What WellMed Charitable Foundation does

WellMed Charitable Foundation is a Texas-incorporated non-profit organization established in 2006 by physician Dr. George Rapier III to support older adults and their family caregivers with a focus on wellness and prevention. The foundation operates 14 physical Senior Activity Centers across Texas that provide exercise, learning, and social engagement programming, and supplements these with a Virtual Senior Center platform delivering online exercise classes accessible beyond its physical footprint.

Its core product portfolio is organized around two beneficiary segments. For older adults, the foundation runs Senior Activity Centers, livestream hybrid classes, volunteer programs, and meal-related community activities. For family caregivers, the Caregiver SOS suite includes one-on-one Caregiver Coaching, one-hour Caregiver Teleconnection conference calls on topics such as dementia care and legal planning, Stress-Busting Programs, the Caregiver SOS: On Air podcast, and a weekly virtual Dementia Series. Charitable Giving and Grants extend impact to partner organizations—most notably a $100,000 cumulative partnership with the Texas Ramp Project to construct wheelchair ramps for seniors.

The business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-driven: all programs are provided at no cost to participants, and the foundation is funded through employee contributions, business partner donations, events such as the SA Golf Classic (which raised nearly $200,000), and grants. Operational collaboration with WellMed Medical Management is evident through shared volunteer events and employee participation, though no formal parent-subsidiary relationship is stated. Marketing and distribution span owned channels (blog, podcast, email newsletter), community events (Elder Abuse Awareness walks, ramp builds, senior center activities), and remote/virtual channels (Zoom and phone-based caregiver teleconnection). Headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with programs reaching tens of thousands of older adults annually.

Name

WellMed Charitable Foundation

Legal name

WellMed Charitable Foundation

Website

https://wellmedcharitablefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WellMed Charitable Foundation is a Texas-based non-profit, founded in 2006 by Dr. George Rapier III, that supports older adults and family caregivers through 14 Senior Activity Centers, a Virtual Senior Center platform, and the Caregiver SOS suite including teleconnection calls, coaching, podcasts, and dementia education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior wellness programs
• Caregiver support services
• Community activity centers
• Nonprofit charitable foundation
• Senior care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Grants: As a non-profit foundation, WellMed Charitable Foundation is funded through employee contributions, business partner donations, and grants. The foundation provides funding to partner organizations serving seniors, including a $100,000 donation to the Texas Ramp Project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WellMed Charitable Foundation is a Texas-based nonprofit that provides free wellness, social, and educational programs to older adults and family caregivers. Its core offerings are 14 senior activity centers, a Virtual Senior Center with online exercise classes, and the Caregiver SOS program suite including one-on-one coaching, Caregiver Teleconnection conference calls, Stress-Busting programs, a podcast series, and a Dementia Series workshop, supported by charitable giving and volunteer programs.

Product overview

WellMed Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates as a unified community support platform for older adults and their caregivers. The core offerings include Senior Activity Centers (physical and virtual) providing exercise, learning, and social connection, paired with the Caregiver SOS program suite offering coaching, teleconnection conference calls, stress-busting programs, and podcasts. The organization also runs educational programs like the Dementia Series and manages charitable giving through grants and volunteer programs. All programs emphasize wellness and prevention for seniors and caregiver support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Activity Centers
• Caregiver SOS Program Suite
• Caregiver Teleconnection
• Caregiver Coaching
• Stress-Busting Programs for Caregivers
• Caregiver SOS: On Air (Podcast)
• Virtual Senior Center
• Dementia Series
• Charitable Giving and Grants
• Volunteer Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of older adults impacted annually through foundation programs

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Texas Ramp ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025The Texas Ramp Project builds wheelchair ramps for seniors who cannot afford them but need accessibility modifications to remain independent in their homes. WellMed Charitable Foundation has provided $100,000 in funding and volunteer support. WellMed has built hundreds of ramps over the years. The partnership was celebrated with the organization's 40th Anniversary in December 2025, with builds in McAllen, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Austin. WellMed presented $40 gift cards to clients and thank you awards to build leaders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alzheimer's Association: National nonprofit providing education, support services, and caregiver resources for individuals affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Matches WellMed's Dementia Series and caregiver teleconnection programming in scope and target audience.
• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit supporting community-based organizations serving older adults, including senior center programs and evidence-based wellness initiatives. Closely aligned with WellMed's senior activity center model and emphasis on wellness and prevention.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing caregiver support, education, and resources for family caregivers of older adults and individuals with chronic conditions. Directly comparable to WellMed Charitable Foundation's Caregiver SOS suite in mission, services, and target population.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network delivering nutrition and community support to seniors via local affiliates. Comparable in delivery model (local nonprofit programs serving seniors), funding structure (donations, grants), and volunteer-driven service model.
• Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging: Cleveland-based nonprofit providing direct services for older adults and caregivers, including counseling, care management, and well-being programs. Comparable in service mix targeting aging populations and family caregivers.

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals: National nonprofit providing disability and aging services, including senior programs, caregiver support, and community-based services. Comparable in operating model and target demographic, though with a broader disability scope.
• AARP Foundation: Large national nonprofit addressing food insecurity, housing, and isolation among older adults. Operates at greater scale but with overlapping mission in senior wellness, caregiver support, and community-based service delivery.

Regional players

• Family Eldercare: Austin-based Texas nonprofit providing aging services, in-home support, and caregiver resources within Central Texas. Operates in the same Texas geography with a comparable mix of senior services and caregiver support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wellmedgives

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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