Blood Bank of Delmarva

What Blood Bank of Delmarva does

Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based blood center founded in 1954 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware. It collects whole blood and apheresis components (double red cells, platelets, plasma) from volunteer donors and distributes blood products, reference laboratory testing services, and prehospital transfusion products to hospitals, EMS agencies, and healthcare partners across the Delmarva Peninsula and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Its portfolio includes five donation modalities — Whole Blood, Double Red Cell, Platelet, Plasma, and Low Titer Type O Whole Blood — supported by automated apheresis collection technology and specialized reference lab capabilities such as RBC antigen typing, sickle cell screening, alloantibody resolution, and patient HEA/RHCE DNA testing performed in partnership with NYBCe's National Center for Blood Group Genomics. BBD operates six fixed donor centers and a mobile blood-drive fleet, executes multi-channel donor recruitment (loyalty programs, community partnerships, digital and social media), and serves hospital customers through dedicated BloodHub ordering and BloodBill payment portals. The organization also runs five donor loyalty programs (All Seasons Lifesaver, Twice the Hero, Platelet Pact, Plasma Champion, Universal Lifesaver), blood-drive hosting services, volunteer programs, and prehospital blood supply partnerships with county and state EMS agencies including Delaware State Police Aviation.

Name

Blood Bank of Delmarva

Legal name

Blood Bank of Delmarva

Website

https://delmarvablood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Blood Bank of Delmarva is a nonprofit community blood center collecting, processing, and distributing blood products and reference lab services to 40+ hospitals, EMS agencies, and healthcare partners across the Delmarva Peninsula and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Services

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfusion Medicine & Immunohematology (Blood Bank) (HLAFAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Blood, Organ & Tissue Donation Organizations (BPAGACAJ), Blood Bank, Transfusion Medicine & Immunohematology (HLAHAAAH), Plasma Collection & Donor Services (Plasmapheresis Centers) (HLAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Blood collection services
• Blood product distribution
• Apheresis donation services
• Reference laboratory testing
• Prehospital blood transfusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Blood Products Distribution: Blood Bank of Delmarva is a nonprofit organization that collects blood from volunteer donors and distributes blood products to hospitals and healthcare partners. Revenue comes from reimbursement for blood products and services provided to hospital customers through BloodHub ordering system.
2. Reference Laboratory Services: Provides specialized testing services to hospitals including reference laboratory testing, RBC antigen typing, sickle cell screening, and complex antibody resolution.
3. Financial Donations: Accepts charitable contributions from individuals and corporations to support lifesaving mission. Tax-deductible donations under 501(c)(3) status (EIN 13-1949477).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blood Bank of Delmarva is a nonprofit community blood center that collects whole blood, platelets, plasma, double red cells, and Low Titer Type O Whole Blood from volunteer donors at fixed donor centers and mobile drives. It distributes nearly 90,000 blood products annually to more than 40 hospitals and EMS partners across the Delmarva Peninsula and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and operates a reference laboratory offering specialized antigen typing, antibody resolution, and blood group genomics services.

Product overview

Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is a nonprofit community-based blood center offering a portfolio of blood collection, testing, and related services. The core products include five blood donation types: Whole Blood, Double Red Cell, Platelet, Plasma, and Low Titer Type O Whole Blood donations, each collected through automated apheresis processes or standard whole blood collection. Supporting clinical services include Reference Laboratory Testing Services for antibody resolution and RBC Antigen Typing, Patient HEA and RHCE DNA Testing, and Medical Consultation. BBD also provides educational services including Clinical Rotations, Blood Center Tours, and MLS/MLT Program Support for healthcare professionals. The company operates donor loyalty programs (All Seasons Lifesaver, Twice the Hero, Platelet Pact, Plasma Champion, Universal Lifesaver) to encourage repeat donations, and provides Digital Hero Card for corporate donor recognition. Additional offerings include Blood Drive Hosting Services, Financial Giving, and Volunteer Programs for community engagement. The organization serves hospitals through ordering portals (BloodHub, BloodBill) and delivers nearly 90,000 blood products annually to 40+ hospital and healthcare partners on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole Blood Donation Standard whole blood donation of approximately one pint, collected at donor centers or mobile blood drives. After collection, blood is separated into red blood cells, platelets, and plasma components for distribution to local hospitals. Donations can be made every 56 days.
• Double Red Cell Donation

