Share Ourselves

What Share Ourselves does

Share Ourselves is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 1970 by Jean Forbath and a coalition of volunteers to distribute food and clothing to migrant farm workers in Orange County. Over five decades it has evolved into an integrated community health network operating five-plus clinical and social-service sites across Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana (El Sol), and Mission Viejo, delivering medical care (primary care, pediatrics, women's health, obstetrics), dental services (preventive, pediatric, restorative), behavioral health (primary and specialty), and pharmacy services (walk-in, automatic refills, mobile app), alongside extensive social services including care management, housing navigation, food pantry, financial assistance, and mail services. The organization's core technology stack is the OCHIN-hosted Epic electronic health record with the MyChart patient portal; clinical and administrative data flow through this shared safety-net platform, and the CEO sits on the OCHIN CEO Steering Committee. Federal regulatory status — FQHC designation with HRSA FTCA malpractice coverage, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, NHSC site approval, and Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency — underpins both reimbursement eligibility and clinical credibility.

The business model is a hybrid of government healthcare reimbursement and philanthropic funding. Operating revenue is generated primarily through Medi-Cal (Cal Optima), Medicare, and other federal/state payers under the FQHC prospective payment system, supplemented by commercial insurance payments (Blue Shield PPO, CHOC Health Alliance, Prospect, Optum/Monarch, and others) and patient fees structured on a sliding-fee discount program based on Federal Register poverty guidelines. The organization commits to never denying services due to inability to pay. Philanthropy — individual donations, corporate gifts, foundation grants, and fundraising events (notably the annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night, which raised over $190,000 in its 31st edition and hosted a 33rd edition in 2026) — supports programs beyond basic reimbursement. The organization reports 85 cents of every dollar directed to direct program services and holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating. Go-to-market is community-led: outreach through school district partnerships (Santa Ana Unified, Newport Mesa), community organizations (Head Start, Anaheim Ducks Foundation), healthcare system relationships (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian), and multilingual interpreter services targeting Orange County's diverse uninsured and underinsured populations, where nearly 12% of residents live at or below the poverty line and one in five lack access to primary medical services.

Name

Share Ourselves

Legal name

Share Ourselves

Website

https://shareourselves.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Share Ourselves is a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1970, operating multiple clinics across Orange County that deliver integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services to low-income, uninsured, and at-risk residents regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Centers

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Reimbursements: Share Ourselves receives government reimbursements through Medi-Cal (Cal Optima), Medicare, and other federal and state healthcare programs as a Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization also participates in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) FTCA program providing malpractice coverage.
2. Patient Fees and Sliding Fee Scale: Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, determined by Federal Register poverty guidelines. The organization will never deny services regardless of inability to pay.
3. Philanthropy and Donations: Donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations support programs beyond basic healthcare reimbursement. The organization reports using 85 cents of every dollar for direct program services. Major fundraising events include the annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night.
4. Insurance Payments: Accepts payments from multiple insurance providers including Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Dental, Medicare, Blue Shield PPO, CHOC Health Alliance, Prospect, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Share Ourselves is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive whole-person healthcare through an integrated network of community clinics. Services include primary care, pediatric care, women's health, OB program, dental services, behavioral health services, and pharmacy services, complemented by social services such as care management, housing navigation, food pantry, and financial assistance.

