Matthew 25 Health and Care

What Matthew 25 Health and Care does

Matthew 25 Health and Care is a gospel-inspired, 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization (legally Matthew 25, Inc., EIN 35-1484951) founded on May 1, 1976 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and operating continuously for over 50 years. Its core function is delivering free, full-spectrum medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health services to uninsured low-income adults (those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) aged 18 and older across a 15-county service area spanning Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. The organization runs an integrated facility at 413 E. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, providing over 32,100 patient visits annually at a stated rate of 130 patients per day across 260 operating days, supported by a diabetes program serving more than 1,000 patients and more than 20 specialty clinics alongside primary care, dental, vision, mental health, prescription assistance, and audiology services.

The underlying operating model is community-led and volunteer-powered rather than technology-driven. More than 400 volunteers — including laypeople and licensed health professionals such as physicians, dentists, and registered nurses — deliver the bulk of clinical capacity, supplemented by a small paid management team. The facility's technical footprint is minimal: there is no proprietary technology platform, and the only notable digital product is a MyChart patient portal for scheduling, records access, and provider communication, which is consistent with standard EHR vendor functionality rather than in-house development. Patient acquisition is driven by community referrals, a Speakers' Bureau, earned media (press releases and annual reports), and a social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

The financial model is donation-funded and explicitly excludes government revenue. Income derives from individual donors, businesses, community organizations, churches, and grants from foundations, with five named anchor foundation partners (Parkview Health, St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, Lutheran Health, The Lutheran Foundation, and PHP Foundation). Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; a 2024 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation was $22,800 for interpretation services. Services are provided at no charge to patients, who are only encouraged to donate $5–$10 if able. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with representation from local healthcare systems, professional services firms, and community stakeholders.

Name

Matthew 25 Health and Care

Legal name

Matthew 25, Inc.

Website

https://matthew25online.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matthew 25 Health and Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 in Fort Wayne, Indiana that provides free medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health services to uninsured low-income adults across a 15-county area of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, supported entirely by donations, volunteers, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Free Clinic)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Free healthcare services
• Community health clinic
• Dental vision care
• Mental health counseling
• Prescription assistance program

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Matthew 25 receives no government funding and is supported entirely by individuals, businesses, organizations, and churches as well as grants from foundations. All gifts are fully deductible within the IRS code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Matthew 25 Health and Care is a nonprofit free clinic providing integrated medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health services to uninsured, low-income adults at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. All services are delivered at no charge to patients at its Fort Wayne facility, supported entirely by donations, foundation grants, and 400+ volunteers, with prescription assistance, chronic disease management, preventive care, and 20+ specialty clinics available alongside primary care.

Product overview

Matthew 25 Health and Care operates as a single healthcare center offering an integrated portfolio of free medical services. The organization provides high-quality medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health services all under one roof, along with a Patient Assistance Program for prescriptive services. With over 1,000 patients relying on diabetes support and more than 20 specialty clinics, the center serves low-income, uninsured adults aged 18+ in a 15-county area of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. Services include primary medical care, chronic disease management, preventive services, dental treatments, vision examinations with eyeglasses, audiometry, mental health counseling, and prescription assistance—all provided at no charge to patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary medical care providing acute care for illnesses and injuries, chronic disease management, and preventive services to uninsured low-income adults at no charge.
• Dental Services Full-service dental care including examinations, cleanings, extractions, and other dental treatments provided at no charge to eligible patients.
• Vision Services Vision care services including examinations and eyeglasses, operated through The Helen Van Armen Eye Clinic.
• Mental Health Services Mental health counseling and psychiatric services delivered in dedicated counseling rooms added during the 2016-2017 patient education center expansion.
• Patient Assistance Program Prescription medication assistance program providing prescriptive services and medication support for uninsured patients who cannot afford their medications.
• Hearing Services Audiology and hearing-related services provided as part of the comprehensive free healthcare offerings at the Fort Wayne center.
• Diabetes Support Program Dedicated diabetes management and support services for chronic disease management; more than 1,000 patients rely on the center for diabetes support.
• MyChart Patient Portal Patient portal allowing patients to access their health records, schedule appointments, and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Specialty Clinics More than 20 specialty clinics providing comprehensive specialty healthcare services complementing primary medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Neighborhood Health (Indiana): Indiana-based free and charitable clinic serving uninsured, low-income adults with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Directly comparable in mission (free care to the underserved), service breadth, and donation-based funding model.
• Shalom Health Care Center (Indianapolis): Faith-rooted community health center in Indianapolis serving uninsured and underinsured patients with primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Closely comparable in faith-inspired mission and integrated service delivery to uninsured adults.
• Volunteers in Medicine (national network): National network of free clinics powered by volunteer clinicians serving uninsured, low-income adults. Comparable operating model, volunteer-driven cost structure, and target demographic to Matthew 25.
• Ohio Free Clinics (statewide network): Ohio association of free clinics serving uninsured, low-income adults with donated medical, dental, and pharmacy services. Direct peer in operating model and patient population, particularly relevant for Matthew 25's Northwest Ohio counties.
• Christ Community Health Services: Faith-inspired community health network providing free and sliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral health to uninsured and underinsured populations. Strongly comparable mission-driven, full-service, volunteer-supported model.
• Mercy Care (Atlanta): Faith-based nonprofit health center serving uninsured and homeless adults with integrated primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Highly comparable gospel-rooted, donation-funded, volunteer-supported full-service safety-net model.

Broad incumbents

• HealthNet (Indianapolis): Large Indianapolis-area FQHC network serving uninsured and underinsured patients with primary, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable target population and service mix, with federal funding providing a broader scale and reach.
• Aspire Indiana Health: Indiana-based FQHC and behavioral health provider serving low-income populations across central Indiana. Comparable in serving uninsured and Medicaid populations with integrated primary and behavioral care, though at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• HealthLINC (Indiana): Indiana-based FQHC serving underserved populations across multiple counties with primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable regional footprint to Matthew 25's 15-county area and similar patient demographic.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFCC): National membership and advocacy association for free and charitable clinics like Matthew 25. Relevant as an ecosystem/peer organization rather than a direct competitor, providing benchmarking, training, and collective grant access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Matthew25Clinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matthew-25-health-and-dental-clinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/m25freeclinic
• TikToktiktok.com/@matthew.25.health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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