Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
425 SPRING LAKE DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
ITASCA, IL601432076
D Employer identification number

36-3516431
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 53,021,498
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAROLD ANDERSON
425 SPRING LAKE DRIVE
ITASCA,IL601432076
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GIFTOFHOPE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO SAVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE THROUGH ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 237
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 350
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 151,265 198,648
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 43,039,727 39,158,306
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -863,188 374,164
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 81,412 615,718
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 42,409,216 40,346,836
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 20,302,765 18,833,500
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 21,356,703 20,479,826
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 41,659,468 39,313,326
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 749,748 1,033,510
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 62,192,852 65,534,700
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 23,041,918 21,766,303
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 39,150,934 43,768,397
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO SAVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE THROUGH ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 33,384,968 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 39,158,306 )
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS1. PROVIDED 797 LIFE SAVING ORGANS FROM 259 SELFLESS ORGANS DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.2. RECOVERED TISSUE FROM 1,005 TISSUE DONORS, WHICH PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF LIFESAVING AND LIFE-ENHANCING TRANSPLANTS THROUGHOUT THE NATION.3. PERFORMED HISTOCOMPATIBILITY LABORATORY TESTING ON THE 259 ORGAN DONORS.(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT GIFT OF HOPE'S MISSION.)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,228,983 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTSGIFT OF HOPE'S MISSION IS SUPPORTED BY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AMONG GIFT OF HOPE'S PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES AND EDUCATE THEM ABOUT ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT GIFT OF HOPE'S PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 35,613,951
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
Yes
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
342
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
237
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
14
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
12
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
Yes
 
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
ROSS RASPOPOVICH
425 SPRING LAKE DRIVE
ITASCA,IL601432076
(630) 758-2600
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JAROLD ANDERSON
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00 X   X       547,064 0 60,201
(2) MARTIN MOZES MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 40.00 X     X     304,192 0 12,235
(3) MARTIN JENDRISAK MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 40.00 X     X     363,310 0 16,885
(4) JEFF HARRIS
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) PAMELA K MEYER-DAVIS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) FORREST DODSON MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) STEVEN GITELIS MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) GAIL MATHEWS
TREASURER/SECRETARY
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(9) JMICHAEL MILLIS MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) BENJAMIN S SCHWARM
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) RORY DEAN SMITH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) MARK D ZARNKE MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) BEVERLY KETEL MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) DAVID ASHBACH MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) PAUL CRAWFORD MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) ANNE GULOTTA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) JOSE OBERHOLZER MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) HOWARD SANKARY MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) DIXON KAUFMAN MD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) MARY ROSENBERG
VP ADMINISTRATION
 40.00       X     453,239 0 59,390
(21) ALISON SMITH
VP OPERATIONS
 40.00       X     252,374 0 96,567
(22) ANDRES JARAMILLO
DIRECTOR OF LAB
 40.00       X     194,941 0 54,036
(23) ROSS RASPOPOVICH
CFO & DIRECTOR OF QUALITY
 40.00         X   192,386 0 47,309
(24) ANNA GONZALEZ
DIR-INFO SYST
 40.00         X   168,627 0 43,982
(25) EVELYN SCHULTZ
DIR-ORGAN RECOVERY
 40.00         X   146,133 0 48,552
(26) DAVID BOSCH
DIR-COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00         X   142,602 0 44,641
(27) JACKIE LYNCH
DIR-COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
 40.00         X   129,886 0 41,664






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,894,754 0 525,462
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet18
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
OSF ST FRANCIS - PEORIA
530 NE GLEN OAK AVE
PEORIA,IL61637 		DONOR HOSPITAL 480,949
LABS INC
717 YOSEMITE STREET
DENVER,CO80230 		LAB SERVICES 382,526
CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
4440 W 95TH STREET
OAK LAWN,IL60453 		DONOR HOSPITAL 375,106
KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN
525 W MONROE STREET STE 1600
CHICAGO,IL60661 		LEGAL SERVICES 292,472
CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
25 N WINFIELD RD
WINFIELD,IL60190 		DONOR HOSPITAL 277,627
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet20
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		198,648
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 198,648
