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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(800) 954-3639
215 W Illinois Street, Suite 1C
Chicago, IL, 60654-7163
https://www.nkfi.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through programs and services that emphasize prevention, education, and empowerment.

Year, State Incorporated:
1949, IL

Also Known As:
NKFI

NKFI is locally governed and funded organization whose programs and services are specifically designed to serve communities across the State of Illinois. The organization's initiatives include patient education programs that raise awareness about the dangers of kidney disease, the importance of kidney health, and the impact of organ donation; professional education programs that advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of kidney disease for medical professionals working across the spectrum of renal care; and outreach and advocacy programs that serve communities of color disproportionately impacted by kidney disease and it risk factors and empower kidney patients, caregivers, and individuals statewide to receive the care they deserve.

For the year ended March 31, 2024, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois's program expenses were:

Public Education $1,005,893
Patient Services $617,587
Professional Education $427,444
Community Services $420,951
Research $124,634
Total Program Expenses $2,596,509

Chief Executive
Jacqueline Burgess-Bishop, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Brian O'Dea, Board President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana

Board Size
22

Paid Staff Size
14

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 24.07%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on National Kidney Foundation of Illinois's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Special events, net of direct costs of $743,057 $794,076
Net investment income $710,103
Program services $675,447
Government grants $511,354
Contributions $289,643
In-kind donation $80,105
Sales of donated vehicles, net costs of sales of $1,928 $5,230
United Way $2,481
Combined Federal Campaign $2,324
Total Income $3,070,763

Programs: 80% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $3,070,763
Total expenses: $3,243,281
  Program expenses $2,596,509
  Fundraising expenses $405,636
  Administrative expenses $241,136
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-172,518
Beginning Net Assets $6,790,913
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $6,618,395
Total Liabilities $565,377
Total Assets $7,183,772

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