Open Arms Free Clinic

Name

Open Arms Free Clinic

Legal name

Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc.

Website

https://openarmsfreeclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Community Health Clinic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Dentists (62121), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Mobile/School-Based Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABAGAK), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Primary healthcare services
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health services
• Community health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhorn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grants and Private Donations: The clinic is 100% funded by grants and private donations. No patient fees are collected.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual charity events including Golf Outing and Birthday Gala raise funds to support medication dispensary and medical care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Open Arms Free Clinic delivers free primary medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, pharmacy/laboratory, and care coordination services to qualifying uninsured and low-income residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin. All six clinical service lines are integrated at no charge to patients, with eligibility based on Walworth County residency, limited household income, and lack of health insurance. The clinic extends its reach through a school-based Seal-A-Smile dental prevention program and community outreach visits at partner sites.

Product overview

Open Arms Free Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare organization offering a comprehensive suite of free medical services to uninsured and underserved residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin. The clinic operates as a multi-service healthcare provider with six integrated core service lines: Medical/Primary Care Services (including lab and diagnostic services), Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services, Medication/Pharmacy Services, Vision Services, and Care Coordination. These services are delivered through two brick-and-mortar clinic locations in Elkhorn, WI—one for medical care and one for dental care. The organization also extends its reach through community-based programs including the Seal-A-Smile school-based dental program and outreach services that bring healthcare access directly to patients at community partner locations. All services are provided at no charge to qualifying patients who meet income and residency requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical and Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary medical care and specialty care including laboratory and diagnostic services for chronic conditions and acute infections, delivered at no charge to qualifying uninsured, low-income residents of Walworth County.
• Dental Services Oral health care including dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, and preventive and restorative dental procedures; Medicaid/BadgerCare is accepted for dental services only.
• Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health assessment, brief interventions, and therapy services for individuals and families, integrated with the clinic's medical and dental services.
• Medication Services Medication services provided by a licensed, registered pharmacist, including medications for chronic conditions and acute infections, dispensed at no charge to qualifying patients.
• Vision Services Basic vision exams, diabetic eye exams, glasses provision, and referral to specialty care, supported by Williams Bay Lions Club and area Lions Clubs funding for vision exam room equipment and eyeglass programs.
• Care Coordination Assistance with referrals, health insurance navigation, support services, and follow-up care coordination to help patients access appropriate care and social services.
• Seal-A-Smile Program School-based preventive dental program delivering dental sealants, oral health assessments, and dental hygiene education to kindergarten through high school students in Walworth County schools using a portable dental system.
• Community Outreach Services Mobile healthcare outreach services that bring resources and patient enrollment assistance to community spaces, including partnerships with organizations like The Community Space in Whitewater, to connect with uninsured residents outside clinic walls.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% average A1C reduction for diabetes program participants since June 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way partners work with Open Arms to address social determinants of health including food, housing, transportation, and other basic needs for patients. This network of partners extends the clinic's impact beyond direct medical care.
• The Community Space (Whitewater)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly outreach visits by Open Arms team to The Community Space allow the clinic to reach underserved individuals in Whitewater, build relationships, and provide healthcare resources outside clinic walls.
• Williams Bay Lions Club and Area Lions ClubscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLions Clubs provide financial support for vision care equipment and programs. Dr. Brower connected the clinic with Lions Clubs who funded vision exam room equipment and eyeglass programs.
• Gateway Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway Technical College provides Youth Apprenticeship opportunities in dental assisting, medical office assisting, and pharmacy technician roles, helping develop the healthcare workforce while expanding clinic volunteer capacity.
• Marquette University School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides dental student placements and workforce development opportunities, supporting both student education and clinic dental service capacity.
• UW-Milwaukee School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoctor of Nursing Practice students completed 12-week quality improvement projects at the clinic, including SMBP program that achieved 93% blood pressure improvement in participating patients.
• UW-WhitewatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for student volunteers and workforce development. Nursing students and other university students volunteer at the clinic as part of their academic experience.
• Local High SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh schools participate in Junior Board program for students interested in healthcare careers, and provide student volunteers and youth apprentices.
• Uber HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership provides free transportation for patients who face transportation barriers to accessing care, enabling patients to attend appointments.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• HealthNet of Rock County: A Wisconsin-based free and charitable clinic network serving uninsured and underserved residents in Rock County, immediately adjacent to Walworth County. Operates a similar volunteer-driven, multi-service model serving low-income populations in southern Wisconsin.
• Bread of Healing Clinic: A free clinic in Milwaukee, WI providing medical care to uninsured, low-income adults through a volunteer-staffed model. Comparable in mission, volunteer dependency, and integrated medical/pharmacy services.
• Community Health Net: A Wisconsin-based FQHC network providing primary medical, dental, and behavioral health to underserved populations. Comparable in service mix and patient base, though operates under a different (federally funded) model.

Direct peers

• Lake Area Free Clinic: A free clinic in Oconomowoc, WI serving uninsured Waukesha County residents with medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services. Operates an almost identical volunteer-driven, multi-specialty free-clinic model in a neighboring Wisconsin county.
• Remote Area Medical: A nonprofit that operates pop-up free medical, dental, and vision clinics across the U.S. using volunteer clinicians. Comparable volunteer-driven, donation-funded model delivering free care to uninsured and underserved populations.
• Grace Medical Home: A free medical home in Orlando, FL providing comprehensive primary, specialty, behavioral, and pharmacy care to uninsured low-income residents. Closely comparable integrated, volunteer-supported, donation-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers in Medicine Institute: National nonprofit that supports a network of 90+ free clinics across the U.S. using the same volunteer-driven model to serve uninsured populations. Open Arms aligns with the VIM model in structure and mission.

Others

• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics: The national industry association that has awarded Open Arms its Gold Standard of Excellence. Provides the peer network, advocacy, and standards framework against which all NAFC-accredited free clinics — including Open Arms — are benchmarked.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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