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Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation

To develop a voluntary accreditation program for the trauma centers in the commonwealth of pennsylvania.

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Health Mechanicsburg, PA EIN: 232342061 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation

Our commitment is clear: as a national leader in trauma center quality, we provide training and accreditation to Trauma Centers and specialists in Pennsylvania with the goal of zero preventable deaths from injuries.

Founded
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E63D
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

To develop a voluntary accreditation program for the trauma centers in the commonwealth of pennsylvania.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E63D
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% 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 (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 232342061. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 104 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232342061. 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.

Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 104 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pennsylvania Trauma Systems 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, Pennsylvania Trauma Systems 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Our commitment is clear: as a national leader in trauma center quality, we provide training and accreditation to Trauma Centers and specialists in Pennsylvania with the goal of zero preventable deaths from injuries. Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232342061, 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
$1M-$10M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
14

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AM
Amy K••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 104 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 104 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 · 1985
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation

What is Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation?
Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Mechanicsburg, United States. Our commitment is clear: as a national leader in trauma center quality, we provide training and accreditation to Trauma Centers and specialists in Pennsylvania with the goal of zero preventable deaths from injuries.
When was Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation founded?
Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation was founded in 1985.
Who leads Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation?
Amy Kempinski serves as President.
Where is Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation located?
Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, United States.
What is Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation trustworthy?
Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 232342061.
What is Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation's website?
http://www.ptsf.org