AGAPE

What AGAPE does

AGAPE is a faith-based, privately held nonprofit operating pregnancy medical clinics and community support services in Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa. Founded in 1980, the organization provides confidential pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasound, and STD/STI screening (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis) at no cost, delivered by licensed clinical staff under medical director supervision. Beyond medical services, AGAPE runs a portfolio of education and material-support programs including individual and group parenting classes, fatherhood education, life coaching, an earned-credits Baby Boutique, and adoption information and referrals, with spiritual support integrated throughout via a prayer team and devotional content program.

The underlying operating model is donation-funded and service-driven rather than technology-driven; there is no software product, no AI/ML component, and no digital platform beyond a bilingual appointment-scheduling website and social media presence. Service delivery is anchored in three physical locations — the main Des Moines clinic at 2550 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, a Resource Center at 2222 Bennett Ave, and an Indianola satellite hosted at First Assembly of God — supplemented by online parenting and life-skills classes accessible via a web portal. The organization cultivates an ecosystem of church partners, business partners, and state-agency collaborators (Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, WIC, Lutheran Family Services) that drive referrals and resource sharing. The 2023 completion of a multi-year capital expansion introduced additional capacity and a planned Family Community Center for cooking classes and community gatherings. Revenue mechanics consist entirely of charitable contributions from individuals, churches, and businesses; the executive director is Leanna Simpson, and the organization is governed by a volunteer board with no venture, private-equity, or institutional investor ownership.

Name

AGAPE

Legal name

AGAPE

Website

https://agapedsm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGAPE is a faith-based nonprofit pregnancy resource center in Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa, providing free medical services (pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD screening), parenting and fatherhood education, and material support to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pregnancy Resource Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clinics (HLAFAJAA)

Keywords

• Pregnancy resource services
• Parenting education programs
• Reproductive health services
• STD testing services
• Fatherhood support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a nonprofit organization, AGAPE operates entirely on donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and community supporters. All services are provided free of charge to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AGAPE is a faith-based nonprofit pregnancy resource center based in Des Moines, Iowa that provides free clinical services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STD testing, paired with options counseling, parenting classes, and fatherhood education programs for individuals and families facing unplanned pregnancies.

Product overview

AGAPE is a faith-based nonprofit pregnancy medical clinic providing confidential pregnancy and parenting services 100% free of charge in Des Moines and Indianola, Iowa. Operating under the supervision of a licensed medical director with all services provided by licensed healthcare professionals, AGAPE offers a holistic suite of services including medical care (pregnancy testing, limited OB ultrasounds, STD testing), educational programs (parenting classes, fatherhood education, life coaching), material support (Baby Boutique/store with earned credits), and spiritual support (prayer team). The organization does not offer or refer for abortion but provides evidence-based information about all pregnancy options. Services are available with no age restrictions and no insurance required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Pregnancy Testing
• Ultrasound Services
• STD Testing
• Options Counseling
• Parenting Classes
• Fatherhood Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services for all clients regardless of insurance or age
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WIC program to provide coordinated services for pregnant women and new mothers, ensuring comprehensive support and resources.
• DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with state agencies to serve clients and provide necessary referrals and support services.
• Lutheran Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdoption records and past adoption services transitioned to Lutheran Family Services (LFS) in December 2020. LFS supports all past adoptees and birth parents of AGAPE's adoption program, providing search and reunion services.
• Church PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of local churches partnering with AGAPE to reach women and families in need of pregnancy support services. Churches refer congregation members and community to AGAPE services.
• Business PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses supporting AGAPE's mission through partnerships that help expand community reach and provide resources for clients.
• Non-profits and State AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultivating opportunities through partnerships with various nonprofits and state agencies to expand services and reach more clients facing unplanned pregnancies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NIFLA (National Institute of Family and Life Advocates): Membership and training organization for pregnancy resource centers and medical clinics, providing legal, medical, and operational support — comparable ecosystem role to the church/business partner network AGAPE leverages.
• Heartbeat International: Umbrella organization supporting a global network of pregnancy resource centers including medical clinics, helplines, and housing — closely aligned with AGAPE's pregnancy medical clinic and church-partner model.
• CompassCare: Pregnancy resource center network operating medical clinics that provide pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and STI services under a life-affirming framework — same niche and service model as AGAPE.
• Alpha Center: Community-based pregnancy resource center providing free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, parenting classes, and material assistance — directly comparable single-site operating model to AGAPE.
• RealOptions: Network of pregnancy resource centers providing medical services (pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STI testing) alongside parenting education and material support — near-identical service mix to AGAPE.
• Care Net: National affiliation network of more than 1,100 pregnancy resource centers offering free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and options counseling under a faith-informed framework — directly comparable operating model to AGAPE.
• Birthright International: Volunteer-based nonprofit offering free pregnancy testing, counseling, and material support to women facing unplanned pregnancies — directly comparable mission and free-service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood: Large national women's health provider offering the full spectrum of reproductive care including abortion and contraception; not a direct competitor on stance, but competes for the same patient demographic of women seeking pregnancy and reproductive health services in Iowa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOWUA0u7K6ZWna71iQbs8WA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgapeDSM
• Instagraminstagram.com/agapedsm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agape-pregnancy-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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