Globus Relief
Globus Relief is a Salt Lake City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that connects donated medical supplies and funds to free clinics, humanitarian partners, and underserved communities in 160+ countries via its Nonprofit Medical Supply portal and disaster-response container shipments.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersSalt Lake City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Globus Relief does
Globus Relief is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization founded in 1996 (operations since 1998) and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, that connects donated money and surplus medical supplies to underserved communities domestically and internationally. Its mission is fulfilled through two complementary channels: a self-serve e-commerce-style portal (Nonprofit Medical Supply, at nonprofitmedicalsupply.org) where qualified nonprofit clinics, medical mission groups, nursing/medical schools, and EMT services register, browse donated inventory, and order supplies at approximately 1/5 (sometimes 1/6 for educational programs) the average retail cost, with pickup or direct shipping; and a humanitarian partnership channel through which container-scale medical shipments are dispatched with on-the-ground NGOs (Human Appeal, Life for Relief and Development, Free Wheelchair Mission, SAPA) to crisis countries including Ukraine, Syria, Morocco, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Eswatini, and the Dominican Republic. The organization has cumulatively distributed over $1 billion of medical supplies to 160+ countries through a network of 850+ partner charities across 26+ years of operation. Globus Relief also operates the Utah Community Health Clinics Program, which provides qualifying in-state free/charitable clinics with supplies at no cost through the same portal (2025 cycle runs through December 31, 2025).
The organization monetizes via donations rather than sales: monetary inflows include one-time tiered gifts ($25/$50/$100/$250), a "Monthly Medical Relief Donor" recurring program, DAF Direct grants from Fidelity Charitable/DAFgiving360/BNY Mellon, stock and securities gifts, planned/legacy giving, and employer matching gifts; in-kind medical supply and equipment donations from hospitals, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals flow through a Salt Lake City donation center (1365 Gladiola St., Suite C) with continental-US pickup coordination. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer for donor acquisition, channel/reseller-style for international humanitarian shipments (last-mile handled by partner NGOs), and self-serve/PLG for the Nonprofit Medical Supply portal. A unique self-funding operating model pre-funds overhead, administrative and fundraising expenses, producing a Charity Navigator 4-star rating, administrative/fundraising expenses below 1%, zero long-term debt, and a 10-year average liabilities-to-assets ratio of 2.1%, while delivering a 20:1 donation-to-supplies leverage ratio ($1 = $20 in medical supplies). Leadership is a 4-person executive team (CEO & President Dan Henrie, Executive Director Bradley Spencer, COO Chase Henrie, Director of Operations Rob Cunningham) under an independent 7-member Board of Trustees chaired by Dennis Van Leeuwen.
Globus Relief firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Globus Relief
- Legal name
- Globus Relief
- Website
- https://globusrelief.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Globus Relief is a Salt Lake City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that connects donated medical supplies and funds to free clinics, humanitarian partners, and underserved communities in 160+ countries via its Nonprofit Medical Supply portal and disaster-response container shipments.
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Globus Relief industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Humanitarian Medical Supply Distribution
- NAICS
- Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food Services (624210)
- SIC
- Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)
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Where Globus Relief is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salt Lake City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Globus Relief business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Monetary Donations (One-Time): One-time monetary donations accepted via the website with tiered giving levels ($25, $50, $100, $250). 100% of donations go directly to humanitarian programs due to the self-funding operating model with administrative/fundraising expenses below 1%.
- Monthly Recurring Giving Program: "Monthly Medical Relief Donor" program — recurring subscription-style giving allowing donors to provide reliable monthly support. Each monthly gift is directed to where most urgently needed in ongoing humanitarian programs.
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Grants: Grants from Donor Advised Funds routed through DAF Direct (Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, BNY Mellon). Allows donors to recommend grants to Globus Relief directly from their DAF.
- Stock & Securities Gifts: Tax-advantaged donations of stocks and securities. Contacted through Dan Henrie.
- Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Legacy/planned giving vehicles including IRA assets, stocks, real estate, and life insurance.
- Employer Matching Gifts: Donations matched or tripled by employers through matching gift programs (coordinated via Dan Henrie).
