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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1853905

ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · HANOVER, MD 21076

Financials

$7.7M$7.4M2023$8.3M$8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$8,290,549$8,031,405$259,144$4,447,656$0$4,447,656
December 31, 2023990$7,711,153$7,370,384$340,769$4,243,263$45,518$4,197,745
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$567
Program service revenue
$8,289,982
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$684,621
Other salaries and wages
$1,564,248
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,794,493
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,263
Occupancy
$419,223
Travel
$103,188
Depreciation
$12,967
Program services (functional)
$7,259,560
Management and general (functional)
$771,845

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,243,263
Total assets, end of year
$4,447,656
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,447,656
Land, buildings and equipment
$103,334
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,447,656
Gross receipts
$8,290,549
Employees
36
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CORINNE BELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$205,523$26,990
BRENDA M BARDSLEYVICE PRES/ S
Trustee or director, Officer
40$168,600$18,047
JAMES S BARDSLEY IIICHIEF SCIENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$170,869$9,024
JAMES BARDSLEY JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$139,629$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CORINNE BELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$190,128$24,106
BRENDA M BARDSLEYVICE PRES/ S
Trustee or director, Officer
40$159,354$16,343
JAMES S BARDSLEY IIICHIEF SCIENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$159,354$7,999
JAMES BARDSLEY JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$139,629$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7522 CONNELLEY DR STE M, HANOVER, MD 21076-1737
In care of
% BRENT A BARDSLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES BARDSLEY JR, 7522 CONNELLEY DRIVE SUITE M, HANOVER, MD 21076
Signed the 990
JAMES BARDSLEY JR, PRESIDENT
Phone
(410) 553-0525
Return prepared by
HCFL

