The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti

What The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti does

The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization founded by Fr. Rick Frechette CP, DO, with formal incorporation dated 2001 (firmographics) tracing programmatic origins to Fr. Rick's mission work in Haiti beginning in 1987 (company history). The organization operates an integrated portfolio of services across Haiti: St. Luke Hospital in Tabarre (with a 101-bed COVID-19 center and treatment of over 1,068 cases since March 2020) and St. Damien Hospital, supported by clinics in Port-au-Prince and provincial southern Haiti; a 36-school network educating approximately 12,000 children across multiple levels including the Academy for Peace and Justice; and outreach programs delivering 19,500 gallons of clean water daily, 24-hour EMT response throughout Port-au-Prince, 250+ dignified burials per month, and mental health support at the state mental hospital. Specialized programs include a breast cancer screening initiative with the Francesca Rava Foundation (over 2,000 women screened since 2017), HIV/TB medication support for approximately 600 patients, and emergency response to the 2021 southern Haiti earthquake treating over 3,500 patients.

The foundation's revenue model is donation-based, drawing primarily from individual donors worldwide (channeled through givebutter.com/Stlukehaiti), foundation and grant funding from partners including Francesca Rava Foundation, Andrea Bocelli Foundation, and previously USAID (cancelled), plus in-kind donations of medical equipment and supplies. Donation tiers are unit-priced with clear impact designations (e.g., $10 for 10 surgical masks, $130 for one COVID unit day, $250 for 50 N95 masks), and a $20/month per-patient recurring model was launched to replace USAID HIV/TB sponsorship. Marketing channels are predominantly direct-to-consumer through the website, Fr. Rick's blog, email newsletter, social media, ambassador and volunteer programs, virtual annual reports, and earned media coverage including New York Times features. Over 95% of donations are directed to Haiti programs, and 10% of total budget is allocated as direct aid to individuals and communities. The organization employs 1,001–5,000 staff, operates across Port-au-Prince, Kenscoff, Cité Soleil, Tabarre, Port Salut, and Jeremie, and is formally domiciled in the United States with primary operations in Haiti.

Name

The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti

Legal name

The St Luke Foundation for Haiti

Website

https://stlukehaiti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating St. Luke Hospital, 36 schools serving ~12,000 children, and outreach programs including water delivery, EMT response, and burial services across Haiti, funded primarily by individual donors and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Healthcare & Education Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Nonprofit healthcare services
• Educational services
• Community outreach programs
• Disaster response services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dumfries

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Primary revenue stream from individual donors worldwide who contribute through online donation platforms, with minimal fundraising overhead costs.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: Support from foundations such as Francesca Rava Foundation, Andrea Bocelli Foundation, and institutional donors like USAID.
3. USAID Sponsorship Programs: Previously supported 650 adults in care through USAID sponsorship for HIV/TB patients, now affected by funding cancellation.
4. In-Kind Donations: Receives in-kind contributions including medical supplies, ventilators from USAID, and other material support from partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides healthcare, education, and humanitarian outreach services to impoverished communities in Haiti, primarily in Cité Soleil. It operates St. Luke Hospital—one of Haiti's largest hospitals with a neonatal ICU, oncology program, emergency services, and surgical capacity—as well as 36 schools serving impoverished children, a COVID-19 treatment center, emergency medical services, and integrated community outreach programs covering water distribution, burials, economic development, and public health education.

Product overview

The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti operates a unified portfolio of humanitarian programs centered on healthcare delivery and community development. The core offerings include St. Luke Hospital providing comprehensive medical care, a network of 36 schools educating approximately 12,000 children, and extensive outreach services including 24-hour EMT emergency response, clean water delivery (19,500 gallons daily), and dignified burial services. Specialized programs include COVID-19 treatment centers, breast cancer screening initiatives, and mental health support. The organization functions as a Haitian-led integrated social services provider rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St. Luke Hospital One of Haiti's largest referral hospitals located in Port-au-Prince, providing acute care, emergency services, neonatal intensive care, oncology treatment, and surgical services to impoverished patients.
• St. Luke COVID-19 Treatment Center Dedicated facility operated as Haiti's largest COVID-19 treatment center during the pandemic, providing inpatient care for severe cases.
• St. Luke Schools Program Network of 36 schools providing education to impoverished children, integrated with the foundation's broader community services.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMT) First-responder emergency medical service operating in Cité Soleil, providing pre-hospital emergency response in an area where government emergency services are non-functional.
• Outreach Programs (Water, Burial, Community Support) Integrated community outreach programs including clean water distribution, dignified burial services, and other essential support for Cité Soleil residents.
• Economic Development Initiatives Economic development programs including a boatbuilding cooperative and retail shops designed to provide income-generation opportunities for community members.
• Public Health Education & Breast Cancer Screening Program Public health education programs delivered through hospital and outreach channels, including a dedicated breast cancer screening program for women in target communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 schools serving nearly 12,000 children with education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSD Healthcare Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2020Medical delegation of 5 staff providing up-to-date professional development for St. Luke Hospital staff in Haiti. Focus on men's health issues including prostate care and incontinence treatment.
• DBTec (School of Nursing Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 201960+ fourth-year nursing students visited St. Luke Hospital for training on cerebrovascular accidents (strokes), one of leading causes of death in Haiti.
• Andrea Bocelli FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership featuring the 'Voices of Haiti' choir performing internationally including at Lincoln Center, United Nations, and for the Pope. Choir of children from St. Luke programs representing Haitian culture and positivity.
• Francesca Rava FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership supporting breast cancer screening program since 2017, having screened over 2,000 women. Also supports annual Christmas celebrations for Kay O Bwa Nutritional Recovery Program for vulnerable children since 2018.
• NPH (Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated organization operating St. Helene home in Kenscoff for children and special needs programs. Shares founder Fr. Rick Frechette and coordinates on orphan care and rescue operations.
• Artists for Peace and JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcknowledged in photo credits, supporting humanitarian work in Haiti through artistic and advocacy efforts.
• St Luke (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated Canadian organization (stlukehaiti.ca) supporting the Haiti-based foundation's work.
• Mother Teresa's Sisters (Missionaries of Charity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sisters for humanitarian corridor negotiations and hospital support. St. Luke team works with Sisters to access burned hospital in Sans Fils and coordinate evacuations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Stlukehaiti
• Facebookfacebook.com/stlukehaiti
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-luke-foundation-for-haiti

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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