What LifeCenter does

Network for Hope is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organ procurement organization (OPO) formed in October 2024 through a merger of predecessor OPOs. Designated by federal regulation as the exclusive OPO for a four-state territory covering Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana, the organization coordinates the full donation lifecycle — clinical referral, donor management, organ and tissue recovery, and family aftercare — across a population of nearly 7 million people. It operates two main offices (Louisville, KY as headquarters and Cincinnati, OH as a regional base) supported by 51–100 employees, a 24/7 Referral and Clinical Hotline, and a dedicated Donor Care Unit. Distribution channels are direct and partner-mediated: hospital and transplant-center relationships handle clinical referrals, a Coroner Partners Program coordinates death investigations, and consumer-facing channels (Register Me registry integration, social platforms, community events, educational presentations) drive donor sign-ups and awareness. Over 4 million donors are registered through the platform, and the organization reports contributing to over 49,000 transplants in its most recent reporting period.

The product surface spans core procurement services, the donor registry platform, Family Aftercare and grief support for donor families and recipients, branded community programs (Voices of Hope, Savor The Story, Community Breakfast), and the annual Donate Life Scholarship. The underlying technology stack is not publicly disclosed beyond standard CMS-based website delivery and integration with the national Register Me registry platform; no proprietary algorithms, AI/ML systems, or technology platform products are referenced. The business model is donation- and grant-funded as a 501(c)(3), with no pricing model disclosed and services provided at no cost to recipients; revenue mechanics typical of regional OPOs include charitable contributions, event sponsorship, foundation grants, and standard cost-recovery arrangements with transplant centers and tissue processors for procurement services rendered.

Name

LifeCenter

Website

https://lifepassiton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Network for Hope is a nonprofit organ procurement organization formed in October 2024 via merger, coordinating organ, tissue, and eye donation across Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana, serving nearly 7 million people and 4 million+ registered donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a nonprofit organ procurement organization, Network for Hope relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations. The website includes options to financially contribute and sponsor events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LifeCenter operates as a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) that coordinates the donation of organs, tissues, and eyes for transplantation. As part of Network for Hope (formed October 2024 through a merger), it serves a four-state region (Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana) with a population of nearly 7 million people. Core offerings include organ procurement coordination with hospitals and transplant centers, management of an online donor registry, Family Aftercare support for donor families and recipients, grief support services, and community education programs.

Product overview

Network for Hope is a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) that facilitates organ, tissue, and eye donation across Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana, serving nearly 7 million people. The organization operates as a unified platform combining donor coordination services, the donor registry system, Family Aftercare support for donor families and recipients, community outreach programs, and grief support services. Following a merger in October 2024, Network for Hope consolidated operations to provide comprehensive donation services including educational programs like Voices of Hope, Savor The Story, and Community Breakfast events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organ Procurement Coordination Service Designated organ procurement service for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and transplant centers across a four-state service area. Coordinates donor referrals, clinical evaluation, organ recovery, and placement with transplant recipients. Operates a 24/7 Referral and Clinical Hotline (800) 525-3456 and a specialized Donor Care Unit.
• Donor Registry

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 49,000 transplants facilitated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Register Me (Organ Donor Registry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Network for Hope partners with the national donor registry platform Register Me to facilitate online donor registration. The website features a prominent 'Join The Registry' call-to-action linking directly to registerme.org/NetworkforHope. This partnership enables individuals to officially register as organ, tissue, and eye donors.
• Coroner PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for Hope maintains a dedicated coroner partners program to coordinate death investigations with organ donation processes. Coroners and medical examiners in the four-state service area work with Network for Hope to ensure appropriate cases are referred for potential donation.
• Donor Care UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for Hope operates a dedicated Donor Care Unit (DCU) that provides specialized coordination and care for the donation process. This unit ensures seamless, respectful, and compassionate handling of donations from referral through transplantation.
• Hospitals and Transplant CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for Hope partners with hospitals and transplant centers across Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana to facilitate organ and tissue procurement. Together they provide the highest standard of care ensuring a seamless, respectful, and compassionate donation process.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NetworkforHope
• Facebookfacebook.com/LifeCenterOH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifecenter-organ-donor-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/networkforhope
• TikToktiktok.com/@networkforhope
• Xx.com/LifeCenterCincy

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Investors

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Investments

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