Are my donations tax deductible? Are matching funds available? Where do the donations go?

All donations are 100% federal tax-deductible to US citizens.

Agora Publishing has generously offered to match 100% all donations - dollar for dollar – for the balance each year. Our largest donation to date has come from the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh.

Many private employers also match charitable donations. Please check with your employer’s Human Resources office to see if your donation to the Clinic may qualify for matching funds.

100% of all donations and matching funds go to the construction, maintenance and operation of the clinic. This includes the purchase of equipment and supplies, telecommunications costs, lab work, and the extremely modest salaries of the staff.  To donate funds, call Julia Guth at (410) 223-2630, or click here for the donor application.

How can I donate supplies?

Please contact Juan Muñoz at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you would like to donate equipment or supplies.  We will determine the best way to deliver these items to the clinic.  (Be sure to check our updated list of needed equipment and medicines on the website. Please note that some items may not be suitable for donation at this time.)

How can I volunteer my time?

If you are a medical professional, and are interested in staying in Nicaragua while donating time and providing training to our clinic's staff, please visit our Volunteer Section to know more about our procedure CLICK HERE. 

The best time to visit Nicaragua is from November through February.  June and July are also good months.

How is the clinic staffed?

There is one full-time doctor: Dr. Julio Flores, two full-time nurses: one full time registered pharmacists and one part time, two administrative people, one part time Lab person, One part time dentist, the cleaning lady and a guard. All these people work locally. In U.S.A. We have Juan Munoz as Operation Manager and several volunteers including the Executive Director and Margie Fincham our Health Care Coordinator.

What are the Clinic’s future plans?

We plan to offer 24-hour emergency care, to expand the services provided beyond primary care, and to create a volunteer training program after the style of Doctors Without Borders.

What is Agora Publishing?

Agora, Inc. publishes financial, health and travel newsletters and e-letters. Agora is based in Baltimore, MD with offices around the world. The Oxford Club is an affiliate of Agora Publishing. Contact www.agora-inc.com.

What is Nicaragua like?

Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, and is located just north of Costa Rica.  It is a beautiful country, with a stunning Pacific coastline, and abundant agricultural resources. Nicaragua is also known for its handmade leather products and exceptional pottery.

Nicaragua is one of the poorest Latin American countries. It has been ravaged by decades of civil war, political and social instability, lack of access to education and health care, and natural disasters.

Today, Nicaragua is attracting worldwide attention. Improvements in infrastructure, greater political stability, and a tough stand on corruption have led to increased foreign investment and tourism.

The country’s greatest resource is its people. The culture is unique, and Nicaraguans are among the warmest and most resilient people you’ll find anywhere.

For more information on Nicaragua go to: http://www.ranchosantana.com, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_america/nicaragua/.

What is Rancho Santana?

The Rancho is an international oceanfront community on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, developed by International Living Properties.

What is the Clinic’s exact address?

The Roberto Clemente Santa Ana Health Clinic
Limon, Tola, Nicaragua

What is The Oxford Club?

Founded in 1989, the Oxford Club is a financial club with over 70,000 members worldwide.  Many Oxford Club members are residents of Rancho Santana.  The Club is based in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact www.oxfordclub.com, or telephone 800-992-0205.

What is the Roberto Clemente Santa Ana Health Clinic

The Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to provide much needed primary care, triage care, and health education to the communities of Limón and Rancho Santana, Nicaragua.

Who can use the clinic? How much are they charged?

Services are provided to the 10,500 patients of Limon I & II, and other surrounding areas. Children, the elderly, and the disabled are treated at no charge. For all others, fees are on a sliding scale, based on the resident’s ability to pay.

Who is on the Clinic’s Board of Trustees?

The Board of Trustees is composed of Julia Guth, Executive Director and three boad members.

A Clinic Advisory Committee oversees the progress of the clinic. The advisory committee has eight members.

Who was Roberto Clemente?

Roberto Clemente (1934-1972) was a star right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972. He won four National League batting titles, twelve Golden Glove awards, and was named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1966.

Fiercely proud of his heritage, he demanded more respect for Hispanic players throughout his career. His lifelong dream was to build a youth sports facility in Puerto Rico for poor children.

In 1972, while helping to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua, his plane went down off the coast of Puerto Rico. He is considered a national hero in Nicaragua.