Product overview

Share Ourselves is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive healthcare and support services through an integrated, whole-person care model. The organization operates as a network of community health centers throughout Orange County, California, offering Medical Services (primary care, pediatrics, women's health, OB program), Dental Services (preventive, pediatric, restorative), Behavioral Health Services (primary and specialty), and Pharmacy Services (walk-in, automatic refills, app). Beyond clinical care, Share Ourselves provides Social Services including care management, housing navigation, food pantry, financial assistance, and mail services. Community programs include the Back to School Program, First in Family College Scholarship, Adopt A Family, and Thanksgiving Food Distribution. The organization operates multiple clinic locations including Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, El Sol (Santa Ana), Mission Viejo, and BESST Center. Share Ourselves is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by NCQA and holds FTCA malpractice coverage through its federal designation as a public health services entity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care for each member of the family from youngest to oldest patients, including routine checkups, physicals, acute care, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
• Pediatric Care Specialized medical care for children from birth through adolescence, ensuring proper physical and developmental milestones, and addressing social and emotional health.
• Women's Health Expert, personalized care meeting the unique health needs of women at every stage of life through a coordinated approach.
• OB Program (Obstetrics) Comprehensive obstetrical program supporting healthy moms and babies with highly trained providers delivering care tailored to unique needs throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
• Preventive Dental Care Routine preventive dental care including regular teeth cleanings, exams, and x-rays to maintain good oral health.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, focusing on early care, prevention, and education for lifelong oral health.
• Restorative Dental Care Specialized dental care to restore oral health, fix damaged teeth, preserve natural teeth, and improve ability to eat, speak, and chew.
• Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Routine and accessible behavioral health care addressing anything related to behavior that is available to all Share Ourselves patients.
• Specialty Behavioral Health Traditional therapy services for support with challenges related to behavior, mental health, and substance use.
• Walk-In Pharmacy Onsite pharmacy for walk-in medication needs with experienced pharmacists available to meet patient medication requirements, including local delivery and prescription fulfillment before patients leave the clinic.
• Automatic Refill Program Program ensuring medications are ready on time through automatic refills with delivery options available.
• Care Management Collaborative, patient-centered approach to healthcare with dedicated care managers who assess needs, create personalized care plans, and coordinate healthcare journey. Recognized by some insurance companies for Enhanced Case Management.
• Housing Navigation Services to assist individuals and families in finding safe and suitable housing arrangements, promoting a basis for better health. Orange County HMIS Access point for continuity of care.
• Food Pantry Supplemental grocery bags with fresh produce, protein, bread, and canned/dry goods. Ready-to-eat food bags available for those without kitchen access. Food pantry hours Monday-Friday at the Costa Mesa Superior Ave location.
• Financial Assistance Rental/mortgage assistance and utilities assistance to provide financial stability and secure living environments, based on submitted application, identified need, and availability of funding.
• Mail Services Temporary mail service allowing for seamless and secure management of important documents, prescriptions, and communications related to health.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program Discounted services based on income and family size, determined by Federal Register income levels, reviewed and updated annually. Available to ensure care access regardless of ability to pay.
• Insurance Enrollment Assistance Free enrollment assistance helping patients get insurance coverage including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other plans. Assistance available via phone and email.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,605 patients served with quality healthcare in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Event sponsor for the 33rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night. Dr. Allyson Brooks serves on Share Ourselves Board as Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director, Endowed Chair of Women's Health Institute at Hoag.
• Orange Coast CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Event sponsor for the 33rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night fundraising event.
• OC Fair & Event CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Venue partner hosting the 33rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night at Plaza Pacifica in Costa Mesa.
• Santa Ana Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Partnered to nominate more than 500 families across over 50 schools and programs for the 56th Annual Adopt A Family program.
• JFK TransportationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 December 2025Donated time and buses from JFK Transportation in Santa Ana, with 30 buses to transport gifts and support families during Adopt A Family pickup.
• Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Partner agency that nominated families with young children and caregivers for the Adopt A Family program, helping ensure young children experienced a holiday filled with care and stability.
• Anaheim Ducks FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 December 2025Adopted more than 44 families during the 56th Annual Adopt A Family program, providing meaningful support to local households.
• OC WheelmenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 December 2025Volunteered countless hours to assemble, test, and prepare hundreds of bicycles including bikes for children and teens, each including a helmet and lock, for the Adopt A Family program.
• Rea Elementary School / Newport Mesa Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2024BESST Center is located near Rea Elementary School and serves children and families in the Newport Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) with comprehensive health services.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShare Ourselves is a proud partner of NHSC with all clinics approved as NHSC sites and an excellent HPSA score. NHSC offers tax-free loan repayment assistance to qualified healthcare providers including MD, DO, NP, PA, DMD, DDS, LCSW, MFT, and PharmD who serve in communities with limited access to care.
• NURSE CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) through loan repayment assistance in exchange for minimum two years of service at approved NURSE Corps sites.
• OCHINcoreTechnology or IntegrationOCHIN hosts the Epic electronic health record system for Share Ourselves. Christy Ward serves as California representative for the OCHIN CEO Steering Committee, which provides strategic input for the organization supporting safety-net clinics across the United States.
• California Primary Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristy Ward, CEO, serves as current board member of the California Primary Care Association, representing community health centers statewide.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AltaMed Health Services: One of the largest FQHCs in the United States, headquartered in Los Angeles with extensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and social services for underserved populations across Southern California. Directly comparable FQHC operating model serving similar Medi-Cal populations in adjacent markets.
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: One of the largest FQHC networks in Southern California, operating multiple clinic sites across San Diego County with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and social services. Comparable FQHC operating model at larger scale serving similar low-income populations.

Direct peers

• St. John's Well Child and Family Center: Los Angeles-based FQHC network providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services to uninsured and underinsured populations. Closest direct comparable in scale, service mix, and target patient demographics within Southern California.
• Venice Family Clinic: Federally Qualified Health Center serving low-income and uninsured populations across the Los Angeles Westside with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and integrated social services. Directly comparable FQHC model with similar patient population and comprehensive care approach.
• San Ysidro Health: San Diego-area FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services to underserved communities along the California-Mexico border. Comparable multi-site FQHC with similar integrated service model and patient demographics.
• La Maestra Community Health Centers: San Diego-based FQHC providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services to underserved populations, including culturally competent care for immigrant communities. Comparable multi-site FQHC serving similar patient demographics with integrated service model.
• TrueCare (formerly North County Health Services): North San Diego County FQHC network offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and women's health services with sliding fee scale programs. Comparable FQHC operating model in adjacent Southern California region serving similar Medi-Cal populations.
• Clinica Romero: Los Angeles-based FQHC serving predominantly Latino underserved populations with comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable FQHC model targeting similar patient demographics in Southern California with integrated care approach.

Others

• Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian: Major regional health system serving Orange County with a strategic board-level partnership with Share Ourselves and overlapping women's health service offerings. Adjacent healthcare provider in the same Orange County market with collaborative rather than purely competitive relationship.
• National Association of Community Health Centers: National membership and advocacy organization for FQHCs and community health centers. Share Ourselves is referenced as a NACHC investor/donor relationship; the organization provides policy advocacy, training, and operational support to FQHCs like Share Ourselves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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