St. Martins Healthcare

What St. Martins Healthcare does

St. Martin's Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit free clinic founded in October 2005 in Garrett, Indiana, that delivers comprehensive primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services at no charge to uninsured and underinsured residents of DeKalb, Noble, Steuben, and LaGrange counties in Northeast Indiana. Eligibility is restricted to residents of those four counties who are uninsured or underinsured with household income at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. The clinic's core service lines include primary medical care with an in-house laboratory, dental services (screenings, cleanings, restorations, extractions), optometry, and behavioral health screenings for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, supplemented by a medication assistance program that leverages pharmaceutical donation programs.

The operational backbone combines a fixed clinic facility (purchased from DeKalb Health in 2007/2008) with a mobile health unit — a 38-foot renovated 2016 Forest River Georgetown motorhome delivered in June 2023, containing two exam rooms, a bathroom, a lab area, and a waiting/intake area. The mobile unit was added specifically to address transportation barriers that were linked to 80% of missed appointments over a two-year period, with 47% of patients traveling 26–90 miles round trip to the main clinic. The mobile clinic project cost approximately $590,875 inclusive of first-year operations, funded in part by a $100,000 lead gift from Steel Dynamics Inc.

The organization's business model is a donation-driven nonprofit: it receives no government funding, relying instead on individual, corporate, faith-based, and foundation donors (held in endowments at Community Foundation DeKalb County and Community Foundation Noble County), an affiliated volunteer-staffed resale store (The Curiosity Shop), and annual fundraising events (Tammy's Tea and the Swingin' for St. Martin's Golf Benefit). Suggested patient contributions ($10 medical visits, $5–$10 counseling, $10 eye exams, $20 lab tests, $10–$20 dental services) are voluntary. Staffing is lean — 13 part-time employees, a medical director, and a full-time executive director — supplemented by volunteer healthcare professionals, with FTCA deemed status enabling volunteer malpractice liability coverage.

Name

St. Martins Healthcare

Legal name

St. Martin's Healthcare, Inc.

Website

https://smhcin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Martin's Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit free clinic in Garrett, Indiana that provides medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services at no charge to uninsured and underinsured residents of four Northeast Indiana counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Clinic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

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

Mobile & Street Medicine Primary Care Programs (HLAFAGAH), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

Keywords

• Free clinic services
• Community healthcare
• Uninsured patient care
• Dental optometry services
• Mobile health clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Garrett

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Operates entirely on community support and donations without government funding. Relies on individual, corporate, and faith-based donors for financial assistance. Holds endowment funds at Community Foundation DeKalb County and Community Foundation Noble County.
2. Patient Donations: Voluntary suggested donations from patients to help cover portion of costs. Medical visits $10, counseling $5-$10, eye exams $10, lab tests $20, dental services $10-$20. Free-will offering with no patient turned away for inability to contribute.
3. Community Fundraising Events: Annual events including Tammy's Tea and Swingin' for St. Martin's Golf Benefit generate operational funds for clinic and mobile unit.
4. The Curiosity Shop Revenue: Nonprofit resale store staffed by volunteers; all profits donated to St. Martin's Healthcare to support community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Martin's Healthcare operates a free clinic providing medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured residents of DeKalb, Noble, Steuben, and LaGrange counties in Northeast Indiana. Services are delivered at a fixed clinic in Garrett, Indiana and through a mobile health clinic launched in 2023, supported by volunteer healthcare professionals and funded entirely through community donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

St. Martins Healthcare is a free clinic offering a unified set of healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured residents of DeKalb, Noble, Steuben, and LaGrange counties in Northeast Indiana. The organization provides four core service lines: Medical Services (primary care with in-house lab capabilities), Dental Services, Vision Services, and Behavioral Health Services. In 2023, the organization expanded its reach with a Mobile Health Clinic to address transportation barriers. Additional offerings include a Medication Assistance Program to help patients access prescribed medications through pharmaceutical donation programs. The clinic operates as a volunteer-driven organization and also offers student internship opportunities in various healthcare and administrative fields. Fundraising events include Tammy's Tea and the annual Swingin' for St. Martin's Golf Benefit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Curiosity Shop: A nonprofit (501(c)(3)) resale store staffed by volunteers. All profits from the shop are donated to St. Martin's Healthcare to support services provided in the community. The shop accepts new and gently used household items, clothing, books, and décor.

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured residents, including diabetes education and management, in-house laboratory services (kidney function, cholesterol, liver function, thyroid screening, hemoglobin, A1C hemoglobin), weight management education, diagnostic testing referrals, and minor office surgery. Staffed by part-time employees and volunteer healthcare professionals.
• Dental Services

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of DeKalb CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting St. Martin's Healthcare through fundraising and community development initiatives. United Way focuses on improving lives by mobilizing community resources.
• The Curiosity ShopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit resale store with all proceeds donated to St. Martin's Healthcare. Staffed by volunteers who sort and prepare donated items for resale.
• Crossroads United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner serving Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben counties. Mobilizes community resources to improve lives in the region.
• Community Foundation DeKalb CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolds endowment funds for St. Martin's Healthcare. Promotes community philanthropy by offering local citizens opportunities to create charitable legacies.
• Community Foundation of Noble CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolds endowment funds for St. Martin's Healthcare. Serves as a catalyst for positive change in Noble County.
• Horizon Cares FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation fighting for health, education, and financial stability for every person in the community.
• The Lutheran FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChrist-centered ministry of member Lutheran congregations in northeast Indiana, promoting quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.
• Parkview DeKalb HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit hospital providing referrals and healthcare coordination for St. Martin's patients.
• Parkview Noble HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit hospital providing referrals and healthcare coordination for St. Martin's patients.
• PHP FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana-based health insurance foundation supporting community health initiatives.
• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that provides Gold Standard Rating certification for free clinics and FTCA deemed status coordination.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Parkview Health: Large nonprofit regional health system serving northeast Indiana including DeKalb and Noble counties. Comparable as the dominant hospital referral partner for St. Martin's patients; broader in scope but overlapping catchment and patient population.

Emerging players

• Remote Area Medical: Operates mobile pop-up free clinics delivering medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured populations across the U.S. Closely comparable to St. Martin's mobile clinic model — using vehicles to bring care to patients rather than waiting for them to travel.

Direct peers

• HealthLinc: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple clinics across northern Indiana including in the St. Martin's service area. Directly comparable as a primary-care safety-net provider for uninsured and underinsured patients, with overlapping geographic footprint in Northeast Indiana.
• Volunteers in Medicine: National network of volunteer-based free clinics providing healthcare to uninsured and underinsured populations. Comparable in operating philosophy and reliance on retired and active volunteer clinicians, with affiliate free clinics across the U.S.
• HealthNet: Indianapolis-based FQHC providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision services to underserved populations. Comparable multi-specialty safety-net model targeting uninsured/underinsured patients, though operating in a more urban Indiana setting.
• Neighborhood Health Clinic: Volunteer-driven nonprofit clinic in Naples, Florida providing free medical and dental care to uninsured, low-income working adults. Comparable in operating model — donation-funded, volunteer clinicians, multi-specialty outpatient care for underserved populations.
• Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based free clinic providing medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured residents. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty volunteer-driven free clinic serving Northeast Indiana's uninsured population.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: National membership and standards body for free and charitable clinics. Directly relevant as the organization that certifies St. Martin's Gold Standard Rating and administers the FTCA deemed-status program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stmartinshealthcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-martin-s-healthcare

Compliance5 records

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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