Donate Life Foundation
To improve the quality of life for people affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To transform our community by eliminating the waiting list for organ and …
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At Mid-America Transplant, we work to save lives through excellence in organ and tissue donation.
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Mission
To improve the quality of life for people affected by organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To transform our community by eliminating the waiting list for organ and tissue transplants.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Donate Life Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDonate Life Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463570900. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Donate Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 463570900. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Donate Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Donate Life Foundation is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Donate Life Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Donate Life Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Donate Life Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Donate Life Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
At Mid-America Transplant, we work to save lives through excellence in organ and tissue donation. Donate Life Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Donate Life Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 463570900, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DONATE LIFE FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Donate Life Night at John Ball Zoo highlights urgent need for organ donors - WZZM13.com
Donate Life Night at John Ball Zoo highlights urgent need for organ donors - WZZM13.com
Former Gamecock quarterback to donate life-saving AEDs to Greenville Co. deputies - FOX Carolina News
Pottawattamie County Recognizes April as Donate Life Month - Pottawattamie County (.gov)
Donate Life Month Recognized by Lighting City Hall Green and Blue - City of San Antonio (.gov)
Rep. Fairbairn honors April as National Donate Life Month in Michigan - Michigan House Republicans
OhioHealth Marion General Honors Donor Legacies with Annual Donate Life Flag Raising - OhioHealth Newsroom
SEMO Athletics Teams with Mid-America Transplant for 'Donate Life' Weekend - Southeast Missouri State University Athletics
UNM Hospital and SRMC Raise Flags for National Donate Life Month - UNM HSC Newsroom
Vegas Golden Knights Announce Plans for Donate Life Knight on April 2 - NHL.com
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 66 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Donate Life Foundation
- What is Donate Life Foundation?
- Donate Life Foundation is a health 509(a)(3) type i based in St Louis, United States. At Mid-America Transplant, we work to save lives through excellence in organ and tissue donation.
- When was Donate Life Foundation founded?
- Donate Life Foundation was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Donate Life Foundation?
- Kevin Lee serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Donate Life Foundation located?
- Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
- What is Donate Life Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Donate Life Foundation trustworthy?
- Donate Life Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Donate Life Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 463570900.
- What is Donate Life Foundation's website?
- http://www.midamericatransplant.org