Washington Poison Center
Washington Poison Center
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to prevent harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration and professional and public education. The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), a 501 c 3 charity, provides free, 24/7 emergency treatment advice and information about poisons, drugs, chemicals and other poisoning hazards to the 7 million residents of Washington State. WAPC provides treatment advice to health care professionals as well as the public. Our vision: A region where poisoning and drug exposure is no longer the leading cause of unintentional death.
About
Poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. Over 122,000 calls come into the Washington Poison Center (WAPC) annually. The WAPC operates 24/7/365, always aware of the latest in poisoning and drug overdose. Calls made to 1-800-222-1222 are answered by medical experts - nurses, pharmacists, and poison specialists with extensive training and national certification. Board certified medical toxicologists are available for consultation, a unique service providing expertise to any healthcare provider requesting additional information and recommendation. Last year the WAPC saved over 18 million dollars in avoidable medical costs by reducing unnecessary hospital visits. To complement our emergency call center services, we provide educational programs to help prevent poison and drug exposures:
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To prevent and reduce harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration, and education.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To prevent and reduce harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration, and education.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as WA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 155 NE 100TH ST NO 100, SEATTLE, WA, 98125.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 26 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $473,050.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization pays $2,696,030 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $166,360 in fundraising expenses.