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ORGAN PROCUREMENT 621,300 26,699,661 26,699,661    
b TISSUE PROCUREMENT 621,300 8,099,501 8,099,501    
c TISSUE TYPING 621,300 4,359,144 4,359,144    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 39,158,306
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 363,085     363,085
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 12,675,966 9,775
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 12,664,468 10,194
c Gain or (loss) 11,498 -419
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 11,079     11,079
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 621,300 531,092     531,092
b REFERRAL/CALL FEES 621,300 84,626     84,626
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 615,718
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 40,346,836 39,158,306 0 989,882
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,950,027 2,017,585 932,442  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 11,422,062 10,632,713 789,349  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,151,718 1,086,335 65,383  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,276,243 1,992,742 283,501  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,033,450 946,308 87,142  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 326,770   326,770  
c Accounting ........... 29,500 14,750 14,750  
d Lobbying ........... 35,198   35,198  
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 1,414,227 983,415 430,812  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,306,296 1,306,296    
13 Office expenses ....... 574,627 477,400 97,227  
14 Information technology ...... 365,439 303,607 61,832  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 483,705 401,862 81,843  
17 Travel ............ 591,525 554,971 36,554  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 72,593 60,967 11,626  
20 Interest ........... 508,057 422,094 85,963  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 991,948 824,110 167,838  
23 Insurance .............. 804,848 668,668 136,180  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a ORGAN RECOVERY PROCUREM 10,158,602 10,158,602    
b TISSUE PROCUREMENT COST 1,470,638 1,470,638    
c LABORATORY SUPPLY COSTS 1,139,344 1,139,344    
d HOSPITAL DEVEL/PROFESSI 30,772 30,772    
e
f All other expenses 175,737 120,772 54,965  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 39,313,326 35,613,951 3,699,375 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 755 1 703
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 6,475,828 2 12,312,727
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 6,150,653 4 5,295,311
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 823,092 9 970,602
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 24,333,659
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 5,208,719 18,816,914 10c 19,124,940
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 17,204,714 11 12,347,615
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 1,100,000 12 1,350,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 11,620,896 15 14,132,802
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 62,192,852 16 65,534,700
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 6,502,342 17 5,413,584
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 15,470,000 20 14,940,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 1,069,576 25 1,412,719
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 23,041,918 26 21,766,303
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 39,075,154 27 43,648,046
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 75,780 28 120,351
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 39,150,934 33 43,768,397
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 62,192,852 34 65,534,700
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
40,346,836
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
39,313,326
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
1,033,510
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
39,150,934
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
3,583,953
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
43,768,397
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
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2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 310,076 217,338 235,883 151,265 198,648 1,113,210
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 34,574,554 37,951,677 42,126,876 43,039,727 39,158,306 196,851,140
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 34,884,630 38,169,015 42,362,759 43,190,992 39,356,954 197,964,350
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           197,964,350
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 34,884,630 38,169,015 42,362,759 43,190,992 39,356,954 197,964,350
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 846,282 931,924 599,639 404,426 363,085 3,145,356
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 846,282 931,924 599,639 404,426 363,085 3,145,356
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 54,131 71,166 79,337 81,412 615,718 901,764
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 35,785,043 39,172,105 43,041,735 43,676,830 40,335,757 202,011,470
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
98.000 %
16
16
98.130 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.560 %
18
18
1.700 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

36-3516431
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
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Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
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Name of organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
  		Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
  		Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
  		Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
Yes
 
35,198
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
35,198
