St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic

What St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic does

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit free medical clinic founded in 1992 and headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The clinic provides no-cost primary medical care, pharmacy services, mental health counseling, and health education to uninsured adult residents of Spartanburg County who do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare, or VA benefits and meet stated income guidelines. Care is delivered through three channels: a main clinic at 162 N. Dean Street (the historic Georgia Cleveland Home, the first hospital building in Spartanburg erected in 1907), a Wednesday satellite clinic at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and a mobile medical unit operated in partnership with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).

The organization operates a volunteer-driven, in-person care model with no proprietary technology platform. Services are supported by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and counselors, alongside student volunteers drawn from six regional educational institutions. The on-site pharmacy dispenses physician-prescribed medications at no cost to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Wellness programming includes a community teaching garden with Clemson Cooperative Extension and an exercise referral partnership with TK Gregg Community Center.

The clinic is funded through donations, grants from foundations and healthcare organizations, and community fundraising events including the annual Race for Wellness 5K. On a $1,000,000 annual operating budget, St. Luke's reports delivering over $19 million in medical care and prescription drugs — a 19:1 leverage ratio driven by volunteer labor, donated supplies from Direct Relief, and pro bono specialist referrals. In 2024 the clinic served 1,617 individuals through 7,543 medical visits, operating within a Spartanburg County addressable market of 39,635 uninsured adult residents. The organization holds 2025 NAFC Gold Standard recognition and a GuideStar Gold Star of Transparency rating.

Name

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic

Legal name

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic

Website

https://slfmc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic is a Spartanburg, South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free primary care, pharmacy, mental health, and health education services to uninsured adult residents of Spartanburg County on a $1 million annual budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

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 industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAN

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFAGAO

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFACAA

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Primary care services
• Pharmacy services
• Mental health counseling
• Chronic disease management

Headquarters

HQ city

Spartanburg

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The clinic relies on donations, grants, and community support to meet its annual operating budget of $1,000,000. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all donations are tax-deductible.
2. Community Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from events such as Race for Wellness 5K and Bacon & Barrel fundraiser, with restaurant partners contributing meals and support.
3. Medical Goods Donations: Accepts donations of certain medical items and goods needed for clinic operations (cannot accept donated medicines due to SC Pharmacy Board regulations).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic provides free comprehensive healthcare to uninsured adults in Spartanburg County. Service lines include primary medical care, an on-site pharmacy, mental health counseling, and health education, supplemented by a community teaching garden and exercise referral partnerships. Care is delivered through a main clinic, a Wednesday satellite clinic at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and a mobile medical unit operated in partnership with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).

