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NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY · EIN 131673104 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G44Z · Voluntary Health Associations · Very Large (>$50M) · kidney.org
revenue
$50.1M
expenses
$50.5M
net assets
$29.4M
employees
279
volunteers
20,000
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

PREVENT KIDNEY DISEASES, IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THESE DISEASES, AND INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF ALL ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANTATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The provided content is a fact sheet on kidney disease in the United States, citing statistics from the CDC, NIH, and other health organizations. It covers prevalence, risk factors, disparities, and economic impact of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The page is informational and does not describe the activities of a specific nonprofit organization.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10.65M
    COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
  2. #2 $5.71M
    PATIENT SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness and Education
Informational dissemination on CKD risk, diagnosis, and disparities based on CDC and NIDDK data
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Kidney Disease Education and Advocacy 9 activities
    • Advocacy for health equity in kidney care
      Works to eliminate preventable kidney disease, advance patient-centered innovation, and dismantle structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation through policy advocacy and public campaigns.
    • KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL initiative
      Develops and launches new initiatives under the KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL program to advance equitable kidney health outcomes and address disparities in care.
    • National kidney health outreach in communities of color
      Partners with national organizations such as The Links, Incorporated to promote kidney health and prevent chronic kidney disease in communities of color through education and screening initiatives.
    • Partnerships with national organizations for advocacy and awareness
      Engages with national organizations including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Monday Campaigns, Spiceology, and Icelandic Glacial to advocate for kidney patients, promote kidney-healthy behaviors (e.g., hydration, plant-based diets, low-sodium eating), and generate funding through cause marketing campaigns.
    • Peer and informational counseling for kidney patients
      Provides peer-to-peer emotional support and informational phone counseling for individuals coping with kidney disease or transplant, helping patients and families access high-quality kidney care.
    • Professional and patient publications
      Publishes newsletters and journals for healthcare professionals, patients, and families to disseminate information on kidney disease management and care.
    • Public education on early detection of kidney disease
      Provides information about early detection of kidney disease using blood and urine tests to slow or stop further damage, targeting at-risk populations.
    • Research and data reporting on kidney disease
      Conducts and reports research on the prevalence and impact of kidney disease, including findings that 1 in 3 U.S. adults are at risk, 1 in 7 have kidney disease, and 90,000 are on the transplant waitlist with 12 deaths daily while waiting.
    • Support for nephrology professional councils
      Supported the creation and ongoing inclusion of the NKF CAP council for nephrology advanced practitioners and engaged volunteers in planning the Renal Dietitian track at NKF events to strengthen professional capacity.
  • Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
    • Annual reporting on kidney disease programs
      Publishes annual reports detailing programs and services related to chronic kidney disease to inform stakeholders and track organizational impact.
  • Living Donor Transplant Support 1 activity
    • Employer recognition program for living donors
      Operates an employer recognition program that celebrates organizations providing salary support to living kidney donors, promoting workplace policies that support organ donation.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • National community and fundraising events
      Hosts events across the country to celebrate members of the kidney community and organizes local fundraising events such as kidney walk teams, bake sales, designer purse raffles, dance-a-thons, and galas like Power to Overcome.
