Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is a federally designated not-for-profit organization that coordinates organ and tissue donation and supports families of donors in the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Based in Itasca, Illinois, the nonprofit operates within the hospitals and health care sector as the region's organ and tissue donation network. It is a mid-sized organization with hundreds of employees, reflecting its regional scope and medical coordination responsibilities. The network collaborates with local hospitals and transplant services to facilitate donation processes and provide support to donor families. Harry E. Wilkins III serves as President and CEO, and in June 2026 he was named President-Elect of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations for the 2026-2027 term, a leadership role within the organ donation field. The organization has pursued community engagement and partnerships to advance its mission and support for donors and their families within its service area.