St. Marys Health Clinics

What St. Marys Health Clinics does

St. Mary's Health Clinics (SMHC) is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit, faith-based healthcare organization founded in 1992 by the St. Paul Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and headquartered at 1890 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The organization delivers free primary medical care, preventative care, laboratory analysis, radiology, prescription medications, specialist referrals, health education, and chronic disease programs (with emphasis on heart disease and diabetes detection and management) to low-income, uninsured individuals and families who are not eligible for government health programs, operating exclusively in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The operating model is community-led and partnership-driven rather than technology-driven. Paid staff of approximately 25 — including an Executive Director (Susan Gehlsen, MA/BSN/RN/FACHE), Administrative Director, nurses, community health workers, mental health and diabetes educators, and bilingual scheduling/interpreter coordinators — is supplemented by hundreds of credentialed volunteers who contributed 7,000+ hours in 2025. SMHC extends clinical capacity through formalized referral relationships with Allina Health (Partners in Care program), Fairview Health Services, Health Partners/Park Nicollet, UCare, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, and specialists such as Metro OBGYN and Rahma Heart Care. Government partnerships with Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Scott County public health departments plus the Minnesota Department of Health provide public-health coordination, while partnerships with the Consulado de Mexico en Minnesota (Ventanilla de Salud), Consulado General del Ecuador, and HACER extend reach into Hispanic/Latino populations.

All services are provided at no cost to patients. Funding is sourced from individual donations (tiered at $100/$600/$1,200 per one/six/twelve months of patient care, with 100% reported as going to patient care), foundation and corporate grants (including Park Nicollet Foundation and Otto Bremer Trust), and government grants. Reported cost economics are approximately $1,200 per patient per year, and in 2025 the organization served 2,000+ patients across 5,900+ patient visits. SMHC does not operate walk-in services; patients must call 651-287-7777 to qualify and schedule appointments.

Name

St. Marys Health Clinics

Legal name

St. Mary's Health Clinics

Website

https://stmaryshealthclinics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Mary's Health Clinics is a nonprofit, faith-based clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota that delivers free primary care, lab, radiology, prescriptions, and specialist referrals to uninsured, low-income Twin Cities residents not eligible for government health programs, relying on donations, grants, volunteers, and partnerships with regional health systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Clinic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Community health clinic
• Free primary care
• Uninsured healthcare services
• Health screenings outreach
• Chronic disease education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Relies on generous donations from individuals to support operations. Donation levels include $100 for one month of patient care, $600 for six months, and $1,200 for a full year of patient care. 100% of donations go directly to patient care.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grant funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies supports clinic operations. Mentioned partners include Park Nicollet Foundation among others.
3. Government Grants: Government agency grants as part of funding portfolio. Dakota County Health Department, Hennepin County Public Health, Ramsey County Public Health, and Minnesota Department of Health are listed as partners in care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Health Clinics provides free primary medical care, preventative care, laboratory analysis, specialist referrals, radiology, and prescription medications to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The clinic also conducts off-site health education, screenings at community fairs, and early intervention programs focused on heart disease and diabetes detection and management. All services are delivered at no cost to patients who are not eligible for government healthcare programs.

