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National Kidney Foundation

CharityWatch rating issued
May 2025

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
85%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$18
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY 10016

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.kidney.org

Stated Mission

To prevent kidney diseases, improve the health & well-being of individuals & families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 03/31/2024

Program Percentage: 85%

The percentage of National Kidney Foundation's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$50,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $18

How many dollars National Kidney Foundation spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$19,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
National Kidney Foundation Audited Financial Statements 13-1673104
National Kidney Foundation IRS Form 990 13-1673104
Entity: National Kidney Foundation
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 13-1673104
Entity: National Kidney Foundation
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-1673104

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
National Kidney Foundation
meets governance benchmarks.
 
National Kidney Foundation
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-In Policy  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Kevin Longino Chief Executive Officer $522,638
2 Kerry K. Willis Chief Scientific Officer $437,683
3 Petros A. Gregoriou Chief Financial Officer $333,818
1
Name: Kevin Longino
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Compensation: $522,638
2
Name: Kerry K. Willis
Title: Chief Scientific Officer
Compensation: $437,683
3
Name: Petros A. Gregoriou
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Compensation: $333,818

Analysts' Notes

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CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

According to the National Kidney Foundation audit of March 31, 2024 (Note 1, Nature of Organization):

"...The Foundation has a chartered network of nine affiliated organizations (Affiliates) and 29 regional offices as of March 31, 2024 across the country to implement its mission...Under the provisions of a charter with the Foundation, each Affiliate must meet certain requirements regarding organizational structure, program services, and fundraising."

CharityWatch's rating of the National Kidney Foundation does not include the financial activities of its nine Affiliates.

As described in the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) fiscal 2024 tax filing: "...The Affiliates are separate legal entities which in tandem with the Foundation help implement the organizational mission... NKF and its Affiliates have agreements under which a portion of revenue received by Affiliates is shared with NKF for the express purpose of fulfilling its mission" (IRS Form 990, Schedule O re: Form 990, Part III, line 4b).

According to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) tax filing for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, NKF reports re: Compensation (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II):

NKF reports providing "bonus & incentive compensation" during 2023 to thirteen individuals. Kevin Longino, CEO, received $62,300 of bonus and incentive compensation, with a total reported compensation of $522,638. The remaining twelve individuals received between $6,300 to $19,000 with total reported compensation of between $206,800 to $437,683.