What MedShare does

MedShare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, that operates a global medical supply recovery and redistribution platform connecting US hospital and manufacturer surplus with medically underserved communities. The organization has delivered over $334 million in humanitarian aid, serving 33.87 million people across 121 countries through 2,000+ forty-foot containers since inception. It runs four core programs (Primary Care, Maternal & Child Health, Disaster Readiness & Response, and Biomedical Services) supported by two distribution centers in Decatur, GA and San Leandro, CA, plus a New York Regional Council.

The core technology stack centers on an online ordering platform for approved Free & Charitable Clinics, Medical Mission Teams, and international container recipients, complemented by an AI-powered computer vision sorting app that uses a proprietary 4-million-item surgical instrument directory to accelerate volunteer-led cataloguing. A Patient Impact Metrics database tool, developed jointly with BD and the Taproot Foundation, supports outcome reporting. Distribution channels include direct online ordering for US clinics, in-person selection at the Decatur Supply Center, sponsored $28,000 international container shipments, and rapid-deployment logistics for disaster response through partners including Airlink and Flexport.

MedShare's revenue model is donor-funded: 90% of contributions go directly to programs, with cash from individuals, foundations (Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, Philips Foundation), corporate giving (BD, Henry Schein, Kaiser Permanente, CommonSpirit Health, athenahealth), planned giving, and DAFs. Gift-in-kind medical supplies from manufacturers and health systems are not revenue but the underlying supply base. International container sponsorships at ~$28,000 per 40-foot container function as a transaction-fee revenue stream, while US clinic supplies are free of charge. Leadership transitioned in 2024 with Stacey Koehnke appointed CEO & Executive Director, succeeding Charles Redding.

Name

MedShare

Legal name

MedShare International

Website

https://medshare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MedShare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects and redistributes surplus US medical supplies and equipment to free clinics, medical mission teams, and healthcare facilities in 121 countries, operating four programs from distribution centers in Georgia and California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Surplus Redistribution and Global Health Aid

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Medical supply redistribution
• Humanitarian aid logistics
• Global health programs
• Biomedical equipment training
• Disaster medical relief

Headquarters

HQ city

San Leandro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donor-Funded Operations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, MedShare operates entirely through charitable contributions. 90% of every dollar donated goes directly to support MedShare programs delivering medical supplies and equipment to charitable healthcare providers. EIN#58-2433968.
2. Gift-in-Kind Donations: Hospitals, manufacturers, and corporate partners donate surplus medical supplies and equipment which are then redistributed to underserved communities rather than entering the revenue stream directly.
3. Container Shipment Sponsorship: Organizations sponsor international container shipments at approximately $28,000 USD per standard forty-foot container to cover shipping and logistics costs for delivering supplies to specific regions.
4. Planned Giving & Estate Gifts: Donors can make legacy gifts through wills, trusts, or beneficiary designations, as well as contribute through Donor-Advised Funds (DAF), IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD), appreciated stock, real estate, and cryptocurrency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MedShare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects and redistributes high-quality surplus medical supplies and equipment from US hospitals, manufacturers, and corporate donors to qualified Free & Charitable Clinics, Medical Mission Teams, and international healthcare facilities serving medically underserved communities. It delivers four interlocking programs—Primary Care, Maternal & Child Health, Disaster Readiness & Response, and Biomedical Services—through an online ordering platform, in-person Supply Center, and sponsored 40-foot international container shipments, supported by an AI-powered surgical instrument sorting application.

