Westminster Free Medical Clinic

What Westminster Free Medical Clinic does

Westminster Free Clinic & Community Care Center is a 501c3 nonprofit free medical clinic founded circa 1994 by Dr. Steve Kamajian in Thousand Oaks, California, that delivers comprehensive healthcare at no cost to uninsured residents of Ventura County. The organization operates three clinic sites — Thousand Oaks (Wednesday evenings), Oxnard (Tuesday evenings, opened 2020), and Santa Paula (Thursday evenings, opened 2023) — plus mobile community outreach, providing primary medical care, mental health, dental, vision/ophthalmology, chronic disease management (Corazones Sanos heart program, Mi Familia diabetes program, Diabetic Specialty Clinic), cancer prevention, wellness services, and a weekly fruit-and-vegetable distribution that moved 336,072 lbs of food to 110,978 individuals in 2025. All services are free on a first-come, first-served basis without appointments, and are offered bilingually in Spanish and English; total free clinic-based services reached 18,662 in 2025, up 21% year-over-year. The clinic's defining feature is an intergenerational operating model in which 200+ volunteer medical professionals are paired on clinic nights with 350+ high school students enrolled in a 2-year Teen Healthcare Pathways Program that has produced an alumni network of practicing clinicians and maintains formal college pathway partnerships with Stanford, Westmont College, California Lutheran University, University of San Francisco, Dominican University, UC Riverside, and others. Technology is limited to an Electronic Medical Records system supporting 22-25 concurrent laptops and up to 100 patients per clinic night; there are no AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is entirely donation- and grant-funded through a diversified stack (individual donations, planned giving, Donor-Advised Funds via Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, and BNY Mellon, in-kind contributions, and foundation grants including a $550,000 Samuelsson Foundation award and a $192,994 AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation grant), with 94% of donations going to direct service and claimed leverage of over $25 in medical care per dollar donated; paid staff headcount is 1-10 against a 700+ volunteer base. Strategic recognition includes 2025 State of California Nonprofit of the Year, Charity Navigator four-star rating, Candid Platinum Seal, and NAFC 2026 Gold Seal.

Name

Westminster Free Medical Clinic

Legal name

Westminster Free Clinic & Community Care Center

Website

https://westminsterclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westminster Free Clinic is a 501c3 nonprofit providing 100% free medical, dental, vision, mental health, chronic disease, and wellness services to uninsured residents of Ventura County, California, across three clinic sites, funded entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAB

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAFACAI

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

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

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Community healthcare services
• Chronic disease management
• Primary medical care
• Volunteer healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thousand Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations from supporters; 94% of donations go back to direct service
2. Planned Giving: Legacy/planned gift options allowing supporters to include Westminster in their financial, tax, or estate planning
3. Donor Advised Fund (DAF): Support through Donor-Advised Funds including Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable), and BNY Mellon
4. In-Kind Donations: Gently used clothing, new shoes, office supplies, laptops, children's books, school supplies, backpacks, meals for volunteers, gift cards
5. Grant Funding: Foundation grants such as AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation ($192,994), Americares ($10K), and Samuelsson Foundation ($550,000)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Westminster Free Medical Clinic is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free medical services to uninsured residents across multiple locations in Ventura County, California (Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Santa Paula). Founded in 1994, it operates a volunteer-based model delivering primary care and chronic disease management to low-income individuals.

Product overview

Westminster Free Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit free medical clinic providing comprehensive healthcare services to uninsured residents of Ventura County, California. The organization operates as a unified clinic network with three locations (Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, and Santa Paula) and offers an integrated portfolio of services organized around primary medical care, chronic disease management, mental health, dental, vision, wellness/prevention, and community support. Core clinical services include Primary Medical Care, Mental Health Services, Dental Care, Vision/Ophthalmology, and Cancer Prevention. Chronic condition management programs include Diabetic Specialty Clinic, Diabetes Management & Education Program (Mi Familia), and Corazones Sanos Heart Disease Prevention. The clinic's unique intergenerational care model incorporates a 2-year Teen Healthcare Internship that trains 350+ high school students alongside volunteer medical professionals. Wellness Services encompass Nutrition Counseling, Health Education Classes, Obesity Prevention (Leaders of Change), and Exercise Programs (Zumba, Yoga, Hiking). Health Advocacy includes Case Management/Referrals and S.A.L.U.D. student advocacy. Life Enriching Services provide Fruit & Vegetable Distribution (336,072 lbs annually), clothing, backpacks, and holiday programs. All services are free and available in English and Spanish on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corazones Sanos (Healthy Heart) Program: Cardiovascular health and diabetes prevention program for the community
• S.A.L.U.D.
• Teen Healthcare Pathways Program
• Leaders of Change Weight Loss Program
• Mi Familia

