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National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin Inc

EIN 39-1133761 · West Allis, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To prevent kidney and urinary tract disease, improve the health and well being of persons and families affected, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Income
$350,734
Spending
$458,027
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
3
Volunteers
108
Highest pay
$112,998, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $97,720 spent. Direct Svcs to Patients and their Families, Public Education The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin NKFW provides many free services to patients in the kidney and organ transplant community, including free medical ID jewelry for all kidney patients, organ recipients or living organ donors across Wisconsin. We manage a helpline where patients can call in with questions relating to kidney disease and are then directed to appropriate resources. NKFW also works to identify people who are unaware that they have kidney disease and direct them to care through free kidney health screenings with on-site urinalysis testing and immediate consultations with a nephrologist.NKFW builds public awareness of kidney disease through virtual in-person learning opportunities on the risk of kidney disease, maintaining kidney health, as well as organ donation and transplantation. This includes presence at health and wellness events in the community, generating and sharing educational content to boost public awareness of this public health crisis, and presenting community groups around the state.
  2. $88,938 spent. Provide Professional Education The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin NKFW works with renal and transplant professionals around the state to share and promote best practices and foster their professional development. This includes serving as the convening body for the Council of Nephrology Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter and the Council for Renal Nutrition - Wisconsin Chapter. NKFW also provides accredited continuing education credits to a range of renal and transplant professionals through an annual conference. NKFW also convenes health professionals for periodic education events both virtually and in-person.
  3. $73,132 spent. Provide Community Services The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin provides a robust kidney screening program for early detection of kidney disease, with the goal of reducing the frequency and severity of kidney disease in Wisconsin. Screening locations are targeted to traditionally under-served areas of the state, particularly in the major metro areas of Milwaukee and Madison. Between 6 and 12 free community screenings are held each year, benefiting hundreds of individuals.
  4. Program Service Expenses 5,108, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Research

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: National Kidney Foundation Inc (New York, NY), EIN 13-1673104. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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