Raphael Community Free Clinic

Name

Raphael Community Free Clinic

Legal name

Raphael Community Free Clinic

Website

https://raphaelclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Community Health Clinic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), 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), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Free primary care
• Charitable health clinic
• Patient assistance program
• Uninsured adult healthcare
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kerrville, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The clinic operates entirely on the generosity of local donors, foundation grants, and the dedication of volunteer medical professionals. They do not receive governmental funding. Revenue comes from individual donations, foundation grants (e.g., Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation), and charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Raphael Community Free Clinic provides free, comprehensive primary medical care to uninsured, low-income adults (18+) residing in Kerr County and surrounding Texas Hill Country counties. Services include routine checkups, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, physical exams, women's health, mammograms, podiatry, vaccinations, behavioral health screenings, basic laboratory testing, prescription medication assistance through a Patient Assistance Program (PAP) connected to 15 pharmaceutical manufacturers, an on-site nurse-managed medication dispensary, and patient health education — all delivered at no cost in a faith-based, culturally sensitive environment.

Product overview

Raphael Community Free Clinic operates as a single unified healthcare service provider offering free primary medical care to uninsured, low-income adults in Kerr County and surrounding Texas Hill Country counties. The clinic's core offerings consist of five interconnected services: Primary Health Care (comprehensive medical exams, preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health, podiatry, vaccinations, and lab testing), Mental Health Screening (behavioral health assessments with referral pathways), the Patient Assistance Program (PAP) for securing free medications from pharmaceutical manufacturers, Health Education programs for chronic disease self-management, and an On-Site Medication Dispensary for managing and distributing medications to patients. All services are provided at no cost in a spiritually-based, compassionate environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Health Care Free comprehensive primary medical care including routine checkups, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, physical exams, women's health, mammograms, podiatry, vaccinations, behavioral health screenings, basic laboratory testing, and prescription assistance for uninsured, low-income adults in Kerr County and surrounding Texas Hill Country counties.
• Mental Health Screening Free behavioral health screening service for new and return patients; patients needing professional mental health services are referred to partner organizations including New Hope Counseling.
• Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Program helping eligible patients secure free medications for chronic conditions directly from 15 participating pharmaceutical company manufacturers, with staff assistance for application, renewal, and refill processes.
• Health Education Free patient health education and related support services provided by providers and staff to encourage behavioral and lifestyle changes, improved quality of life, and the self-management of chronic disease for uninsured adult patients.
• On-Site Medication Dispensary Nurse-managed on-site dispensary that receives and dispenses medications sent by pharmaceutical companies to patients, storing drugs appropriately and bottling/labeling items for patient pickup during clinic hours; not a pharmacy and no controlled substances or narcotics are kept on premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80 patients served per week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Notre Dame ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers critical person-to-person aid, operating a local food pantry, financial aid assistance office, and a community thrift shop to wrap vulnerable neighbors in compassionate, practical support.
• Wesley NursescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlends professional healthcare with intentional spiritual care to promote holistic mind, body, and spirit wellness across South Texas. Offers free health education, coordinates vital resources, and guides uninsured patients toward long-term self-empowerment.
• New Hope CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides highest quality counseling and educational services for Kerr County and surrounding counties using evidence-based practices that promote personal development and independence – mind, body, and spirit. RCFC refers patients needing professional mental health services to New Hope Counseling.
• Doyle CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes as a vibrant neighborhood hub in Kerrville, empowering residents by offering diverse educational workshops, recreational activities, and essential community services.
• KerrKonnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA volunteer-driven, non-profit transportation service that helps seniors and adults maintain independence by providing safe, reliable door-to-door rides for medical appointments and vital errands.
• Texas State Optical (TSO) KerrvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a vital community partnership, Texas State Optical generously supports programs for diabetic patients.
• Hill Country MHDD CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides comprehensive mental health services, crisis stabilization, substance abuse outpatient care, and developmental disability support programs to children and adults. RCFC refers patients requiring these specialized services.
• Peterson Regional Medical Center (Peterson Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatients are often referred for additional testing and services. Some tests and services are provided as charity at no cost. RCFC patients are received at the Ambulatory Care Center at PRMC.
• Light on the Hill at Mount WesleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 64-acre community campus serving as a 'Hub of Hope' offering holistic network of care including Mustard Seed Food Pantry, counseling services, spiritual retreats, and educational programming for low-income and underserved neighbors.
• KerrKindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kerr County Inter-agency Network Directory is the most comprehensive information directory for resources, services, and support in and around Kerr County, from assistance to crisis support.
• Schreiner University Nursing ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCFC participates in health fairs sponsored by the Nursing Programs at Schreiner University, connecting with potential patients and raising community awareness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Direct peers

• Ubi Caritas: One of the five founding clinics of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics; provides free healthcare to uninsured residents in Tyler, Texas, with a similar faith-based charitable-clinic operating model.
• Greater Killeen Community Clinic: Co-founding member of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics operating a free-clinic model for uninsured, low-income adults in central Texas — directly comparable mission, funding model (donations/grants), and patient population.
• CrossOver Healthcare Ministry: Faith-based free clinic providing primary care, chronic disease management, mental health screening, and a Patient Assistance Program-style medication dispensary to uninsured patients in Richmond, Virginia — a near-analogous operating model.
• Good Samaritan Center: One of the five co-founding clinics of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics alongside Raphael Community Free Clinic; provides free primary care to uninsured adults in a similar faith-grounded model in the San Antonio region.
• Presbyterian Medical Care Mission: Co-founding member of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics and faith-based free clinic serving the uninsured in the Waco area, using a volunteer-provider and donations-funded model directly comparable to RCFC.
• Agape Clinic: Faith-based free clinic in Dallas offering primary care, lab services, and pharmacy assistance to uninsured low-income adults using volunteer medical professionals — directly comparable to RCFC's mission, model, and patient population.
• Volunteers in Medicine: National network of free clinics powered by volunteer clinicians serving uninsured patients; Raphael Clinic follows the same volunteer-driven, donations-funded model that VIM systematizes and supports across the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Lone Star Circle of Care: Federally Qualified Health Center operating a broad network of primary-care, behavioral-health, and pharmacy sites across central Texas; overlaps with RCFC's service area and patient mix but at significantly larger scale and with federal funding.

Others

• Texas Association of Charitable Clinics: State-level association of which RCFC is a founding member; provides advocacy, training, and shared resources to free clinics across Texas and is the most direct peer-ecosystem affiliation for RCFC.
• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: Industry association supporting the U.S. free and charitable clinic sector; RCFC is a member of the equivalent state body and uses NAFC's standards, training, and grant ecosystem — an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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