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1I: GIFT OF HOPE UTILIZES A LOBBYING FIRM TO MONITOR LEGISLATION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS THAT MAY IMPACT ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION ACTIVITES AND HELP WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF PRO-DONATION LEGISLATION TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. DUES PAID TO MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THAT DECLARED LOBBYING EXPENSES ARE ALSO INCLUDED.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   2,350,000 2,350,000
b Buildings ................   13,992,918 410,403 13,582,515
c Leasehold improvements ............   75,096 67,719 7,377
d Equipment ................   5,314,232 3,024,376 2,289,856
e Other .................   2,601,413 1,706,221 895,192
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 19,124,940
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, NET 240,501
(2) RECEIVABLE UNDER THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM 784,748
(3) INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE 13,107,553






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 14,132,802
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT 1,060,793
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 351,926







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,412,719
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 40,346,836
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 39,313,326
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 1,033,510
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 3,583,953
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 3,583,953
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 4,617,463
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 43,930,789
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 3,583,953
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,583,953
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 40,346,836
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 40,346,836
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 39,313,326
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 39,313,326
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 39,313,326
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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    ORGANIZATIONS SHARE OF NET INCOME FROM UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE 3,944,165 CHANGES IN NET UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 152,931 CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE -513,143 SCHEDULE D PART X LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE IRC. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STANDARDS OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ON THIS TOPIC. AT DECEMBER 31, 2010, THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED OR RECORDED AS LIABILITIES. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS OTHER EXPENSES IN THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

36-3516431
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JAROLD ANDERSON (i)
(ii)		 382,898
0 		56,458
0 		107,708
0 		39,727
0 		20,474
0 		607,265
0 		0
0
(2) MARTIN MOZES MD (i)
(ii)		 109,263
0 		29,288
0 		165,641
0 		9,666
0 		2,569
0 		316,427
0 		0
0
(3) MARTIN JENDRISAK MD (i)
(ii)		 226,458
0 		74,611
0 		62,241
0 		0
0 		16,885
0 		380,195
0 		0
0
(4) MARY ROSENBERG (i)
(ii)		 214,577
0 		45,966
0 		192,696
0 		39,216
0 		20,174
0 		512,629
0 		0
0
(5) ALISON SMITH (i)
(ii)		 203,006
0 		18,827
0 		30,541
0 		59,420
0 		37,147
0 		348,941
0 		0
0
(6) ANDRES JARAMILLO (i)
(ii)		 165,452
0 		15,008
0 		14,481
0 		28,094
0 		25,942
0 		248,977
0 		0
0
(7) ROSS RASPOPOVICH (i)
(ii)		 144,474
0 		31,504
0 		16,408
0 		24,915
0 		22,394
0 		239,695
0 		0
0
(8) ANNA GONZALEZ (i)
(ii)		 126,323
0 		28,180
0 		14,124
0 		21,166
0 		22,816
0 		212,609
0 		0
0
(9) EVELYN SCHULTZ (i)
(ii)		 116,704
0 		11,951
0 		17,478
0 		20,163
0 		28,389
0 		194,685
0 		0
0
(10) DAVID BOSCH (i)
(ii)		 116,301
0 		11,073
0 		15,228
0 		19,132
0 		25,509
0 		187,243
0 		0
0
(11) JACKIE LYNCH (i)
(ii)		 91,670
0 		14,741
0 		23,475
0 		16,099
0 		25,565
0 		171,550
0 		0
0





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Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 1A PART I, LINE 1A: AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND PRESIDENT/CEO ALLOWS 12% OF BASE PAY TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND IS GROSSED UP TO ACCOUNT FOR ANY TAX LIABILITY. AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR ALLOWED PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS AFTER RELOCATING FOR THE POSITION LOCATED IN ITASCA, ILLINOIS.
  PART I, LINE 7 GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK OFFERS A BONUS PROGRAM FOR ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES. THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND/OR THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO ISSUE A BONUS AND TO WHOM FOR A GIVEN BONUS PERIOD. ALSO, THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE HAS SOLE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AN INDIVIDUAL BONUS TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PART III PART I, LINE 4B MARTIN MOZES PARTICIPATED IN A SELF-FUNDED SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 15,000 MARTIN MOZES RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM A SELF-FUNDED SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 123,296 MARTIN JENDRISAK PARTICIPATED IN A SELF-FUNDED SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 16,500 JAROLD ANDERSON PARTICIPATED IN A SELF-FUNDED SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 16,500 MARY ROSENBERG RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 160,657 ALISON SMITH PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 22,825
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number
36-3516431
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A ILLINOIS FINANCE AUTHORITY
  		86-1091967 45200FFJ3 04-23-2008 16,000,000 PURCHASE OF OFFICE BUILDING   X X     X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . .        
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 16,000,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds.        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 65,000      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds.        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 15,935,000      
