American Kidney Fund Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
96% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
American Kidney Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rockville, Maryland, registered in 1971, with $304,974,512 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
11921 Rockville Pike Ste 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 EIN 23-7124261 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$305.0M
▼ 13.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$293.6M
Net assets
$164.9M
Employees
126
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For American Kidney Fund Inc: 96% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Kidney Fund Inc: 7 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Kidney Fund Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Kidney Fund Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives.
What they do
Public education, awareness and prevention activities:awareness and prevention 35.5 million americans1 in 7 adults have chronic kidney disease (ckd), and most don't realize they have it. akf's education programs help individuals identify their risks for ckd and manage ckd, kidney failure and co-morbidities. a hallmark of our awareness-building work was our fifth annual kidney action week, held from march 18-22, 2024. the virtual educational event was streamed through a digital conference platform and simulcasted through akf's facebook and youtube social channels. approximately 5,000 people preregistered for the event, with more than 82,000 people viewing the combined live and archived sessions. we provided prevention and awareness messaging throughout the year on our social media channels, which grew to 220,000 followers in 2024.public educationwe continually enhance our education content and offerings. our website had more than 16 million views in 2024 from people looking for kidney health information. we also continued to enrich our award-winning kidney kitchen website, a resource for planning a kidney-friendly diet, and the site had more than 1.6 million views in 2024. we also launched a major national awareness campaign focused on reducing health disparities in kidney disease, and we launched the first annual nationwide amkd awareness day to bring attention to a genetic variant that can make people of west and central african ancestry more susceptible to more severe, rapidly progressing kidney disease. we continued to run awareness campaigns which focus on managing various aspects of kidney disease and its co-morbidities. we also continued to provide our kidney health coach peer-to-peer community outreach program, which now includes nearly 7,000 coaches nationwide. for children, living with kidney disease is extremely challenging. akf offers a free, nationwide online virtual camp program for pediatric kidney patients. the campers participate monthly in moderated activities and discussions that allow them to connect with other children around the country who are experiencing the same challenges. in 2024, nearly 200 children participated in akf's virtual camp, camp connections, which also hosted a special program for children living with cystinosis, a rare kidney disease. akf is a strong and independent voice advocating for policies that improve access to health care and strengthen the quality of care for individuals with kidney disease. we work with congress, the administration, federal agencies, and state governments to advance legislation and regulatory policies important to kidney patients and their families. engaging patients and caregivers around advocacy issues is central to this work. in 2024, we grew our advocacy network to over 36,000 patients and family members and provided opportunities for engagement: two in-person fly-ins, including one focused on rare kidney diseases; and 4 in-person health equity trainings in cities across the country. in november 2024, we held our second patient access initiative summit, where we focused on issues like caregiving, mental health and rare kidney disease, as well as exploring ways to create incentives for screening and treatment to avoid or delay kidney failure. we published our fourth annual "state of the states: living donor protection report card," which holds each state accountable for the laws it has in place to make it easier for people to be living kidney donors. since akf began spearheading the living donor protection advocacy work in 2018, 32 states have enacted laws that remove roadblocks to living organ donation.professional educationakf develops courses that are provided online and meet the continuing education requirements for professionals who treat kidney patients. in 2024, there were more than 167,000 akf courses completed by physicians, nurses, social workers, dialysis technicians, dietitians, health educators and other renal care professionals.
