Oklahoma Blood Institute
To be the donor to patient lifeline by meeting blood transfusion and health care needs.
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Donating blood to Our Blood Institute supports patients at more than 240 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas.
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Mission
To be the donor to patient lifeline by meeting blood transfusion and health care needs.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyOklahoma 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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.
Blood donation drive at Western Oklahoma State College - KSWO 7News
Our Blood Institute Offers Redbud Seedlings For Oklahoma Blood Donors - KLAW 101
How many employees work at Oklahoma Blood Institute? - Revelio Labs
Thousands lined up to donate blood after OKC bombing, embodying the 'Oklahoma Standard' - News 9
Oklahoma Blood Institute declares emergency blood shortage - fox23.com
Choctaw Nation proves its servants’ heart in blood challenge - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Blood Institute in need of blood donors - KSWO 7News
Oklahoma Blood Institute contributing blood to Ukraine - KTUL
Oklahoma Blood Institute urges people to give blood to rebuild supply - KOKH
Oklahoma Blood Institute Promotion Seeks To Get More Oklahomans Vaccinated And 'Back In The Game' - Public Radio Tulsa
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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 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
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 200 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 · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo 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