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Oklahoma Blood Institute

To be the donor to patient lifeline by meeting blood transfusion and health care needs.

Health Oklahoma City, OK EIN: 731008735 (IRS) Reg: 73-1008735 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Oklahoma Blood Institute

Donating blood to Our Blood Institute supports patients at more than 240 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas.

Founded
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E61Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

To be the donor to patient lifeline by meeting blood transfusion and health care needs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E61Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Oklahoma Blood Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Oklahoma Blood Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 731008735. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $156M in annual revenue. 200 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Oklahoma Blood Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731008735. 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.

Oklahoma Blood Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.

Oklahoma Blood Institute is located in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Based on official tax filings, Oklahoma Blood Institute has $156M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Oklahoma Blood Institute 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 $156M in annual revenue. The organization has 200 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Oklahoma Blood Institute. 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, Oklahoma Blood Institute 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 85% 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.

Donating blood to Our Blood Institute supports patients at more than 240 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Oklahoma Blood Institute is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $156M is well above the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Oklahoma Blood Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 731008735, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,406

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RA
Randall S••••
CFO/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Blood donation drive at Western Oklahoma State College - KSWO 7News
Jun 2026
www.kswo.com
Our Blood Institute Offers Redbud Seedlings For Oklahoma Blood Donors - KLAW 101
Apr 2026
klaw.com
How many employees work at Oklahoma Blood Institute? - Revelio Labs
Apr 2026
www.reveliolabs.com
Form filed
$155.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Thousands lined up to donate blood after OKC bombing, embodying the 'Oklahoma Standard' - News 9
Apr 2025
www.news9.com
Oklahoma Blood Institute declares emergency blood shortage - fox23.com
Feb 2025
www.fox23.com
Form filed
$146.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Choctaw Nation proves its servants’ heart in blood challenge - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
May 2024
www.choctawnation.com
Form filed
$138.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$135.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Oklahoma Blood Institute in need of blood donors - KSWO 7News
Dec 2022
www.kswo.com
Oklahoma Blood Institute contributing blood to Ukraine - KTUL
Mar 2022
ktul.com
Oklahoma Blood Institute urges people to give blood to rebuild supply - KOKH
Feb 2022
okcfox.com
Form filed
$144.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Oklahoma Blood Institute Promotion Seeks To Get More Oklahomans Vaccinated And 'Back In The Game' - Public Radio Tulsa
May 2021
www.publicradiotulsa.org
Form filed
$117.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 200 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 200 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1977
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Oklahoma Blood Institute

What is Oklahoma Blood Institute?
Oklahoma Blood Institute is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Oklahoma City, United States. Donating blood to Our Blood Institute supports patients at more than 240 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas.
When was Oklahoma Blood Institute founded?
Oklahoma Blood Institute was founded in 1977.
Who leads Oklahoma Blood Institute?
Randall Stark serves as CFO/Treasurer.
Where is Oklahoma Blood Institute located?
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, United States.
What is Oklahoma Blood Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Oklahoma Blood Institute trustworthy?
Oklahoma Blood Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Oklahoma Blood Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 731008735. Registration: 73-1008735 (United States).
What is Oklahoma Blood Institute's website?
http://www.obi.org