Product overview

MedShare is a global healthcare nonprofit organization that operates as a redistribution network for surplus medical supplies and equipment. Rather than a traditional product company, MedShare functions as a humanitarian supply chain platform with four interconnected core programs: Primary Care, Maternal & Child Health (Integrated Health Solutions), Disaster Readiness & Response, and Biomedical Services. These programs work together through a Medical Supply Ordering System that serves Free & Charitable Clinics in the US, Medical Mission Teams, and international healthcare facilities via Container Shipments. Key product offerings include Clean Birthing Kits and medical equipment donations. The organization leverages an AI-powered sorting application for surgical instrument identification and maintains an online ordering platform for partner access. MedShare's model connects hospital systems, manufacturers, and distributors who donate surplus supplies with qualified healthcare facilities in medically underserved communities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Program A global health program addressing healthcare needs at the community level by integrating care, prevention, promotion, and education; provides medical supplies and equipment donations to Free & Charitable Clinics in the US and partners in developing countries to strengthen health systems serving marginalized communities.
• Maternal & Child Health Program (Integrated Health Solutions) Integrated health solution providing medical supplies, critical equipment, and Clean Birthing Kits to support safe childbirth and improve maternal, neonatal, and child health outcomes in underserved communities; over 125,000+ at-risk women and children served to date.
• Disaster Readiness & Response Program Humanitarian disaster response program coordinating with healthcare, hospital, manufacturing, product, and shipping donors to rapidly deploy critical medical supplies; provides immediate response and long-term recovery support to rebuild health systems in 8+ affected countries in FY2024-25.
• Biomedical Services Program State-of-the-art biomedical equipment training, repair, and installation service that ensures the sustainability of donated medical equipment; provides hands-on training to biomedical engineers, technicians, and end-users in developing countries (1,727 engineers trained globally, 840 pieces repaired/installed in FY2023).
• Medical Supply Ordering System Application-based online ordering platform serving Free & Charitable Clinics, Medical Mission Teams, and International Container Shipment recipients in the US and globally; provides partner applications in English, Spanish, and French plus an in-person Primary Care Supply Center pickup option in Decatur, GA.
• Clean Birthing Kits (CBKs) Pre-assembled kits designed to create a safe and clean birth environment for women in marginalized communities without access to quality maternal health services; over 82,837 CBKs produced and delivered worldwide to date (6,035 distributed in FY26 alone).
• International Container Shipments Large-scale medical supply shipments in forty-foot containers to qualified international healthcare facilities; organizations sponsor or receive shipments valued at approximately $28,000 per standard container, with MedShare handling ocean freight to designated ports and recipients responsible for customs and in-country transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered $334,099,558 in humanitarian aid and served 33.87 million people in 121 countries
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• PhilipsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to strengthen U.S. healthcare readiness for natural disasters. The two-year pilot program (launched 2025) focuses on reusing donated medical equipment by returning devices to MedShare for reprocessing and redeployment after each emergency, maximizing device impact while setting a new standard for sustainable disaster response. Philips and Philips Foundation provide medical equipment and essential products for rapid deployment when natural disasters disrupt healthcare access.
• BDflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Major partner providing in-kind medical donations, corporate funding, and volunteer engagement. BD donated 92 portable ultrasound machines to MedShare for distribution to 80 free and charitable clinics across 30 states - the largest single domestic medical equipment donation in MedShare's history. BD also supports Biomedical Equipment Training program and participated in the 2025 BD Difference in a Day Marathon creating a Patient Impact Metrics database tool.
• The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201710-year Safe Birth Initiative (SBI) collaboration with MedShare and The Coca-Cola Company's West Africa Business Unit and the Federal Ministry of Health (Nigeria). Has delivered 45 forty-foot containers of medical supplies and equipment valued at over $52.5 million, supporting maternal and newborn healthcare systems in Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire. The Coca-Cola Foundation provided a $400,000 grant in 2009 for health programs.
• Henry ScheinflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200620-year strategic partnership spanning gift-in-kind medical product donations, corporate philanthropy, disaster response, employee engagement, and thought leadership. Has provided more than 437,000 pounds of medical supplies worth approximately $6 million to support 500+ health agencies in 84 countries. Created Henry Schein Cares Ukraine Hygiene Pack Program delivering 27,000+ hygiene packs to Ukrainian civilians. David Kochman serves on MedShare's Board of Trustees.
• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to donate 92 portable ultrasound machines to free and charitable clinics, enabling expanded OBGYN services for underserved populations in 30 states across the United States.
• UPS FoundationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides expertise, financial support, and in-kind shipping support from the beginning. Guided development of international inventory distribution center and disaster response logistics.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrong relationship through Western Region location providing critically-needed medical equipment, beds, and supplies for almost ten years. When Kaiser encountered excess PPE, they partnered with MedShare to deliver over 2 million face masks and millions of gloves, gowns, and protective coverings to healthcare organizations in 12 under-resourced countries.
• athenahealth / athenaGivescoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerathenahealth's social impact platform focuses on expanding access to high-quality healthcare and supporting STEM education. Provided financial support and employees have volunteered to assemble thousands of MedShare Clean Birthing Kits for women in marginalized communities.
• North Point Ministries / Buckhead ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough annual Be Rich campaign, Buckhead Church partners with MedShare. Members volunteer regularly at the distribution center sorting supplies and have donated to build enhanced online ordering interface. Hundreds of members gather annually to assemble Clean Birthing Kits. Received HumanKindness Award at HumanKind 2026.
• Project HOPEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHumanitarian organization operating in Ebola-affected regions. Collaborating with MedShare to receive and distribute critical medical aid including PPE, IPC materials, and protective equipment to healthcare providers.
• AIRDcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner positioned to receive and distribute critical medical aid within Ebola-affected regions in coordination with Project HOPE.
• AirlinkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLogistics partner activated for transportation support including airlift logistics into Entebbe, Uganda with onward delivery into affected areas for Ebola response and disaster relief operations.
• FlexportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLogistics partner providing shipping and transportation support for disaster relief efforts and international medical supply deliveries.
• Convoy of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian relief organization maintaining community-based presence in Ukraine and surrounding countries, receiving MedShare supplies for distribution to Ukrainian civilians and refugees.
• Caring CrewcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonprofit of airline employees (primarily Delta Air Lines) that incorporates medical supply deliveries into their travel. Volunteers personally transport supplies and place them directly into hands of clinicians. Supports communities in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Panama, Guatemala, Zambia.
• Henry Schein CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Ukraine Hygiene Pack Program, delivered over 27,000 urgently needed hygiene packs to front-line humanitarian partners supporting Ukrainian civilians displaced by the 2022 humanitarian crisis.
• Feed the HungryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner relief organization supporting Ukraine humanitarian efforts.
• Salesian MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner relief organization supporting Ukraine humanitarian efforts.
• Razom for UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner relief organization supporting Ukraine humanitarian efforts.
• NOVA UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner relief organization supporting Ukraine humanitarian efforts.
• Handson AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer engagement partner facilitating community involvement in MedShare's mission.
• PQMD (Partnership for Quality Medical Donations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork engagement ensuring medical product donations are appropriate, responsibly managed, and effectively deployed according to global standards.
• MedSurplus AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance supporting best practices in medical surplus recovery and redistribution.
• Guidestar GoldminorOthersGuideStar Gold certification demonstrating commitment to transparency and nonprofit best practices.
• Great NonprofitsminorOthersGreat Nonprofits badge demonstrating community trust and peer recognition for nonprofit effectiveness.
• Guidance GHAminorOthersGlobal Health Alliance membership demonstrating leadership in global health collaboration.
• Federal Ministry of Health (Nigeria)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Safe Birth Initiative collaboration to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare systems in Nigeria. The 10-year program (2017-2026) has delivered over $50 million in supplies and equipment to 15+ public hospitals.
• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Côte d'Ivoire's largest healthcare institutions, focused site for Safe Birth Initiative maternal health programming addressing the country's maternal mortality rate of 617 deaths per 100,000 live births.
• Our HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting maternal health and child wellness programs.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Tech students receive hands-on biomedical engineering training through MedShare, supporting the pipeline of biomedical technicians.
• DeVry UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeVry University students receive hands-on biomedical training through MedShare partnership.
• Chattahoochee Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical college students receive hands-on biomedical training through MedShare partnership.
• Mending KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian surgical partner working to provide life-changing surgeries for children globally.
• Taproot FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated 2025 BD Difference in a Day Marathon enabling collaboration on Patient Impact Metrics database tool development.