Products and services

• Free Primary Medical Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% increase in free clinic-based services from 2024 to 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food Share of Ventura CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner for weekly fruit and vegetable distribution. Volunteers bag donated produce from Food Share location at 4156 Southbank Rd, Oxnard, CA for distribution to families.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides matching grants for cardiovascular health programs and supports community health initiatives.
• CDA CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental care partnership providing access to fillings, cleanings, root canals, and dentures. Seven local dentists provided free dental assessments.
• Panera BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donation partner contributing to community food distribution efforts.
• Local Rotary Clubs (Conejo Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Rotary clubs support food distribution, clothing, school supplies, and holiday programs for families.
• Faith CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurches and religious organizations provide resources and support for family assistance programs.
• National Charity LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization supporting clinic programs and community services.
• National Assistance LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssistance league providing additional volunteer support and resources.
• CalFreshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState food assistance program partner for community nutrition support.
• Ventura County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health department partnership for health education and prevention programs including Child Health & Disability Prevention Program.
• Local Businesses and MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Latino markets and local businesses to promote healthy foods and wellness. SALUD program partners with 6+ Latino markets in Ventura County.
• La Familia Counseling ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit serving Latinos in Southern Alameda County; alumni board member affiliation.
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local high schools including Thousand Oaks High, Westlake High, Newbury Park High for teen internship program recruitment.
• Stanford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanford students and alumni participate in summer work study programs and have shared model at national conferences.
• Stanford Medical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school affiliation through alumni who volunteer and present grand rounds to current interns.
• Westmont CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege transfer destination for student interns from the program.
• Moorpark CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partner for student transfers.
• California Lutheran UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour-year university partner for nursing program admissions.
• Dominican University of CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni nursing program destination.
• University of San FranciscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour-year nursing program partner for student admissions.
• UC RiversideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for undergraduate education.
• University of Virginia School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school affiliation through alumni residency program.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Venice Family Clinic: One of the largest free and charitable clinics in California serving low-income and uninsured patients across the LA area with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services. Highly comparable nonprofit community-clinic model with multi-site operations and a focus on vulnerable populations.
• Northeast Valley Health Corporation: Federally Qualified Health Center network serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys with comprehensive outpatient medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable as a multi-site safety-net provider serving uninsured and Medi-Cal patients in adjacent California geographies.
• Saban Community Clinic: Los Angeles-based nonprofit community health clinic (formerly the LA Free Clinic) providing free and low-cost medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured and underserved residents. Directly comparable in mission, patient base, and multi-specialty free-care delivery.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary care, dental, mental health, and enabling services to underserved Asian American and immigrant communities in New York City. Comparable multi-site safety-net outpatient provider targeting uninsured and underinsured populations.
• St. John's Community Health: Southern California nonprofit network of community health centers providing comprehensive primary care, dental, vision, and behavioral health to uninsured and underinsured patients. Comparable in scale, multi-site operations, and patient demographic.
• Volunteers in Medicine: National nonprofit that supports a network of 90+ free clinics across the United States, founded on a volunteer medical-professional model serving the uninsured. Directly comparable mission and operating philosophy, though at a national federation scale.
• Clinic by the Bay: San Francisco Bay Area volunteer-powered free clinic serving uninsured working adults with primary care, specialty referrals, and chronic disease management. Closely comparable as a free, volunteer-driven clinic with a lean paid staff and a similar donation-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• AltaMed Health Services: Large Southern California FQHC serving more than 300,000 patients annually across dozens of sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and senior services. Overlaps with Westminster's patient demographic and services, but at a much larger institutional scale with billing revenue.

Others

• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics: Industry trade association representing 1,400+ free and charitable clinics nationwide, including Westminster Free Clinic as a member. Relevant as an ecosystem/credentialing body (NAFC GOLD Seal of approval) rather than as a direct competitor or peer operator.
• Food Share of Ventura County: Regional food bank and direct distribution partner that supplies Westminster Free Clinic's weekly produce program. Not a competitor but a critical upstream enabler of the clinic's food-distribution services and a comparable nonprofit in Ventura County's social-services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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