C19 Coalition

What C19 Coalition does

C19 Coalition is a 501(c)(3) cross-sector nonprofit coalition founded in March 2020 to coordinate emergency PPE supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic. It operates a partner directory of more than 215 organizations, a coordination platform that matches supply offers from manufacturers and logistics providers to demand signals from governors and healthcare systems, and supplementary beneficiary-facing services including mental health resources and the Sunday Suppers vaccination outreach program launched in 2021. Technology components are largely delivered through partners: CO-SAFE provides a HIPAA-compliant SaaS layer with AI-enabled functionality, and IBM contributed blockchain-based supplier verification.

The coalition's economic model is philanthropic rather than commercial. It raised more than $30 million in bridge financing from donors including Flu Lab (a $2 million grant), Jennifer and David Millstone, Sharon Prince, and Mike and Albert Lee, and deployed more than $32 million to procure 38 million+ units of PPE with a reported 0% loss rate, while partner organizations collectively manufactured or distributed more than 1 billion units. Enterprise partners span manufacturers, logistics, and technology — including HP, Intel, IBM, Cardinal Health, SEKO Logistics, and Formlabs — and demand-side coordination is anchored by a partnership with the National Governors Association and direct engagement with states such as New Jersey and California. The coalition has diversified its fundraising channels via an April 2021 NFT collaboration with NBA Top Shot and has formalized equity programming through Laura Mignott's leadership of a Disproportionate Impact Team.

Name

C19 Coalition

Legal name

C19 Coalition

Website

https://c19coalition.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C19 Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cross-sector coalition that coordinates COVID-19 PPE supply chains between manufacturers, logistics providers, state governments, and healthcare systems, operating a partner directory and beneficiary support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency PPE Supply Chain Coordination

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Emergency PPE coordination
• Pandemic supply chain
• Medical supply logistics
• Crisis response coalition
• Healthcare procurement services

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The C19 Coalition operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Revenue is generated primarily through donations and grants rather than product sales. The organization facilitates connections between PPE suppliers and those in need without taking a transactional fee for this coordination service. They direct donors to Network for Good for the ECF fundraiser (ecf.networkforgood.com/projects/52889-c19-coalition).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The C19 Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cross-sector coordination body that operates a unified PPE supply chain coordination platform connecting state governments, corporations, manufacturers, non-profits, and individuals to share and request PPE resources and information in real-time. Core deliverables include a searchable PPE Directory of 215+ organizations, $30+ million in bridge financing capital for PPE procurement, mental health resources, a coalition hotline, and the Sunday Suppers community vaccination program. The coalition coordinates supply, demand, fulfillment, logistics, funding, and information tracking without charging transactional fees, serving as a neutral convener across sectors.

Product overview

C19 Coalition is a nonprofit cross-sector coalition (not a traditional product company) that operates a unified PPE supply chain coordination platform. The core offering consists of a PPE Directory listing 215+ organizations, Mental Health Resources providing crisis support services, a Coalition Hotline for urgent needs, Bridge Financing Capital for PPE procurement, and the Sunday Suppers Vaccination Program. The coalition brings together partners to coordinate supply, demand, fulfillment, logistics, funding, and information tracking using real-time updates to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Coalition Partners have manufactured and distributed more than 1 billion net new units of PPE across the country since March.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PPE Supply Chain Coordination Platform A coordination platform connecting state governments, corporations, manufacturers, non-profits, and individuals to share and request PPE resources and information in real-time, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of emergency PPE distribution.
• PPE Directory A searchable directory listing 215+ organizations working to deliver critical PPE and medical equipment to healthcare professionals, first responders, and at-risk groups, with filtering by type and location.
• Mental Health Resources A curated collection of mental health support services including crisis hotlines, therapist networks, meditation resources, and frontline worker support, with a focus on underserved communities.
• Bridge Financing Capital Program $30+ million in bridge financing capital provided to enable accessible PPE procurement for hospitals and government entities, with a zero percent loss rate on over 38 million units of PPE purchased.
• Coalition Hotline A dedicated hotline (1-855-904-3506) for urgent PPE needs, serving as the first point of contact for organizations seeking assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Sunday Suppers Vaccination Program Community vaccination events partnering with churches, community health networks, and organizations like Project N95 to bring PPE, testing, and vaccination services to communities of color at HBCU campuses and community centers.
• Safely Making California Marketplace A national PPE marketplace partnership with CMTA connecting California manufacturers to employers to acquire PPE, supported by Intel's technical expertise and the C19 Coalition's coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1+ billion units of PPE manufactured and distributed since March 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

