Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
86% goes to programs $76 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, registered in 1989, with $117,909,648 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
3861 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108 EIN 38-2772488 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$117.9M
▲ 9.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$116.5M
Net assets
$61.1M
Employees
458
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $76 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan: 86% to programs · $76 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan: 6 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Gift of life michigan is the state's federally designated organ and tissue recovery organization. as such, it assists donor families during their time of grief and acts as the intermediary between hospitals and transplant centers to provide life-saving, life-improving organs and tissues for transplant. these "gifts" include such things as kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, skin, tendons and bone. in fact, a single organ donor can save up to eight lives, while a tissue donor can improve the lives of up to 75 more. gift of life also promotes organ, tissue and eye donation and maintains the michigan organ donor registry along with the michigan secretary of state department. the confidential donor registry documents a person's selfless desire to save others after his or her own life has ended.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43.3M (FY2013) to $117.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.8MNet assets $61.1M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.9M
Total liabilities
$17.8M
Net assets
$61.1M
Salaries & benefits
$48.6M
42% of expenses
Board members
20
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,909,648▲9.7% | $116,464,696▲14.3% | $61,082,605▲4.5% | $78,868,914▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,464,982▲7.0% | $101,872,007▲2.7% | $58,438,741▲18.3% | $74,298,047▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $100,406,377▲18.2% | $99,218,344▲20.5% | $49,402,008▼2.8% | $67,108,935▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,953,481▲21.9% | $82,339,800▲24.5% | $50,824,527▲6.2% | $64,824,276▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,718,298▲6.8% | $66,155,277▲6.4% | $47,862,169▲10.5% | $62,489,561▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,253,181▲7.7% | $62,164,555▲9.4% | $43,329,939▲10.8% | $57,833,529▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $60,563,530▲17.2% | $56,842,960▲10.7% | $39,115,328▲7.5% | $55,044,794▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,672,730▼2.7% | $51,328,103▲0.6% | $36,390,600▲1.0% | $51,790,316▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,101,224▲10.3% | $51,024,763▲11.1% | $36,045,973▲6.5% | $51,329,110▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,123,816▲11.8% | $45,944,517▲8.9% | $33,836,473▲5.6% | $47,180,301▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $43,026,954▼0.7% | $42,177,131▲5.9% | $32,056,984▲2.7% | $37,952,223▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,331,481 | $39,817,637▲8.0% | $31,207,161▲12.8% | $35,831,897▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,869,545▼1.7% | $27,659,892▲9.7% | $32,062,999▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $37,501,646▼0.2% | $25,211,790▲6.9% | $32,520,682▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,564,541 | $23,587,709 | $31,809,560 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ladora Dils — $807,885 (0.69% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladora Dils | President/ceo | 45 | $807,885 |
| Bruce Nicely | Vp Donation Optimization | 45 | $409,092 |
| Miguel West Md | Procurement Surgeon | 40 | $391,534 |
| Kenneth Woodside Md | Procurement Surgeon | 40 | $364,999 |
| Jeffrey Wisniewski | Secretary/vp Regulatory Compliance/general Counsel | 45 | $336,108 |
| Sharon Bayliss | Treasurer/vp Administration/cfo | 45 | $325,047 |
| Patrick Wells-obrien | Vp Communications | 45 | $293,234 |
| Kristin Delli Carpini | Vp Performance Excellence | 45 | $256,971 |
| Jeffery Patierno | Avp, Clinical Operations | 45 | $207,426 |
| Sheila Alston | Sr Performance Improvement Specialist | 40 | $196,136 |
| Lori Lawyer | Finance Director | 40 | $194,846 |
| Walter Herczyk | Director, Laboratory Services | 40 | $192,416 |
| Alan Leichtman Md | Director | 2 | — |
| Annette Joe Md | Director | 2 | — |
| Ann Hollenbeck | Director | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Cole-brown | Director | 2 | — |
| Christian Schafer | Director | 2 | — |
| Damanpreet Bedi | Director | 2 | — |
| Denise Brooks-williams | Director | 2 | — |
| Janice Firn | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Organ Recovery | Transportation of Organs, Tissue Donor | $4,104,272 |
| Dawn Crawford Crowley DBA Emerald Media | Consultant | $608,130 |
| Fischer Care Team | Transportation Service | $468,735 |
| Theresa Cody | Lab Services | $347,426 |
| Charles E Roetman DBA Priority Transport | Transporation Services | $292,734 |
Grants received · $36K total
4 grants to Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan totaling $36K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Donor Network Inc | Program support | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Jewish Hospital & St Marys Healthcare Inc | General support | 2016 | $7,500 |
| Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan | Assistance with educational opportunities in the minority community for the purpose of increasing the state donor registration database. | 2015 | $13,691 |
| Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan | Assistance with educational opportunities in the minority community for the purpose of increasing the state donor registration database. | 2014 | $6,828 |
Grants made · $100K in FY2024
7 grants totaling $100K in FY2024. All grants made by Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Coalition On Donation | Comfort blankets/cover the airway program | $27,095 |
| Michigan Donor Family Council | Comfort blanket program | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Wolverines for life | $20,000 |
| Team Michigan Transplant | Transplant games sponsor | $10,300 |
| County of Lenawee | Ipad program | $6,746 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Housing grant for transplant families | $5,649 |
| Eversight | Gift of sight tissue support | $5,120 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2772488, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan's EIN?
- Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2772488.
- How much revenue does Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan report?
- Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan reported $117,909,648 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan's spending goes to programs?
- Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan's latest Form 990 is $807,885, paid to Ladora Dils (President/ceo).
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Data for Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan (EIN 38-2772488) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.