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Year, State Incorporated
1985, TN
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Also Known As
RAM
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Affiliates
Virginia Free Mobile Health Services (doing business as RAM Virginia)
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Stated Purpose
"to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need."
Remote Area Medical (RAM) reports that it operates mobile medical clinics throughout the world, with the majority occurring in the United States. At the organization's mobile medical clinics, licensed volunteer practitioners treat patients by providing dental, vision, and medical services. RAM operates one to five-day clinics, with the majority being two-day clinics. In 2017, the organization reports that it delivered $13,000,000 in free care to more than 41,000 individuals. RAM states that at its two-day clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee it served 1,074 patients and performed 187 dental cleanings, 151 dental fillings, 328 dental extractions, gave 298 eye exams, provided 283 pairs of prescription glasses, and administered 64 flu shots. The organization also operates a disaster response program that provides supplies and medical aid to areas impacted by natural disasters. In 2017, RAM reports that it responded to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, Remote Area Medical's program expenses were:
Program services |
$4,552,735 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$4,552,735 |
*2016 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,532,217, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Remote Area Medical's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$3,224,624 |
Contributions of services |
$2,300,000 |
Net Assets Released From Restrictions |
$723,039 |
Investment Income |
$140,637 |
Contributions of materials, property, and facilities |
$7,593 |
Total Income |
$5,672,854 |
- Programs: 86%
- Administrative: 9%
- Fundraising: 5%
Total Income |
$5,672,854 |
Program expenses |
$4,552,735 |
Fundraising expenses |
$301,998 |
Administrative expenses |
$442,948 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$5,297,681 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$375,173 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$11,422,755 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$11,797,928 |
Total Liabilities |
$119,137 |
Total Assets |
$11,917,065 |
Note: According to RAM's 2016 audited financial statements, the organization received $2,307,593 in contributed goods and services including medical personnel volunteer time ($2,300,000) and disaster relief supplies ($7,593).