Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

What Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey does

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is a faith-based nonprofit social services agency founded in 1984 and headquartered in Seaside, California. The organization delivers direct services to vulnerable populations across four California counties — Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Cruz — through eight office locations and serves approximately 65,000 people annually. Its service portfolio is organized around five core program areas: Immigration and Citizenship Services (DOJ-accredited legal representation including U-Visas, VAWA, citizenship, and DACA), Disaster Case Management (designated case management provider for Santa Cruz County wildfire survivors), Family Supportive Services and Financial Stability (case management, emergency assistance, CalFresh enrollment), a sliding-scale Tattoo Removal Program delivered by volunteer dermatologists to remove employment barriers, and Nutrition Education Services. The organization also administers the USDA-funded Farm and Food Worker Relief program, distributing one-time $600 payments to eligible agricultural workers.

The business model is donor-supported rather than fee-for-service. Revenue streams include individual donations, planned giving and estate gifts (Opus Christi Society for major donors giving $1,000+ annually, Legacy Society), government grants (USDA, FEMA-linked disaster funding), stock donations processed through The Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey's Schwab account, and a vehicle donation program via careasy.org. All client-facing services are provided free of charge except the Tattoo Removal Program, which uses a sliding scale fee ($20–$90 per session). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by the Bishop of Monterey, with day-to-day leadership by Executive Director Angela Di Novella and a 25-person staff that includes a Controller, Director of Development, Associate Director of Immigration Services, Director of Financial Stability Services, Nutrition & Outreach Services Program Manager, and Administrative Manager. Strategic partnerships span Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Charities of California membership, county Offices of Emergency Services, USDA, the Pajaro Valley Collaborative (joined April 2025), and Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. The organization holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency (2023), indicating top-tier nonprofit accountability disclosure.

Name

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

Legal name

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

Website

https://catholiccharitiesdom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is a faith-based nonprofit founded in 1984 that delivers immigration legal services, disaster case management, financial stability programs, sliding-scale tattoo removal, and nutrition services to approximately 65,000 vulnerable residents across four California Central Coast counties through eight offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Immigration legal aid
• Disaster case management
• Financial stability services
• Community assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seaside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring gifts to support the organization's mission of serving people in need across Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Cruz counties.
2. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: The organization accepts bequests, retirement fund designations, charitable life estate agreements, and charitable trusts as part of legacy giving programs including the Legacy Society and Opus Christi Society.
3. Government Grants: Funding received from government sources including USDA Farm and Food Worker Relief program grants for assisting eligible farmworkers with $600 one-time payments.
4. Stock Donations: Donations of appreciated securities processed through Charles Schwab account held by The Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey.
5. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program allowing donors to contribute cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, or boats through careasy.org platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is a faith-based nonprofit social service agency that delivers direct services to vulnerable populations across California's Central Coast. Its core offerings include Department of Justice-accredited immigration legal services, disaster case management for wildfire and storm survivors, financial stability and CalFresh enrollment support, USDA-funded farmworker relief payments, nutrition education, and a laser tattoo removal program designed to remove employment barriers.

