Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

What Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary does

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic women religious congregation founded in 1845 and inspired by the spirit of Saint Alphonsus. The central congregation employs 11-50 people and operates from its headquarters at 2300 Adams Avenue, where the IHM Center, Theresa Maxis Center, Our Lady of Peace Chapel, the Heartworks Gift Boutique, and The Bistro are co-located near Marywood University. IHM's mission centers on service, spiritual guidance, education, healthcare, social services, and advocacy for marginalized populations including migrants, refugees, and the poor.

The congregation's core "products" are ministries rather than commercial goods. These include sponsored educational institutions (Marywood University, Mother Seton Academy, NativityMiguel School of Scranton, Our Lady of Grace Montessori School and Center), sponsored social-service and healthcare organizations (Saint Joseph's Center; the merged Friends of the Poor / Catherine McAuley Center), international border and outreach ministries (OSP-IHM Border Community in McAllen, TX; OSP/Tri-IHM Haiti Outreach; ministry in Sicuani, Peru), the IHM EarthCARE environmental stewardship program, and publications such as the quarterly Journey magazine and the IHM Connection donor magazine. The IHM Associates program extends the congregation's reach to lay members across Florida, Seton, and Peru. There is no proprietary technology underlying these ministries; the only technology-related offering is a general technology-consulting service to other organizations.

IHM's economic model is donation-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams consist of online donations, recurring giving, donor-advised funds, memorial and honor donations, the Silver Circle Membership Program (a raffle-based monthly donor engagement initiative supporting retired IHM sisters), and the Sisters of IHM Foundation. Geographic footprint spans the United States and Latin America, and the organization is governed collectively by its members under an elected leadership team — most recently installed on June 28, 2026 for the 2026-2030 term, with Sister Annmarie Sanders serving as President and Pontifical Commissary.

Name

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Legal name

Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Website

https://sistersofihm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a 1845-founded Catholic women religious congregation based in Scranton, PA that operates sponsored ministries in education, social services, healthcare, environmental stewardship, and migrant support across the United States and Latin America, funded primarily through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry and Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Catholic religious ministry
• Spiritual formation programs
• Religious education sponsorship
• Social service ministry
• Retreat ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: The congregation accepts donations through various programs including online donations, recurring donor programs, donor-advised funds, memorial/honor donations, and the Silver Circle Membership Program which raises funds for retired Sisters of IHM. They also receive support through their Foundation.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The congregation provides Catholic spiritual ministry (retreats, spiritual direction, prayer ministry), sponsors educational institutions (Marywood University, NativityMiguel School, Mother Seton Academy, Our Lady of Grace Montessori), delivers social services (Saint Joseph's Center, Friends of the Poor/Catherine McAuley Center), runs the OSP-IHM Border Ministry for migrants at the US-Mexico border, and operates campus facilities including the IHM Center, Heartworks Gift Boutique, and The Bistro. Its mission is service to those in need - including migrants, refugees, the poor, women, and children - rooted in Alphonsian spirituality.

