Name

IFM Community Medicine

Legal name

IFM Community Medicine

Website

https://ifm-stl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Individual and Family Services (6241)

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

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Free clinic healthcare
• School-based health clinics
• Nonprofit healthcare services
• Immigration medical exams

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: IFM operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization accepts stock transfers, life insurance beneficiaries, IRA qualified charitable distributions, charitable gift annuities, and bequests.
2. Corporate and Clinic Sponsorships: IFM offers naming sponsorships at $25,000 annually, exam room sponsorships at $10,000 annually, and caregiver sponsorships at $5,000+ for various clinic locations.
3. Immigration Medical Examination Fees: Fee-for-service immigration medical examinations for visa/immigration requests to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Adults range from $450-$540 depending on destination country. Children's fees vary by age from $230-$350.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising gala events such as the 'Cheers to Health Gala' held at The Courses at Forest Park on June 27, 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IFM Community Medicine delivers primary and preventative healthcare services—including physicals, immunizations, acute care, well-woman visits, asthma/allergy specialty care, and free HIV/Hepatitis C testing with PrEP treatment—directly to uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations through 30+ clinic sites embedded in schools, shelters, crisis nurseries, early childhood centers, and community organizations throughout St. Louis. Services are provided at no cost to patients through charitable funding, with a separate fee-for-service immigration medical examination program for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Product overview

