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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2021 Expires: March 2023

National Kidney Foundation Of Indiana, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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911 E 86th St Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN, 46240-1848

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 Indiana, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

A BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder since 11/03/2017.


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Stated Purpose:
To 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.

Year, State Incorporated:
1971, IN

Also Known As:
Kidney Foundation

National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (NKFI) offers a variety of health screenings and educational programs across the state. The most extensive program is the Indiana Kidney Check. This screening provides comprehensive results including estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, Glucose test, Albumin-Creatine Ratio urine test, Body Mass Index calculation, Blood Pressure check and consult with an on-site medical professional completely free to participants. NKFI also hosts mini a screening program called the Kidney Health Risk Assessment (KHRA). This screening is presented at some health fairs and at all Indiana Kidney Walks. The KHRA includes a health questionnaire, body mass index calculation, and blood pressure measurement. 

NKFI provides Public Health Education and Professional Education. Public Health Education consists of workshops, health fairs, brochures, video production, or any other educational projects or programs to educate the public on kidney diseases, urological diseases, diabetes, hypertension, organ, tissue donation, and transplantation. Professional Education are activities of the Medical Advisory Board including the Stuart A. Kleit Symposium, Stuart A. Kleit Symposium Scholarships, the Indiana Council of Nephrology Social Workers, the Indiana Council of Renal Nutritionists, the Physician Education Programs, workshops or programs developed for the continuing education of medical professionals, and funding for nephrology fellows. NKFI also provides Community Services as a collaborative effort with other community service organizations to improve programs and services to counties outside of Central Indiana. 

For the year ended June 30, 2020, National Kidney Foundation Of Indiana, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Public health education $147,779
Community services $139,395
Prevention services $106,547
Patient services $103,902
Professional education $37,528
Research $2,503
Total Program Expenses $537,654

Chief Executive
Margie Evans Fort, CEO

Compensation*
$0

Chair of the Board
Mrs. Jane Estes, Business Market Advisor

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
PNC

Board Size
20

Paid Staff Size
7

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 16.29%

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 Indiana, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.

Source of Funds
Contributions, grants, memorials, and bequests $358,841
Special events (less costs of direct donor benefits of $137,171) $125,087
Net change in beneficial interest in assets held by others $7,993
Other income $4,388
Interest income $418
Loss on disposal of asset $-664
Total Income $496,063

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $496,063
Total expenses: $730,220
  Program expenses $537,654
  Fundraising expenses $78,813
  Administrative expenses $41,900
  Other expenses $71,853
Income in Excess of Expenses $-234,157
Beginning Net Assets $1,514,735
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,280,578
Total Liabilities $247,041
Total Assets $1,527,619

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