Catholic Charities of Central Texas

What Catholic Charities of Central Texas does

Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, operating as the social service arm of the Diocese of Austin. The organization delivers a portfolio of human services across 25 Central Texas counties through six core programs: Counseling Services, Disaster Response, Financial Stability, Immigration Legal Services, St. Gabriel's Pregnancy & Parenting Program, and St. Michael's Veteran Services. A seventh program — Refugee Resettlement Services — was suspended in February 2025 due to federal funding uncertainty. Service delivery occurs through four physical offices (Austin, Bryan/Brazos Valley, Killeen, Waco), on-site programming at 75 partner parishes and Catholic schools, and online request channels. In FY2023-24, CCCTX served 11,190 people, with 1,492 mental health counseling sessions, 3,483 receiving emergency financial assistance, 1,170 children in early-intervention programs, 326 veterans, and 747 immigration clients from 35 countries.

The business model is a hybrid of government contracting, charitable fundraising, and modest fee-for-service. FY2023-24 revenue of $10,775,132 was sourced from government grants (66%, including Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance and refugee resettlement contracts), individual/corporate/foundation donations (19%), Diocese of Austin support (12%, including special gifts to offset losses), and program fees (3%, primarily immigration legal services priced at 60-80% below private attorneys and a $60 consultation fee). CCCTX reports 71 employees and an annual operating deficit of approximately $93,894 in FY2023-24. Distribution is conducted via community-led engagement: appointments, parish referrals, peer referrals, signature fundraising events (Creating Hope in Austin at $50/ticket and Brazos Valley at $40/ticket), and a recurring Friends Society giving program ($100+/month). The organization is a member of Catholic Charities USA and holds IRS 501(c)(3) status with EIN 74-2928450. Technology is commodity SaaS (Blackbaud, Vhub, Pledge.to, FreeWill, SmartSheet) with no proprietary platform or AI components.

Leadership is provided by Executive Director Sara Ramirez and a Board of Directors chaired by President Brad Heath. Recent strategic actions include the August 2023 dedication of the Killeen office, expanded parish partnerships (75 parishes in FY24), development of a refugee HVAC certification pathway with Austin Community College, and the defensive February 2025 suspension of refugee resettlement services. CCCTX maintains active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and operates under the faith-based mission of serving anyone in need regardless of religion.

Name

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

Website

https://ccctx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Central Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 that delivers counseling, disaster response, financial stability, immigration legal, pregnancy support, and veteran services across 25 Central Texas counties through four offices and 75 parish partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

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

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Emergency financial assistance
• Immigration legal services
• Mental health counseling
• Community case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary revenue source comprising 66% of FY2023-24 revenue ($10,775,132). Government grants fund refugee resettlement, veteran services, and other social programs.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Individual, corporate, and foundation donations comprising 19% of FY2023-24 revenue. Includes major donor cultivation through Ambassador Circle and Friends Society recurring giving programs.
3. Diocese of Austin Support: Financial support from the Diocese of Austin comprising 12% of FY2023-24 revenue, including special gifts to offset unexpected losses.
4. Program Revenue: Fees for immigration legal services and other program services comprising 3% of FY2023-24 revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Central Texas delivers a portfolio of integrated human services across 25 Central Texas counties, including counseling, disaster response, financial stability/case management, affordable immigration legal services, pregnancy and parenting support (St. Gabriel's), and veteran services (St. Michael's). The organization operates as the social service arm of the Diocese of Austin, funded primarily through government grants and donations.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Central Texas offers a portfolio of social service programs serving individuals and families across 25 Central Texas counties. The core service delivery includes six integrated programs: Counseling Services (mental health support), Disaster Response (emergency relief), Financial Stability (case management and education), Immigration Legal Services (affordable immigration assistance), St. Gabriel's Pregnancy & Parenting Program (support for parents of children 0-36 months), and St. Michael's Veteran Services (veteran-specific assistance). The organization also runs Refugee Resettlement Services (currently suspended), Parish and School Relations for community engagement, and manages fundraising programs including the Friends Society monthly giving program and annual Creating Hope events. These programs work together holistically, allowing clients to access multiple services under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Gabriel's Pregnancy & Parenting Program: Program providing family case management, parenting education, and material assistance for expectant mothers and parents of children 0-36 months
• St. Michael's Veteran Services
• Catholic Charities 101 (CC101)
• Friends Society
• Creating Hope Event