11 Other spent proceeds . .        
12 Other unspent proceeds. . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2009
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue?   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X            
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X            
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X            
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? .   X            
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . 0 %      
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X            
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? X              
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider . JP MORGAN CHASE
BANK 		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . 20.000000000000      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .   X            
e Was a hedge terminated? .   X            
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X            
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X            
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . . X              
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Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

36-3516431
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 5   IN 2010 MANAGEMENT IDENTIFIED A SUSPECTED EMBEZZLEMENT BY AN EMPLOYEE WHICH OCCURRED DURING 2008 THRU 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $652,000. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED INSURANCE FOR SUCH ACTIONS AND WAS REIMBURSED $649,000 BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE ORGANIZATION RETAINED AUDITORS AND ATTORNEYS TO REVIEW CURRENT CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE THAT THEY WERE APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT REVIEWED THE 990. AN ADDITIONAL DETAILED REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BY THE COMPANY'S TREASURER, MANAGEMENT AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE COMPANY'S AUDIT AND TAX FIRM. THE 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE AND REVIEWED AT THE MAY 6, 2011 MEETING. THE 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK REQUESTS WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF ANY CONFLICTS FROM ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ON A CONTINUAL BASIS, MANAGEMENT MONITORS AND REVIEWS ANY CHANGES TO THE DISCLOSURES WHICH MAY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL MARKET ANALYSIS OF SALARIES PAID TO ITS SENIOR LEVEL EMPLOYEES, WHICH INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT/CEO, VICE PRESIDENTS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, LAB DIRECTOR AND CFO. THE CONSULTING FIRM PRESENTS ITS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE AND APPROVED BY PERSONS ON THE COMMITTEE WHO ARE FREE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ARE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION AND WHO SATISFY THE CRITERIA OF INDEPENDENCE. THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MARKET ANALYSIS IS ATTENDED BY OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL. AFTER REVIEWING THE DATA, THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE APPROVES THE SALARY RANGE INCREASES FOR POSITIONS HELD BY SENIOR LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMMITTEE ALSO APPROVES THE AMOUNT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SALARY INCREASE AND/OR BONUS FOR THE YEAR BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND MARKET DATA PRESENTED BY THE CONSULTANT. THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER SENIOR LEVEL EMPLOYEES IS DECIDED BY MANAGEMENT, BUT MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RANGES APPROVED BY THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FROM THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK REVIEWS, FOR MERIT, ANY REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. THE FINAL DECISION FOR RELEASING THE DOCUMENT(S) TO THE PUBLIC IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: INCREASE IN EQUITY INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE 3,944,165. CHANGES IN NET UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 152,931. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE -513,143. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 3,583,953.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) ESTABLISHED THE HOSPITAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION, WHICH REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO REPORT ALL DEATHS AND IMMINENT DEATHS TO THEIR REGION'S ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION (OPO). HOSPITALS IN ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA GIFT OF HOPE'S DONATION SERVICE AREA (DSA) ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO CONTACT GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN TO PROVIDE THE OPTION OF DONATION TO FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. WHEN REFERRED PATIENTS ARE CONSIDERED POTENTIAL DONORS, GIFT OF HOPE COORDINATORS ARE DISPATCHED TO THE HOSPITALS TO FACILITATE THE RECOVERY OF ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR TRANSPLANT AND RESEARCH. GIFT OF HOPE'S FULL-SERVICE HISTOCOMPATIBILITY LABORATORY PROVIDES THE HISTOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING REQUIRED TO MATCH DONOR ORGANS WITH TRANSPLANTATION CANDIDATES. SINCE 1986, GIFT OF HOPE HAS BRIDGED THE GAP BETWEEN THE PUBLIC, HOSPITALS AND TRANSPLANT