  • Pharmacy Access and Medication Assistance 1 activity
    • Prescription discount card program
      Launched a co-branded prescription discount card with BuzzRx that generates donations to NKF each time the card is used, supporting patient access and funding programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$50.13M
Contributions & grants$24.40M49%
Program service revenue$19.88M40%
Investment income$2.20M4%
Other revenue$3.65M
expenses
Total expenses$50.52M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$28.36M
Grants paid out$1.07M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$51.51M
Cash$9.64M
Investments$25.83M
Liabilities$22.09M
Net assets$29.41M
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KEVIN LONGINO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $467K
PETROS A GREGORIOU CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $348K
KERRY K WILLIS CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER 35 $342K
DOLORES MACHUCA-RUIZ SENIOR VP, MARKETING 35 $301K
JERRY TILLERY SVP, FIELD DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY IMPACT 35 $300K
JOANNE RENCHER CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 35 $296K
JOSEPH VASSALOTTI CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 35 $288K
ANTHONY S GUCCIARDO SVP, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 35 $286K
JESSICA JOSEPH VP, SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES 35 $264K
MICHELLE TOY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 35 $238K
ELIZABETH TALBOT-MONTGOMERY VP, LEARNING STRATEGIES/PRIMARY CARE PROGRAMS 35 $228K
board members · 14
  • ALISON STEIBER PHD RDN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNE BARR — BOARD CHAIR
  • ANNE MOTSENBOCKER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANTHONY TUGGLE — BOARD MEMBER (as of 10/24)
  • BRADLEY A WARADY MD — BOARD MEMBER
  • DARRIUS JONES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID COOK MD — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/24)
  • GISELLE GUERRA MD — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 3/25)
  • HOLLY MATTIX-KRAMER MD — BOARD MEMBER
  • HUBERT ALLEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN T GERZEMA — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 9/24)
  • JOHN WIGNESWARAN MD — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIRK CAMPBELL MD — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • American Society of Transplantation Partner — Collaborates to administer the Living Donor Circle of Excellence employer recognition program.
  • BuzzRX (formerly Watertree Health) Partner — Co-branded prescription discount card program that generates donations to NKF when used.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Collaborates with CDC for data and statistics on chronic kidney disease in the United States.
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated NKF with a four-star charity rating
  • Emory Midtown Partner — Board member Frita Fisher began nephrology practice at Emory Midtown and connected with NKF through its board members.
  • Icelandic Glacial Partner — Conducted a cause marketing campaign to promote hydration for kidney health and support NKF financially.
  • Monday Campaigns Partner — Partnership to promote plant-based diets through the Meatless Monday program to support kidney health.
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Government — References NIDDK for causes and statistics related to kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Partner — Collaborating since 2017 to advocate for kidney patients, advance health equity, and raise funds for programs and services.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Partner — Partnership since 2017 to advocate for kidney patients, promote health equity, and raise funds for NKF programs.
  • Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Government — Uses OPTN/SRTR data to report on kidney transplant waitlist mortality.
  • Spiceology Partner — Collaboration to promote low-sodium diets and raise funds through sales of salt-free spice blends.
  • The Links, Incorporated Partner — Collaboration with chapters nationwide to address chronic kidney disease in communities of color through health programming.
  • The Links, Incorporated Partner — Partnered since 2018 to promote kidney health and prevent chronic kidney disease in communities of color.
  • U.S. Government — Engages with national health data and policy related to kidney disease in the United States.
strategies · 7

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Based Partnership Model
    methodology: community-based_partnership_model
    By partnering with trusted community-based organizations, the organization improves program delivery and engagement among disproportionately affected populations because local trust networks increase accessibility and cultural relevance of care interventions.
  • Early Detection and Preventive Screening
    methodology: early_detection_prevention
    By promoting accessible blood and urine testing, the organization enables early detection of kidney disease to prevent progression, because timely intervention significantly slows or halts disease advancement.
  • Patient Education and Empowerment
    methodology: patient_education_and_empowerment
    By providing education and resources, the organization empowers patients and families to navigate kidney care effectively, leading to improved health outcomes because informed patients are better equipped to manage their condition and access appropriate treatments.
  • Preventive Behavioral Nudges for Kidney Health
    methodology: preventive nutrition through behavioral nudges
    By promoting plant-based eating through frameworks like Meatless Monday, the organization encourages preventive nutrition behaviors that reduce kidney disease risk because dietary habits are modifiable determinants of long-term kidney health.
  • Research-Driven Innovation for Kidney Care
    methodology: research-driven-innovation
    By investing in research and technological innovation, the organization drives advances in early detection, treatment, and transplant access, because sustained medical progress depends on scientific discovery and clinical translation.
  • Research-Driven Medical Innovation
    methodology: research-driven_innovation
    By investing in research and technological innovation, the organization improves early detection, treatment, and transplant access because medical advances are essential to transforming kidney disease outcomes at scale.
  • Structural Equity and Systemic Advocacy
    methodology: health_equity
    By advancing policy change and dismantling systemic barriers, the organization promotes equitable access to kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation because structural inequities are root causes of disparities in outcomes.