Mission of Mercy

Name

Mission of Mercy

Legal name

Mission of Mercy

Website

https://amissionofmercy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Free healthcare services
• Mobile dental clinics
• Charitable medical care
• Prescription medication assistance
• Uninsured patient care

Headquarters

HQ city

Gettysburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Mission of Mercy relies primarily on individual donations from supporters. The organization accepts donations through its website via platforms like Givebutter, as well as cryptocurrency donations through Engiven.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Event Fundraising: The organization hosts annual fundraising events including Evening in the Garden/Visionaries in Action and Spring Into Wellness. Corporate sponsors contribute significant funding at various levels. Sun Life/DentaQuest provided a $10,000 contribution as part of an award to Dr. Brad Smith.
3. Partnership with Direct Relief and Americares: Direct Relief and Americares donate millions of dollars of medication annually for patient use, representing substantial in-kind support. Additional medications are obtained through pharmacy assistance programs from pharmaceutical companies.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: The organization accepts planned gifts including beneficiary designations, bequests, IRAs and retirement plans, life insurance policies, and donor advised funds.
5. Vehicle Donations: Donors can contribute vehicles to support the organization, which provides tax deduction benefits.
6. Arizona Tax Credit Program: Arizona residents can donate through the state's charitable tax credit program, which provides tax benefits for contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mission of Mercy is a nonprofit organization that delivers free medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription medication services to uninsured and underinsured adults across three regional programs in Arizona, Texas, and Maryland/Pennsylvania. Care is delivered through a combination of fixed clinic sites and mobile medical/dental units operated by volunteer physicians, nurses, dentists, and hygienists, with all services provided at no cost and no documentation requirements.

