and emergency assistance. Directly comparable in serving low-income populations across multiple service lines in the Omaha metro.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, family support, and community services. Directly comparable as a multi-program social services organization serving the same Omaha metro region with overlapping clinical and case-management offerings.
• Food Bank for the Heartland: Nebraska regional food bank distributing millions of pounds of food annually. Comparable food distribution scale and serves overlapping geography in Nebraska, though operates as a wholesale aggregator rather than direct pantry.
• Open Door Mission: Omaha faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, food, and recovery services. Comparable in faith-based emergency services model and serving the same population base in the Omaha metro.
• Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska: Regional faith-based nonprofit serving Nebraska with behavioral health, refugee/immigration, and family services. Closely comparable to Catholic Charities Omaha in mission, scope, and faith-based service model across the same Nebraska footprint.

Emerging players

• Project Harmony: Omaha child advocacy and family services nonprofit focused on child abuse response and prevention. Comparable in operating child-and-family services in the same Omaha market with adjacent scope.

Others

• United Way of the Midlands: Regional fundraising and grant-making organization serving the Omaha metro. Comparable as a funder of many of the same nonprofit partners in the region and as a donor pipeline for cross-sector collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccomaha
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicCharitiesOmaha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-omaha

Compliance1 record

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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