TRIMEDX Foundation

What TRIMEDX Foundation does

TRIMEDX Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2004 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It addresses the global problem of non-functional medical equipment — estimated at 50-80% of devices in low-income and lower-middle-income countries — by deploying volunteer biomedical technicians and facilities maintenance professionals to underserved hospitals and clinics worldwide. Since inception, the foundation has developed partnerships across 33 countries, with notable operational depth in sub-Saharan Africa (Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Niger, Ethiopia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Liberia) and additional presence in the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Paraguay, Ecuador, and the Philippines. Strategic alignment with TRIMEDX (an independent clinical asset management company) and Medxcel provides the foundation's primary pipeline of skilled volunteers and its largest donor base.

The foundation's core offerings include volunteer-based medical equipment repair and preventive maintenance, facilities maintenance and electrical systems support, biomedical technician training for local staff, equipment donation coordination through partnerships with Medical Surplus Recovery Organizations (SOS International, Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, FAME), and grant programs for equipment/facility enhancements (up to $2,500 per project) and container shipments ($1,500). Its technology products include the TRIMEDX Foundation Technician Portal (launched March 2024), a Virtual Volunteer Program leveraging NVRT Oculus remote diagnostics, and a live Training Calendar for virtual training sessions delivered in partnership with CBET.edu, Elite Biomedical, and UnitedInfusion. The September 2024-launched Close the Gap initiative formalizes the foundation's strategic positioning around bridging access to functional medical technology.

The foundation does not sell services and operates a donation-based revenue model. Cash inflows come from individual and corporate donations, recurring payroll deductions from TRIMEDX and Medxcel associates, the annual Mission on the Greens golf fundraiser (which grossed a record-breaking $214,000 in the 19th Annual event), and matching grants deployed to partners. In 2024, the foundation reported 83 volunteers contributing over 3,100 service hours across 38 projects, with quantifiable downstream impact including a 90% reduction in maternal mortality at a Sierra Leone community hospital receiving a donated ultrasound, and support for CURE International hospitals that have collectively delivered tens of thousands of pediatric surgeries.

Name

TRIMEDX Foundation

Legal name

TRIMEDX Foundation

Website

https://trimedxfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TRIMEDX Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that deploys volunteer biomedical technicians and facilities maintenance professionals to repair medical equipment and train local staff at underserved hospitals and clinics across 33 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Healthcare Services — Medical Equipment and Facility Maintenance

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Training Grants (Public Health) (HLAJALAM), Public Health & Medical Volunteering Programs (EDAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Medical equipment repair
• Biomedical maintenance services
• Healthcare volunteer missions
• Facilities maintenance support
• Nonprofit healthcare grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: TRIMEDX Foundation relies on donations from equipment vendors, healthcare providers, technical staff, and community members. TRIMEDX and Medxcel associates can make recurring gifts through payroll deduction. In 2022, more than $250,000 in annual contributions were received.
2. Annual Fundraising Event: Mission on the Greens annual golf outing serves as the premier fundraising event. The 18th Annual Mission on the Greens in 2024 grossed a record-breaking $190,000. Sponsorships and super ticket sales for the 19th Annual event surpassed $214,000.
3. Equipment and Facility Enhancement Grants: Provides matching funds up to $2,500/project to existing hospital/clinic partners in the US and abroad to enhance medical equipment and/or facilities. Requires at minimum one additional organization contribution.
4. Container Grants: Provides financial support of $1,500 to hospitals and clinics in developing world raising funds for container shipments of medical equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TRIMEDX Foundation deploys volunteer biomedical technicians and facilities maintenance professionals to provide medical equipment repair, preventive maintenance, facilities maintenance, and biomedical training to healthcare facilities in underserved communities across 33 countries. It also operates a Technician Portal for remote technical support, runs virtual training programs, and awards matching grants up to $2,500 per project plus $1,500 Container Grants to support medical equipment and facility enhancements for partner hospitals and clinics.

Product overview

TRIMEDX Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2004 that operates as a single, unified non-profit focused on supporting medical equipment and facility maintenance and repair in underserved communities worldwide. The core offerings include volunteer-based biomedical technician support services, the Technician Portal for partner collaboration and education, the Virtual Volunteer Program for remote support, and two grant programs (Medical Equipment Enhancement Grants up to $2,500 and Container Grants for shipping support). The organization also runs the Close the Gap initiative for medical equipment donations and the Mission on the Greens annual fundraiser. All programs work together to develop sustainable and equitable partnerships through innovation, education, and engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Close the Gap: Initiative launched in September 2024 to foster deeper relationships with suppliers, partner Foundations, donors, and volunteers to bridge the disparity of access to functional medical technology and reliable healthcare in underserved communities worldwide.
• Mission on the Greens

Products and services

• Medical Equipment and Facility Support Services
• TRIMEDX Foundation Technician Portal
• Virtual Volunteer Program
• Medical Equipment and Facility Enhancement Grant
• Container Grant
• Training Calendar and Virtual Training Sessions

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in maternal mortality rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 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

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and training partner.

