Mobility Worldwide

What Mobility Worldwide does

Mobility Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. The organization designs, builds, and distributes hand-powered mobility carts to individuals with disabilities in underserved communities across 117 countries. Originally incorporated as PET International in 2004 and rebranded to Mobility Worldwide in 2016, the organization operates through a network of 22+ volunteer-run affiliate workshops in the United States and Africa, supported by 645+ volunteers drawn primarily from welding, automotive, and construction industries.

The organization's product line consists of hand-powered, non-electric mobility carts engineered for rough terrain in developing countries. Core products include the Large Crank Mobility Cart (Standard Edition) with chain-driven hand cranks and solid tires, the Small Crank Mobility Cart for children and smaller individuals, the Solid Seat Pull Cart for users without upper body power, the Action Trike, and the His Wheels Trike designed for local repairs. The Mini-Mart Add-On Kit enables recipients to operate small businesses. Each cart costs approximately $400 to produce and ship, and all units include tools and spare parts for field maintenance.

Mobility Worldwide's revenue model is donation-driven. In 2024, total income of $594,322 came from individual contributions (~40.1%), grants (~27.5%), earned revenue from merchandise sales (~13.3%), and annual gala events (~17.4%), supplemented by legacy giving vehicles such as IRA rollovers and bequests. Total 2024 expenses of $750,091 produced an operating deficit. Recipients receive carts at no cost; donors sponsor carts through the website at roughly $400 per unit. Distribution occurs through trusted international partners who transport carts from US and African manufacturing sites — including active affiliates in Zambia (since 2002) and Sierra Leone (since 2018), with a planned Liberia site — to recipients in the greatest need.

Name

Mobility Worldwide

Legal name

Mobility Worldwide

Website

https://www.mobilityworldwide.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mobility Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that designs, builds, and distributes hand-powered mobility carts to people with disabilities in underserved communities across 117 countries, operating through 22+ volunteer-run affiliate workshops in the United States and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Aids

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Mobility aids
• Hand-powered mobility carts
• Assistive mobility devices
• Mobility equipment
• Wheeled mobility products

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue source from individual donations. Donors contribute to build and ship Mobility Carts. Approximately $400 per cart covers production and shipping costs.
2. Grants: Foundation and institutional grants supporting operations and international distribution efforts.
3. Earned Revenue: Revenue from merchandise sales and other earned income activities.
4. Gala Events: Annual gala events and fundraising dinners.
5. Legacy Giving: Planned giving including IRA rollovers (up to $100,000, tax-advantaged for those over 70½), bequests, securities donations, and life insurance beneficiary designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mobility Worldwide designs, builds, and donates hand-powered mobility carts (Mobility Carts/handcycles) to people with disabilities in underserved communities, primarily in developing countries. The carts are produced by a volunteer-run affiliate workshop network in the United States and Africa and shipped through trusted international partners to recipients at no cost. The product line includes standard large-crank carts, small-crank carts for children, pull-style carts for users without upper-body strength, the Action Trike, the His Wheels Trike, and an optional Mini-Mart Add-On Kit for economic use.

Product overview

Mobility Worldwide offers a portfolio of hand-powered mobility carts designed for rough terrain in developing countries. The product line includes the Large Crank Mobility Cart (Standard Edition) as the flagship model, the Small Crank Mobility Cart (Small Edition) for children and smaller individuals, and the Solid Seat Pull Cart (Pull Edition) for those without upper body power. Accessory offerings include the Mini-Mart Add-On Kit for economic empowerment. Additional models include the Action Trike with enhanced accessibility features and the His Wheels Trike designed for durability in international settings. All carts are hand-powered, not electric, and come with tools and spare parts for repairs. The organization operates through a volunteer-run affiliate network that has produced over 100,000 mobility carts since 1994.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Crank Mobility Cart (Standard Edition) Hand-cranked mobility cart designed for rough terrain and long distances. Features an adjustable cushioned seat, solid tires, and chain-driven hand cranks. Built to go where wheelchairs cannot. Distributed at no cost to recipients in developing countries.
• Small Crank Mobility Cart (Small Edition)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ Mobility Carts distributed globally since 1994
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• Bo Chesire Home (Sierra Leone)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Local partner in Bo, Sierra Leone that employs people with disabilities in manufacturing Mobility Carts. Manufacturing affiliate established through agreement signed in 2018.
• United Methodist Men of North Georgia ConferencemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership announced in May 2018 between Mobility Worldwide-Atlanta and United Methodist Men of North Georgia Conference to provide mobility to vulnerable populations.
• Partners for CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in Kenya working to distribute Mobility Carts and create impact in local communities. Mobility Worldwide partners with them to reach people in need of mobility assistance in Kenya.
• East Alabama & West Georgia AffiliatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate workshop (Shop 25) operating in Phenix City, AL, building and shipping Mobility Carts. Led by Sam Singer.
• Liberia Manufacturing SitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing site planned for Gbanga, Liberia on campus of Gbarnga School of Theology, which will employ people who use wheelchairs. Great strides made in 2020 to establish presence in Liberia.
• Hope Haven GuatemalamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kansas-Moundridge affiliate for distributions. April 2016 distribution documented in Guatemala.
• Room in the Inn Program at Christ United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJulie Vukadinovich, physical therapist at HealthSouth Rehab, coordinates this program and joined the Memphis Board of Directors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Free Wheelchair Mission: Faith-based nonprofit that designs, builds, and distributes free wheelchairs to people with disabilities in developing countries. Closest comparable to Mobility Worldwide in mission, donation-funded model, and global distribution to underserved regions.
• Whirlwind Wheelchair International: Nonprofit that designs and disseminates rugged, low-cost wheelchairs for use in developing countries. Comparable to Mobility Worldwide in hand-powered mobility-aid manufacturing philosophy and focus on rough-terrain durability.
• Motivation Charitable Trust: UK-based disability charity that designs and distributes low-cost wheelchairs and mobility aids to low- and middle-income countries. Directly comparable to Mobility Worldwide in product category, beneficiary focus, and partnership-driven distribution model.
• Hope Haven International: Faith-inspired nonprofit producing and distributing mobility devices including wheelchairs and supportive seating globally. Comparable to Mobility Worldwide as a manufacturing nonprofit with active distribution partnerships (Hope Haven Guatemala appears as a Mobility Worldwide partner).
• Joni and Friends: Christian disability ministry that operates the Wheels for the World program, refurbishing and distributing wheelchairs internationally. Comparable to Mobility Worldwide in faith-based mission, volunteer-driven model, and global recipient distribution.
• Walkabout Foundation: Nonprofit providing wheelchairs and rehabilitation services in developing countries. Comparable to Mobility Worldwide in target beneficiaries (people with mobility disabilities in underserved regions) and donation-supported distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Latter-day Saint Charities: Religious-affiliated humanitarian arm running one of the largest global wheelchair initiatives. Comparable as a faith-based mobility-aid distributor but operates at a substantially larger scale with broader humanitarian programs beyond mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MobilityWorldwide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mobilityworldwide
• Instagraminstagram.com/mobility.worldwide

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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