GIFT OF LIFE INC
Mission Statement
Gift of Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporating a national model for support, awareness and success of organ, eye, and tissue donation through education, mentoring and collaboration with partners and individuals in the transplant community. This mission is achieved through two flagship programs that provide impactful education (Life Savers) and meaningful mentorship (Transplant Mentors). Gift of Life has earned a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency. Our audited financials show that 79% of every dollar funds programs, 15% supports administration, and 6% fuels fundraising events. In 2025, 367 volunteers contributed 3668 hours, demonstrating strong community engagement and organizational capacity.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
42.9% | 12.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
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Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
10.2% | 1.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
16.7% | 7.3% |
P10P90
|
|
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Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
5.8% | 7.8% |
P10P90
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Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-0.9% | 3.7% |
P10P90
|
Impact
4 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostered 100 mentor connections from 47 transplant centers nationwide; 1200 hours | 1,200 | $83.00 | — | Per Year |
| Life Savers educates 40,000 students & families annually | 40,000 | $3.00 | — | Lifetime |
| Patients waiting for life-saving transplants are paired with post-transplant mentors | 100 | $250.00 | — | Per Year |
| Life Savers works with 75% of KC Metro High School science/health classes | 14,000 | $15.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710K | $739K | N/A | — | 9 |
| 2024 | $653K | $659K | N/A | — | 9 |
| 2023 | $560K | $623K | $733K | 79.0% | 13 |
| 2022 | $538K | $578K | $769K | 49.9% | 10 |
| 2021 | $566K | $459K | N/A | — | 8 |
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