Greenville Free Medical Clinic

What Greenville Free Medical Clinic does

Greenville Free Medical Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1987 by Dr. Lawson Stoneburner and community leaders to provide free medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and ophthalmology services to low-income uninsured residents of Greenville County, South Carolina. The clinic explicitly restricts service eligibility to Greenville County residents who are uninsured, at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and without any established medical home. It operates four physical sites: a flagship Downtown Greenville location at 600 Arlington Avenue, plus satellite clinics in Northwest Crescent, Greer (co-located with Greer Relief at the Neighborhood Impact Center), and Simpsonville (inside the Center for Community Services). The organization does not receive government funding and relies on individual donations, community fundraising events (e.g., 30 for 30 gala, Walk with the Docs, BubbleQ), and in-kind pharmaceutical donations from Americares, Direct Relief, Pfizer Rx Pathways, Merck Helps, and Dispensary of Hope.

The clinic runs on a leveraged model of approximately 36 paid employees supported by nearly 400-500 active volunteers annually, including nearly 200 volunteer physicians and nearly 100 volunteer dentists, with additional capacity from MUSC dental students and Greenville Technical College dental hygiene students on rotating 12-week clinical placements. Service delivery combines walk-in acute slots with scheduled specialty visits, and the in-house pharmacy dispenses medications at no charge using a formulary that relies on donated stock and therapeutic equivalents. The technology footprint is minimal — an electronic medical record system currently in transition — and no AI/ML, digital products, or mobile applications are disclosed. The organization has received Charity Navigator's 4-star rating for five consecutive years, a 2025 Candid Platinum rating, the 2025 SC Cancer Alliance Award, and the 2025 NAFC Patient Advocate of the Year (Executive Director Suzie Foley).

The business model is a donation-funded charity, not a commercial enterprise: services are free to patients, with voluntary patient contributions encouraged at the pharmacy and online donations processed through CharityProud. Revenue derives from individual giving, corporate and community sponsorships via annual events, in-kind pharmaceutical supply, and in-kind support from healthcare system partners Prisma Health and Bon Secours Mercy Health. The organization claims a roughly 10:1 cost-to-care ratio (~$1,000 of patient care per $100 donated; $500 covers a year's comprehensive services for one adult). There is no parent company, no fundraising rounds, no acquisitions, no equity holders, and no expansion beyond Greenville County, consistent with its narrow eligibility mandate.

Name

Greenville Free Medical Clinic

Legal name

Greenville Free Medical Clinic

Website

https://greenvillefreeclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenville Free Medical Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1987, that delivers free medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and ophthalmology care across four sites to low-income uninsured Greenville County residents at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, funded entirely by donations and in-kind pharmaceutical support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

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), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Community health services
• Uninsured patient care
• Dental health services
• Pharmacy assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The clinic operates without government funding and relies entirely on donations from individuals. Online donations can be made through a partnership with CharityProud. The clinic also accepts holiday card donations, memorial gifts, and honor donations. Patients are encouraged to make financial donations at the pharmacy to help offset medication costs.
2. Pharmaceutical Donations: The clinic receives prescription medications donated by pharmaceutical partners including Americares, Direct Relief, Pfizer Rx Pathways, Merck Helps, and Dispensary of Hope. These donations enable the in-house pharmacy to provide medications at no charge to eligible patients.
3. Healthcare System Partnerships: Prisma Health and Bon Secours Mercy Health provide support as healthcare system partners, contributing to the clinic's ability to serve uninsured patients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Greenville Free Medical Clinic provides free medical, dental, pharmacy, health education, behavioral health, and ophthalmology services to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents. All care is delivered at no charge through four clinic locations staffed by volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses, and an employed operations team, with medications sourced at no cost through partnerships with pharmaceutical donation programs.

Product overview

Greenville Free Medical Clinic is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing free medical and dental care to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents. The clinic operates as a single unified service organization offering Medical Services, Dental Services, Pharmacy Services, Health Education Services, Behavioral Health/Counseling, and an Ophthalmology Eye Clinic across four locations. All services are provided at no charge to patients who meet eligibility criteria including Greenville County residency, uninsured status, and household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary and specialty medical care including diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, preventive gynecology care, and specialty medical services scheduled by referral; free to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents.
• Dental Services Acute dental services (symptomatic extractions and infection treatment), restorative dental services (fillings), and limited pediatric dental services for children with no insurance or Medicaid; free to eligible patients.
• Pharmacy Services In-house pharmacy providing prescription medications and refills written by volunteer clinic physicians to eligible patients without charge, with a comprehensive formulary including generic alternatives or therapeutic equivalents.
• Health Education Services Health education classes including Diabetes Management, Nutrition and Weight Loss, Blood Pressure Management, Cholesterol Management, and Medication Management, with individual consultations available by appointment.
• Behavioral Health/Counseling Services Behavioral health counseling and therapy services provided to eligible patients at the downtown clinic location.
• Ophthalmology (Eye) Clinic Eye clinic offering scheduled care by referral from Free Clinic primary care provider, providing approximately 500 patients per year via 3 clinics per week, serviced by nearly 20 volunteer ophthalmologists.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100 donation provides nearly $1,000 worth of patient care; $500 provides a low-income uninsured adult with comprehensive health services for a year

