Renal Support Network
Dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. The Center for Disease Control states that an estimated 30 million US adults have CKDor …
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Renal Support Network (RSN) is here to help people navigate, educate and learn how to advocate for the best care when diagnosed with kidney disease. Is that you? It’s not a fun diagnosis, we have all been there. We know one thing for sure is if you become knowledgeable about your illness, proactive in your care you will soon see there is lots of hope and many things you can do to help! Heck, some of us have lived with this illness for 50 plus years and are doing great. We have lots of informat
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Mission
Dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. The Center for Disease Control states that an estimated 30 million US adults have CKDor more than 15% of the US adult population. Renal Support Network (RSN) strives to ensure people who have kidney disease have access to quality of care, dialysis treatment choices, kidney transplantation and provide the patients perspective on regulatory and legislative issues. RSN promotes the importance of organ donation and living donor initiatives.In addition, psychological adaptation to CKD is crucial to ensuring optimal long-term outcomes. Patients with CKD tend to have higher levels of anxiety and depression than other people. It is vital that they be offered appropriate resources to help them develop coping strategies, increase their perception control and to become educated about their illness and treatment options. RSN has a large social media and mailing list following who seek education and hope.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Renal Support Network has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRenal Support Network is a registered health nonprofit based in Glendale, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 954672679. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $744K in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Renal Support Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954672679. 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.
Renal Support Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% 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.
Renal Support Network is located in Glendale, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Renal Support Network has $744K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Renal Support Network 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 small organization. It has $744K in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Renal Support Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Renal Support Network 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Renal Support Network (RSN) is here to help people navigate, educate and learn how to advocate for the best care when diagnosed with kidney disease. Is that you? It’s not a fun diagnosis, we have all been there. We know one thing for sure is if you become knowledgeable about your illness, proactive in your care you will soon see there is lots of hope and many things you can do to help! Heck, some of us have lived with this illness for 50 plus years and are doing great. We have lots of informat Renal Support Network is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $744K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Renal Support Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Renal Support Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954672679, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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RENAL SUPPORT NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (24)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 78 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Renal Support Network
- What is Renal Support Network?
- Renal Support Network is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Glendale, United States. Renal Support Network (RSN) is here to help people navigate, educate and learn how to advocate for the best care when diagnosed with kidney disease. Is that you? It’s not a fun diagnosis, we have all been there. We know one thing for sure is if you become knowledgeable about your illness, proactive in your care you will soon see there is lots of hope and many things you can do to help! Heck, some of us have lived with this illness for 50 plus years and are doing great. We have lots of informat
- When was Renal Support Network founded?
- Renal Support Network was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Renal Support Network?
- Lori Hartwell serves as President.
- Where is Renal Support Network located?
- Headquartered in Glendale, CA, United States.
- What is Renal Support Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Renal Support Network trustworthy?
- Renal Support Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Renal Support Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954672679.
- What is Renal Support Network's website?
- http://rsnhope.org