Mission Guatemala

What Mission Guatemala does

Mission Guatemala Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in early 2009 by Tom Heaton, a United Methodist pastor, and incorporated in the United States with an administrative headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization delivers healthcare, nutrition, education, and community development programs to indigenous Mayan communities in San Andrés Semetabaj and the surrounding Sololá region of Guatemala. Its primary beneficiaries are rural Mayan residents underserved by government health and education systems, including children aged 6 months to 6 years at risk of chronic malnutrition, expectant mothers, patients with diabetes and hypertension, and middle and high school students who would otherwise be unable to continue past sixth grade.

Core programs include Clínica La Misión, a medical clinic operating since November 2010 that has served more than 39,000 patients through general consultations, a pharmacy, and an on-site laboratory; the Niños Chispudos early childhood nutrition program, which distributes a proprietary Chispuditos corn-based nutritional supplement containing 21 vitamins and minerals to 145 children across six communities; the Becas Con Misión scholarship program supporting 89 students in 2025 at monthly costs of $25 (middle school) and $50 (high school); the Diabetes Club; the Expectant Mothers Club (launched December 2024); a computer training program delivered at INEBSAS public middle school; and infrastructure projects such as school facilities and sports courts. A custom electronic medical records database, designed by Baldwin Wallace University's computer science department under Dr. Rachelle Hippler and Ken Atchinson, was fully deployed in September 2024, accompanied by a mobile patient tracking application used during community clinics to chart pediatric growth against WHO standards.

Revenue is derived entirely from charitable giving and program-related fees. Streams include general tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations; the recurring monthly "¡Cuenta Conmigo!" sustaining donor program; week-long mission trip participation fees of $2,000 per team (with a $500 non-refundable deposit); and modest merchandise sales of branded t-shirts ($15-$25 suggested donations). Volunteer mission teams from U.S. churches travel to Guatemala to participate in construction and community projects while housed at the on-site River House facility, functioning simultaneously as a fundraising channel and a supporter engagement mechanism. The organization holds the GuideStar/Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and the GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit designation in both 2021 and 2025.

Name

Mission Guatemala

Legal name

Mission Guatemala Inc.

Website

https://missionguatemala.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mission Guatemala is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a medical clinic, early childhood nutrition program, scholarship fund, and community development initiatives for indigenous Mayan communities in San Andrés Semetabaj, Guatemala, funded primarily by United Methodist Church donations and volunteer mission teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Human Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Educational Services (611), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Childhood nutrition programs
• Education scholarships
• Medical clinic services
• Mission trip volunteering

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations used to fund healthcare, nutrition, education and community development programs
2. Mission Trip Program Donations: Teams pay a $2,000 project donation with $500 non-refundable deposit to participate in week-long mission trips
3. T-Shirt Sales: Sale of Mission Guatemala branded merchandise with suggested donations of $15 for short-sleeve and $25 for long-sleeve shirts
4. Recurring Monthly Giving (¡Cuenta Conmigo!): Monthly sustaining donor program encouraging recurring contributions at various levels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mission Guatemala delivers integrated healthcare, nutrition, education, and community development programs to underserved Mayan communities in San Andrés Semetabaj, Guatemala. Core offerings include Clínica La Misión (medical clinic with pharmacy and laboratory), the Niños Chispudos early childhood nutrition program, the Becas Con Misión secondary-school scholarship program, chronic disease and prenatal care clubs, computer training, and infrastructure projects. The organization also hosts week-long volunteer mission trips and accepts donations plus merchandise purchases to fund operations.