52 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Church of God of East New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2021Partnered with the coalition to host Sunday Suppers vaccination community events at the church location in Brooklyn, NY, offering Pfizer vaccines and PPE to community members.
• Community Healthcare Network (CHN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2021Community Healthcare Network partnered with the coalition for Sunday Suppers vaccination events, providing healthcare services and vaccination administration at community locations.
• NBA Top ShotcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 April 2021C19 Coalition partnered with NBA Top Shot to create the 'Shots for Shots' NFT fundraiser to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic by bringing PPE, testing, and vaccination to communities of color at HBCU campuses, churches, and community centers via Sunday Suppers program.
• National Governors Association (NGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe C19 Coalition is working collaboratively with the National Governors Association (NGA) to acquire information about the greatest PPE needs and how to activate public-private partnerships. The NGA partnership provides direct access to state-level demand signals and government coordination channels.
• State of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with State of New Jersey to acquire information about PPE needs and activate public-private partnerships for COVID-19 response.
• State of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with State of California on the Safely Making California Marketplace initiative with Intel providing technical expertise. State of California committed to working with the coalition on PPE procurement and distribution.
• FlexportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlexport.org combines advanced cloud technology, analytics, logistics infrastructure, and human expertise to create global supply chains. They focus on getting PPE supplies to frontline healthcare workers combating COVID-19 through the coalition.
• SEKO LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEKO Logistics (120 branches in 40+ countries) provides end-to-end supply chain management for PPE from pick-up to final mile delivery into medical centers. They also provide free sourcing, customs compliance, and logistics consultancy for PPE for medical workers.
• FormlabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormlabs provides 3D printing capabilities and has produced nasal swabs for COVID-19 test kits. They created a community library of open-source PPE designs and have matched healthcare organizations with Formlabs customers volunteering their printers for PPE production.
• Project N95coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject N95 serves as the National Clearinghouse for sourcing critical PPE, matching procurement teams with vetted products and suppliers. They commit to sharing data with coalition members and policymakers.
• GetUsPPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetUsPPE is a national centralized platform that facilitates safe and efficient delivery of PPE supplies to local hospitals. They advocate for immediate action to expedite PPE manufacture and unite the maker community.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHP Inc. mobilized technology, experience, and production capacity to help deliver critical parts in the COVID-19 effort, including 3D printing of PPE components through their global digital manufacturing community.
• IntelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntel Foundation launched its first Intel Employee Service Corps (IESC) skill-based Externship program to manage and provide technical support for the Safely Making California Marketplace partnership with CMTA and State of California.
• Cardinal HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardinal Health is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies working to quickly get PPE and critical medicines into healthcare providers' hands. They are retrofitting equipment, acquiring additional equipment, and running facilities 24/7 to increase PPE production.
• Adaptive EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdaptive Energy pivoted from fuel cell manufacturing to PPE production, including hand sanitizers, face shields, isolation gowns, and masks. They have produced over 11 million pieces of PPE and operate an e-commerce store (Arbor Apothecary) with discounts for nonprofits and those in need.
• FIGScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIGS, a producer of healthcare uniforms and hospital scrubs, pivoted to producing isolation gowns and masks while also donating scrubs and PPE to medical professionals.
• Volkswagen of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkswagen Group of America and fabrics supplier Faurecia are manufacturing PPE items including tens of thousands of surgical masks and gowns.
• Gerber TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerber PPE Task Force helps manufacturers switch to production of masks, labels, and other personal protective equipment through technical and engineering support.
• COVID-19 Policy AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by MIT faculty, the COVID-19 Policy Alliance is creating data-driven tools to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on high-risk populations. They committed over $2 million worth of PPE materials and share data from all initiatives with coalition members.