Product overview

Mission of Mercy is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing free medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to uninsured and underserved populations. The organization operates a unified service model across three regional locations (Arizona, Maryland/Pennsylvania, and Texas) using a combination of fixed clinic sites and mobile medical/dental units. Core services include Primary Medical Care, Dental Care, Vision Care, Mental Health Care, and Prescription Medications. Educational programs covering diabetes management, dental health, and nutrition complement the clinical services. The Maryland/Pennsylvania region operates a mobile clinic model serving four sites in Maryland and two in Pennsylvania. Texas offers an Evening Medical Clinic on Tuesday evenings and partners with universities for student training programs. All services are provided free of charge to patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Primary care physician-style services providing continuity of care including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, with on-site diagnostic services (blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, A1C, EKG, urine analysis). Provided free of charge by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.
• Dental Care Free dental services including dental x-rays, examinations, fillings, extractions, and cleanings, provided by volunteer dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists. Includes both fixed clinic dental programs and the state-of-the-art mobile dental unit in Maryland/Pennsylvania.
• Mobile Dental Clinic State-of-the-art mobile dental unit equipped with 2 dental operatories and a prep chair, traveling to six host sites in Maryland and Pennsylvania to provide fillings and extractions by appointment. Also deployed at the Frederick Veteran Services Center for monthly veterans clinics through the Platoon22 partnership.
• Vision Care Free comprehensive vision care including eye exams, vision tests, detection of vision problems, and prescribing of corrective treatments such as glasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Mental Health Care Counseling services delivered in partnership with The Ecumenical Center of San Antonio, covering individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling. Referrals are made through Mission of Mercy physicians.
• Prescription Medications Free prescription medications dispensed to patients, supported by Direct Relief medication donations and pharmacy assistance programs accessed via Americares for medications not in the formulary. Patients average two or more prescriptions per visit.
• Community Connections Auxiliary program connecting patients with additional free services onsite to address social determinants of health, including bone density screening by Frederick Health and HIV screening by Frederick County Health Department. Also distributes fresh food from the Maryland Food Bank at the Frederick clinic on the last clinic day of each month (March–December).
• Education Programs Educational classes including Dental Health education (partnership with Del Mar College Dental Hygiene Program), Diabetes Self-Management Education (partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension covering blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise, medications, and stress management in English and Spanish), and nutrition and healthy cooking classes (partnerships with Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Coastal Bend Food Bank).
• Veterans Dental Clinics Free dental care for veterans without VA dental coverage, delivered through monthly mobile dental clinics in partnership with Platoon22. Starting mid-July 2025, Mission of Mercy's mobile dental clinic is stationed outside the Veteran Services Center in Frederick, with Platoon22 leading outreach and appointment coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ of patients have one or more chronic illnesses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Platoon22majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2025Veterans-focused nonprofit partnering with Mission of Mercy to offer free dental care for veterans through monthly mobile dental clinics. Starting mid-July 2025, Mission of Mercy's mobile dental clinic is stationed outside the Veteran Services Center in Frederick. Platoon22 leads outreach within the veteran community and coordinates appointments.
• Direct ReliefcoreOthersPrimary medication donor providing millions of dollars of medication annually for patient use at no cost. Mission of Mercy patients average two or more prescriptions per visit, all provided free through this partnership.
• AmericarescoreOthersAmericares assists patients requiring medications not available in Mission of Mercy's formulary by registering patients for pharmacy assistance programs. Ships medications to Mission of Mercy for dispensing at no charge. Also selected Mission of Mercy Arizona to participate in Climate Healthy Equity for Community Clinics Project.
• CITGOmajorOthersCITGO provided naming sponsorship for Mission of Mercy Texas Medical Clinic and Dental Clinic, supporting the facility and services.
• LaVerne and Thomas Howell FoundationmajorOthersProvided naming sponsorship for Mission of Mercy Texas Vision Clinic, supporting vision care services.
• The Ecumenical Center of San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partnership providing counseling services including individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling for Mission of Mercy patients. Referrals are available through Mission of Mercy physicians.
• Del Mar CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Del Mar College Dental Hygiene Program sends dental hygienist students to educate patients on topics ranging from brushing and flossing to xerostomia, aging, and dental health. Also provides students for healthcare and administrative internships.
• Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes covering topics such as understanding diabetes, monitoring blood glucose, proper nutrition, exercise, medications, goal setting, and stress management. Classes offered in both English and Spanish.
• Frederick HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides bone density screening services onsite at Mission of Mercy Maryland/Pennsylvania clinic locations as part of Community Connections auxiliary program.
• Frederick County Health DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides HIV screening services onsite at Mission of Mercy Maryland/Pennsylvania clinic locations as part of Community Connections auxiliary program.
• Maryland Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fresh, nutritious food for distribution at Frederick clinic location, typically on the last clinic day of each month from March through December. Drive-through service from 9am-11am.
• Methodist Healthcare MinistriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Mission of Mercy to offer hands-on healthy cooking classes and nutrition education programs.
• Coastal Bend Food BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Mission of Mercy for healthy cooking classes, teaching patients about healthy food choices, recipes, and healthier options for grocery shopping and dining out.
• University and College PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Baylor University, Angelo State University, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, University of Incarnate Word Academy, and UT Health-San Antonio provides hands-on learning opportunities for students pursuing healthcare careers. Supports Nurse Practitioner students, Registered Nursing students, and administrative healthcare interns.
• The Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ChurchsupportingOthersTemporary clinic location in Harrisburg, PA (as of 8/15/24) while Mission of Mercy's regular Harrisburg location is under renovation. Located at 4788 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA.
• United Way of the Coastal BendmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner supporting Mission of Mercy Texas operations. Received United Way Choice Award recognition. Partnership logo displayed on Texas website indicating collaborative relationship.
• Sonora Quest LaboratoriesmajorOthersArizona event sponsor and healthcare partner. Served as sponsor for 2024 and 2026 Spring Into Wellness events and other organizational activities. Logo displayed on Arizona website.
• CenterWell PharmacymajorOthersArizona healthcare partner and event sponsor. Board member Nathan Hunnell represents CenterWell Pharmacy. Served as sponsor for fall fundraising events and provides pharmacy-related support.
• Dignity HealthsupportingOthersArizona healthcare partner. Logo displayed on Arizona website indicating collaborative relationship.
• Banner HealthsupportingOthersArizona healthcare partner. Logo displayed on Arizona website indicating collaborative relationship.
• BHHS Legacy FoundationmajorOthersAwarded Visionary Foundation Award at 2025 Visionaries in Action fall fundraiser. Major supporter of Mission of Mercy Arizona operations.
• Catholic Community FoundationsupportingOthersArizona event sponsor for fundraising activities.
• American Heart AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA and Mission of Mercy Arizona share common priorities regarding health and well-being of the Greater Phoenix community. Aligned in focus on heart health and diabetes management.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Remote Area Medical: Operates mobile free clinics delivering medical, dental, and vision care to uninsured and underserved populations across the U.S. Closely matches Mission of Mercy's mobile-clinic, volunteer-driven, no-cost care model.
• Volunteers in Medicine: National network of free clinics staffed by volunteer physicians, nurses, and community volunteers serving uninsured patients. Directly comparable volunteer-based free-clinic model with similar patient eligibility criteria.
• Medical Teams International: Operates mobile dental and medical programs serving uninsured and underserved populations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Comparable mobile-clinic delivery model focused on humanitarian free healthcare.
• CrossOver Healthcare Ministry: Faith-based free clinic providing comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to uninsured patients in Richmond, Virginia. Similar service mix and no-barriers access philosophy.
• HealthNet (Indiana): Federally qualified community health provider serving uninsured and underinsured patients with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable safety-net ambulatory care model with similar patient populations.
• Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: Provides free medical, dental, and behavioral health care to homeless and uninsured individuals through fixed and mobile sites. Comparable comprehensive free-care delivery to vulnerable populations.
• Bread for the City: Washington, D.C. nonprofit providing free medical, dental, vision, and social services to low-income residents. Directly comparable free-clinic service mix with no-cost access for uninsured patients.

Broad incumbents

• Project HOPE: Large international humanitarian health NGO providing medical care, health workforce training, and medication access globally. Comparable humanitarian health mission with broader geographic scope.
• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based nonprofit network providing social and healthcare services including free clinics. Comparable faith-rooted service delivery model at meaningfully larger scale across all U.S. states.

Regional players

• HOPE Clinic (Houston): Texas-based charitable clinic providing free medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured low-income residents in Greater Houston. Comparable service mix focused on a different regional market within Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MissionOfMercy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnPo82EP7klzgolLCQb2JXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/amissionofmercy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-of-mercy-maryland-pennsylvania
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionofmercyaz

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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