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National Kidney Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2190073 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA IS TO PREVENT KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DISEASES, IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THESE DISEASES AND INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF ALL ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANTATION.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$105,000, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    34 of 34 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $455,840 spent. PATIENT SERVICES - LOW INCOME AND OTHER KIDNEY PATIENTS RECEIVE MEDICINES, TRANSPORTATION, SEMINARS, RETREATS AND OTHER KIDNEY DISEASE RELATED SERVICES. THROUGH THE DIRECT AID PROGRAM, THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA PROVIDED $205,949 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL AID TO PATIENTS FOR GROCERIES, GAS, TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND RENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. THIS AID WAS DISTRIBUTED TO 1939 INDIVIDUALS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.THE HAWTHORNE FUND - DESIGNED TO ASSIST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS WHO MEET STATED CRITERIA WITH THE COST OF THEIR POST-TRANSPLANT MEDICATIONS, INCLUDING IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT AND PROPHYLAXIS DRUGS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE NKFF DISTRIBUTED NEARLY $37,626 OVER 70 INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS FOR ASSISTANCE.PUBLIC EDUCATION - LITERATURE AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF THE NEEDS OF KIDNEY PATIENTS AND TO TEACH ABOUT THE EARLY DETECTION OF THE DISEASE.
  2. $252,298 spent. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - SEMINARS, LITERATURE AND RESEARCH FUNDING TO EDUCATE HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL IN THE TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE.
  3. $176,997 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE FLORIDA KIDNEY PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.THE NKFF PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND EDUCATORS TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETINGS, SUPPORTING HUNDREDS OF PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, THE NKFF CONDUCTED TWELVE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS AND CONTINUES TO GROW THIS PROGRAM THROUGH ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. IN ADDITION, NKFF EMPLOYS A FULL TIME PATIENT ADVOCATE TO LEAD THE MEETINGS AND WORK WITH PATIENTS ONE ON ONE TO PROMOTE BETTER OUTCOMES.
  4. $138,881 spent. ITEM 1. PUBLIC EDUCATION - NKFF PROVIDES LITERATURE AND HOLDS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF THE NEEDS OF KIDNEY PATIENTS AND TO TEACH ABOUT THE EARLY DETECTION OF THE DISEASE.ITEM 2. NKFF HOLDS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS DESIGNED TO BRING UP-TO-DATE RENAL-SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, TECHNICIANS, AND DIETICIANS WHO CARE FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS. DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, THE NKFF PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN ADDITION TO HOLDING THE RENAL PROFESSIONAL FORUM (RPF). 84 PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED RPF AND RECEIVED UP TO 18 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR ATTENDING ALL SESSIONS.ITEM 3. PATIENT ADVOCACY - NKFF IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT HAS A FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED PATIENT ADVOCATE. THE ADVOCATE TRAVELS AROUND THE STATE OFFERING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO THE SPECIFIC AUDIENCE. HIS RECENT PRESENTATIONS ARE TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, CORPORATIONS, TRANSPLANT CENTERS, THE NAACP AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. HE IS ALSO AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK BY PHONE OR EMAIL TO PATIENTS OR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 1969.

    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.

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