Product overview

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Catholic religious congregation providing spiritual, educational, and social service ministries. Their offerings include sponsored educational institutions (Marywood University, Mother Seton Academy, NativityMiguel School, Our Lady of Grace Montessori), healthcare and social services (Saint Joseph's Center, Friends of the Poor/Catherine McAuley Center), environmental ministries (IHM EarthCARE), border ministry outreach, and publication of the Journey and IHM Connection magazines. They also operate campus facilities including the IHM Center, Our Lady of Peace, Heartworks Gift Boutique, and The Bistro, and manage the Silver Circle Membership Program for donor engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IHM Center The main campus facility of the IHM congregation located near Marywood University in Scranton, PA, featuring meeting spaces, chapels (including Our Lady of Peace), and administrative offices. The site hosts the Theresa Maxis Center, Our Lady of Peace Chapel, conference rooms, hermitages for rental, the Heartworks Gift Boutique, and The Bistro.
• Our Lady of Peace Chapel A chapel and spiritual center on the IHM campus used for prayer services, Mass, and community gatherings open to sisters, visitors, and the public.
• Heartworks Gift Boutique A gift boutique on the IHM campus offering religious items, crafts, and locally made products, open to the public as a hospitality feature of the congregation's campus.
• The Bistro A restaurant/bistro on the IHM campus open to visitors and the public, supporting the congregation's hospitality ministry.
• Silver Circle Membership Program A monthly membership program that raises funds for retired IHM Sisters through a raffle-based donation system with cash prize drawings and spiritual remembrance in monthly Masses.
• IHM EarthCARE An environmental stewardship committee of the congregation focused on care for creation, sustainability initiatives, and ecological justice aligned with the principles of Pope Francis's Laudato Si encyclical.
• OSP-IHM Border Ministry Collaborative ministry at the US-Mexico border providing humanitarian assistance to migrants, asylum seekers, and deportees, in partnership with the Oblate Sisters of Providence and other IHM congregations, with a core community based in McAllen, Texas.
• Journey Publication A quarterly publication of the IHM congregation featuring spiritual reflections, peace and justice perspectives, ministry updates, and community news for members and supporters.
• IHM Connection Magazine A periodic magazine sent to donors and supporters featuring stories of congregational life, jubilee celebrations, and fundraising updates.
• Marywood University Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of Marywood University, a Catholic higher education institution in Scranton, PA, providing governance, mission integration, and Catholic identity oversight.
• NativityMiguel School of Scranton Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of NativityMiguel School of Scranton, a tuition-free Catholic school ministry serving children from low-income families in the Scranton area.
• Mother Seton Academy Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of Mother Seton Academy, a Catholic educational ministry serving youth, primarily girls from families with limited resources.
• Our Lady of Grace Montessori School and Center Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of Our Lady of Grace Montessori School and Center, a Montessori-based Catholic educational institution.
• Saint Joseph's Center Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of Saint Joseph's Center, a social service ministry serving vulnerable populations including women, children, and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of the merged Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center social service organizations serving NEPA residents in the Scranton area through combined programs addressing poverty and basic needs.
• African Sisters Education Collaborative Sponsorship Congregation's sponsorship of the African Sisters Education Collaborative, an initiative supporting the education and formation of Catholic sisters across multiple African countries.
• Technology Consulting Services Technology consulting services offered by the congregation as part of its ministry services, helping Catholic organizations and other institutions with technology needs and implementation.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisters of St. CasimircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026IHM congregation completed covenant with Sisters of St. Casimir as part of leadership transition. Sister Annmarie Sanders serves as President and Pontifical Commissary for both congregations. Significant inter-congregational collaboration representing shared mission and charism.
• Oblate Sisters of ProvidencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSP-IHM Border Community is an inter-congregational initiative serving migrants at US-Mexico border. Core community members live together in McAllen, Texas. Rooted in Alphonsian spirituality and the dream of Louis Florent Gillet and Theresa Maxis to foster human aspirations of God's people.
• IHM General ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Chapter held at IHM Center where sisters elected new leadership team to serve from 2026-2030. Governance structure involving all congregation members for leadership selection.
• Missionaries of CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan worked with Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity on spiritual direction ministry, often in partnership with Msgr. John Esseff.
• Marywood UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored higher education institution located near IHM campus. Students at Marywood Seminary had view and experiences with IHMs. Many IHM sisters have taught at or served Marywood.
• Little Sisters of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (Haiti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSP/Tri-IHM Haiti Outreach Project supports Haitian congregation ministering to poorest of the poor. IHM Development Office accepts donations designated for Haiti ministry. Sisters continue mission despite challenges of gang violence and political instability.
• Various Catholic ParishesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSisters minister in various parishes including San Felipe in Pampa Ansa, Peru. Parish partnerships support vow renewals, Mass attendance, and community accompaniment.
• IHM AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate Relationship unites members and non-members of the congregation in an evolving journey to widen bonds for Jesus's mission and IHM charism. St. Petersburg, Florida; Seton; Sicuani, Peru chapters active. Associate Leadership Development Committee creates resources and programming.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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