• CURE International / CURE HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CURE Hospitals critical healthcare infrastructure throughout African continent and Philippines providing high-quality care for children with treatable disabilities. Foundation volunteers provide biomedical equipment repair, facilities maintenance, and training support. Partnership includes CURE Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Niger, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Philippines locations.
• MedxcelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest sole provider of integrated healthcare facilities services in the United States. Partnership extends Foundation's reach by providing essential services including general maintenance projects and consultations on patient and hospital staff safety. Since 2017, 30 Medxcel associates have completed 18 short-term medical mission trips.
• SOS International (Louisville, KY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSRO that improves global health and environment through recovery and redistribution of surplus medical supplies. Foundation volunteers provide expert assessment, repair, and consultation to ensure equipment fits recipient needs. Volunteers also created a Biomed Inventory Module database for tracking equipment and shipments.
• Hospital Sisters Mission OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSRO based in Springfield, IL. Foundation volunteers support general biomed assessment and repair of medical equipment prior to global distribution.
• Healey International Relief Foundation (Sierra Leone)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation volunteers David Wallace and Michael O'Brien supported tours of hospitals throughout Sierra Leone providing essential repairs and training including work on ultrasound, ECG, defibrillators, ventilators, surgical lasers, and laboratory equipment.
• Kenya ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization serving communities in Migori, Kenya. Foundation volunteers support electric networks, facilities maintenance, and medical equipment repair at Brase Medical Clinic.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Project (POP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit operating and treating children with orthopedic conditions like scoliosis in Dominican Republic. Focuses on educating local doctors, nurses, and medical staff. Foundation volunteers assessed and repaired medical equipment and ventilators at Arturo Grullón Children's Hospital and Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago.
• Solidarity BridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical outreach organization in Bolivia and Paraguay. Foundation volunteers Kevin Collazo and Elial McGurk supported clinics with facilities and equipment maintenance including assessment and repairs of microscopes, surgical equipment, and X-Ray machines.
• Fundación Hombro a HombrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO connecting volunteerism with vulnerable communities in Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. Foundation volunteers Mark Hernandez, Kathy Neal, and David Wallace provided biomed technical skills to ensure healthcare equipment is in good working order.
• Craft It ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup created by TRIMEDX Associate Josetta Caudill that creates handmade toys and blankets for children receiving treatment at medical mission sites. Collectively crafted over 2,000 toys for distribution by international volunteers.
• Probo MedicalcoreOthersIndiana-based diagnostic imaging equipment distributor that donated a portable ultrasound machine and printer. Through the Close the Gap initiative, this equipment reduced maternal mortality rate by 90% in a Western Sierra Leone community.
• TRIMEDXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent clinical asset management company and the Foundation's largest donor. Provides talented volunteers who service medical equipment and administrative support. Since 1999, TRIMEDX has fostered a culture of service sending volunteers to 33 countries.
• FAME (Indianapolis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical surplus recovery organization. Foundation volunteer John Rauchenstein assessed more than 35 medical devices including defibrillators and electrosurgical units.
• Richard and Helen DeVos Medical Center (Liberia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes communities of Western Liberia and Eastern Sierra Leone. Foundation provided major shipment of medical equipment and supplies and critical facilities management support. Partnership includes ongoing electrical systems work by Medxcel volunteers.
• Tri-Imaging SolutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the 17th Annual Mission on the Greens golf outing.
• USOC MedicalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerReception sponsor for the 17th Annual Mission on the Greens golf outing.
• CBET.edutraining partnerOthersTraining partner for Close the Gap initiative. Provides virtual training sessions on topics including Ventilation Principles and Sterilizing Principles.
• Elite Biomedicaltraining partnerOthersTraining partner for Close the Gap initiative. Provides virtual training sessions on Communication: Strengthening Biomedical Operations and Alaris Pumps technical overview.
• UnitedInfusiontraining partnerOthersTraining partner for Close the Gap initiative providing virtual training content.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Project HOPE: Project HOPE delivers medicines, supplies, and health-worker training to underserved communities worldwide, including medical-equipment donations to hospitals in low-resource settings. It is a broad incumbent in the same nonprofit health-aid category.
• Americares: Americares donates medicines, medical supplies, and equipment to U.S. and international health partners and supports healthcare infrastructure recovery after disasters. It operates at a much larger scale than TRIMEDX Foundation but covers overlapping use cases.
• Partners in Health: Partners in Health delivers comprehensive healthcare services to the poor across multiple continents, including support for hospital infrastructure in the same geographies TRIMEDX Foundation serves. It is a much larger incumbent that overlaps on the underserved-facility support mission.
• Direct Relief: Direct Relief is a large humanitarian medical aid organization that supplies medicines, medical equipment, and supplies to health facilities globally. It operates at significantly greater scale than TRIMEDX Foundation but in an overlapping medical-equipment-donation space.

Direct peers

• Engineering World Health: Engineering World Health trains biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) and repairs medical equipment in low-resource hospitals across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It is the most direct functional peer to TRIMEDX Foundation's BMET volunteer and equipment-repair mission.
• CURE International: CURE International operates a network of pediatric specialty hospitals in developing countries — including seven that are core TRIMEDX Foundation partners. It is the most significant customer/partner peer and a comparable nonprofit operating in the same underserved-healthcare niche.
• Global Health Ministries: Global Health Ministries recovers and ships medical equipment and supplies to Lutheran mission hospitals in developing countries and provides biomedical support. It is a smaller, direct peer operating the same equipment-recovery and biomed-support model.
• MedShare International: MedShare recovers surplus medical supplies and equipment from U.S. hospitals and redistributes them to underserved healthcare facilities worldwide. As a Medical Surplus Recovery Organization, MedShare is a natural counterpart and potential partner to TRIMEDX Foundation's equipment-donation work.
• Assist International: Assist International refurbishes and donates medical equipment to mission hospitals and trains biomedical technicians globally. It is a direct functional peer to TRIMEDX Foundation's equipment-repair and biomed-training programs.
• International Medical Equipment Collaborative (IMEC): IMEC donates medical equipment to hospitals in the developing world and trains local biomedical technicians. Its mission, donor-funded model, and BMET-training focus closely mirror TRIMEDX Foundation's activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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