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $219.5M (FY2013) to $305.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10.6MNet assets $164.9M
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$175.5M
Total liabilities
$10.6M
Net assets
$164.9M
Salaries & benefits
$17.4M
6% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,974,512▼13.6% | $293,611,844▲3.3% | $164,914,253▲6.8% | $175,543,171▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $352,931,631▲3.2% | $284,331,924▼9.3% | $154,398,047▲84.4% | $159,891,758▲79.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $342,102,742▼2.3% | $313,631,959▼8.6% | $83,719,616▲42.5% | $89,141,143▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $350,304,871▲4.1% | $343,202,920▼0.2% | $58,743,969▲16.5% | $62,257,856▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $336,517,953▲4.7% | $343,952,821▲18.9% | $50,409,854▼11.8% | $54,250,061▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $321,282,066▲6.5% | $289,376,285▼7.9% | $57,151,666▲143% | $61,549,114▲132% | 990 |
| 2018 | $301,782,488▲0.9% | $314,038,493▲6.6% | $23,542,187▼36.2% | $26,571,292▼33.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $298,961,906▼3.6% | $294,646,082▼3.1% | $36,889,860▲18.1% | $39,927,928▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $310,131,514▲16.9% | $304,218,642▲14.4% | $31,246,570▲24.6% | $34,144,657▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $265,277,708▲10.9% | $265,975,048▲12.4% | $25,074,233▼4.6% | $27,362,019▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $239,129,996▲8.9% | $236,566,528▲8.7% | $26,273,111▲6.0% | $28,382,788▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $219,521,281 | $217,536,554▲10.7% | $24,778,127▲11.1% | $26,768,144▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $196,544,287▼5.3% | $22,299,150▼29.0% | $24,435,902▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $207,478,766▼7.4% | $31,427,249▲15.2% | $32,680,498▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $224,142,391 | $27,270,900 | $28,780,566 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Lavarne Burton — $937,050 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavarne Burton | President & Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $937,050 |
| Tara Bunch | Evp, and Coo | 50 | $551,653 |
| Marshall Strisik | Vp and General Counsel | 50 | $489,741 |
| Julie Puzzo | Chief Development Officer | 50 | $468,348 |
| Michael Spigler | Vp of Patient Svcs/kidney | 50 | $450,482 |
| Holly Bode | Vp of Government Affairs | 50 | $406,391 |
| Tamara Ruggiero | Vp of Communications and Marketing | 50 | $375,905 |
| Andrew M Shore Jd | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bambi W Gaddist Drph | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Brian Krex Esq | Member-at-large | 2 | — |
| Charlotte Jones-burton Md | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Donna M Christensen Md | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Frances E Ashe-goins Rn Bsn Mph | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Gail S Wick Mhsa Bsn Rn Cnne | Non-voting Member | 2 | — |
| Jamie A Green Md | Chair, Medical Affairs | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey S Pearson Cfa | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John D Ring CPA | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John F Hanley Cfa | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| John P Butler | Member-at-large | 2 | — |
| Katie B Spillane CPA | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Strategies | Strategic Direction of Akf's Digital Fun | $985,978 |
| Corcentric | Outsourced Gms Grant Payment Vendor For | $513,177 |
| Colornet Printing and Graphics | Print Materials and Collateral For Event | $499,342 |
| R3 LLC | It Infrastructure Management and Securit | $461,274 |
| Allegiance Fundraising LLC | Advertising | $394,992 |
Grants received · $75.8M total
163 grants to American Kidney Fund Inc totaling $75.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences Group Return | Financial assistance program for qualified kidney patients | 2024 | $1,366,879 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $164,040 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Organizational support | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $58,735 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Satellite Healthcare Inc | General support | 2024 | $38,074 |
| Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | General contribution | 2024 | $26,970 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization | Contribution | 2024 | $23,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,053 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,450 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $12,880 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,300 |
| Biotechnology Innovation Organization | Sponsorship | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Dialysis Clinic Inc | Donation for general support | 2023 | $4,000,000 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences Group Return | Financial assistance program for qualified kidney patients | 2023 | $1,006,950 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Kidney Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Kidney Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7124261, based in Rockville, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Kidney Fund Inc's EIN?
- American Kidney Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7124261.
- How much revenue does American Kidney Fund Inc report?
- American Kidney Fund Inc reported $304,974,512 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of American Kidney Fund Inc's spending goes to programs?
- American Kidney Fund Inc spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does American Kidney Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades American Kidney Fund Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does American Kidney Fund Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Kidney Fund Inc's latest Form 990 is $937,050, paid to Lavarne Burton (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for American Kidney Fund Inc (EIN 23-7124261) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.