Mission

THE ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION, INC., (AGF) D/B/A ANATOMY GIFTS REGISTRY AND CREMATION CENTER OF MARYLAND, IS A NON-PROFIT, 501 (C) (3), ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1994. THE MISSION OF AGF'S CARING AND COMPASSIONATE PROGRAM IS TO SERVE MERITORIOUS RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, CLINICIANS, AND MEDICAL EDUCATORS WITH EXPERTLY PREPARED, SAFE, AND EFFICACIOUS, HUMAN ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS GIFTED FROM DONORS- AND DONOR FAMILIES' PARTICIPATING IN OUR WHOLE BODY DONOR PROGRAM. AGF ALSO SERVES THE DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SERVICES RELATING TO THE DONATION PROCESS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT / AUTHORIZATION FOR DONATION WITHIN ESTABLISHED LEGAL HIERARCHY, ACQUIRING VITAL STATISTIC INFORMATION FOR PURPOSES OF FILING A DEATH CERTIFICATE, TRANSPORTATION OF THE DECEASED FROM THE PLACE OF DEATH TO OUR FACILITY, PERFORM CREMATIONS AND PROVIDE ASHES TO THE FAMILY (FOR THEIR MEMENTO, INTERNMENT, SCATTERING), RESOURCES REGARDING GRIEF COUNSELING, ETC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2024: A. AGF MAINTAINED ITS ACCREDITATION BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS (AATB) AS A NON-TRANSPLANT DONATION ORGANIZATION UPON PASSING OUR ON-SITE EVERY THREE-YEAR CYCLE ACCREDITATION INSPECTION; WITH A LEVEL A DESIGNATION AGAIN IN 2024. B. AGF SENIOR STAFF-MEMBERS HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME AS MEMBER PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS IN THE FURTHERANCE NON-TRANSPLANT ANATOMIC DONATION (NADO) AND MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMUNITIES; INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; AATB: NADO COUNCIL, EDUCATION COMMITTEE, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR PRESENTER - MOST IMPORTANTLY ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AATB IN 2022 (WHICH CONTINUED IN 2024), ASSOCIATION FOR BIOSKILLS LABORATORY EXCELLENCE (ABLE): BOARD MEMBER, GUIDANCE DOCUMENT COMMITTEE, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. C. ALL STAFF WHO WERE DUE TO SUBMIT THEIR CERTIFIED TISSUE BANK SPECIALIST (CTBS) CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU)S TO RE-CERTIFY WITH AATB IN YEAR 2023 HAVE DONE SO AND HAVE KEPT THEIR CERTIFICATION. D. AGF MAINTAINED ITS NEW YORK LICENSE AS A NON-TRANSPLANT ANATOMIC BANK. E. AGF MAINTAINED ITS LICENSES & PERMITS BY THE MARYLAND BOARD OF MORTICIANS FOR OPERATING A CREMATORY; AS WELL AS FOR MORTUARY TRANSPORTERS F. AGF PASSED ALL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS BY VARIOUS ENTITIES, I.E., FIRE MARSHALL, MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT (BOTH AIR & RADIATION), ETC. G. AGF HAS CONTINUED ITS QUALITY SYSTEMS; WHICH INCLUDE REGULAR AUDITING AND REPORTING OF FINDINGS. II. 2024 STATISTICS: A. DONORS 1. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 1931 DONORS IN 2024 (REPRESENTING AN OVERALL 5% INCREASE FROM THAT IN 2023). AGF CONTINUED ITS COVERAGE AREA TO ITS HOME STATE OF MARYLAND; AND THEN REGIONAL STATES, AND GRADUALLY ADDED PRE- REGISTERED DONORS FROM STATES OUT OF AREA. THE BREAKDOWN OF DONORS BY AREA WAS: MD 34% (2% DECREASE OVER 2023), REGIONAL 51% (7% INCREASE OVER 2023) AND OUT-OF-AREA 15% (5% DECREASE OVER 2023). MANY POTENTIAL DONORS WHO HAD EITHER CONTRACTED COVID-19, HAD SYMPTOMS WITHOUT A NEGATIVE TEST, OR HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH SOMEONE INFECTED WITH COVID-19 WERE NOT ACCEPTED; REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHIC AREA. 2. EACH DONOR IS EVALUATED BASED ON A MYRIAD OF ITEMS TO MAKE AN INDIVIDUALIZED TISSUE RECOVERY PLAN TO MAXIMIZE THE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING ENDEAVORS MADE POSSIBLE BY THEIR GIFTS. CONSIDERATIONS ARE MADE AS TO AGE, SEX, SURGICAL HX, PATHOLOGY, BONE & JOINT QUALITY, ETC., AS WELL AS ANY REQUESTS FROM THE DONOR BEFORE THEIR DEATH OR FROM THEIR NEXT OF KIN AS TO PREFERENCE FOR PLACEMENT TO ANY DISEASE OR TYPE OF SURGERY OR SPECIFIC USE). B. FUTURE DONORS: -IN 2024 WE CONTINUED TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS TO BE PRE- REGISTERED WITH AGF TO BE FUTURE DONORS. THIS INFORMATION IS REVIEWED, CATALOGED AND ENTERED INTO OUR DATABASE FOR FUTURE RETRIEVAL, TO ASSIST THE FAMILIES AT THE TIME OF DEATH. DONOR AND FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR STAFF CONTACT OUR REGISTERED FUTURE DONORS EVERY FEW YEARS TO UPDATE THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS AND NEXT-OF-KIN CONTACT INFORMATION. 1. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 800 NEW REGISTERED (FUTURE) DONORS IN 2024. 2. TOTAL REGISTERED DONORS AT THE END OF 2024 TOPPED 17,000. 3. REFERRAL SOURCES IN 2024, WERE: A. ONLINE SEARCHES B. FAMILY OR FRIENDS THAT HAVE DONTATED THROUGH AGR C. HOSPICE END-OF-LIFE CARE AGENCIES D. HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND/OR CHAPLAINS E. FUNERAL HOMES, CREMATION SERVICES F. STATE ANATOMY BOARDS G. TRANSPLANT AGENCIES (ORGAN, TISSUE AND/OR EYE) C. TISSUE PLACEMENT & USE: A TOTAL OF 7,693 SPECIMENS WERE PLACED TO APPROVED HUMAN TISSUE APPLICANTS IN 2024; FULFILLING 2,027 (AN 11% INCREASE FROM 2023) CLIENT REQUESTS FOR TISSUE IN BOTH OUR IN-HOUSE BIOSKILLS LAB USE; OR AS SHIPMENTS TO CLIENTS' FACILITIES (WHICH IS THE PREDOMINANCE OF PLACEMENTS). 1. IN-HOUSE SPECIMEN USE: WE ACCOMMODATED 64 (A 3% DECREASE FROM 2023) ON- SITE "BIOSKILLS LAB EVENTS IN 2024, SERVING HUNDREDS OF LEARNERS. 2. A TOTAL OF 196 (A 13% DECREASE OVER 2023) SPECIMENS WERE USED ON SITE WITH OUR IN-HOUSE BIOSKILLS LAB FACILITY: WE HOSTED AND PROVIDED SPECIMENS FOR 64 (A 3% DECREASE OVER 2023) LAB SESSIONS IN 2024. THE BREAKDOWN BY TYPE WAS: A. PHYSICIAN / SURGEON TRAINING: 12 SESSIONS (A 25% DECREASE OVER 2023) B. RESCUE / LIFE-SAVING / EMS TRAINING (ANATOMY AND PROCEDURE PRACTICUM LABS: 52 SESSIONS (AN 8% INCREASE OVER 2023) C. STUDENT /ANATOMY AND PROCEDURE PRACTICUM LAB EVENTS (INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, COLLEGE LEVEL AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION SESSIONS): WITH A TOTAL OF 0 SESSION IN THIS GENRE (SAME AS 2023). 3. IN 2024, WE CONTINUED TO HAVE AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF RESCUE/ LIFE-SAVING/ EMS TRAINING COURSES; WITH A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIAN/ SURGEON TRAINING. 4. IN 2024, WE ALSO HAD 0 TRANSPLANT RECOVERY TRAINING PROGRAMS ON SITE, BUT DID PLACE DONATIONS TO TRANSPLANT RECOVERY TRAINING LABS HELD AT TRANSPLANT BANK IN PENNSYLVANIA (2 SEPARATE EVENTS EACH EDUCATING RECOVERY TEAM MEMBERS FROM 2 SEPARATE TRANSPLANT BANKS. 5. AGR STAFF ACCOMPANIED 350 (BACK TO 2022 LEVELS) TISSUE SHIPMENTS; PER REQUEST OF THE RESEARCHER OR MEDICAL EDUCATOR. 6. IN 2024, AGR DONATED OVER 90 ORGANS AND TISSUES FOR SPECIALIZED RESEARCH (MS, GLIOBLASTOMA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, PICKS DZ, LEWY BODY DEMENTIA, VASCULAR DEMENTIA, CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA, HHT, PSP, MENIERE'S DZ) III. PROGRAM INITIATIVES THAT ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO MEET ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS: 1. PUBLIC & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL / OUTREACH ACTIVITIES 2024: A. TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS INTERNATIONAL (TRIO) MD VIRTUAL IN-SERVICE B. DE HOSPICE NURSES' WEEK EDUCATION DAY C. ATTENDED NJ HOME CARE AND HOSPICE CONFERENCE AS A SPEAKER THIS YEAR TO TALK ABOUT END-OF-LIFE PLANNING. D. ATTENDED THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION ANNUAL WALK E. MD HOSPICE CONFERENCES: WE SPOKE AT THIS EVENT AS WELL TO DISCUSS AGR/ DONATION THROUGH OUR PROGRAM F. INFINITE LEGACY FUN RUN G. MD KIDNEY FOUNDATION WALK PARTICIPATION H. MAILED MULTIPLE "MARKETING BOXES" WHICH INCLUDE PENS, BROCHURES, HAND SANITIZERS TO VARIOUS HOSPICE PROGRAMS I. PRESENTATIONS (NUMEROUS) BY KEY STAFF REGARDING NON-TRANSPLANT ANATOMICAL DONATION (NADO) ORGANIZATIONS' WORK VIA BOTH IN-PERSON AND RECORDED TALKS AND SEMINARS, WHICH WERE SEEN BY NUMEROUS MEMBERS OF THE TISSUE AND ORGAN TRANSPLANT COMMUNITY VIA AATB'S NATIONAL MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES (LIVE AND RECORDED. 2. STAFF EDUCATION, CREDENTIALING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION A. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS: CERTIFIED TISSUE BANK SPECIALIST (CTBS) STAFF CERTIFICATION AND ON-GOING CONTINUING EDUCATION (CONTINUALLY ACCRUE THE REQUIRED 40 CEUS OVER EVERY 3 YEARS TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION). B. MAJORITY OF MANAGEMENT (10 / 10 STAFF) HAVE THE CTBS CREDENTIAL. THIS IS A CONTINUED TREND FROM LAST YEAR. C. CONTINUING EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN STAFF'S VARIOUS LICENSES (I.E. MORTICIAN'S LICENSE AND REGISTERED DIETITIAN) D. SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION E. MEDICAL EDUCATION: TERMINOLOGY, NORMAL AGING, DISEASES, DISEASE AGENTS, SURGICAL PROCEDURES, ETC. THROUGH WEB-BASED PROGRAMS BY AMERICAN NURSES' ASSOCIATION, RN.COM, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS, ASSOCIATION OF OPERATING ROOM NURSES, MEDLINE UNIVERSITY, PFEIDLER ENTERPRISES, ETC. F. IN-HOUSE EDUCATION REGARDING BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN, EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN, HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION, HUMAN DIGNITIES ACT, ETC. G. CREMATORY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (4 STAFF-MEMBERS) H. MORTUARY TRANSPORTER CREDENTIALING (ALL ANATOMIST AND CREMATORY STAFF AND MAJORITY OF TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT) I. CPR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING. 3. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO TISSUE END-USERS: INCLUDES RESEARCH STUDY DESIGN, SPECIMEN OR DONOR TYPE SELECTION, FEASIBILITY, LOGISTIC CONSTRAINTS, PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS, ETC. A. PARTICIPATION WITH PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: ACCREDITATION, LICENSING, PERMITS AND CREDENTIALING, STAFF MEMBERSHIPS, STAFF CREDENTIALING, ETC. 1. OAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS (AATB): IN 2024 OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND OUR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER HAVE CONTINUED TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME FOR NUMEROUS PROJECTS WITHIN THE NON-TRANSPLANT ANATOMICAL DONATION ORGANIZATIONS (NADOS) COUNCIL AND SUBCOMMITTEES, AS WELL AS THE AATB EDUCATION COMMITTEE. THESE AATB COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS DEVELOP AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES FOR THE INDUSTRY; AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATION OF FELLOW AATB MEMBERS ABOUT ISSUES GERMANE TO NADOS; AND THE ASSOCIATION AT LARGE. IN 2024, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER ALSO CREATED MANY PRESENTATIONS ABOUT NADO FUNCTIONS; GIVEN BEFORE THE AATB MEMBERSHIP. AGR'S CSO (AS ELECTED BY AATB MEMBERSHIP) ACTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE NADO COUNCIL AND WORKS WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AATB; REPRESENTING NADOS. IN ADDITION, MANY OF AGR'S UPPER MANAGEMENT TEAM ARE MEMBERS OF VARIOUS AATB COUNCILS (NADO, ACCREDITED TISSUE BANKS); REPRESENTING AGF AND NADO CONCERNS AMONG THEIR PEERS IN THE TISSUE BANKING ARENA. THESE NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE INTO 2025. 2. CREMATORY ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA 3. CREMATORY LICENSE, MARYLAND 4. NATIONA
    Expenses $7,259,560 · revenue $8,289,982

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1853905
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,447,656
Income (IRS master file)
$8,290,549

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$8,290,549$8,031,405$4,447,656IRS
990December 2023$7,711,153$7,370,384$4,243,263XML
990December 2022$5,894,563$6,041,074$3,917,314IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1853905).

Questions about ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC is 52-1853905.
Is ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES BARDSLEY JR.
Who are the officers and directors of ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,523 (CORINNE BELL, TREASURER).
How much revenue does ANATOMIC GIFT FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,290,549, expenses of $8,031,405 and total assets of $4,447,656 at year end.

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