Heart to Heart International

What Heart to Heart International does

Heart to Heart International (HHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian healthcare organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. Operating with a lean staff of 11-50 employees supported by more than 1.1 million cumulative volunteer hours, HHI delivers medical aid, pharmaceuticals, hygiene supplies, and deployable clinical capacity to disaster-affected and under-resourced communities across 131+ countries. The organization runs five core programs: Access to Medicine, Community Health, Disaster Response, Hygiene Kits, and Laboratory, supported by operational assets including Emergency Medical Teams, a Mobile Medical Unit, portable maternal health clinics, and a network of 66 point-of-care laboratories installed across 8 U.S. states in partnership with free and charitable clinics.

HHI's technology footprint is operational rather than software-defined: deployable Mobile Medical Units function as urgent-care facilities on wheels stocked with medicines, tetanus vaccines, and supplies; the Point-of-Care Laboratory Program equips safety-net clinics with on-site diagnostic instrumentation and training for HbA1c, lead exposure, and related testing; and the Hygiene Kit assembly line is a volunteer-driven, standardized kit-production operation. The organization has cumulatively delivered over $3 billion in health and humanitarian support, including nearly $97 million across all 50 U.S. states and 3 U.S. territories since 2007.

The business model is donation-funded and free at the point of service. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and monthly), corporate partnerships (financial and in-kind), foundation grants (e.g., AbbVie Foundation $1M), and pharmaceutical in-kind donations from Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Abbott, BD, Viatris, Teva, and Henry Schein. Logistics is anchored by a core FedEx partnership providing cold-chain and time-critical shipping under the Delivering for Good initiative. HHI is governed by a Board of Directors, led by CEO Kim Carroll (with announced upcoming retirement) and CMO Dr. Rick Randolph, and is supported by an extensive downstream network of local partner NGOs and free clinics that handle last-mile distribution.

Name

Heart to Heart International

Legal name

Heart to Heart International, Inc.

Website

https://hearttoheart.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heart to Heart International is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian healthcare nonprofit that delivers medical aid, pharmaceuticals, hygiene kits, point-of-care laboratories, and deployable mobile medical units to disaster-affected and under-resourced communities across 131+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Healthcare Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Disaster medical response
• Humanitarian aid services
• Access to medicine
• Mobile medical clinics
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute one-time or monthly donations to support HHI's humanitarian programs, disaster response efforts, and general operations
2. Corporate Partnerships: Companies provide financial contributions, in-kind donations of medicines and medical supplies, employee engagement programs, and logistical support (e.g., FedEx shipping)
3. Foundation Grants: Foundation funding (e.g., AbbVie Foundation $1M grant for vaccination efforts) supports specific programs and disaster preparedness initiatives
4. Pharmaceutical Donations: Pharmaceutical partners (Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Teva, Viatris, Abbott) donate medicines and medical supplies that are distributed through HHI's network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heart to Heart International is a humanitarian healthcare nonprofit that delivers free medical aid, essential medicines, hygiene kits, and point-of-care diagnostic services to disaster-affected and under-resourced communities worldwide. It deploys Mobile Medical Units and trained Emergency Medical Teams directly to disaster zones, equips free and charitable clinics with on-site laboratories, and distributes hygiene kits assembled by volunteers.

