Mary’s Center

What Mary’s Center does

Mary's Center is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) community health center founded in 1988 by Maria Gomez as a nurse-led prenatal clinic for uninsured Latin American women, and now operating five clinic locations across Washington, DC, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Prince George's County, Maryland. The organization is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under 42 U.S.C. 254b and operates under its proprietary Social Change Model — an integrated framework that combines medical care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, social services, and education under one umbrella, with outcomes validated by the Urban Institute and NIH research. It serves approximately 65,000 participants annually, of whom roughly 40% are children under 18 and approximately 25% are uninsured and rely on a sliding-fee scale, while services are reimbursed through Medicaid, Medicare, commercial payers, HRSA grants, and foundation/corporate donations.

The organization's service architecture is built around co-located comprehensive care: medical (primary care, OB-GYN/prenatal, infectious disease, sexual health, facilitated telemedicine), dental, behavioral health (including a dedicated walk-in Open Access Intake System and a school-based mental health program across 23 DC public and public charter schools), an on-site pharmacy offering free 24/7 delivery, and wraparound social services (insurance enrollment, SNAP, WIC, home visiting, teen programming). Education is delivered through jointly-controlled subsidiary Briya Public Charter School, which provides free English classes, Child Development Associate (CDA) training, and Medical Assistant (MA) vocational training. The organization is currently led by CEO Nancy Ban, FACHE (2024-present), who succeeded Dr. Tollie B. Elliott, Sr. (2022-2024), who succeeded founder Maria Gomez (1988-2022). Mary's Center's revenue mix combines clinical service billings, federal HRSA grants, foundation grants (e.g., Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Robert I. Schattner Foundation), corporate donations, and individual giving channels via Combined Federal Campaign (CFC# 66350) and United Way (UW# 8263).

Name

Mary’s Center

Legal name

Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc.

Website

https://maryscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mary's Center is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services across five Washington, DC-area clinics, serving 65,000+ underserved participants annually under its Social Change Model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Care Management & Care Coordination (Home & Community-Based) (HLAFAEAL), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO), Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (HLALAAAA)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care services
• Social services integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services billed to insurance companies including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial plans.
2. Government Grants: Funding from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a Federally Qualified Health Center, along with grants from DC and Maryland health departments.
3. Foundation and Corporate Support: Donations and grants from foundations and corporations supporting community health programs and operations.
4. Sliding Fee Scale Services: Discounted care provided to uninsured and underinsured patients based on income, ensuring access regardless of ability to pay.
5. Pharmacy Services: On-site pharmacy providing prescription medications with delivery services, accepting most insurance plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mary's Center operates as an integrated community health center providing medical, dental, behavioral health, social services, and education under its Social Change Model through 5 clinic locations in Washington, DC and Maryland. Core offerings include primary/specialty medical care for adults, seniors, and children, prenatal and OB-GYN services, dental care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and wraparound social support such as insurance enrollment, WIC nutrition, home visiting, and domestic violence support. An on-site pharmacy with free delivery, facilitated telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring extend access to care for underserved populations.

Product overview

Mary's Center operates as an integrated community health center offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare, education, and social services through its Social Change Model. The organization provides Medical Services (primary care, prenatal/OB-GYN, infectious disease, facilitated telemedicine, sexual health), Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services (therapy, psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, school-based mental health), Social Services (domestic violence support, home visiting, insurance enrollment, SNAP, WIC, teen programs), and Education (via partner Briya Public Charter School). Key integrated offerings include an on-site Pharmacy with free delivery, Facilitated Telemedicine bringing care to patients' homes, and specialized programs for seniors (oral health), perinatal mental health, and substance abuse recovery. The center serves over 65,000 participants annually across five clinic locations in Washington, DC and Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Briya Public Charter School: Mary's Center's partner in education offering free English classes and vocational training programs including Child Development Associate (CDA) and Medical Assistant (MA) training for DC adults and families.