Quantifiable outcome

• One pint of blood can save up to three lives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• America's Blood Centers (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026National organization representing independent blood centers. NYBCe and BBD participate in ABC Advocacy Summit and support policy initiatives for the blood industry.
• Caroline County Maryland EMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Launched new prehospital blood transfusion program in May 2026 to improve survival rates for trauma patients before reaching hospital.
• Sussex County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 20233-year anniversary of Sussex County EMS carrying whole blood on ground supervisor vehicles for prehospital transfusions. Major trauma care advancement.
• New Castle County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 20233-year anniversary of New Castle County EMS carrying whole blood on ground supervisor vehicles for prehospital transfusions.
• New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBD merged with NYBCe in 2019 and operates as a division of NYBCe. Provides access to national center for blood group genomics, research institute, cellular therapies, and shared resources across 17+ states.
• Delaware State Police Aviation EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelicopter-based EMS service carrying blood products for in-flight transfusions to critical patients.
• Kent County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty EMS partnership for prehospital blood program delivery.
• Southern Chester County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty EMS partnership for prehospital blood program delivery.
• Cecil County EMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty EMS partnership for prehospital blood program delivery.
• Town of Ocean City, MarylandflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership with Ocean City hosting blood drives at Rolan E. Powell Convention Center. Celebrated 15,000 donation milestone in June 2026. Winter drives for 27 years, summer drives for 6 years.
• Dogfish Head BreweryflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSixth annual 'Blood for a Brew' campaign where donors receive a brew after donating. May 2026 drive yielded 51 units.
• Beebe HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSussex County hospital receiving blood products and collaborating on trauma care initiatives including prehospital blood program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Memorial Blood Centers: NYBCe-affiliated regional nonprofit blood center serving Minnesota and Wisconsin. Operates with the same parent infrastructure and similar donor center / hospital supply model as BBD.
• Stanford Blood Center: Hospital-affiliated nonprofit blood center serving Northern California with apheresis collection, reference lab, and research capabilities. Comparable in specialty service mix though in a different region.
• Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Regional nonprofit community blood center serving southwest Missouri and surrounding areas with similar community-based collection, mobile drives, and hospital distribution model. Operates at comparable regional scale.
• Carter BloodCare: Large regional nonprofit blood center serving north, central, and east Texas. Comparable operating model with fixed donor centers, mobile drives, hospital customer base, and reference lab services at a similar mid-size regional scale.
• New York Blood Center Enterprises: Parent organization and direct peer — operates the broader network of blood centers that BBD belongs to, including the New York Blood Center flagship. Comparable in core blood collection and reference lab services but at national scale across 17+ states.
• Rhode Island Blood Center: Sister division of NYBCe operating as a regional nonprofit blood center in Rhode Island. Shares identical operating model, parent organization, and service portfolio (whole blood, apheresis, reference lab, donor loyalty programs).

Broad incumbents

• Vitalant: One of the largest nonprofit blood collectors in the U.S., operating across 40+ states with similar hospital customer model, mobile drives, and reference lab services. Direct competitive overlap in regions adjacent to BBD's footprint.
• American Red Cross Blood Services: The largest U.S. blood collection organization with nationwide scale, hospital partnerships, and apheresis capabilities. Competes with BBD for hospital contracts and donor recruitment across overlapping geographies, though its portfolio is far broader than blood banking alone.
• Versiti: Mid-Atlantic and Midwest-focused nonprofit blood center with research and specialty diagnostic capabilities. Comparable in offering whole blood, platelets, and reference lab services to hospital customers in overlapping geographies.

Regional players

• Hema-Quebec: Canadian blood operator with similar nonprofit mandate for blood collection, processing, and distribution to hospitals. Operates a comparable community-based collection model with specialized product offerings, but in a different regulatory jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/delmarvablood
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delmarvablood
• Instagraminstagram.com/delmarvablood

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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