Product overview

Mission Guatemala is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community health, nutrition, education, and development programs based in San Andrés Semetabaj, Guatemala. The core offerings include Clínica La Misión (medical clinic with pharmacy and laboratory), the Niños Chispudos early childhood nutrition program, the Becas Con Misión scholarship program, the Diabetes Club, and the new Expectant Mothers Club. Additional services include a computer training program, community development projects, and mission trip hosting. A notable technology advancement is the custom-built electronic medical records database developed with Baldwin Wallace University. The organization also offers merchandise (t-shirts) for supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Niños Chispudos: Early childhood nutrition program providing daily nutritional support for children between 6 months and 6 years of age, utilizing Chispuditos corn-based nutritional product.
• Becas Con Misión
• Club de Diabeticos (Diabetes Club)
• Expectant Mothers Club
• Clínica La Misión
• Vocational School Program / Computer Lab

Products and services

• Clínica La Misión (Medical Clinic)
• Niños Chispudos (Early Childhood Nutrition Program)
• Becas Con Misión (Scholarship Program)
• Diabetes Club (Club de Diabéticos)
• Expectant Mothers Club
• Computer Training Program (TAC Course)
• Community Development Projects
• Volunteer Mission Trips
• Mission Guatemala Branded Merchandise (T-Shirts)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 39,000 patients served since clinic opening in 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Baldwin Wallace UniversitycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Computer science professors and students designed custom electronic medical records database for the clinic. Dr. Rachelle Hippler (software engineering) and Ken Atchinson (cybersecurity) led the project with senior capstone students. Phase 1 completed and deployed in 2024.
• United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a United Methodist-related organization, Mission Guatemala receives majority of support from United Methodist Church congregations. Partners include congregations that send volunteer teams and provide financial support.
• Indian Run United Methodist ChurchmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer team from Dublin, Ohio that has served with Mission Guatemala multiple times. Assisted with kitchen renovation and classroom construction projects.
• Meridian Street United Methodist ChurchmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer team from Indianapolis, Indiana that helped complete soccer/basketball court project at Instituto Indigena Nuestra Señora del Socorro.
• Probo MedicalminorOthersDonated a newly refurbished ultrasound machine for the clinic. Coordinated by Anthony and Lyle Brown of Zionsville UMC.
• PAMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization with existing relations in Pacamaché community that helped coordinate Christmas basket distribution in 2020.
• Instituto Indigena Nuestra Señora del SocorromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-girls Catholic boarding school in San Andrés Semetabaj serving Mayan women from 10 departments across Guatemala. Mission Guatemala built a soccer/basketball court for the school.
• INEBSASmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic middle school in San Andrés Semetabaj. Mission Guatemala provides computer training to approximately 100 students through its computer lab.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ChildFund International: Large international NGO focused on child health, nutrition, and education in developing countries including Guatemala; relevant incumbent comparator for child-centered community programming.
• Partners in Health: Global health NGO operating integrated healthcare, nutrition, and education programs in resource-limited settings; relevant incumbent comparator at much larger scale.
• Global Ministries (UMCOR/Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church): The UMC's global humanitarian arm, Mission Guatemala's broader denominational funder and a peer in UMC-affiliated international development; provides ecosystem context for funding and program standards.

Emerging players

• Manna Project International: Runs volunteer-led community development programs in Latin America with health and education components; similar faith-tinged, volunteer-team operating model but smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Long Way Home: Operates in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, combining education, health, and sustainable construction programs with U.S. volunteer mission teams; very similar operating model and volunteer-driven GTM.
• Curamericas Global: Runs community-driven maternal, newborn, and child health programs in Latin America with measurable MNCH outcomes; directly comparable in maternal-child health delivery model.
• Shoulder to Shoulder Pittsburgh / San Lucas Tolimán: Faith-based partnership running a medical clinic, nutrition, and education programs in San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala; matches Mission Guatemala's clinic-plus-mission-trip structure.
• Mayan Families: Lake Atitlán, Guatemala–based nonprofit delivering integrated education, health, nutrition, and micro-enterprise programs to indigenous Mayan communities; closely comparable mission, geography, and integrated service model.
• Pueblo a Pueblo: Nonprofit serving indigenous communities around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, with health, education, and nutrition programs; comparable scale, target population, and integrated service delivery approach.

Regional players

• Friendship Bridge: Guatemala-focused nonprofit combining microfinance with education and health programming for indigenous women; comparable population focus but broader economic mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/guatemala
• Facebookfacebook.com/missionguatemala
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionguatemala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-guatemala-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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