Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc

Organization Overview

Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc, operating under the name Platelet Disorder Support Associati, is located in Brecksville, OH. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E61) the organization is classified as: Blood Banks, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Platelet Disorder Support Associati employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Platelet Disorder Support Associati is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Platelet Disorder Support Associati generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PDSA'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA (ITP) AND OTHER PLATELET DISORDERS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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2021 BROUGHT WITH IT CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY IN THE FACE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. AND WHILE THE ROLL-OUT OF VACCINES OFFERED THE WORLD GREAT HOPE, IT ALSO PRESENTED ADDITIONAL CONCERNS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS LIKE ITP. RECOGNIZING THE DIRE NEED FOR RESEARCH AND INFORMATION IN THIS SPACE, PDSA TOOK THE LEAD BY ACCELERATING RESEARCH AND EDUCATING PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND CLINICIANS ON THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND ITS VACCINES ON THE ITP POPULATION THROUGH OUR ITP NATURAL HISTORY STUDY PATIENT REGISTRY. OUR MEDICAL ADVISORS AND STAFF REMAINED VIGILANT IN RESPONSE TO THE HEIGHTENED NEEDS OF THE ITP COMMUNITY, PROVIDING ONGOING GUIDANCE, DATA, AND SUPPORT, THROUGH OUR OUR WEBSITE, PDSA.ORG, WHICH AVERAGED 85,000 MONTHLY VISITORS OVER THE COURSE OF 2021; THROUGH RESEARCH ARTICLES AND COMMENTARY WRITTEN FOR PDSA'S MONTHLY E-NEWS AND 28-PAGE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, THE PLATELET NEWS, AND VIA SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. PDSA'S 62 LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS HELD 73 PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WITH 1,000+ PATIENT AND CAREGIVER'S PARTICIPATING. IN 2021, WE CREATED A NEW PROGRAM: ITP INSIGHTS, A QUARTERLY WEBINAR FOCUSING ON TOPICS IMPORTANT TO THE ITP PATIENT COMMUNITY. THE VIDEOS HAVE NOW BEEN SEEN BY MORE THAN 1,500 PEOPLE. FOR OUR ITP CONFERENCE 2021, WE UPDATED OUR OWN CUSTOMIZED VIRTUAL PLATFORM FOR TWO DAYS OF LIVE AND ON-DEMAND PROGRAMMING, WITH CLOSE TO 700 PARTICIPANTS FROM MORE THAN 25 COUNTRIES. CALLS AND EMAILS TO THE PDSA OFFICE AND TO OUR FB PAGE CONTINUED WITH STAFF ANSWERING ON AVERAGE 10 PER DAY VIA OUR ITP HELPLINE. THIS WAS IN ADDITION TO PDSA'S REGULAR PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE ITP POKE-R-CLUB FOR KIDS, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, UPDATING AND TRANSLATING NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL BOOKLETS, ATTENDING AND EXHIBITING AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS (VIRTUAL), AUTHORING MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS, AWARDING THEE 20,000 GRANTS TO INVESTIGATORS CONDUCTING INNOVATIVE ITP RESEARCH, AND OVERSEEING THE WEBSITE GLOBALITP.ORG AND THE INTERNATIONAL ITP ALLIANCE, WHICH HAS GROWN TO 32 PATIENT ASSOCIATIONS FROM 27 COUNTRIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Caroline Kruse
President An
$168,150
Peter Pruitt
Chair
$0
Kim Everett
Treasurer
$0
Beth Siegelbaum
Secretary
$0
Karen Avrick
Director
$0
Derek Zimmerman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$160,817
Fundraising events$222,130
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,357,382
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,740,329
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,293
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $70,700
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,267
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,820,587

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc has awarded $58,014 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Somerville, MA

PURPOSE: ITP RESEARCH

$28,014

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

PURPOSE: ITP RESEARCH

$20,000

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORP

PURPOSE: ITP RESEARCH

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Platelet Disorder Support Association Inc has recieved totaling $17,634.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17,534
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$50
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