Research Funding
Provides financial support for studies advancing organ and tissue donation practices and transplant outcomes
Funds research to improve organ and tissue donation for transplantation
About Organization
The AOPO Foundation supports research focused on advancing all aspects of organ and tissue donation for transplantation. Based in McLean, VA, the organization was founded in 1984 and reported $61.3 thousand in revenue for 2024, with 10 volunteers. The foundation brings new knowledge and innovation to the organ donation and transplant community of practice.
Research Funding
Provides financial support for studies advancing organ and tissue donation practices and transplant outcomes
Innovation Advancement
Develops and promotes new approaches to improve all aspects of the organ donation process
Community Knowledge
Shares research findings and best practices with organ procurement and transplant professionals nationwide
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$61K
-97.1% vs 2022
Expenses (2024)
$35K
-98.6% vs 2022
Assets (2024)
$1.6M
+39.6% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,319 | $35,076 | $1,567,954 | 0 |
| 2022 | $2,102,014 | $2,532,005 | $1,123,403 | 10 |
| 2020 | $1,015,307 | $1,155,271 | $4,637,359 | 13 |
| 2019 | $2,794,702 | $3,616,013 | $4,246,144 | 12 |
| 2018 | $3,646,504 | $3,170,122 | $5,729,720 | 12 |
| 2017 | $3,285,966 | $3,226,880 | $4,885,277 | 12 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Assess gaps in organ and tissue donation practices requiring scientific investigation and innovation
Provide funding to qualified researchers studying improvements in donation and transplantation processes
Track funded research projects to ensure rigorous methodology and meaningful outcomes for the field
Disseminate research findings to the organ donation and transplant community of practice
Services and programs offered by Association Of Organ Procurement
Provides grants to support studies improving organ and tissue donation practices and outcomes for transplantation
Advances new knowledge and innovative approaches within the organ donation and transplant community of practice
Supports initiatives focused on enhancing all aspects of the organ and tissue donation process
Meet the people behind Association Of Organ Procurement.
1984
1984
AOPO Foundation founded to support organ and tissue donation research
1986
1986
Received 501(c)(3) recognition to operate as charitable research foundation
2018
2018
Reached highest revenue of $3.6 million supporting expanded research initiatives
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$63K
Highest Paid
$32K
Roxane Cauwles
Compensated Officers
2
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxane Cauwles | Ed/DIR. Of Program OPS. Of Aopo | $0 | $31,777 | $31,777 | 4 |
| Kimberly Mydland | Chief Operating Officer | $0 | $31,518 | $31,518 | 4 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Miller | CEO | $325,485 | $42,005 | $367,490 | 6 |
| Roxane Cauwels | Director Of Program Operations | $165,357 | $28,962 | $194,319 | 24 |
| Kimberly Mydland | Director Of Operations | $159,500 | $28,276 | $187,776 | 16 |
| Mark Cribben | Director Of Government Affairs | $158,500 | $28,276 | $186,776 | 1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elling Eidbo | Former Executive Director | $442,790 | — | $442,790 | — |
| Steven Miller | CEO | $226,857 | $28,521 | $255,378 | 40 |
| Roxane Cauwels | Director Of Program Operations | $152,210 | $28,846 | $181,056 | 40 |
| Kimberly Mydland | Director Of Operations | $148,224 | $27,302 | $175,526 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elling Eidbo | Executive Director (Until Dec. 2019) | $417,746 | $43,944 | $461,690 | 40 |
| Roxane Cauwels | Director Of Program Operations | $174,247 | $28,696 | $202,943 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elling Eidbo | Executive Director | $323,463 | $43,744 | $367,207 | 40 |
| Roxane Cauwels | Director Of Program Operations | $164,359 | $28,359 | $192,718 | 40 |
| Maria Stadtler | Chief Education Officer | $139,818 | $27,533 | $167,351 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
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