Diocese of Colorado Springs

What Diocese of Colorado Springs does

The Diocese of Colorado Springs is a Roman Catholic non-profit religious organization established in 1984 that serves as the canonical ecclesiastical authority for Catholics across southern Colorado. Headquartered at the Catholic Pastoral Center at 228 N Cascade Ave in Colorado Springs, the Diocese oversees a network of parishes organized into three deaneries (Metro North, Metro South, and Mountain/Plain) spanning Colorado Springs, Parker, Monument, Castle Rock, Leadville, Salida, and Burlington. It currently operates under Diocesan Administrator Very Reverend Kyle T. Ingels after Bishop James R. Golka was appointed Archbishop of Denver by Pope Leo XIV in February 2026, leaving the diocese sede vacante as of March 25, 2026.

The Diocese delivers a portfolio of pastoral, educational, and charitable services rather than commercial technology products. Its education arm includes diocesan Catholic schools — Ave Maria, Corpus Christi Catholic Academy, St. Gabriel Classical Academy, St. Paul, and St. Peter — plus preschool programs and affiliated St. Mary's High School and Our Lady of Walsingham. Ministries include Hispanic Ministry (anchored by the Instituto Guadalupano de Formación para Adultos, which has produced 54 adult formation graduates), the Seminarian Appeal supporting 21 men in priestly formation, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul charitable outreach, marriage and family programs, and Respect Life apostolate. Communications are distributed via The Herald magazine (six times per year), the weekly E-Vangelize newsletter, an annual diocesan directory, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, YouTube, Flocknote, Podbean), and the diocs.org website built on the DNN Platform CMS with Blackbaud powering donation processing.

The organization's business model is donation-funded rather than commercial. Core revenue streams are the Diocesan Ministry Appeal (supporting 18-19 ministries including Diaconate Formation and Catholic Schools), the Seminarian Appeal, the Bishop's Scholarship Fund, parish assessments under a north/south deanery model, the Catholic Legacy Society for planned/legacy gifts, and the new Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program launching January 1, 2027 in partnership with ACE Scholarships. The Diocese is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) (EIN 84-0936629), and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Strategic partnerships with the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado Springs (endowment management) and FreeWill (estate-planning tooling) further support the donation pipeline.

Name

Diocese of Colorado Springs

Legal name

Diocese of Colorado Springs

Website

https://diocs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Diocese of Colorado Springs is a Roman Catholic non-profit, established 1984, that oversees parishes, K-8 Catholic schools, seminarian formation, Hispanic Ministry, and charitable programs across southern Colorado, funded through donations, parish assessments, and fundraising appeals.

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Religious organization
• Catholic education
• Parish ministry
• Vocational formation
• Diocesan fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diocesan Ministry Appeal: Annual campaign supporting 19 diocesan-level ministries and programs including Diaconate Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Schools and Tuition Assistance
2. Seminarian Appeal: Donations to support the formation of seminarians preparing for priesthood
3. Bishop's Scholarship Fund: Tuition assistance for families with children in diocesan Catholic schools, funded through annual diocesan appeal and parish contributions
4. Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit: Starting January 2027, taxpayers can contribute to scholarship fund and receive dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $1,700. Partnership with ACE Scholarships.
5. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Bequests, beneficiary designations, endowment gifts, retirement account gifts, real estate donations through Catholic Legacy Society
6. Parish Assessments: Parish investment model where parishes in north and south deaneries collectively support Catholic education network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Diocese of Colorado Springs is a non-profit Catholic religious organization that oversees Roman Catholic parishes, K-8 schools, priestly formation (seminarians), and assorted ministries across southern Colorado. It provides Catholic worship, sacraments, faith formation, K-8 Catholic education, vocations support, Hispanic ministry, charitable outreach (Society of St. Vincent de Paul), and tuition assistance funded through annual appeals, planned giving, and (from January 2027) the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.

Product overview

The Diocese of Colorado Springs offers a portfolio of spiritual, educational, and ministerial services rather than commercial technology products. The core offerings include Catholic education through multiple schools (K-8), publications (The Herald magazine, E-Vangelize newsletter, annual directory), various ministries including Hispanic Ministry, and fundraising programs (Diocesan Ministry Appeal, Seminarian Appeal, Planned Giving). The diocese also operates the Federal Freedom Education Tax Credit program in partnership with ACE Scholarships to expand access to Catholic education through tuition assistance and tax credit donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diocesan Ministry Appeal: Annual fundraising appeal supporting 19 diocesan-level ministries and programs including Diaconate Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Schools and Tuition Assistance.
• Seminarian Appeal
• Federal Freedom Education Tax Credit Program
• Catholic Legacy Society
• Planned Giving

