city ministry network

What city ministry network does

City Ministry Network (CMN) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Modesto, California, that operates exclusively within Stanislaus County to strengthen the capacity of community and sector leaders to act as catalysts for neighborhood transformation. Founded informally in winter 2002 by Christian community leaders and federally approved as a 501(c)3 in April 2005, CMN delivers three core programs: Catalyst (a monthly cross-sector leadership gathering held the first Thursday of each month at The Park Place, 1307 12th Street, Modesto, with YouTube live streaming), the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI, a cohort-based civic leadership training program for emerging Latino leaders with application-based enrollment), and Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs (HYLC, an after-school youth leadership program with its own dedicated web presence).

CMN is not a technology company and operates no proprietary software stack; the technology inputs confirm this is a community-focused non-profit with delivery grounded in in-person programming, supported by standard digital channels (a Wix-hosted website, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and an online donation portal). There are no AI/ML capabilities, integrations, or productized technology components.

The business model is donor-supported rather than commercial: CMN generates no fee-based revenue and delivers programs at no charge to participants. Operating income is derived from a four-pronged funding strategy consisting of fundraisers, individual donors (including a recurring monthly donor program), local congregations, and grants. Named grant and sponsorship partners include Valley First Credit Union and the James M. Clatchy Foundation (JBMF) for LLI, alongside Community West Bank, OVCB, and Rolling F as Catalyst sponsors. The organization is governed by an 11-member board and staffed by approximately six paid personnel (CEO, LLI Program Manager, Director of Operations, Bookkeeper, HYLC Program Manager, HYLC After-School Club Coordinator). FY 2023-2024 Impact Report is the most recent accountability disclosure.

Name

city ministry network

Legal name

CityMinistryNetwork

Website

https://cityministrynetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

City Ministry Network is a Modesto-based 501(c)3 non-profit that operates in Stanislaus County, running three programs: Catalyst monthly leadership gatherings, the Latino Leadership Initiative civic training program, and Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs, funded by donors, congregations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Faith-Based Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations (BPAGAJAK), Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Faith-based community programs
• Civic leadership training
• Youth leadership development
• Community development services
• Non-profit ministry programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donors: CMN is funded by concerned and generous individuals who financially invest in the mission. The organization seeks to broaden its individual donor base as part of funding sustainability strategy.
2. Local Congregations: Local congregations contribute financially to support CMN's community transformation work in Modesto. This is part of the four-pronged funding sustainability strategy.
3. Grants: CMN receives grant funding as part of its funding sustainability strategy. Partners include Valley First Credit Union and JBMF (James M. Clatchy Foundation) for Latino Leadership Initiative.
4. Monthly Donors: Recurring monthly donor program as part of funding sustainability strategy including fundraisers, yearly donors, grants, and monthly donors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

City Ministry Network operates three faith-based community programs for Stanislaus County, Modesto: the Catalyst monthly gathering that convenes leaders from government, business, non-profit, education, faith, neighborhood, and arts sectors; the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI), a cohort-based civic leadership training program for emerging Latino civic servants; and the Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs (HYLC), an after-school youth leadership development program grounded in Latino culture. All programs are offered free to participants and funded by donor contributions, local congregations, and grants.

Product overview

City Ministry Network (CMN) offers a portfolio of three interconnected community programs: Catalyst (a monthly cross-sector leadership gathering), the Latino Leadership Initiative (a civic leadership training program for emerging Latino leaders), and Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs (a youth development program). These programs work together to strengthen community capacity through relationship-building, leadership development, and collaborative action across Stanislaus County neighborhoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catalyst: Monthly gathering of leaders and influencers within Stanislaus County who believe in making a difference by building trusting relationships and working together
• Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI)
• Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs (HYLC)

Products and services

• Catalyst Catalyst is a monthly in-person gathering of community and sector leaders within Stanislaus County who collaborate for neighborhood transformation. Held the first Thursday of every month at The Park Place, 1307 12th Street, Modesto, it provides tools, resources, and a relational connecting point for leaders across government, business, non-profit, education, faith, neighborhood, and arts sectors, with YouTube Live streaming available for remote participation.
• Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) The Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) is a cohort-based civic leadership training program for emerging Latino civic servants in the Central Valley. It strengthens the community by increasing the number of Latino leaders who serve through civic leadership, with training in community capacity building, core competencies of civic leadership, mentorship development, and board/commission engagement. Recruitment is application-based with periodic cohort enrollment.
• Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs (HYLC) Hispanic Youth Leadership Clubs (HYLC) is an after-school youth leadership development program grounded in Latino culture. It provides Hispanic youth in Modesto and Stanislaus County with opportunities for leadership development, career awareness, and service to the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual impact documented in FY 2023-2024 Impact Report

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Large national non-profit offering youth development, leadership programs, and community-based services through local chapters. Comparable to CMN in providing community-rooted youth and adult programming with faith-tradition origins.
• UnidosUS (formerly NCLR): National Latino advocacy and civil rights organization that, like CMN, focuses on empowering Latino communities through civic engagement, education, and leadership development. A broader-incumbent peer operating at national scale.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit providing grants, capacity-building, and advocacy for Latino community-based organizations. Comparable to CMN in mission alignment around empowering Latino communities through civic leadership.
• National Urban League: Historic civil rights and community development organization delivering workforce, education, and civic leadership programming in underserved communities. Comparable to CMN's mission of advocacy for vulnerable neighborhoods and cross-sector convening.

Emerging players

• MENTOR (The National Mentoring Partnership): Non-profit advancing youth mentoring through partnerships and capacity-building. Comparable to CMN's HYLC and LLI components, which emphasize mentorship as a core mechanism for leadership development.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization operating after-school programs focused on leadership, career readiness, and community service. Directly comparable to CMN's HYLC program in structure, target audience, and outcomes delivered.
• Points of Light Foundation: Non-profit focused on mobilizing volunteer leaders and civic engagement across sectors — government, business, faith, and non-profit. Comparable to CMN's Catalyst model of convening cross-sector leaders for community transformation.
• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC): The largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S., focused on advancing Latino civic participation, leadership development, and community advocacy. Directly comparable to CMN's LLI program in its mission to cultivate Latino civic leaders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/champ4modesto
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsX2d1KHEnsjX825Cul_UzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityministrynetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityministrynetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-ministry-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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