Mission
Vitalant is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing a safe blood supply to hospitals and patients across the U.S. Vitalant operates approximately 115 donation centers and hosts around 60,000 blood drives annually, serving about 900 hospitals nationwide. With a focus on blood donation and innovative transfusion medicine, they also engage in specialized laboratory services, research, and community partnerships to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Basic Information
Founded in
1943
EIN
86-0098929
Total Assets
$810.6 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

Donate Blood
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Learn About Donation Process
Understand what to expect during the blood donation process.

Volunteer Now
Support patients by volunteering with Vitalant.
Impact Stats
Number of Donation Centers
115 Donation Centers
Vitalant operates approximately 115 donation centers nationwide.
Number of Hospitals
900 Hospitals Served
Vitalant provides blood and specialized services to about 900 hospitals across the U.S.
Annual Blood Drives
60,000 Annual Blood Drives
Vitalant hosts approximately 60,000 blood drives every year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
"I want to help wherever I can. Donating blood is a small way to give back and it does so in such a mighty way."

Omar
Blood Donor
"Remy is living proof that blood is needed and that it works. She couldn’t thrive without it."

Becky
Mother of transfusion recipient
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
72
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
84.72%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-5.58%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2905
12
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8346
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/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 | 7.587M | 1.08% |
Program Services | 624M | 89.22% |
Investment Income | 6.754M | 0.97% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 33.01M | 4.72% |
Other Notable Sources | 26.1M | 3.73% |
Total Revenue | 699.4M | 100.00% |