Products and services

• Diocesan Catholic Schools The diocese operates multiple Catholic schools (Ave Maria, Corpus Christi, St. Gabriel Classical Academy, St. Paul, St. Peter) plus preschools at Pax Christi and Holy Apostles, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
• Diocesan Ministry Appeal Annual fundraising appeal that supports 18-19 diocesan ministries and programs, including Diaconate Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Catholic Schools tuition assistance.
• Seminarian Appeal Annual appeal supporting the formation of 21 seminarians in the diocese through prayer, study, and formation programs.
• Hispanic Ministry Hispanic Ministry serves the Hispanic faithful of the Diocese, offering faith formation, doctrine education, and integration support, including programs like Instituto Guadalupano de Formación para Adultos (IGFA).
• Federal Freedom Education Tax Credit Program A scholarship program through which taxpayers can receive up to $1,700 federal tax credit for contributions to the Diocese's scholarship fund, administered in partnership with ACE Scholarships.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Planned giving services including wills and living trusts, beneficiary designations, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), endowment gifts, and real estate gifts, with the Catholic Legacy Society recognizing donors who include the diocese in estate planning.
• The Herald Magazine The official publication of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, published six times a year, covering diocesan news, Catholic school news, and faith-related content.
• E-Vangelize Weekly diocesan e-newsletter that disseminates information on behalf of the Diocese to subscribers.
• Annual Diocese of Colorado Springs Directory Annual directory providing contact information and listings for parishes, clergy, and diocesan offices within the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
• Online Giving Portal Online giving platform at giving.diocs.org supporting multiple diocesan appeals and fund drives via credit card or bank withdrawal, processed through Blackbaud.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 seminarians in formation program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ACE ScholarshipscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Partnership with ACE Scholarships to administer the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. ACE Scholarships has history of assisting families with tuition scholarships and increasing access to schools. Together they will administer scholarship opportunities helping families choose faith-filled educational environment.
• FreeWillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiocese partnered with FreeWill to provide online tool for writing legal will FOR FREE. In 20 minutes or less, supporters can protect assets and complete estate planning at no cost while optionally leaving gift to Diocese, parish, Catholic school or ministries.
• Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages and grows endowment funds for parishes, schools and Catholic Charities. Accepts gifts in any form including cash, stock, real estate and personal property. Creates permanent endowment funds providing annual income to designated Catholic missions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Pueblo: Another Catholic diocese covering southern Colorado (Pueblo and surrounding areas). Operates the same canonical, educational, and charitable functions as the Diocese of Colorado Springs and competes for donor attention in overlapping markets.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic charitable organizations that the Diocese engages with locally (e.g., Society of St. Vincent de Paul). Comparable in mission and donor-driven funding model, with broader geographic scope and brand recognition.
• Archdiocese of Denver: The neighboring Catholic archdiocese that now has canonical authority over the region after Bishop Golka's elevation in February 2026. Operates the same set of functions — parishes, schools, ministries, vocations — making it the most structurally comparable peer.
• Diocese of Arlington: A comparably sized U.S. Catholic diocese with a strong school network and active Hispanic ministry. Comparable across operating model (parishes, schools, ministries) and roughly similar institutional scale, useful as a benchmark diocese.
• ACE Scholarships: Strategic partner of the Diocese for the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Operates in the same K-12 scholarship-funding space and administers the SGO program that the Diocese now participates in.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Catholic charitable organization funded through parish-based donations, directly supported by the Diocese's Diocesan Ministry Appeal. Comparable as a faith-based, donation-dependent nonprofit operating in service delivery and donor stewardship.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles: One of the largest Catholic archdioceses in the U.S., offering the same parish, school, and ministry operating model but at materially greater scale and resource depth, with overlapping Hispanic-ministry capabilities.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National governance body for the U.S. Catholic Church. The Diocese participates in USCCB collections (per management team reference) and operates under USCCB-aligned policies, making it the umbrella institutional peer.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network: The largest Catholic media organization in the world, comparable on the publishing/broadcasting dimension (the Diocese operates The Herald magazine and E-Vangelize) but at vastly greater scale and as a specialized media entity rather than a governance body.

Regional players

• Diocese of Cheyenne: Catholic diocese covering Wyoming and parts of Nebraska. Comparable in scale and operating model (rural/mixed urban geography with a small Catholic population) to Colorado Springs, but in a different geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dioceseofcos
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw9Vq4obreZOWhprm-nnL-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicDioceseCOS
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofcos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocese-of-colorado-springs

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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