Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc
PDSA'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA (ITP) AND OTHER PLATELET DISORDERS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND SUPPORT.
Platelet Disorder Support
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Empowering the ITP community with resources, support, and research. Discover expert advice, patient stories, and ways to advocate for those affected by immune thrombocytopenia. Join PDSA in creating a stronger future for ITP patients and caregivers.
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Mission
Pdsa's mission is to enhance the lives of people with immune thrombocytopenia (itp) and other platelet disorders through education, advocacy, research and support.
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- Its integrity score of 74 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlatelet Disorder Support Association Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 223611011. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223611011. 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.
Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years. Its registered address is 8751 Brecksville Rd Ste 150, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc 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 82% 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.
Empowering the ITP community with resources, support, and research. Discover expert advice, patient stories, and ways to advocate for those affected by immune thrombocytopenia. Join PDSA in creating a stronger future for ITP patients and caregivers. Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223611011, 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.
PLATELET DISORDER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 28 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc
- What is Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc?
- Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Empowering the ITP community with resources, support, and research. Discover expert advice, patient stories, and ways to advocate for those affected by immune thrombocytopenia. Join PDSA in creating a stronger future for ITP patients and caregivers.
- When was Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc founded?
- Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc?
- Caroline Kruse serves as PRESIDENT AND CEO.
- Where is Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
- What is Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc trustworthy?
- Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 223611011.
- What is Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc's website?
- https://www.pdsa.org