Product overview

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is a faith-based nonprofit social service agency offering a portfolio of interconnected programs serving individuals and families in need. The organization operates a multi-service model with five core program areas: Immigration and Citizenship Services (providing legal consultation, U-Visa assistance, and citizenship applications), Family Supportive Services/Financial Stability (offering comprehensive case management, financial education, and CalFresh assistance), Disaster Case Management (DCMP) for recovery planning, the Tattoo Removal Program (using laser technology for employment barriers removal), and Nutrition Education Services. The organization also administers the USDA-funded Farm and Food Worker Relief program. Supporting infrastructure includes Emergency Preparedness education, multiple donation mechanisms (online, stock, planned giving, vehicle), and the Opus Christi Society major donor program. All services are provided across Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties through multiple office locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immigration and Citizenship Services Department of Justice-accredited immigration legal consultation and representation including U.S. citizenship applications, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, U-Visa and VAWA petitions, DACA renewals, and removal defense services for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
• Family Supportive Services / Financial Stability Comprehensive financial stability program providing in-depth assessment, case management, financial resources, financial education, and referrals to community programs for families facing economic crisis.
• Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) Disaster case management program assisting survivors of wildfires, winter storms, and mudslides in creating recovery plans and reconnecting with resources for successful recovery, focused on families in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
• Tattoo Removal Program (TRP) Laser tattoo removal services using volunteer dermatologists to remove barriers to employment and broaden economic opportunities for participants committed to changing their lives; sliding scale fee of $20 to $90 per session with 20-hour community service prerequisite.
• Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) USDA-funded program providing one-time $600 financial relief payments to eligible farm and food workers who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
• Nutrition Education Services Nutrition education programs aimed at increasing access to healthy food and physical activity for community members.
• CalFresh Application Assistance Application assistance for CalFresh benefits to help low-income individuals and families access food assistance.
• Emergency Preparedness Disaster preparedness education and resources helping community members prepare for natural disasters like wildfires, earthquakes, and floods through five-step preparation guides.
• Donation Services Multiple donation mechanisms including online donations, stock donations processed through Charles Schwab, planned giving and estate gifts, vehicle donations through careasy.org, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD).
• Opus Christi Society Major donor society established in 1988 requiring annual contributions of $1,000 or more, providing exclusive events including annual mass and dinner hosted by Bishop Garcia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000 people served annually across four counties
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Charities USAOthersCatholic Charities Diocese of Monterey is a member agency of Catholic Charities USA, the national organization representing Catholic Charities agencies throughout the United States.
• Catholic Charities of CaliforniaOthersCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a member of Catholic Charities of California, Inc., representing the twelve local Catholic Charities Agencies in California.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA provides funding for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) program. Catholic Charities distributes one-time $600 payments to eligible farmworkers who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Pajaro Valley CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities joined the Pajaro Valley Collaborative in April 2025 to strengthen community ties and improve coordination of services in the Pajaro Valley region.
• Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Community Came Together film project featuring local leaders discussing farmworker advocacy and support.
• Monterey County Office of Emergency ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disaster response coordination. Catholic Charities serves as designated Disaster Case Management Agency for Santa Cruz County wildfire survivors.
• Santa Cruz County Office of Emergency ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated Disaster Case Management Agency for Santa Cruz County wildfire survivors. Collaborates on Local Assistance Centers and Disaster Recovery Centers.
• Other Nonprofit Service ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with other nonprofits, local, state, and federal government agencies to provide direct assistance and help survivors navigate recovery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: Largest Catholic Charities agency in California with a significantly broader portfolio and headcount. Overlaps on immigration and social services but operates at materially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Catholic Charities of California: State-level network coordinating California's twelve diocesan Catholic Charities agencies, including the subject. Provides advocacy and shared infrastructure rather than direct service delivery.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella network of which the subject company is a member agency. Comparable on mission and service taxonomy but operates as a federation rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Sibling Catholic Charities agency serving an adjacent California region with a comparable portfolio of immigration, financial stability, and disaster response programs. Operates under the same Catholic Charities USA network with similar service breadth.
• Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula: Faith-based social services organization operating directly in the same Monterey region with overlapping social services, disaster response, and emergency assistance programs.
• Catholic Charities of the East Bay: Direct California diocesan peer offering immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and family support programs through DOJ-accredited staff. Highly comparable operating model and program mix.
• Community Action Partnership of Monterey County: Regional anti-poverty nonprofit serving the same Central Coast counties with overlapping programs in financial stability, food access, and benefits enrollment. Directly comparable on mission and beneficiary base.
• Catholic Charities of San Francisco & Marin: Another California Catholic Charities diocesan agency providing immigration legal services, housing support, and refugee programs. Highly comparable in operating model, slightly larger in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/catholiccharitiesmonterey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-diocese-of-monterey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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