Product overview

St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic is a service organization providing comprehensive healthcare at no cost to uninsured adults in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The organization operates a unified care model centered on primary medical care, supported by an on-site pharmacy, mental health counseling, and health education programs. Care is delivered through multiple channels: the main clinic at 162 N. Dean St., a Wednesday satellite clinic at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and a mobile medical unit in partnership with VCOM. Wellness programs include a community teaching garden and exercise referral partnerships. The clinic relies on volunteer medical providers, student volunteers, and general volunteers to deliver services, with an annual operating budget of $1,000,000 that generates over $19 million in medical care value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary medical care provided at no cost to uninsured adults in Spartanburg County, including routine checkups, chronic disease management (diabetes and high blood pressure), preventive care, and laboratory work. Care is delivered by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical staff at the main clinic and outreach sites.
• Pharmacy Services On-site licensed pharmacy dispensing physician-prescribed medications at no cost to clinic patients for management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Pharmacy operations are directed by the Pharmacist In Charge and supported by volunteer pharmacists.
• Mental Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,617 individuals served in 2024 through 7,543 medical visits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Spartanburg Area Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization supporting community health initiatives and business partnerships.
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school partnership providing student learning opportunities and operating mobile medical unit that travels throughout the community to serve patients where they are.
• Clemson Cooperative ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the St. Luke's Community Teaching Garden, providing fresh produce for patients and hands-on educational opportunities about gardening and healthy eating.
• Master Gardener ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer program providing expertise and support for the clinic's community garden.
• Men's Garden Club of SpartanburgsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports clinic garden and meditation garden creation with volunteers and resources.
• St. Matthew's Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Wednesday morning satellite clinic at 101 St Matthews Lane, providing accessible care for patients who may face barriers to the main clinic location.
• Spartanburg Area Mental Health CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help connect patients with additional mental health resources and ongoing behavioral health care beyond what volunteer counselors provide on-site.
• TK Gregg Community CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnects patients with wellness opportunities including exercise referral programs that encourage safe and active lifestyles.
• SC ThrivesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelps patients apply for SNAP benefits, COVID assistance, and other resources through their platform.
• United Way 2-1-1supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree confidential service helping people find local resources including St. Luke's clinic services.
• The Bridge at Green StreetsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization providing additional resources and referrals for patients.
• Carolina BBQsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant providing Tuesday night meals for volunteer physicians and staff during clinic evenings.
• The Beacon Drive-InsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant providing meals for volunteer physicians during Tuesday night clinic shifts.
• Morgan Square HospitalitysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant group supporting annual Bacon & Barrel fundraiser.
• Wofford CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting Race for Wellness 5K and providing student volunteers for the clinic.
• ContecsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner providing support for clinic operations.
• SC Free Clinic AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association of free clinics for networking, resources, and advocacy.
• Spartanburg Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution providing student volunteers for the clinic as a learning partner.
• Converse UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing student volunteers for the clinic.
• Spartanburg Methodist CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing student volunteers for the clinic.
• University of South Carolina UpstatesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing student volunteers for the clinic.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenville Free Medical Clinic: Direct peer in South Carolina providing free primary care, pharmacy, and specialty referrals to uninsured adults in Greenville County. Operates the same free-clinic model serving a similar low-income, uninsured population in an adjacent Upstate SC county.
• New Horizon Family Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Upstate South Carolina region with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy on a sliding-fee basis. Closest regional peer in that it provides integrated outpatient care to underinsured populations in the same geography.
• The Free Clinics (Hendersonville, NC): Volunteer-driven free medical and dental clinic serving uninsured residents of western North Carolina. Operates on a directly comparable model—volunteer clinicians, donations-funded, integrated primary care plus pharmacy—targeting a similar patient demographic.
• Good Samaritan Clinic: Faith-affiliated free clinic providing medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured patients. Comparable model: volunteer providers, donations-funded, faith-rooted history, comprehensive primary care offering for the working uninsured.

Others

• Direct Relief: St. Luke's pharmaceutical supplier of donated medications and medical supplies. While not a clinical peer, it is the key upstream enabler of the clinic's $19M+ services output and is comparably focused on safety-net care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers in Medicine: National network of volunteer-driven free clinics serving uninsured adults across the U.S. St. Luke's operates an analogous volunteer-provider model that fits the VIM paradigm, making it directly comparable in mission and operating structure.
• South Carolina Free Clinic Association: State-level association of free clinics in South Carolina. St. Luke's is a member organization; the body serves as both peer reference and the channel through which replication, advocacy, and shared services flow.
• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC): The trade association whose Gold Standard certification St. Luke's holds. Comparable as the umbrella organization representing nearly 1,400 free and charitable clinics nationwide, including peer clinics to St. Luke's across the U.S.

Regional players

• Welvista: South Carolina nonprofit pharmacy network providing free prescription medications to uninsured low-income residents. Comparable mission overlap on free pharmacy access for SC's uninsured, complementing St. Luke's on-site pharmacy.
• AccessHealth SC: Statewide network connecting uninsured South Carolinians to free medical care, including dental, vision, and specialty services. Comparable in mission and patient population, serving uninsured SC residents who would otherwise go without care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SLFMC
• Instagraminstagram.com/stlukesspartanburg
• Xx.com/slfmc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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