COASTAL BLOOD FOUNDATION, INC.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

COASTAL BLOOD FOUNDATION, INC., founded in Jacksonville, Florida on September 5, 2007, is a non-profit organization with the mission to build upon the legacy of The Blood Alliance. Established as the Jacksonville Blood Bank in 1942 through volunteer funding, The Blood Alliance merged with OneBlood in 2015, creating an endowment that now supports the Coastal Blood Foundation's efforts. The foundation is committed to ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply and combating blood-related illnesses throughout First Coast communities by investing proceeds from the sale of The Blood Alliance back into these communities. This investment supports focused funding for research, innovation, education, and outreach related to blood products and services as well as community activities that combat blood-related diseases. The Coastal Blood Foundation is governed by up to a 20-member board of directors who approve strategic directions, set policies, evaluate performance of the president and senior staff, and oversee grantmaking areas. Grant management is primarily handled through partnerships with The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida and AABB’s National Blood Foundation, both organizations known for their philanthropic leadership and expertise in transfusion medicine respectively. Through these collaborations, Coastal Blood Foundation aims to enhance medical research and community health initiatives. Located at 501 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville, FL, the organization maintains a focus on low operating costs to maximize available assets for community support. The foundation operates under Florida business regulations and is governed by state mandates specific to non-profit organizations with DOS (Division of Corporations) number N07000008758. Its efforts are documented as part of its annual activities, including significant dates like its last reinvestment event in 2021. The Coastal Blood Foundation’s website can be accessed at coastalbloodfoundation.com for more information on the initiatives it supports and how to get involved further ensuring community health through responsible management of blood-related resources.