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National Kidney Foundation

EIN 72-0649707 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA, INC. IS THE MAJOR STATEWIDE VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PREVENTING KIDNEY DISEASE, IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE AND INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF ALL ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANTATION. THE NKFL PROVIDES VITAL PATIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, ADVOCATES FOR PATIENTS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND SUPPORTS LOCAL KIDNEY RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY NEW TREATMENTS.

Income
$621,798
Spending
$656,841
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
28
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$115,426, ceo

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

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (5)
  1. $61,702 spent. PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH MEDIA CAMPAIGNS ABOUT THE CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE THROUGH A FREE PATIENT HELPLINE OFFERING SUPPORT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE AFFECTED BY KIDNEY DISEASE INCLUDING PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, ORGAN DONORS OR TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS; THE HELPLINE CONNECTS THOSE AFFECTED BY KIDNEY DISEASE TO AN INFORMED MENTOR WHO CAN ADDRESS THEIR CONCERNS WITH EMPATHY AND FROM EXPERIENCE. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE ONLINE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PRINT CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOCUSING ON "MARCH IS KIDNEY MONTH AND "APRIL IS DONATE LIFE MONTH". THE CAMPAIGNS, HEALTH FAIRS, AND SCREENINGS REACH APPROXIMATELY 35% OF THE STATE'S POPULATION.
  2. $123,892 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN DONATION, SPECIFICALLY LIVING ORGAN DONATION, THROUGH PRESENTATIONS OF "THE BIG ASK, THE BIG GIVE". OUR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS MOBILIZE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVE AS POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION'S ONGOING MISSION TO "MAKE LIVES BETTER" THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, EMPOWERMENT AND KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. FREE COMMUNITY BASED KIDNEY HEALTH SCREENINGS AIMED AT IDENTIFYING/EDUCATING PEOPLE AT HIGH-RISK FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE. FREE SCHOOL PRESENTATION TEACHING KIDNEY BASICS, KIDNEY DISEASE CAUSES, DIALYSIS/TRANSPLANT AND ORGAN DONATION DECISION MAKING (TARGETS GRADES 3-8). PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT CAUSES OF KIDNEY DISEASE, KIDNEY STONES, UTIS, LIVING ORGAN DONATION AND CADAVERIC ORGAN DONATION. DISTRIBUTION OF KIDNEY FRIENDLY/SALT-FREE SEASONINGS, RECIPES AND BROCHURES.
  3. $62,407 spent. PATIENT SERVICES: FREE COMMUNITY BASED KIDNEY HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR THOSE AT HIGH-RISK FOR KIDNEY DISEASE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE STAGING OF KIDNEY DISEASE, LAB RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL TO DISCUSS ONSITE TEST RESULTS. FREE PATIENT SUPPORT HELPLINE FOR PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, ORGAN DONORS AND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS AND THOSE AFFECTED BY KIDNEY DISEASE. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS TO HELP WITH UTILITIES, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION. PHONE/EMAIL SUPPORT FROM TRAINED SPECIALISTS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY KIDNEY DISEASE, ORGAN DONATION, OR TRANSPLANTATION (PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CARE PARTNERS). PROVIDE HIPPA COMPLIANT RIDES TO/FROM DIALYSIS THROUGH UBER HEALTH. SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN WITH KIDNEY DISEASE OR WHO HAVE HAD A TRANSPLANT. GUIDANCE AND LINKS TO HELP PATIENTS UNDERSTAND MEDICARE AND INSURANCE RULES. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED VIA TRAINED SOCIAL WORKERS WITH GUIDED MODULES TO HELP KIDNEY PATIENTS COPE WITH STRESS, DEPRESSION AND DISASTER-RELATED TRAUMA. LAST RESORT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE AN UNEXPECTED CRISIS EXPENSE.
  4. $181,557 spent. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL COMMUNITY ON THE TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND THE STATUS OF RESEARCH THEREON. THROUGH VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUMS, THE FOUNDATION EDUCATED OVER 4,000 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. THERE ARE ALSO FREE, SELF-PACED EDUCATION MODULES FOCUSED ON TRANSPLANT, LIVING DONATION, CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE. CE/CME CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: DEDICATED CONTINUING EDUCATION COMPONENT WITH STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING (INCLUDING BOARD-REVIEW SESSIONS) INTENDED TO ADVANCE NEPHROLOGY PRACTICE. RESEARCH EARLY INVESTIGATOR SUPPORT - AN ANNUAL PEER REVIEWED GRANT PROGRAM OPEN TO LOUISIANA HCPS. MONTHLY DINNER PROGRAMS AIMED AT TEACHING PROFESSIONALS DISEASE STATE MANAGEMENT AND NEW THERAPIES IN THE CKD/ESRD/TRANSPLANT ARENA.
  5. $46,600 spent. RESEARCH: LOCAL GRANT SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH ABOUT HUMAN KIDNEY DISEASE. THE SUPPORT PROMOTES INVESTIGATIONS OF CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NIH OR OTHER SOURCES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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