Scale indicators38 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Direct Relief: A global humanitarian aid organization that distributes donated medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to healthcare facilities in underserved communities worldwide — the closest functional and mission-equivalent peer to MedShare.
• Americares: A health-focused relief and development nonprofit that delivers donated medicines, medical supplies, and emergency aid to US free clinics and international partners — directly comparable to MedShare in donor-network and distribution model.
• MAP International: A nonprofit that procures and distributes medicines and medical supplies to hospitals and clinics in developing countries, with a similar gift-in-kind donation and global health delivery model as MedShare.
• CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board): An international NGO providing medical supplies, health worker training, and disaster response globally — overlapping mission, donor base, and supply-recovery/redistribution mechanics with MedShare.
• International Medical Corps: A humanitarian organization providing emergency medical relief, supplies, and health services in conflict and disaster settings, often partnering with the same donor ecosystems that supply MedShare.
• Project HOPE: A global health and humanitarian organization delivering medical supplies, medicines, and equipment to underserved health systems — already a documented MedShare implementation partner for Ebola response.

Emerging players

• MedWish International: A Cleveland-based nonprofit that recovers and redistributes surplus medical supplies and equipment to underserved communities internationally — a smaller-scale peer operating the same medical surplus recovery niche.
• Afya Foundation: A nonprofit that collects surplus medical supplies and equipment from US healthcare partners and ships them to under-resourced health facilities globally — a niche-specific peer with a directly comparable model.

Others

• Henry Schein Cares Foundation: The philanthropic arm of MedShare's strategic partner Henry Schein, conducting parallel medical supply donation and disaster-response programming — an ecosystem/adjacent peer rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Partners In Health: A large global health nonprofit operating across many countries providing medical care, supplies, and training to the poor — a broader mission-incumbent in the same global health delivery category as MedShare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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