National Marrow Donor Program
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NMDP is a global non-profit in cell therapy that facilitates blood stem cell transplants and bone marrow transplants. Our donor registry connects patients with bone marrow or stem cell donors.
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Mission
We save lives through cellular therapy.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Marrow Donor Program has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- 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 + methodologyNational Marrow Donor Program is a registered health nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 840865803. 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 $667M in annual revenue. 158 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Marrow Donor Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840865803. 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.
National Marrow Donor Program 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 83% 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.
National Marrow Donor Program is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Marrow Donor Program has $667M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Marrow Donor Program is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $667M in annual revenue. The organization has 158 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Marrow Donor Program. 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, National Marrow Donor Program 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
NMDP is a global non-profit in cell therapy that facilitates blood stem cell transplants and bone marrow transplants. Our donor registry connects patients with bone marrow or stem cell donors. National Marrow Donor Program is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $667M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to National Marrow Donor Program are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 840865803, 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.
NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Girl meets marrow donor who saved her life 5 years ago - KXAN Austin
Robin Roberts marks 10 years since lifesaving bone marrow transplant: How to become a donor - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
Preview: Busy Week for Valpo Football Features National Marrow Donor Program Sign-Ups, Spring Game - valpoathletics.com
2 Kentucky families speak out in support of the National Marrow Donor Program, unrelated donors - LEX18
NYC teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry, but is still seeking his own match - CBS News
Two Young Filipinas, Matched on the National Marrow Donor Program, Are Now Blood Sisters - HONOLULU Magazine
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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 - 158 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 · 158 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Marrow Donor Program
- What is National Marrow Donor Program?
- National Marrow Donor Program is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Minneapolis, United States. NMDP is a global non-profit in cell therapy that facilitates blood stem cell transplants and bone marrow transplants. Our donor registry connects patients with bone marrow or stem cell donors.
- When was National Marrow Donor Program founded?
- National Marrow Donor Program was founded in 1981.
- Who leads National Marrow Donor Program?
- Katherine Heyerdahl serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is National Marrow Donor Program located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is National Marrow Donor Program's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Marrow Donor Program trustworthy?
- National Marrow Donor Program 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 National Marrow Donor Program's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840865803.
- What is National Marrow Donor Program's website?
- http://www.nmdp.org