Product overview

St. Mary's Health Clinics operates as a single integrated healthcare service organization providing free medical care to low-income, uninsured families and individuals. The core offerings include primary medical care (preventative care, laboratory analysis, specialist referrals, radiology, and prescription medications), health education and outreach programs, early intervention services focused on heart disease and diabetes detection, and patient advocacy. All services are provided at no cost to patients who are not eligible for government programs.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Comprehensive primary medical care services including preventative care, laboratory analysis, specialist referrals, radiology, and prescription medications provided at no cost to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals not eligible for government programs.
• Health Education and Outreach Community-based health education, screenings, and preventative care awareness delivered at local parishes, community centers, and government facilities throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• Early Intervention Programs Programs encouraging healthy living and early recognition of common medical problems, with a focus on heart disease and diabetes detection, intervention, and management to minimize costly treatments.
• Patient Advocacy Advocacy services aimed at systemic change to ensure health access for all, continuing the mission of the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 2,000 patients with 5,900+ patient visits in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization of St. Mary's Health Clinics. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet established SMHC as a ministry to carry out their mission of 'always moving toward profound love of God and neighbor without distinction.' The heart and soul of the Sisters is integrated into every clinic.
• Allina HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partner providing medical care support. Allina Partners Care Program helps patients like Antonio receive specialist services including surgery.
• Fairview Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing medical care services to SMHC patients through the Partners in Care program.
• Health Partners/Park NicolletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing medical care services and specialty physician referrals. Park Nicollet Foundation is also a funding sponsor.
• Dakota County Health DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health department partner providing public health support and collaboration for community health initiatives.
• Hennepin County Public HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health department partner providing public health support and collaboration for community health initiatives.
• Ramsey County Public HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health department partner providing public health support and collaboration for community health initiatives.
• Minnesota Department of HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government health department partner providing regulatory support and public health collaboration.
• UCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth plan partner providing specialty physician and healthcare services support.
• Delta Dental of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental services partner providing specialty dental care referrals for patients.
• Consulado de Mexico en MinnesotamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican consulate in Minnesota providing community outreach and support for Hispanic/Latino patients, including the Ventanilla de Salud program.
• Consulado General del Ecuador en MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuadorian consulate providing community outreach and support for Ecuadorian patients in Minnesota.
• Church of St. MatthewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal parish partner providing community venue for health fairs and patient outreach.
• Ministry of Health of MexicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican government health ministry partner providing support for Mexican nationals seeking healthcare in Minnesota.
• St. Francis Regional Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional medical center providing specialty care referrals and hospital services for SMHC patients.
• Rahma Heart CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardiology specialist partner providing heart care services to SMHC patients.
• Metro OBGYNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerObstetrics and gynecology specialist partner providing women's health services.
• Minnesota Center for Healthcare EthicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare ethics resource providing consultation and guidance on ethical issues in patient care.
• Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational cooperative partner providing educational resources and support for health education programs.
• ACCOLAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing local support services.
• Scott CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing public health support in Scott County area.
• HACERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing advocacy and support services. HACER Executive Director Rodolfo Gutierrez-Montes serves on SMHC Board of Directors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Neighborhood HealthSource: Federally Qualified Health Center operating community clinics in Minneapolis that serve uninsured and underserved patients with primary care on a sliding-fee basis. Directly comparable to SMHC in target population and service scope, though funded via FQHC reimbursement rather than donations.
• Minnesota Community Care: Largest FQHC in the Twin Cities providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy to underserved populations regardless of insurance status. Closest direct comparable in mission and geographic market, with broader service breadth and federal funding support.
• Open Cities Health Center: St. Paul-based FQHC serving low-income and uninsured residents of the Twin Cities with primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Competes in the same geographic market for the same target population as SMHC.
• People's Center Clinics & Services: Minneapolis FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services to underserved communities including immigrants and refugees. Directly comparable in safety-net mission and target demographics.
• Indian Health Board of Minneapolis: Urban Indian health organization providing culturally-grounded primary care, behavioral health, and community services to American Indian residents of the Twin Cities. Comparable community-based, culturally-focused care model for an underserved population.
• Southside Community Health Services: Minneapolis FQHC delivering comprehensive primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to a diverse, primarily low-income patient population. Operates in the same Twin Cities market with overlapping patient demographics.

Regional players

• Clinica Romero: Faith-affiliated free and low-cost clinic serving uninsured Latino populations in the Minneapolis area. Closely comparable in mission, faith-based roots, and bilingual Hispanic/Latino outreach focus.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: National membership association supporting 1,400+ free and charitable clinics across the US, including faith-based safety-net models like SMHC. Provides industry benchmarking, advocacy, and grant support relevant to SMHC's operating model.
• HealthPartners: Large integrated health system serving the Twin Cities that is both a SMHC strategic partner and a broader healthcare provider. Relevant as a peer due to overlapping patient base and SMHC's reliance on its specialty referral pipeline.
• Allina Health: Major not-for-profit health system in the Twin Cities that operates SMHC's Partners Care Program for specialty referrals. A core SMHC strategic partner whose continued engagement materially affects SMHC's specialty service capacity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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