IFM Community Medicine operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization that delivers healthcare services directly to points of need throughout St. Louis. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered around community clinic services and school-based health programs, with care provided at over 30 clinic locations including schools, shelters, early childhood centers, and community facilities. Services include primary and preventive care, acute care, physicals, immunizations, health screenings, HIV/Hepatitis C testing with PrEP treatment, asthma/allergy specialty care, and well-woman visits. The organization also offers immigration medical exams for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand as a fee-for-service program. Community health workers support medical services at select locations. Clinical rotation opportunities for nurse practitioner students are available at clinic sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Clinic Services Primary and preventive healthcare services delivered at community clinic locations throughout St. Louis for uninsured, underinsured, and underserved populations, including acute care, physicals, immunizations, and health screenings at no cost to patients.
• School-Based Health Services On-site healthcare clinics operated within school districts and educational institutions providing physicals, immunizations, and acute care to students and staff at no expense to families.
• Shelter and Social Services Health Programs Healthcare services delivered at shelters and social service organizations including crisis nurseries, youth residential programs, transitional housing facilities, and domestic violence shelters serving vulnerable populations.
• Immigration and Travel Medical Exams Approved panel physician site for visa and immigration medical exams for Canada ($500 per adult), Australia ($450 per adult), and New Zealand ($540 per adult), including physical examinations, chest x-rays, and laboratory tests.
• HIV and Hepatitis C Testing and PrEP Treatment Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing offered at community clinics, with HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) treatment also available.
• Asthma and Allergy Specialty Clinic Specialty asthma and allergy clinic offered on a bimonthly basis at select clinic locations, including the Youth and Family Center partnership.
• Well-Woman Visits Women's health services including well-woman examinations provided at community clinic locations such as Community Connections Health Clinic.
• Clinic Sponsorship Programs Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities for named clinics at tiers including Naming Sponsorship ($25,000 annually with signage, web listing, social media posts, newsletter features, and photo opportunities), Exam Room Sponsorship ($10,000 annually), and Caregiver Sponsorship ($5,000+ in gifts or in-kind support).
• Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations Clinical rotation opportunities for nurse practitioner program students at IFM community clinic locations to build the healthcare workforce pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 5,000 St. Louis children, families, and seniors annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with multiple SLPS schools including Roosevelt High School, Vashon High School, Nahed Chapman New American Academy, Pierre Laclede Junior Career Academy, and Harris Stowe State University. IFM provides school-based health clinics offering physicals, immunizations, and acute care at no expense to students/families.
• Youth in NeedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including Youth in Need St. Charles (2009) for transitional living program teens, Youth in Need South (2009) for Head Start children ages 0-5, and Youth in Need Academy (2023) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving over 700 children.
• Crisis NurserycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour clinic locations (Wentzville, St. Charles, North, Centene) started in 2007 providing wellness checkups and sick visits for children up to age 12 whose families are in crisis. Crisis Nursery started in 1986; Dr. David Campbell, IFM's founder, was involved in the original Family Medicine program.
• Epworth Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo clinic locations: Epworth Residential (2015) providing care for homeless teens ages 16-19 in residential program, and Epworth Drop-In Center (2015) serving youth ages 11-21 in a safe daytime space.
• SSM Health DePaul HospitalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Community Connections Health Clinic (2023) and Connection for Health and Healing Program. Won Community Development Leadership Award from North County Inc. Missouri Baptist Children's Home clinic also funded in partnership with SSM Health-DePaul.
• Youth and Family CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership started 2022 providing primary care clinic and asthma/allergy specialty clinic in North City. Served 152 patients with 532 appointments; anticipating 250 additional patients and 800 visits. Won Delmar Divine Spirit of Collaboration Award.
• Covenant House MissouricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic since 2011 providing medical home for homeless and runaway teenagers with acute care, physicals, and Hepatitis A vaccines for food-service employment requirements. Partnership began with teen transportation in 2000.
• Every Child's HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic since 2001 serving residential facility teens ages 6-18 with history of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Provides sick visits, checkups, well visits, and physicals in safe environment.
• Lydia's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic since 2018 serving domestic violence survivors with long-term services including social work, counseling, and job placement. Full-service clinic providing vaccinations, acute care, and health education.
• Missouri Baptist Children's HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic since 2021 at Bridgeton location providing foster care services, transitional housing, and human trafficking rescue. Provides primary and preventative care for children and teens.
• Special School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinic at STL North Tech High School since 2016 providing screenings, physicals, and sick care for students bused from all over North County at no out-of-pocket costs.
• Harris Stowe State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness clinic since 2015 at historically black university serving 1,500-2,000 students annually. Provides wellness exams, checkups, and sick visits for students ages 18-22 at no direct cost.
• Pattonville School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Connections Health Clinic (2023) serves Pattonville School District students and greater community affected by Bridgeton Landfill in zip codes 63042, 63043, 63044, 63045, and 63074.
• The Crossing ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership starting August 2025 at Grants Trail location providing weekly clinic with medical and community health worker services to address barriers including cost, transportation, and trust.
• Mercy HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributions support for Hancock Place School Clinic. Mercy Hospital has been instrumental in making the clinic possible for students, employees, and 63125 zip code residents.
• Washington University in St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program students volunteer at Hancock Place School Clinic, contributing to clinic operations and continuity.
• Gateway 180coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew clinic starting late summer 2025 at emergency shelter for unhoused families at 1000 N. 19th St. Bi-monthly clinic will address health needs during stay to help families start housing journey healthy.
• Ferguson-Florissant School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration provides District Nurse Coordinator with administrative oversight and liability coverage, enabling expanded on-site health services including immunizations for district students.
• Guardian Angel Settlement AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership started 2024 at Child Development Center providing primary care including immunizations and well/sick child visits. 2025 expansion to South Jefferson Social Services Center twice monthly.
• Delmar DivINeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted inaugural Spirit of Delmar DivINe Collaboration Awards where IFM and Youth & Family Center won external award for addressing health inequities. Delmar DivINe's podcast 'The Dialogue' featured IFM.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy: Multi-state Catholic health system with significant St. Louis footprint; Mercy Hospital supports IFM's Hancock Place School Clinic. Broader incumbent in the same regional safety-net ecosystem.
• SSM Health: Large Catholic health system operating hospitals and clinics across Missouri, including SSM Health DePaul Hospital—IFM's flagship partner. Comparable in serving St. Louis underserved populations but at vastly greater scale and with inpatient capacity.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: National membership association of 1,400+ free and charitable clinics; IFM holds NAFC Standards Gold certification. Provides industry standards, advocacy, and peer network relevant to IFM's free-clinic operating model.
• School-Based Health Alliance: National membership organization advancing school-based health centers; directly relevant to IFM's largest service vertical (20+ school clinics) and provides peer benchmarking, advocacy, and grant pipelines.

Direct peers

• Affinia Healthcare: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple community clinics across St. Louis serving uninsured and underinsured populations with sliding-scale primary care. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, mission, and patient population.
• CareSTL Health: St. Louis FQHC providing primary, preventive, and behavioral health services to underserved residents across North City and surrounding neighborhoods. Directly comparable operating model and target population.
• Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving St. Louis with primary care, pediatrics, and supportive services for uninsured and underinsured populations. Shared focus on community-based primary care for underserved patients.
• Family Care Health Centers: St. Louis FQHC offering primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding-fee scale. Comparable community-based care delivery to uninsured populations in overlapping service areas.

Emerging players

• Remote Area Medical: National nonprofit operating mobile pop-up free clinics delivering medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured populations. Comparable mobile/point-of-need delivery philosophy and free-service model.
• Volunteers in Medicine Alliance: National network of free clinics relying on volunteer clinicians to serve uninsured patients. Directly comparable free-clinic operating model and donor-funded revenue structure, though geographically dispersed rather than St. Louis-concentrated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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