National Kidney Foundation
Meets Standards

Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Kidney Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to revolutionize the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation."
Year, State Incorporated:
1950, NY
National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reports that it is dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease. The organization has a chartered network of nine affiliated organizations and 29 regional offices across the United States which helps NKF carry out its mission. NKF also conducts educational campaigns nationwide about the role of the kidney in maintaining overall health, the importance of early detection, and organ donation and transplantation.
For the year ended March 31, 2023, National Kidney Foundation's program expenses were:
Research | $3,525,721 |
Public health education | $5,078,737 |
Professional education | $15,087,127 |
Patient services | $5,495,750 |
Community service and assistance to affiliates | $10,160,209 |
Total Program Expenses | $39,347,544 |
Chief Executive
Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$511,201
Chair of the Board
Tracy McKibben
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, MAC Energy Advisors, LLC
Board Size
27
Paid Staff Size
238
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $25,597,615, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
Investment income, net | $-348,562 |
Other, net | $-312,612 |
Government grants | $477,163 |
Professional membership dues | $727,453 |
Sale of donated vehicles, net | $1,328,443 |
Royalties | $2,404,661 |
Special events, net | $9,273,843 |
Contributions | $13,189,723 |
Program service support and fees | $18,179,968 |
Total Income | $44,920,080 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 9%
Total Income | $44,920,080 |
Total expenses: | $46,602,551 |
Program expenses | $39,347,544 |
Fundraising expenses | $3,186,430 |
Administrative expenses | $4,068,577 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,682,471 |
Beginning Net Assets | $32,889,439 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $31,206,968 |
Total Liabilities | $28,721,823 |
Total Assets | $59,928,791 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, NKF received in-kind contributions totaling $1,328,443 in donated vehicles.
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