- In-Kind Medical Supply & Equipment Donations: Donations of surplus medical equipment and supplies from hospitals, medical facilities, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals. Includes beds, ultrasounds, surgical tools, consumables, mobility aids, and more. Medications and expired goods are not accepted. Sourced via donation center at 1365 Gladiola St., Salt Lake City, with pickup coordination across the continental US.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | One-time donation tiers: $25 / $50 / $100 / $250 (also ad hoc amounts) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Monthly Medical Relief Donor (recurring) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nonprofit medical supply portal pricing: 1/5 average retail cost |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Educational nonprofit pricing: 1/6 of regular price |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Utah Community Health Clinics Program — medical supplies at no cost |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Globus Relief product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Globus Relief is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that connects donated money and medical resources to people in need worldwide. It operates the Nonprofit Medical Supply (NPMS) online portal at nonprofitmedicalsupply.org, enabling qualified free/charitable clinics, medical mission groups, nursing and medical schools, and EMT services to browse, order, and receive donated medical supplies at approximately 1/5 the average retail cost, with either pickup or direct shipping. The organization also accepts in-kind medical equipment and supply donations from hospitals, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals, and coordinates large-scale international humanitarian aid shipments through partner charities.
Product overview
Globus Relief operates a nonprofit medical-supply distribution model built around a single core digital platform, the Nonprofit Medical Supply Portal (nonprofitmedicalsupply.org), through which qualified nonprofits order donated supplies at roughly 1/5 the average retail cost. The portal underpins five audience-targeted programs that constitute the company's product portfolio: the Utah Community Health Clinics Program (no-cost supplies for qualified Utah clinics), Support Free and Charitable Clinics (affordable supplies for the broader free-clinic network), Equip Medical Mission Groups (tailored kits with global logistics for mission trips), Empower Healthcare Education (discounted supplies for nursing and medical schools such as SLCC), and Provide Essential Supplies to EMTs (supplies for emergency medical teams). A separate Medical Supplies Donation Program (with drop-off and national pickup) supplies the inventory flowing into the portal, and a Fund Relief donation channel covers monetary giving, monthly giving, employer matching, DAF Direct grants, stock gifts, and planned giving. Editorial impact reporting (Stories of Relief) closes the loop with project updates from Ukraine, Syria, Morocco, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Eswatini, the Dominican Republic, and Utah.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nonprofit Medical Supply: Globus Relief's nonprofit medical supply portal (nonprofitmedicalsupply.org) providing affordable medical resources to free and charitable clinics, nursing/medical schools, EMT services, and medical mission groups at 1/5 of average retail cost.
Products and services
- Nonprofit Medical Supply Portal Central e-commerce-style portal at nonprofitmedicalsupply.org that lets qualified nonprofit clinics, medical mission groups, nursing/medical schools, and EMT services browse, order, and receive donated medical supplies at approximately 1/5 the average retail cost. Accounts require approval; orders are first-come, first-served and can be picked up or shipped.
- Utah Community Health Clinics Program Annual program that delivers medical supplies at no cost to qualified Utah-based community and charitable health clinics. The 2025 cycle runs through December 31, 2025 and is accessed via the Nonprofit Medical Supply Portal; participants agree to report impact and may be renewed annually subject to Board approval.
- Support Free and Charitable Clinics Program channeling discounted medical supplies (1/5 average retail cost) through the Nonprofit Medical Supply Portal to free and charitable clinics so they can serve more patients within limited budgets.
- Equip Medical Mission Groups Program that provides medical mission teams with tailored supply packages at 1/5 average retail cost, including global shipping and logistical support for larger shipments.
- Empower Healthcare Education (Nursing & Medical Education) Program partnering with nursing schools and medical education programs to provide hands-on training supplies at 1/5 average retail cost, supporting practical clinical education (e.g., Salt Lake Community College Nursing Program).
- Provide Essential Supplies to EMTs Program providing emergency medical teams with affordable (1/5 retail cost), reliable medical supplies for roadside accidents and large-scale disaster response, delivered through the Nonprofit Medical Supply Portal.
- Medical Supplies Donation Program Donor intake program that accepts surplus medical equipment and supplies from hospitals, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals. Includes a Salt Lake City drop-off site at 1365 Gladiola Street, Suite C, with national pickup coordination for hospitals. Medications and expired goods are not accepted.
- Fund Relief (Donation Programs) Bundle of donation channels for monetary contributions, including one-time gifts with impact tiers ($25 = 10 people supplied, $50 = 20 people, $100 = 40 people, $250 = 100 people), monthly recurring giving, employer matching gifts, donor advised funds via DAF Direct, stock/securities gifts, and planned giving.
