Mission
LifeSource is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation in the Upper Midwest. The organization serves communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and portions of western Wisconsin, managing all aspects of the donation process and supporting donor families. LifeSource works tirelessly to inspire public awareness and educate populations on the importance of becoming organ donors.
Basic Information
Founded in
1987
EIN
36-3584029
Total Assets
$69.62 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Eye Donation Month
A national event that raises awareness of the importance of eye donation and honors the contributions of tissue donors.

National Donor Day
A day to promote organ, eye, tissue, and blood donation through community events and donor registration.

National Donate Life Month
An entire month dedicated to honoring and encouraging donations through community engagement efforts.
Impact Stats
Total Organs Transplanted
Organ and Tissue Donation Impact
LifeSource has facilitated countless organ and tissue donations, dramatically enhancing the lives of recipients.
Total Tissue Grafts
Tissue Donation
LifeSource has helped provide over 500,000 tissue grafts for individuals in need.
Increase in Donor Registration Rates
Community Impact and Awareness
The organization addressed medical mistrust and misinformation among racial minorities, especially Black and Brown communities, with increased donor registration rates of 10%.
Upcoming Events

Eye Donation Month
November 1-30, 2024
A opportunity to honor and celebrate the gifts of sight.
Learn MoreOur Programs

Community Education Initiatives
Programs designed to raise awareness about organ donation and increase registration rates.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities

Donate Life Ambassadors
Volunteer opportunities for sharing stories and encouragement for donor registration.
Learn MoreImpact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
77
68
/100
Program Expense Ratio
91.49%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
19.81%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2636
12
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.6351
8
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
1.836
10
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 518.4K | 0.63% |
Program Services | 81.5M | 98.28% |
Investment Income | 691.9K | 0.83% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 257.8K | 0.31% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 82.92M | 100.00% |