Hospital De La Familia Foundation

What Hospital De La Familia Foundation does

Hospital De La Familia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 1978 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, that supports Hospital de la Familia — a charitable hospital in Nuevo Progreso, western Guatemala. The organization delivers year-round medical care, surgery, vision care, maternal and child health services, and community outreach to underserved rural families across western Guatemala and southern Mexico. The hospital employs nearly 200 staff, coordinates 350+ international medical volunteers per year, and serves more than 20,000 patients annually with over 8,000 surgeries performed each year.

The Foundation operates through six core programs: Specialized Medical Care (year-round Guatemalan-led treatment plus visiting U.S. medical teams across general surgery, OBGYN, ENT, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, and audiology); La Familia Eye Center / Centro Oftalmológico La Familia, the only charitable eye hospital in western Guatemala with 10 local ophthalmologists performing 9,800+ eye surgeries in 2025 and an ophthalmology fellowship program partnered with University of Colorado Medicine; Maternal & Child Health addressing chronic malnutrition in children aged 0–5 and prenatal care; Community Wellness outreach via mobile clinics and school-based screenings; and structured Medical Volunteer Teams (jornadas) running year-round. The technology stack centers on specialized ophthalmology equipment (OCT, Humphrey Visual Fields, Zeiss surgical microscopes) supported by vendor grants.

Revenue comes primarily from charitable donations (individual, foundation, and corporate), planned giving and legacy gifts, volunteer trip fees of $399–$1,899 per trip depending on role, gifts of appreciated securities, in-kind contributions, and donor-advised fund grants. Patient care is delivered on a sliding-scale basis with no one turned away for inability to pay. A major rebuild project is planned for 2027 to expand ophthalmology capacity and add a new general surgical hospital.

Name

Hospital De La Familia Foundation

Legal name

Hospital de la Familia Foundation

Website

https://hdlff.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hospital De La Familia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting Hospital de la Familia in Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala, delivering year-round medical, surgical, eye, and maternal/child healthcare to underserved rural families across western Guatemala and southern Mexico, with 20,000+ patients and 8,000+ surgeries annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Healthcare Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships (HLAJAOAG), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Charitable healthcare services
• Rural medical care
• Ophthalmology services
• Maternal child health
• Medical volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and organizations supporting the non-profit mission. Accepts online payments via Cash App Pay, Credit Card, PayPal, Venmo, Check, and ACH transfers.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Bequests through wills or trusts, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts/life insurance, IRA Charitable Distributions (QCDs) for donors 70½+, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts.
3. Volunteer Trip Fees: Medical volunteers pay trip fees ranging from $399-$1,899 depending on role (surgeons $1,399, nurses $499-$799, anesthesia techs $399). Fees cover lodging, meals, in-country transportation, and hospital housing.
4. Gifts of Appreciated Stock/Securities: Donors can contribute appreciated securities to avoid capital gains taxes while making charitable gifts.
5. In-Kind Donations: Non-cash donations including medical equipment, technology, professional services, and supplies from medical companies and humanitarian organizations.
6. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Donors can recommend grants to Hospital de la Familia Foundation through their donor-advised funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hospital de la Familia Foundation supports a hospital in Nuevo Progreso, western Guatemala, providing year-round medical care, specialized surgical services, ophthalmology, maternal and child health, and community outreach to underserved rural families. The Foundation operates the La Familia Eye Center (the region's only charitable eye hospital), runs an ophthalmology fellowship program, and coordinates 350+ international medical volunteers annually. Patient care is delivered on a sliding scale with no one turned away for inability to pay.

Product overview

Hospital de la Familia Foundation supports Hospital de la Familia, a Guatemalan-led charitable hospital in Nuevo Progreso, western Guatemala. The organization operates as a unified healthcare platform offering multiple interconnected programs: Specialized Medical Care providing year-round local treatment and surgical services; La Familia Eye Center (COLF), the region's only charitable eye hospital with 10 local ophthalmologists performing over 9,800+ eye surgeries annually; an Ophthalmology Fellowship Program training future Guatemalan ophthalmologists; Maternal & Child Health addressing malnutrition through nutrition therapy and prenatal care; Community Wellness outreach bringing services to remote villages; and organized Medical Volunteer Teams (jornadas) pairing visiting U.S. specialists with local providers. Together these programs serve over 20,000 patients annually, performing 8,000+ surgeries each year, with a focus on sustainability through local leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Familia Eye Center: Western Guatemala's only charitable eye hospital, providing advanced eye care and training future Guatemalan ophthalmologists. Also known as Centro Oftalmológico La Familia (COLF).
• Centro Oftalmológico La Familia