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary and specialty medical care for adults, seniors, and children including primary care, prenatal/OB-GYN care, infectious disease treatment, facilitated telemedicine, sexual health/HIV/PrEP services, and pediatric care.
• Dental Services Dental care services including routine cleanings, exams, x-rays, and comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages.
• Mary's Center Pharmacy On-site pharmacy offering prescription fulfillment, free 24/7 delivery, prior authorization support, and a selection of over-the-counter medications. Located at 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and behavioral health services including therapy programs for individuals, couples, and families, psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, school-based mental health programs, and early childhood behavioral health interventions.
• Social Services Wraparound social support services including domestic violence support, group-based programming, home visiting, insurance enrollment assistance, SNAP benefits support, teen programs, and Women Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program.
• Remote Patient Monitoring Technology Technology enabling patients to securely share health information from home with their care teams, supporting those managing chronic medical, behavioral health, or maternal health needs. Aims to provide more continuous and proactive care while reducing barriers that disproportionately impact underserved communities in the Washington, DC metro area.
• Facilitated Telemedicine In-home virtual care program where a Medical Assistant visits the patient with specialized equipment to connect them virtually with their provider. Includes blood pressure/vitals, lab collection, vaccines, geriatric assessments, perinatal visits, and medical device teaching.
• Senior Oral Health Program Collaborative initiative with Howard University College of Dentistry and Delta Dental Community Care Foundation providing dental services to underserved seniors, now in its fourth year, having served over 5,000 seniors in Washington, DC.
• Perinatal Mental Health Services Comprehensive support for navigating parenthood including connection with external resources, care coordination, home visiting, therapy, psychiatry, and support for perinatal grief and loss.
• Integrated Recovery Program (Substance Abuse Treatment) Compassionate addiction and substance abuse treatment including Medications for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD), care coordination, Narcan/Naloxone training, prevention training, and referrals to internal and external services.
• Nurse-Family Partnership Home visiting program providing nurse support for first-time expecting parents to support healthy pregnancies and early childhood development.
• Briya Public Charter School Partner educational institution offering free English language classes and vocational training for DC parents, including Child Development Associate (CDA) and Medical Assistant (MA) job training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 65,000 participants across 5 clinics in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Howard University College of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Collaboration with Howard University College of Dentistry and Delta Dental to expand oral healthcare for underserved seniors in Washington, DC. Now in its fourth year, the initiative involves clinical training, community outreach, and efforts to address systemic gaps in senior dental care. The model has influenced similar programs nationwide.
• Briya Public Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarys Centers partner in education providing free English classes, job training including Child Development Associate and Medical Assistant programs, and early childhood development for families in Washington, DC.
• DC Department of Health Care FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched My Health GPS program for DC Medicaid participants with 3 or more chronic conditions, providing care coordination services to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital admissions.
• Nurse-Family PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based community health program providing nurse support for first-time expecting parents through home visiting services.
• Bridges Public Charter SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Briya and Bridges Public Charter Schools at 100 Gallatin Street, NE location providing educational services for children and parents.
• Greater DC Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting the Beautiful Beginnings Club breastfeeding support program through the WIC services.
• First Shift Justice ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting breastfeeding mothers through the Beautiful Beginnings Club program.
• DC Primary Care AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in DCPCA supporting primary care access and advocacy in the District of Columbia.
• United Way National Capital Area CampaignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkplace giving partner allowing employees to allocate payroll contributions to Marys Center through United Way campaigns (UW# 8263).
• Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal employee workplace giving partner allowing federal workers to donate to Marys Center through the CFC (CFC# 66350).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unity Health Care: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Washington, DC with multiple clinic locations providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Directly comparable as a DC-based FQHC serving Medicaid and uninsured patients with similar integrated service offerings.
• Community of Hope: DC-based nonprofit community health center providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services across multiple locations to underserved families. Comparable as a similarly-sized FQHC in the same geography serving similar patient demographics.
• Whitman-Walker Health: DC-based community health center specializing in LGBTQ+ care, HIV/AIDS treatment, and primary care services. Comparable as a DC-area nonprofit health center offering integrated medical and behavioral health services, with prior connections to Mary's Center physicians.
• La Clínica del Pueblo: DC-based nonprofit serving Latino immigrant communities with primary care, mental health, and social services. Comparable as a culturally responsive FQHC serving similar immigrant and Spanish-speaking populations in the DC metro area.
• CCI Health & Wellness Services: Maryland-based FQHC operating across Montgomery and Prince George's counties with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as a neighboring FQHC serving similar populations in the Maryland suburbs where Mary's Center also operates.
• Bread for the City: DC-based nonprofit providing integrated health care, social services, and food assistance to low-income residents. Comparable as a similarly-sized DC-area nonprofit offering integrated health and social services to underserved populations.

Regional players

• Greater Baden Medical Services: Maryland-based FQHC serving Prince George's County with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as a regional FQHC in the same Maryland geography where Mary's Center's Adelphi location operates.
• Family and Medical Counseling Service (FMCS): DC-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and primary care to underserved residents. Comparable as a community-based safety net provider in the DC area with similar integrated care model.

Broad incumbents

• Howard University Hospital: DC-based academic medical center with strong community health programs and a strategic partnership with Mary's Center through Howard University College of Dentistry for senior oral health. Comparable as a regional health system serving similar patient populations with overlapping service lines.
• Sibley Memorial Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine): Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital in DC serving the metro area where Mary's Center CFO previously managed a $504M operating budget. Comparable as a regional healthcare system where Mary's Center staff and patients also interface for hospital-based care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Marys-Center-for-Maternal-and-Child-Care/119308269399
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/104657
• Instagraminstagram.com/maryscenter

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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