• PCH InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCH International, a global custom design manufacturing company, works with the coalition to design, engineer, develop, manufacture, pack out, fulfill, and distribute PPE products.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBM Rapid Supplier Connect helps healthcare organizations and public health departments respond to critical goods shortages during COVID-19, combining blockchain for supplier verification and supply chain visibility through IBM Sterling Supply Chain Suite.
• Operation MaskscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperation Masks has partnered with logistics experts to get masks, gloves, and other PPE from payment to factory procurement to shipping to ground delivery to hospitals.
• Bella + CanvascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBella+Canvas, a W.R.A.P. Certified Los Angeles-based apparel company, committed to producing 100 million face covers per week and donated over one million face covers to non-profit organizations assisting those experiencing homelessness.
• GovShopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovShop is an open supplier and contract search platform hosting a consolidated list of nearly 3,000 suppliers for COVID-19 categories including PPE. They partner with the coalition, NGA, and U.S. Joint Defense Task Force.
• YPO Manufacturing CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYPO (global leadership community of chief executives) formed a Manufacturing Coalition of 500 manufacturers to assist with PPE shortages across the US.
• Open Source Medical Supplies (OSMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSMS builds a repository of medically-reviewed requirements for medical supply designs and provides open-source designs for supplies to help local manufacturers and makers respond to hospital needs.
• TulipcoreTechnology or IntegrationTulip's enterprise manufacturing software platform has been adapted for PPE distribution from suppliers to caregivers. PPE Logistics by Tulip is available free to aid manufacturers of PPE with operations management.
• FictivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFictiv is a cloud-based network of 200+ manufacturing plants that invested in upfront tooling to produce face shields and make them available to healthcare agencies quickly.
• HardwirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHardwire, a manufacturer of protective armor, pivoted to producing face shields designed for medical professionals fighting COVID-19.
• Resolution MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResolution Medical is a medical device company manufacturing FDA-approved, 3D-printed swabs and face shields for testing companies and frontline workers.
• Dr. BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. B is the national COVID vaccine standby service connecting providers with vaccine doses that need to be allocated to prioritized eligible patients near them, focusing on equitable distribution.
• Stop the SpreadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStop the Spread is a coalition of 1,500+ volunteer CEOs and business leaders working to catalyze actions and support the government in response to COVID-19.
• NEUROorganicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEUROorganics is a mental health platform offering proactive therapeutic care, designed to support individuals dealing with mental health symptoms from COVID-19, loss, and pandemic-related concerns.
• NationSwellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationSwell convenes leaders and organizations at the forefront of the pandemic to share best practices and mobilize action, elevating opportunities from the C19 Coalition to companies and philanthropies.
• Chicano FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chicano Federation works to provide PPE to Latinx communities in San Diego as part of the coalition's equity-focused distribution efforts.
• SensoryData CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded with the mission to save lives and prevent illness, SensoryData Corp pivoted to provide low-cost and donated PPE to communities and organizations that needed it most.
• Kaas TailoredcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaas Tailored, a furniture and aerospace manufacturing facility, retooled to create Kaas Health to design and produce face masks and face shields for Providence St. Joseph's Health's 51 hospitals.
• Eagle FabricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEagle Fabrics, an American family-owned manufacturing company, committed to producing 100,000 face masks per week and supplying local California communities with masks.
• Energize ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergize Colorado is a nonprofit helping Colorado's small business ecosystem recover from COVID-19 impacts, providing free tools, resources, and programs to advance resilience and promote equity.
• Covered CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovered California, the state's health insurance marketplace established under the ACA, partners with the coalition to support COVID-19 response efforts.