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prisma HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partner providing support to the free clinic. Also provides AccessHealth program and community health services.
• Bon Secours Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner supporting the clinic's mission to provide care to uninsured residents.
• National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC)coreOthersNational membership organization for free clinics. The clinic participates in NAFC events and programs, and Executive Director Suzie Foley was recognized as 2025 Patient Advocate of the Year by NAFC.
• South Carolina Free Clinic AssociationcoreOthersState-level membership organization connecting patients to free clinics in their area. The clinic refers patients from other counties to this network.
• AmericarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational health-focused relief and development organization providing access to medicines for free clinics.
• Dispensary of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that sources and distributes medications to safety-net healthcare providers fordispensing to patients at no charge.
• Direct ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical donation organization providing pharmaceutical products to free clinics serving uninsured patients.
• Pfizer Rx PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPfizer's patient assistance program providing medications at reduced or no cost to eligible patients.
• Merck HelpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerck's patient assistance program providing medications to individuals who cannot afford them.
• Servants for SightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization supporting the clinic's Eye Clinic. The Eye Clinic serves over 500 patients a year with 3 clinics per week.
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth-year MUSC dental students provide 12 weeks of clinical experience each fall and spring semester, performing restorative dental care for patients.
• Greenville Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental hygiene students from Greenville Tech provide treatment for patients at the clinic. The need for additional help is especially great in summer.
• Furman UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner through Furman's Institute for Advancement of Community Health, supporting the clinic's community health initiatives.
• Clemson University School of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing nursing student volunteers and support for the clinic's services.
• USC School of Medicine GreenvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school partner supporting the clinic's mission through student volunteers and medical education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ Community Health Services: Faith-based safety-net health provider in Memphis, TN offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to low-income and uninsured residents across multiple sites. Highly comparable multi-specialty free/charitable clinic operating model and patient profile.
• Clinica Family Health: Colorado FQHC network operating multiple clinic sites offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to low-income and uninsured patients. Comparable multi-site integrated care model serving uninsured populations, with somewhat larger scale.
• Mercy Care (Atlanta): Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) safety-net health system providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to homeless and uninsured populations. Comparable integrated service stack and free-care delivery for an underserved urban/suburban population.
• Health Care for the Homeless - Houston: Houston-area nonprofit providing free medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to homeless and uninsured residents through multiple locations and volunteer clinicians. Comparable mission, volunteer-driven model, and underserved patient population.
• Bread of Healing Health Clinic: Milwaukee-based free clinic providing primary medical care, mental health, and pharmacy services to uninsured low-income adults via volunteer clinicians. Directly comparable volunteer-dependent free-clinic model serving a similar underserved population.
• Neighborhood Health (Nashville): Tennessee-based nonprofit operating multiple clinic locations providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured patients. Closely comparable in multi-site free/safety-net clinic model and underserved patient focus.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): Industry association of which GFMC is a member. Not a direct operator, but the umbrella organization for the free-clinic sector in the U.S. and the body that recognized GFMC's Executive Director as 2025 Patient Advocate of the Year.
• AccessHealth (Prisma Health SC program): Prisma Health's network-wide program for uninsured low-income residents in South Carolina, referenced as a partner supporting GFMC. Operates as a hospital-affiliated safety-net program rather than an independent free clinic, but addresses the same patient population with overlapping services.

Regional players

• St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy / Free Clinic network: National Catholic charity that operates free clinics and charitable pharmacies across many U.S. cities serving uninsured low-income populations. Comparable free-care model with pharmacy focus, though operates as a federated national network rather than a single regional operator.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers in Medicine (national network): National nonprofit that supports a network of free clinics using volunteer physicians to serve uninsured populations. Directly comparable in mission, volunteer-driven model, and free-clinic delivery structure, though VIM operates as an umbrella network rather than a single site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/greenvillefreeclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenville-free-medical-clinic

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

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