Quantifiable outcome
- $1 Billion+ in medical supplies distributed over 26+ years
- +11 more outcomes
Companies that use Globus Relief
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles8 records
Globus Relief technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature3 records
Globus Relief partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core humanitarian partner, core humanitarian partner, minor, core educational partner, core domestic clinic partner, member of utah community health clinics program, historic domestic clinic partner, minor (board-only) and minor (rating body, not commercial partner).
- Human Appealflagship / core humanitarian partnerStrategic humanitarian partner collaborating on multi-country medical aid deliveries. Jointly dispatched 10 containers of medical supplies to Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Co-partner on medical relief for Syria supporting 51 health facilities (hospitals, primary health care centers, physiotherapy, dialysis) serving an estimated 422,172 displaced people. Also collaborated with Human Appeal (UK) and Life for Relief and Development on the Morocco earthquake response delivering $2.3M in medical supplies.
- Life for Relief and Developmentcore humanitarian partnerCo-partner with Human Appeal in the Morocco earthquake response — together provided over $2.3M in medical supplies and disaster relief following the September 2023 earthquake. Handles on-the-ground logistics and local partner coordination.
- Free Wheelchair Missioncore humanitarian partnerStrategic partner for distributing medical supplies to 11 hospitals across Eswatini and the Dominican Republic (including The Luke Commission Miracle Campus in Eswatini and Centro Primario de Atención Cucama in the Dominican Republic). Joint initiative strengthened local healthcare systems in underserved regions.
- Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA)core humanitarian partnerOn-the-ground healthcare partner for Sudan hospital aid initiative. SAPA helps identify facilities and coordinate upgrades — together upgraded 13 hospitals and healthcare centers across six Sudanese states (Khartoum, Gezira, Northern, Kasala, South Darfur, Red Sea).
- Sego Lily FoundationminorPartner delivering wheelchairs and mobility aids to individuals in Zimbabwe (e.g., woman previously reliant on a wheelbarrow for transportation who received a wheelchair through this partnership).
- Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Nursing Programcore educational partnerEducational partner that purchases medical supplies at 1/6 of the regular price from the Nonprofit Medical Supply Store for its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program. Partnership of at least 5 years; supplies used for hands-on training of nursing students who go on to take the NCLEX for RN licensure.
- Hope Clinic (Midvale, Utah)core domestic clinic partner10+ year partnership dating back to Maliheh Free Clinic (founded 2005) and continued through Hope Clinic (launched 2010). Free clinic serving uninsured patients below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines; receives orthopedic braces, masks/cleansers, wound care supplies, surgical instruments, autoclave equipment, vital sign monitors and other supplies from Globus Relief. Operates on a volunteer model with support from community donations and Intermountain Healthcare.
- Fourth Street Clinic (Salt Lake City, Utah)member of utah community health clinics programMember of the Utah Community Health Clinics Program. Free/charitable clinic receiving donated medical supplies from Globus Relief.
- Utah Hope Clinicmember of utah community health clinics programMember of the Utah Community Health Clinics Program receiving donated medical supplies from Globus Relief.
- Moab Free Health Clinicmember of utah community health clinics programMember of the Utah Community Health Clinics Program receiving donated medical supplies from Globus Relief.
- People's Health Clinicmember of utah community health clinics programMember of the Utah Community Health Clinics Program receiving donated medical supplies from Globus Relief.
- Maliheh Free Clinichistoric domestic clinic partnerPredecessor free-clinic partner founded in 2005 that established the relationship now continued with Hope Clinic. Both clinics have depended on Globus Relief as one of their major contributors.
- Human Appeal UKcore humanitarian partnerUK arm of the Human Appeal humanitarian network — partnered with Globus Relief and Life to support 51 health facilities in Syria including hospitals, primary health care centers, physiotherapy, dialysis and more.
- Mercer (David Russell affiliation)minor (board-only)Board Member David Russell joined Mercer as a Human Resource Consultant & Business Leader in Salt Lake City after running his own consulting firm for 30+ years. Listed for board affiliation context only.
- RVC Construction (Dennis Van Leeuwen affiliation)minor (board-only)Board Chairman Dennis Van Leeuwen is President of RVC Construction, an Intermountain West construction company with 40+ years of experience. Listed for board affiliation context only.
- Charity Navigatorminor (rating body, not commercial partner)Independent charity evaluator that awards Globus Relief its highest 4-star rating year after year in recognition of financial integrity, transparency and operational efficiency.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Globus Relief competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Direct Relief: Direct Relief is one of the largest US-based medical aid organizations, channeling donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to under-resourced health systems globally. It is the most direct functional peer to Globus Relief, operating at materially larger scale with a broader in-kind supply pipeline and similar humanitarian-partnership model.