• CO-SAFEcoreTechnology or IntegrationCO-SAFE is a HIPAA compliant SaaS platform using AI to analyze multiple data sets including real-time data for strategic decision making in public health response, recently focused on vaccine deployment.
• CoProcurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCoProcure helps government buyers compliantly purchase from contracts created by other governments, tracking verified PPE suppliers and directly connecting local governments to PPE and COVID-19 response items.
• SONA Development GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSONA's digital platform allows governments and health systems to easily procure medical supplies directly from manufacturers in the U.S. and South Korea, including gloves, gowns, respirators, and test kits.
• Smith Golden RulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmith Golden Rule partners with the coalition to support PPE distribution and COVID-19 response efforts.
• WelfiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfie partners with the coalition to support COVID-19 response and PPE distribution efforts.
• One PPE SourcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne PPE Source leverages 20+ years of importing and distributing experience from Asia to source high-quality PPE, vetting local production facilities and managing the export process to ensure accurate shipments.
• Mission for MaskscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission for Masks moved tens of thousands of medical-grade mask donations to hospital workers and essential workers through relationships with domestic importers, manufacturers, and philanthropists.
• #Masks4AllcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner#Masks4All is a 501c(3) nonprofit working with scientists to establish and communicate evidence on community mask wearing efficacy, and helped organize a letter to U.S. governors from 100+ scientists urging mask requirements.
• Millions of Masks for Children InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMillions of Masks for Children Initiative (kidmasks.org) partners with the coalition to provide masks for children as part of COVID-19 response efforts.
• MASKCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMASKC sells PPE masks and partners with the coalition for distribution of protective equipment.
• NOCOVIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOCOVID is a non-partisan coalition of government leaders, storytellers, doctors, pandemic experts, and health communicators working to communicate health and economic facts to defeat the virus.
• HumankindNOWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumankindNOW sources and donates high-quality PPE to California communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, providing protection and prevention-based education to vulnerable community members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MedShare: A nonprofit that recovers surplus medical supplies and equipment for redistribution to healthcare facilities in need. Comparable mission of bridging medical supply gaps, but operates on surplus recovery rather than crisis procurement.
• Direct Relief: A large established humanitarian aid organization that distributes medical supplies globally. Comparable in mission of getting medical supplies to those in need, but with much broader international scope and longer operating history.
• International Medical Corps: A global humanitarian organization providing healthcare and medical supplies during emergencies. Operates at much larger scale internationally, but comparable in emergency medical supply chain coordination.
• Operation USA: A disaster relief nonprofit that procures and distributes critical supplies to communities impacted by emergencies. Comparable supply chain coordination role but with a broader disaster relief scope beyond healthcare.

Direct peers

• Project N95: Serves as a national clearinghouse for sourcing critical PPE, matching procurement teams with vetted products and suppliers. A C19 Coalition partner that competes for the same donor and government coordination dollars.
• GetUsPPE: A national centralized platform that facilitates safe and efficient delivery of PPE supplies to hospitals and unites the maker community. Listed as a C19 Coalition partner, it operates an overlapping PPE coordination mission with a similar nonprofit structure.
• Stop the Spread: A coalition of 1,500+ volunteer CEOs and business leaders supporting COVID-19 response. A C19 Coalition partner that operates an overlapping cross-sector business coalition model for pandemic response.
• COVID-19 Policy Alliance: MIT-led alliance creating data-driven tools for COVID-19 response, focused on high-risk populations. A C19 Coalition partner contributing over $2 million in PPE materials, with overlapping data and equity-focused mission.
• Operation Masks: Partners with logistics experts to source masks, gloves, and other PPE for healthcare workers. Listed as a C19 Coalition channel partner with a similar mission of connecting suppliers to frontline healthcare providers.

Regional players

• Afya Foundation: A nonprofit that collects and distributes medical supplies and equipment to under-resourced healthcare facilities. Comparable medical supply redistribution mission, but focused primarily on international health partners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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