CENTERS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S DSA. IT HAS ACCOMPLISHED THIS BY PROVIDING HUNDREDS OF PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS GIFT OF HOPE IS FEDERALLY DESIGNATED BY CMS UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AS THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT OPO SERVING THE NORTHERN THREE-QUARTERS OF ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA. GIFT OF HOPE IS: - ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY & IMMUNOGENETICS - CERTIFIED IN SYPHILIS SEROLOGY AND GENERAL IMMUNOLOGY TESTING THROUGH THE CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS PROGRAM, DIVISION OF LABORATORY SERVICES, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - REGISTERED WITH THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AS A HUMAN CELLS, TISSUES AND CELLULAR AND TISSUE-BASED PRODUCTS ESTABLISHMENT - REGISTERED TO THE 9001:2008 ISO STANDARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION - AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TRANSPLANT COORDINATORS BY THE AMERICAN BOARD FOR TRANSPLANT CERTIFICATION, CONTINUING CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE - AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; AND - A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE UNITED NETWORK FOR ORGAN SHARING, THE ASSOCIATION OF ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS AND DONATE LIFE AMERICA DONOR RESOURCE CENTER-FIELDING AND RESPONDING TO DONOR REFERRAL CALLS 24 HOURS A DAY GIFT OF HOPE'S DONOR RESOURCE CENTER FIELDED MORE THAN 42,000 CALLS IN 2010, INCLUDING MORE THAN 11,000 CALLS IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PATIENTS. THIS LED TO 1,152 ACTUAL DONOR REFERRALS. THE REFERRALS PAVED THE WAY FOR 259 FAMILIES TO CONSENT TO ORGAN OR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION, AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL 893 FAMILIES DECIDING TO DONATE TISSUE. AS A RESULT, 797 LIFESAVING ORGANS WERE PROVIDED FOR TRANSPLANT, AND THOUSANDS OF LIVES WILL BE ENHANCED THROUGH DONATED HEART VALVES, BONE AND OTHER TISSUES. DONOR RESOURCE CENTER REFERRAL COORDINATORS RESPOND TO ALL DONOR REFERRAL CALLS FROM 179 HOSPITALS IN OUR SERVICE AREA-24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. MOST DONOR RESOURCE CENTER COORDINATORS HOLD FOUR-YEAR OR ADVANCED DEGREES IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SUCH AS NURSING AND SOCIAL WORK, AND MANY ARE EXPERIENCED IN ALLIED HEALTH FIELDS SUCH AS RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. THEY COORDINATE COMMUNICATION DURING DONATION CASES AMONG HOSPITAL PERSONNEL AND THE ENTIRE GIFT OF HOPE TEAM-ADMINISTRATORS, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATORS AND ORGAN AND TISSUE RECOVERY COORDINATORS. DONOR FAMILY SERVICES - WORKING WITH FAMILIES WHO MADE THE SELFLESS DECISION TO DONATE LIFE FOLLOWING DONATION, DONOR FAMILY SERVICES STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ONGOING INFORMATION TO THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR DONATIONS AND RECIPIENTS, AND OFFER SUPPORT THROUGH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THEY ALSO WORK TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FAMILIES OF DONORS AND THE RECIPIENTS OF THEIR LOVED ONES' GIFTS. GIFT OF HOPE'S DONOR FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL ADVISES THE ORGANIZATION ON ITS SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS. IT CONSISTS OF FAMILY MEMBERS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS FROM THROUGHOUT GIFT OF HOPE'S DSA. COUNCIL MEMBERS MEET EVERY FOUR MONTHS TO DISCUSS WAYS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DONATION AND PLAN EVENTS FOR DONOR FAMILIES TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONES. HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT - ENSURING A POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY GIFT OF HOPE'S HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS HELP DEVELOP HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE FAMILY OPTION FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION. THEY LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR GIFT OF HOPE BY HELPING HOSPITALS: - COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS - CREATE AND MONITOR DONATION POLICIES - CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND - ANALYZE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DONATION DATA THEIR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE HOSPITAL STAFFS ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN WHEN A DEATH IS IMMINENT AND THAT ALL ELIGIBLE FAMILIES RECEIVE THE OPTION TO DONATE. WHEN DONOR REFERRALS OCCUR, THEY ALSO WORK WITH KEY HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERS TO FACILITATE THE DONATION PROCESS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS. LABORATORY - PROVIDING SERVICES 24 HOURS A DAY TO SPEED UP THE TRANSPLANT PROCESS GIFT OF HOPE'S 5,200 SQUARE-FOOT, FULL-SERVICE HISTOCOMPATIBILITY LABORATORY CONDUCTS IN-HOUSE INFECTIOUS DISEASE SEROLOGIES, TISSUE TYPING, ANTIBODY IDENTIFICATION AND FINAL CROSS-MATCH TESTS VITAL TO THE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION PROCESS. THE LABORATORY ALSO PROVIDES THE HISTOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING REQUIRED FOR LIVING DONOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS AND NON-RENAL TRANSPLANT CANDIDATES. THE LABORATORY MAINTAINS ONE OF THE LARGEST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT WAITING LISTS IN THE COUNTRY, PROVIDING MONTHLY ANTIBODY SCREENINGS FOR PATIENTS AWAITING KIDNEY AND KIDNEY/PANCREAS TRANSPLANTS THROUGH THE NINE TRANSPLANT AND MORE THAN 100 DIALYSIS CENTERS IN GIFT OF HOPE'S DSA. ORGAN/TISSUE RECOVERY - WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO FACILITATE THE DONATION PROCESS GIFT OF HOPE'S ORGAN AND TISSUE RECOVERY DEPARTMENTS OPERATE AROUND THE CLOCK TO RESPOND TO POTENTIAL DONOR REFERRALS AND COORDINATE ALL ASPECTS OF PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPLANTATION. ORGAN AND TISSUE RECOVERY COORDINATORS MANAGE THE COMPLEX DONATION PROCESS, FROM THE REFERRAL OF A POTENTIAL DONOR TO THE RECOVERY AND PLACEMENT OF DONATED ORGANS AND TISSUES. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATORS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO REQUEST CONSENT FOR DONATION, SUPPORT THE FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE DONATION PROCESS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON GRIEF MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT. ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES AND TISSUE DONATION ENHANCES LIVES IN NUMEROUS WAYS. HEART VALVES AND SAPHENOUS AND FEMORAL VEINS ARE USED TO HELP PATIENTS RESOLVE CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS. BONE AND SOFT TISSUES ARE USED FOR A MULTITUDE OF SURGERIES, AND CAN PREVENT THE NEED FOR AMPUTATIONS AND PAINFUL GRAFTING PROCEDURES. GIFT OF HOPE IS A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF LIFE SAVING SKIN FOR BURN VICTIMS IN OUR AREA, AROUND THE COUNTRY AND IN THE MILITARY. GIFT OF HOPE RECOVERY COORDINATORS WORK CLOSELY WITH FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS WHEN MANAGING TISSUE DONATION CASES, WHEN AUTOPSIES ARE SCHEDULED, AND WHEN RELEASING ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS TO FUNERAL HOMES AFTER DONATIONS TAKE PLACE. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - EDUCATING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE DONATION PROCESS A SUCCESSFUL DONATION PROCESS DEPENDS ON PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PASTORAL CARE PERSONNEL, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CORONERS AND MANY OTHERS WHO PLAY KEY ROLES IN REFERRING POTENTIAL DONORS AND FACILITATING DONOR CARE. IN 2010, GIFT OF HOPE'S PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED MORE THAN 750 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 9,000 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, FORENSIC PROFESSIONALS AND SOCIAL WORKERS TO INCREASE DONATION AWARENESS AND PROVIDE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER GIFT OF HOPE DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE DONATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. GIFT OF HOPE IS ALSO ACCREDITED TO ISSUE CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR NURSES.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B GIFT OF HOPE ACCOMPLISHES THESE GOALS BY: - CONDUCTING MORE THAN 500 PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR - PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION TO COMMUNITY, CIVIC AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH PUBLIC DISPLAYS AND PRESENTATIONS - DISSEMINATING ELECTRONIC, PRINT AND ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS THAT GIVE HOSPITAL STAFF, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CORONERS, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHERS CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION - EXECUTING A TRADITIONAL MEDIA PLAN THAT PROVIDES A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF 10 INTERVIEWS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL TELEVISION, RADIO, PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA ON ISSUES OF INTEREST IN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION - EXECUTING A SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN DESIGNED TO GAIN NEW SUPPORTERS OF AND AMBASSADORS FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION, INCREASE REGISTRATIONS IN THE ILLINOIS ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR REGISTRY, AND CREATE AND SUSTAIN A POSITIVE "BUZZ" ABOUT DONATION AMONG SOCIAL NETWORK FOLLOWERS - CONDUCTING QUARTERLY VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS AND PARTICIPATION BY 350 VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION - CONDUCTING NEARLY 50 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS A MONTH FOR HOSPITAL STAFF, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS - PERFORMING COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN THE FORM OF EDUCATION AND TASK FORCE PARTICIPATION IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES AND - PROVIDING INFORMATION TO EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS OF AREA BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS THROUGH GIFT OF HOPE'S WORKPLACE PARTNERS PROGRAM. GIFT OF HOPE SUPPLEMENTS THESE ACTIVITIES WITH COMMUNICATIONS TIED TO SEVERAL DONATION-RELATED SPECIAL EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THOSE EVENTS ARE: - NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH (APRIL) - NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS DAY (AUGUST) - AN ANNUAL "DAY OF REMEMBERANCE" TO RECOGNIZE DONOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES FOR THEIR GIFT OF HOPE (SEPTEMBER) AND - NATIONAL DONOR SABBATH (NOVEMBER).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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