Who We Are

LifeSource is the non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation in the Upper Midwest. Our service area includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of western Wisconsin. As the bridge between donation and transplantation, LifeSource is committed to the stewardship of the precious gifts of organ and tissue donation. Read more information about our programs.

LifeSource is governed by a board of directors comprised of medical professionals, transplant recipients, donor family members and community representatives. In bringing these committed individuals together, we incorporate a variety of viewpoints into the decision-making process, leading to a strong, forward-looking direction.

LifeSource is responsible for all expenses related to the donation process. These include expenses for donor hospitals, air and ground transportation and coordination of medical personnel. Funding for these activities is derived from standard procurement fees charged to the transplant centers receiving the organs. Under Medicare regulations, transplant centers can only receive organs from a federally designated organ procurement organization, such as LifeSource.