Lifelink Foundation
Lifelink Foundation reported $205.8 million in revenue and $178.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $94.45 went to program services, $5.55 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 87.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $913,162 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 161 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 60% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $178MFor context, the median across 5,634 covered health care charities: $86.19 programs, $13.81 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $206MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 94.5% | 85.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 87.3% | 93.7% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $913,162 | $975,831 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.51% | 1.34% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 161 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.5 | 6.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 18 | 88.9% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseLifelink Foundation organ procurement organizations: organ donation is one of the most meaningful, emotional, and vulnerable experiences a family can face. Our longstanding presence in our donor service areas mean:- families know US- hospitals rely on US- community partners value our outreach- our staff reflect the communities they serve- transplant centers trust our expertise(continued on schedule o)lifelink of florida, lifelink of georgia, and lifelink of puerto rico partner with hospitals to provide resources and comfort to families through the process of organ donation in 15 florida…
Lifelink tissue bank: lifelink tissue bank is a dedicated steward of the legacy entrusted to US by tissue donors and their families. We honor each tissue donor by safely providing an enhanced quality of life to as many people as possible through tissue transplantation and innovative research to improve patient care. (continued on schedule o) generous tissue donors made possible more than 83,000 musculoskeletal tissue grafts to enhance the lives of patients in need of tissue transplantation. Additionally, through birth tissue donation, the only donation lifelink facilitates from living donors…
Lifelink transplantation immunology laboratory: lifelink transplantation immunology laboratory brings the legacy established by organ donors and their families to life by serving as the matchmaker between organ donors and potential transplant recipients. We continue to honor donors by ensuring the longevity of renewed life with diligent post-transplant monitoring and innovative research to improve patient care. (continued on schedule o)during the 2025 fiscal year, the lifelink transplantation immunology laboratory facilitated 1,062 lifesaving transplants for six transplant centers served.…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $575,348 | $0 | $337,814 | $913,162 |
| EXEC DIRECTOR IMMUNOLOGY LAB Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $368,782 | $0 | $124,497 | $493,279 |
| EXEC DIRECTOR GENERAL MGR Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $379,703 | $0 | $72,592 | $452,295 |
| VICE CHAIR, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OPO Director/trustee, 40.00 hrs/week | $375,604 | $0 | $72,842 | $448,446 |
| ORGAN RECOVERY SURGEON Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $351,596 | $0 | $58,242 | $409,838 |
| EXEC DIR, OPO OPERATIONS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $338,708 | $0 | $68,614 | $407,322 |
| TREASURER & CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $288,729 | $0 | $58,779 | $347,508 |
| DIRECTOR, IMMUNOLOGY LAB Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $282,650 | $0 | $64,628 | $347,278 |
161 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lifelink Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $4.4M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5820
- Volunteers Part I, line 6250
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to Lifelink Foundation totaling $343 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Lifelink Foundation spent in FY2025, $94.45 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
Questions people ask
How much of Lifelink Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Lifelink Foundation reported that 94.5% of its $178.3 million in expenses went to program services, 5.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lifelink Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lifelink Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $913,162, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lifelink Foundation get its money?
Of $205.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 0.0% came from contributions and grants and 87.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lifelink Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-2193032 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611349349309586 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541339349305899 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431309349301613 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321079349301607 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221199349300802 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101319349303525 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-2193032: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.