Products and services

• Counseling Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,190 people served through programs; 3,483 given emergency financial assistance; 326 veterans served; 1,492 mental health counseling sessions; 747 immigration clients from 35 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• H-E-BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor corporate partner supporting CCCTX through donations and community engagement.
• Austin Diaper BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly partner providing diapers, formula, and wipes for Austin families. Expanded in FY25 to include feminine hygiene products.
• Daughters of the American RevolutionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustin Colony Chapter provided 25 self-care and employment kits for women veteran clients job searching.
• Ladies of Charity - Lake TraviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated move-in kits for formerly unhoused veterans, cleaning and toiletry kits for refugee families, and gift cards to 100 veteran and refugee households.
• Knights of Columbus Council #3205minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted annual Coats for Kids drive providing 154 coats to children in poverty in Brazos Valley.
• Austin Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CCCTX to provide HVAC technician certification training for refugee clients, enabling career opportunities.
• Mobile Loaves and FishesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CCCTX to host 'Love thy Neighbor' event building connections and dialogue about homelessness.
• Greater Austin YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on community event focused on homelessness awareness and connection building.
• Dell Children's HealthplanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CCCTX for baby shower event for new and expectant mothers in Bastrop.
• Catholic Charities USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization providing resources, support, and brand affiliation for Catholic Charities network.
• Diocese of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent religious organization providing 12% of funding and supporting social service arm across 25-county diocese. Includes special gift to offset funding losses.
• FreeWillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocese of Austin partnered with FreeWill to offer free estate planning tool allowing supporters to leave gifts to CCCTX.
• Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner processing car, truck, RV, and boat donations. Handles towing at no cost and provides tax-deductible receipts.
• Frost BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial education partner providing free classes in English and Spanish for CCCTX clients.
• Society of St. Vincent De PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for clothing donations; CCCTX directs donors with clothing items to local thrift stores.
• Diocese of Austin ParishescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner75 parishes partnered with CCCTX in FY24 offering localized support, baby showers, on-site counseling, poverty information sessions, and community engagement. 25 parishes provided in-kind donations.
• Catholic Schools (Diocese of Austin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Catholic schools including St. Louis, St. Theresa, St. Joseph Catholic Academy, and St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory for donation drives, service projects, and Catholic Charities Champions program.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way for Greater Austin: A major funder and convener of Central Texas social services that competes for corporate and individual donations and runs direct programs including financial coaching and emergency assistance. Larger regional scale with overlapping service lines.
• The Salvation Army Austin: A larger, nationally established faith-based social services organization operating emergency assistance, disaster response, and case management in Austin. Broader portfolio and deeper national footprint than CCCTX, with overlapping programs in the same market.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio: Another Texas Catholic Charities affiliate operating social service programs including immigration legal, refugee resettlement, and family support across South Texas, sharing the same national affiliation and faith-based social services identity.
• Jewish Family Service of Austin: Faith-based social services organization in Austin providing counseling, immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Directly comparable in service mix, faith-based identity, and Central Texas geography.
• Lutheran Social Services of the South: Faith-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, immigration services, and case management across the Southern US. Comparable faith-based social services model and resettlement program focus similar to CCCTX's suspended refugee work.
• Caritas of Austin: An Austin-based social services nonprofit serving the same Central Texas community with comparable programs including case management, food assistance, housing support, and workforce development. Competes for similar donor and grant funding locally.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: A diocesan Catholic Charities agency serving the Houston region with a comparable multi-program portfolio including immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, counseling, and emergency assistance. Same Catholic Charities USA affiliation and similar faith-based social services model in Texas.
• Refugee Services of Texas: A statewide refugee resettlement agency that previously competed with CCCTX's now-suspended refugee resettlement program. Operates similar refugee case management, employment placement, and cultural adjustment services in multiple Texas cities.
• Catholic Charities of Dallas: Diocesan Catholic Charities affiliate serving North Texas with similar program mix (immigration, adoption, refugee services, counseling, emergency assistance) under the same Catholic Charities USA umbrella. Closest comparable in scale and structure within Texas.

Regional players

• Casa Marianella: An Austin-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services, refugee shelter, and case management. Operates in the same Central Texas geography with overlapping immigrant/refugee services, though smaller in scale and focused on shelter rather than full resettlement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CatholicCharitiesCTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccctx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-central-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholiccharitiesctx

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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