- International Medical Corps: International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency relief, healthcare, and medical supply support in conflict and disaster settings. It overlaps with Globus Relief's disaster-response shipments (Sudan, Syria, Yemen) but operates a more clinician-heavy service delivery model.
- Americares: Americares is a US-based health-focused humanitarian aid organization that distributes donated medicines and medical supplies to more than 90 countries. It overlaps with Globus Relief's medical supply redistribution and disaster response work, but operates a broader portfolio that includes medicines, mental health, and clinician training programs.
- Project HOPE: Project HOPE is a global health and humanitarian aid organization operating in more than 25 countries, with programs focused on infectious disease, maternal/child health, and emergency response. It is comparable to Globus Relief in its international medical-supply distribution and humanitarian partnership approach, though at a larger scale and broader program scope.
- Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB): CMMB is a faith-based humanitarian organization that distributes donated medicines and medical supplies and runs long-term health programs in low-resource countries. It is comparable to Globus Relief in its medical-supply donation redistribution and faith-affiliated donor base, but at larger scale and with broader clinical service delivery.
Direct peers
- MedShare: MedShare is a nonprofit that collects surplus medical supplies and equipment from hospitals and manufacturers and redistributes them to clinics and mission groups internationally and domestically. It is the closest direct peer to Globus Relief's Nonprofit Medical Supply Portal model, with a similar in-kind donation intake and discounted redistribution to qualified healthcare providers.
- Brother's Brother Foundation: Brother's Brother Foundation is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that bridges donated resources—including surplus medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment—to underserved communities in over 100 countries. It shares Globus Relief's model of in-kind medical supply aggregation, redistribution at deep discount, and international disaster response.
- MAP International: MAP International is a global health nonprofit that provides donated medicines and medical supplies to people living in poverty across more than 70 countries. It overlaps closely with Globus Relief's medical-supply redistribution and humanitarian partnership model, with comparable disaster response and free-clinic support programs.
Emerging players
- Free Wheelchair Mission: Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian nonprofit that designs, manufactures, and distributes wheelchairs worldwide, and is named as a strategic partner of Globus Relief for joint Eswatini and Dominican Republic deliveries. It is a partial overlap peer — focused on mobility aids rather than full medical supplies — but co-distributes through the same hospital networks.
Regional players
- Human Appeal: Human Appeal is a UK-headquartered international humanitarian NGO and one of Globus Relief's flagship humanitarian partners (10-container shipments to Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen; Morocco earthquake response). It is comparable as a joint last-mile delivery counterpart in crisis countries rather than as a direct domestic competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Globus Relief leadership team
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Globus Relief subsidiaries and ownership
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Frequently asked questions about Globus Relief
What does Globus Relief do?
Globus Relief is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that connects donated money and medical resources to people in need worldwide. It operates the Nonprofit Medical Supply (NPMS) online portal at nonprofitmedicalsupply.org, enabling qualified free/charitable clinics, medical mission groups, nursing and medical schools, and EMT services to browse, order, and receive donated medical supplies at approximately 1/5 the average retail cost, with either pickup or direct shipping. The organization also accepts in-kind medical equipment and supply donations from hospitals, manufacturers, distributors, and individuals, and coordinates large-scale international humanitarian aid shipments through partner charities.
Is Globus Relief a public or private company?
Globus Relief is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Globus Relief founded?
Globus Relief was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Globus Relief based?
Globus Relief is headquartered in Salt Lake City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Globus Relief make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Monetary Donations (One-Time) is the primary driver. The others are monthly Recurring Giving Program, donor Advised Fund (DAF) Grants, stock & Securities Gifts, planned Giving / Legacy Gifts, employer Matching Gifts and in-Kind Medical Supply & Equipment Donations.
Who are Globus Relief's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, Americares, Project HOPE and Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). Direct peers are MedShare, Brother's Brother Foundation and MAP International. Free Wheelchair Mission is listed as an emerging player. Human Appeal is listed as a regional player.
Does Globus Relief have an API?
No public API is recorded for Globus Relief.
What industry is Globus Relief in?
Globus Relief's product category is Humanitarian Medical Supply Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAAAH, Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance, with a secondary code of BPAGAAAC, Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI). Its NAICS code is 6242 and its SIC code is 8090.