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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
151,265
198,648
2,221,231
1,602,336
1,688,636
5,862,116
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......
43,039,727
39,158,306
44,948,721
41,869,739
49,772,760
218,789,253
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.
43,190,992
39,356,954
47,169,952
43,472,075
51,461,396
224,651,369
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.)
224,651,369
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
43,190,992
39,356,954
47,169,952
43,472,075
51,461,396
224,651,369
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
404,426
363,085
379,744
1,744,749
682,457
3,574,461
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
404,426
363,085
379,744
1,744,749
682,457
3,574,461
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.)
..
81,412
615,718
88,590
88,529
91,532
965,781
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
43,676,830
40,335,757
47,638,286
45,305,353
52,235,385
229,191,611
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
98.020 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.980 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.560 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.590 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIFT OF HOPE ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR NETWORK
Employer identification number
36-3516431
Return Reference
Explanation
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 ON MAY 27, 2014. 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 GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING 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 PRESIDENT, 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. OUTSIDE COUNSEL PARTICIPATES IN THE MEETING AT WHICH THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE MARKET ANALYSIS. AFTER REVIEWING THE DATA, THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE 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.
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.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN EQUITY INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE 1,358,553. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE 1,182,074.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 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 WITHIN GIFT OF HOPE'S DONATION SERVICE AREA (DSA) ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT GIFT OF HOPE 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 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, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY & IMMUNOGENETICS, AND THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS - CERTIFIED IN HISTOCOMPATIBILITY, SYPHILIS SEROLOGY, GENERAL IMMUNOLOGY TESTING, ROUTINE CHEMISTRY, AND HEMATOLOGY 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 41,000 CALLS IN 2013, INCLUDING NEARLY 16,500 CALLS IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR PATIENTS. THIS LED THE WAY FOR 323 FAMILIES TO CONSENT TO ORGAN OR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION, AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL 1,364 FAMILIES DECIDING TO DONATE TISSUE. AS A RESULT, 919 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 181 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 SUPPORT DONOR FAMILIES 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 ARE PROVIDED 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 NEARLY 8,000 SQUARE-FOOT, FULL-SERVICE HISTOCOMPATIBILITY LABORATORY CONDUCTS IN-HOUSE ROUTINE CHEMISTRY, HEMATOLOGY, 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 AUTHORIZATION 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 LIFESAVING 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 2013, GIFT OF HOPE'S PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED NEARLY 775 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 10,000 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.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 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 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 FOR MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT OUR DSA - 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 WEEK (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.