Products and services

• Specialized Medical Care Year-round medical care and surgical services delivered by Guatemalan physicians, supported by visiting U.S. medical specialists across general surgery, OBGYN, plastic surgery, ENT, audiology, pediatric surgery, and ophthalmology. Intended for rural families in western Guatemala.
• La Familia Eye Center (Centro Oftalmológico La Familia / COLF) Western Guatemala's only charitable eye hospital providing surgical eye care, comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and vision rehabilitation. Led by 10 local Guatemalan ophthalmologists with subspecialties in glaucoma, retina, cornea, and strabismus, performing over 9,800 eye surgeries annually.
• Ophthalmology Fellowship Program Two-year full-time international fellowship in complex glaucoma and anterior segment surgery at La Familia Eye Center, in partnership with University of Colorado Medicine. Fellows train in phacoemulsification, SICS, trabeculectomy, and corneal transplants, performing 1,500-2,000 surgeries during training.
• Maternal & Child Health Program Comprehensive program addressing malnutrition in children aged 0-5 years and supporting women's health during pregnancy. Includes nutrition therapy, inpatient/outpatient care, prenatal check-ups with ultrasound, training for local birth attendants (comadronas), and community-based nutritional education classes.
• Community Wellness Program Outreach programs bringing healthcare, education, and prevention directly to remote villages surrounding Nuevo Progreso. Includes mobile clinics, school-based health screenings (vision, hearing, nutrition), maternal and child health outreach, health education classes, and skills and economic opportunity training.
• Medical Volunteer Teams (Jornadas) Organized medical volunteer trips where visiting U.S. medical professionals work alongside Guatemalan providers. Teams cover ophthalmology, general surgery, OBGYN, ENT, audiology, plastic surgery, urology, and pediatric surgery, with year-round scheduling and structured team registrations through a volunteer portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ patients treated per year, 8,000+ surgeries annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEE International is listed as a partner organization supporting the La Familia Eye Center and Hospital de la Familia Foundation's mission to provide eye care in western Guatemala.
• Hearing the CallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearing the Call partners with Hospital de la Familia for audiology services. ENT Surgery and Audiology teams work with Hearing the Call representatives (e.g., Cheryl Runge, Au.D).
• AmericarescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmericares is listed as a partner supporting the hospital's work in providing medical care to underserved communities.
• Berkeley Rotary ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerkeley Rotary Club partnered with eye teams, sending 22 volunteers to Nuevo Progreso in October 2025 to support medical missions.
• Mayan Health InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayan Health Initiative is listed as a partner supporting healthcare initiatives in Guatemala.
• AlconcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlcon provides ophthalmic technology and equipment support for eye care services at La Familia Eye Center.
• New World MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationNew World Medical partnered with eye teams at Hospital de la Familia, providing equipment and support for ophthalmic procedures.
• GlaukoscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlaukos partnered with eye teams at Hospital de la Familia, supporting glaucoma treatment services.
• University of Colorado MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ophthalmology Fellowship Program includes a 6-week international component at University of Colorado Hospital under Dr. Malik Kahook's supervision. The fellowship prepares ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat complex glaucoma, cataract, corneal, and anterior segment diseases.
• Solidariedade GalegacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for pediatric surgery, urology surgery (adult and pediatric), and vascular surgery missions. Teams from Solidariedade Galega work alongside Hospital de la Familia providers.
• ZeisscoreTechnology or IntegrationZeiss provided a grant supporting microscope equipment components. The IT technician was able to replace working components thanks to the Zeiss grant.
• Family Club of San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical founding partner. In the early 1970s, Jack Younger raised $100,000 through the Family Club of San Francisco to build the hospital. Members continue to support through funding, volunteer service, and leadership. 30 members attended the hospital's opening in 1976.
• Amor Down GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization.
• TESS UnlimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization supporting the hospital's work.
• WINGS GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEE International: U.S.-based nonprofit that funds and coordinates sight-restoring surgeries in underserved regions worldwide. SEE International is an active partner of Hospital de la Familia's La Familia Eye Center, making it a direct functional peer in charitable ophthalmology.
• Mending Kids: Nonprofit that sends surgical teams to underserved countries to provide pediatric specialty care, mirroring HdlFF's jornadas model of U.S. medical volunteers working alongside local providers.
• Direct Relief: Humanitarian aid organization delivering medical supplies and supporting health programs in underserved regions. Comparable as a U.S.-based nonprofit enabling charitable medical care in Guatemala and similar geographies.
• CureBlindness (Himalayan Cataract Project): Nonprofit specializing in high-volume cataract and eye surgery in low-resource countries, with parallel training and infrastructure-building models. Operates in a nearly identical clinical-and-training niche as La Familia Eye Center.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering healthcare, nutrition, and mental health services in conflict and disaster settings. Operates multi-program platforms comparable to HdlFF's Specialized Medical Care, Maternal & Child Health, and Community Wellness programs.
• Americares: Health-focused relief and development organization providing medicines, supplies, and program support to partner clinics worldwide. Americares is a named partner of HdlFF and is directly comparable in mission and donor-funded aid model.
• Partners In Health: Global nonprofit that operates charitable hospitals and clinics serving the rural poor in multiple countries, with an emphasis on local staff training and accompaniment. PIH is the closest analog to Hospital de la Familia's full-service rural hospital model.
• Healing the Children: U.S.-based nonprofit organizing medical teams to provide surgical care to children in low-resource settings. Closely mirrors HdlFF's volunteer-team jornadas and pediatric surgery focus.
• Flying Doctors of America: Nonprofit that organizes volunteer medical teams to provide care in underserved communities worldwide. Directly comparable to HdlFF's jornada-style volunteer team missions.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Relief Services: Large international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community delivering health, nutrition, and social services globally. Overlaps with HdlFF's maternal/child health and community wellness work but operates at much greater scale across many countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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