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National Kidney Foundation Inc

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.

Health New York, NY EIN: 131673104 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About National Kidney Foundation Inc

37 million people in the U.S. have kidney disease but only 10% know it. NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you'll ever hear about.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G44Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G44Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, National Kidney Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1950, it predates 94% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Kidney Foundation Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 131673104. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Kidney Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131673104. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

National Kidney Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

National Kidney Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Kidney Foundation Inc has $50M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Kidney Foundation Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Kidney Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, National Kidney Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

37 million people in the U.S. have kidney disease but only 10% know it. NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you'll ever hear about. National Kidney Foundation Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $50M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to National Kidney Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131673104, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
279

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Kevin L••••••
Chief Executive Office

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

National Kidney Foundation Launches National Community to Advance Race-Agnostic Kidney Function Assessment for Medicatio
Jul 2026
aijourn.com
Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jul 2026
www.news5cleveland.com
Stay with us. 5% Donation to National Kidney Foundation - Washington.org
Jul 2026
washington.org
Meet the National Kidney Foundation’s New CEO - MedCentral
Jul 2026
www.medcentral.com
Dr. Marc Hurlbert Begins Tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation - PR Newswire
Jul 2026
www.prnewswire.com
National Kidney Foundation Workshop Identifies Major Gaps in Gout Treatment and Chronic Kidney Disease Care - Yahoo Fina
Jun 2026
finance.yahoo.com
National Kidney Foundation Innovation Fund Invests in Biohope to Advance Personalized Medicine in Kidney Transplantation
May 2026
www.prnewswire.com
National Kidney Foundation 2026 Awards and Honors - Docwire News
Apr 2026
www.docwirenews.com
National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana - Biz New Orleans
Mar 2026
bizneworleans.com
PHOTO RELEASE: During National Kidney Month, Gottheimer Visits DaVita Radburn Dialysis Center to Highlight Access to Kid
Mar 2026
gottheimer.house.gov
Form filed
$50.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$46.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$49.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$42.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 125 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1950
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Kidney Foundation Inc

What is National Kidney Foundation Inc?
National Kidney Foundation Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. 37 million people in the U.S. have kidney disease but only 10% know it. NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you'll ever hear about.
When was National Kidney Foundation Inc founded?
National Kidney Foundation Inc was founded in 1950.
Who leads National Kidney Foundation Inc?
Kevin Longino serves as Chief Executive Office.
Where is National Kidney Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is National Kidney Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Kidney Foundation Inc trustworthy?
National Kidney Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is National Kidney Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131673104.
What is National Kidney Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.kidney.org