Product overview

Heart to Heart International is a humanitarian healthcare nonprofit organization operating as a unified set of programs rather than a modular platform. The organization offers five core programmatic areas: Access to Medicine (essential medication delivery), Community Health (healthcare system strengthening and education), Disaster Response (emergency medical aid), Hygiene Kits (essential supplies distribution), and Laboratory (point-of-care diagnostic services). These programs are supported by operational capabilities including an Emergency Medical Team, Mobile Medical Unit, and portable clinics. The organization delivers aid across 131+ countries with over $3 billion in health and humanitarian support provided.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access to Medicine Program Delivers essential medications to clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations in under-resourced communities worldwide.
• Community Health Program Strengthens local healthcare systems, promotes health education, and provides resources that empower individuals to lead healthier lives.
• Disaster Response Program Provides essential medical aid in the wake of disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Works with local partners to assess needs, deliver supplies, and ensure affected communities receive urgent care.
• Hygiene Kits Program Distributes essential hygiene kits containing items that help individuals maintain health and hygiene, particularly during times of crisis and in under-resourced communities.
• Laboratory Program Equips clinics in under-resourced communities with technology and training to provide on-site testing, ensuring patients receive the right treatment immediately.
• Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) An urgent care facility on wheels stocked with medicines, tetanus vaccines, medical supplies, and hygiene kits, deployed to disaster zones to provide medical services in areas without healthcare infrastructure.
• Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Trained staff and volunteers who deploy to disaster areas to provide medical care, mobile clinic setup, logistics coordination, and patient triage.
• Point-of-Care Laboratories Installed laboratories in safety-net clinics enabling immediate diagnosis and treatment plans, including HbA1c testing, lead exposure screening, and other diagnostic services.
• Portable Maternal Health Clinic A specialized portable clinic providing an immediate, private, and safe space for healthcare professionals to treat patients in disaster-affected areas, particularly used for maternal health services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3 billion in health and humanitarian support delivered to 131+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FedExcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFedEx supports HHI through its Delivering for Good initiative, funding Emergency Medical Team training exercises and providing logistics for shipping medical supplies and hygiene kits to disaster zones. FedEx handles temperature-sensitive and time-critical shipments, demonstrating cold-chain and healthcare delivery capabilities.
• PfizercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical partner providing essential medications for distribution to under-resourced communities and disaster-affected areas through HHI's global network.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical and medical device partner donating medicines and supplies for humanitarian aid distribution.
• SanoficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical partner contributing essential medications for distribution to communities in need worldwide.
• AbbottcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare technology partner supporting diagnostic capabilities and medical supplies for under-resourced communities.
• BD (Becton Dickinson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical technology partner; collaborated on laboratory block construction in Ghana and supports point-of-care diagnostic programs. Employee volunteers have participated in community build projects in Puerto Rico.
• ViatriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical partner providing essential medications for humanitarian distribution programs.
• TevacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical partner contributing generic medications for distribution to underserved communities.
• Henry ScheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical supply partner providing dental and medical supplies for clinic support programs.
• FlexportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner helping ship hygiene kits and medical supplies to crisis areas (e.g., Sudan) through humanitarian logistics coordination.
• Water MissioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater, sanitation, and hygiene partner distributing hygiene kits in Pakistan (171 families in Himatabad, 300 families in Ghulam Hussain Barohi) and providing clean water solutions in disaster zones.
• Global CitizensupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Türkiye earthquake response, collaborating on-the-ground distribution of aid supplies.
• Project HOPEsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumanitarian health organization partner in Türkiye earthquake response for aid distribution.
• COSSAOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization in Puerto Rico dedicated to improving health access for mountain communities. Partner since Hurricane Maria in 2017, with HHI supporting community health workers, medical/dental clinic, and laundry facility.
• Ponce School of MedicinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term Puerto Rico partner since Hurricane Maria, collaborating on disaster response and pre-positioning hygiene kits for rapid distribution.
• Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare nonprofit focused on Sudan, coordinating with HHI to send 18,000 hygiene kits for displaced populations affected by crisis.
• Poverty Eradication InitiativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Pakistan receiving 40-foot container shipment of medicines and medical supplies, plus coordinating distribution of 18,000 hygiene kits for flood relief efforts.
• AmeriCaressupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumanitarian aid organization partner; Puerto Rico director Eric Jovan coordinating medical supply needs assessment following Hurricane Fiona.
• Millennium PromisesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonprofit focused on disease diagnosis and prevention in Ghana; partnered with BD and HHI for laboratory block construction and healthcare delivery.
• Convoy of HopesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumanitarian organization partner receiving hygiene kit shipments for Hurricane Beryl relief in Caribbean and Texas.
• Food For The PoorsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner receiving additional aid shipments for Jamaica relief efforts following Hurricane Beryl.
• Hope WorldwidesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner receiving 900 hygiene kits sponsored by Kenvue for Hurricane Otis relief in Acapulco, Mexico.
• Team Rubicon UKsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeteran disaster response organization setting up support operations alongside HHI medical clinic in Treasure Cay, Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
• World Central KitchensupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumanitarian meals organization airlifting hot meals daily to HHI medical clinic and surrounding communities in Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
• EverSana IntouchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare communications and marketing partner supporting HHI's outreach and awareness initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MAP International: Nonprofit that provides medicines and medical supplies to people in need across more than 90 countries. Closely comparable mission, donor base, and pharmaceutical in-kind donation model.
• AmeriCares: Health-focused humanitarian organization distributing medicines, medical supplies, and disaster relief globally. Listed as an HHI partner in Hurricane Fiona response and operates overlapping pharmaceutical donation and emergency response programs.
• Medical Teams International: Faith-based humanitarian health organization providing medical and dental care in disaster and refugee settings. Comparable mobile clinic deployment model and donor-supported operating model.
• Project HOPE: Global health and humanitarian organization operating medical programs and disaster responses. Partnered with HHI in Türkiye earthquake response and shares a similar portfolio of pharma-funded medical missions.
• Partners in Health: Global health nonprofit providing direct healthcare and health system strengthening in under-resourced countries. Comparable mission focus on access to medicine and clinical capacity building in countries like Ghana and Haiti.
• Direct Relief: Major humanitarian medical aid nonprofit delivering medicines and supplies to under-resourced communities and disaster zones worldwide. Directly comparable operating model: pharma partnerships, free clinic support, and global disaster response, similar in scale and beneficiary mix to HHI.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian organization delivering emergency medical services, training, and recovery programs in crisis-affected communities. Directly overlaps HHI's disaster response and healthcare system strengthening mandates.
• Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières: Global medical humanitarian organization providing emergency medical care in conflict zones, epidemics, and natural disasters. Operates in overlapping geographies and beneficiary segments, though at materially larger scale.

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response organization that partnered with HHI in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. Comparable disaster deployment capabilities, focused more heavily on debris removal and rebuilding than medical care.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee: Larger humanitarian organization delivering health, education, and economic programs in crisis contexts. Overlaps HHI in emergency health response but operates a much broader programmatic portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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