Platelet Disorder Support Association
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Platelet Disorder Support Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enhance the lives of people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other platelet disorders through education, advocacy, research and support."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, NJ
Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA) reports that it works to support those with platelet disorders through its patient education program, which provides online information and printed materials to enhance knowledge about the disease and disorders related to platelets, treatments, and wellness practices. The organization offers support services that promote patient-to-patient, patient-to-physician, and patient-to-medical provider communication; referring patients to local ITP medical professionals who can provide services to assist them with their treatment. PDSA serves as a resource of medical education towards medical professionals, expanding that role to nurses and other health professionals with new initiatives and targeted events. The organization also reports that its database of over 20,000 records allows the organization to communicate with patients, the medical community, and public constituents through print material and e-mail.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Platelet Disorder Support Association's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,232,083 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,232,083 |
Chief Executive
Caroline Kruse, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$206,062
Chair of the Board
Peter Pruitt
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
7
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,629,764, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Platelet Disorder Support Association's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $694,115 |
| Corporate sponsorship | $623,528 |
| Conference | $561,980 |
| Investment income | $468,634 |
| Special events | $152,893 |
| Membership contributions | $148,796 |
| Interest income | $47,130 |
| ITP-PAQ Fees | $15,200 |
| Merchandise sales | $10,432 |
| Other revenue | $2,296 |
| Total Income | $2,725,004 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $2,725,004 |
| Total expenses: | $1,497,038 |
| Program expenses | $1,232,083 |
| Fundraising expenses | $119,794 |
| Administrative expenses | $145,161 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,227,966 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,815,642 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $6,043,608 |
| Total Liabilities | $326,447 |
| Total Assets | $6,370,055 |
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Report completed by:
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