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THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND THAT IS NOT CLASSIFIED IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IS CLASSIFIED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS UNTIL THOSE AMOUNTS ARE EXPENDED AND RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION THAT WOULD REQUIRE PROVISION OF A LIABILITY UNDER ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. UNDER ASC 740, AN ORGANIZATION MUST RECOGNIZE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2025. THE FOUNDATION HAS FILED FOR, AND RECEIVED, INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS IN THE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT IS REQUIRED TO DO SO. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS FILED INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) FORM 990, AS REQUIRED, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE RETURNS IN JURISDICTIONS WHEN IT IS REQUIRED. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements COST OF GOODS SOLD - -21425 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 21425 GNY WALK 553176 435349 117827 5501 22457 1971 87898 GNY GALA 428290 280079 148211 1353 17765 112200 16893 80 8444740 7626885 817855 17869 332497 367109 100380 9426206 8342313 1083893 24723 372719 481280 205171 1083893 0 true NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PO BOX 415026 BOSTON MA 02241 135562308 501(c)(3) 239976 CKD FELLOW JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 3910 KESWICK RD NBLD BALTIMORE MD 21211 520595110 501(c)(3) 246150 CKD AND RESEARCH FELLOW BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1102 BATES AVENUE HOUSTON TX 77030 741613878 501(c)(3) 56250 RESEARCH FELLOW ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL 60611 362170833 501(c)(3) 35000 RESEARCH FELLOW BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL PO BOX 3149 BOSTON MA 02241 042312909 501(c)(3) 26250 RESEARCH FELLOW REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 500 PARNASSUS AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 94143 946036493 501(c)(3) 26250 RESEARCH FELLOW REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 1540 EAST HOSPITAL DR ANN ARBOR MI 48109 386006309 501(c)(3) 26250 RESEARCH FELLOW NIHNIDDK 31 CENTER DRIVE BETHESDA MD 20892 520858115 government 12500 RESEARCH FELLOW UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 201 S PRESIDENTS CIR SALT LAKE CITY UT 84112 876000525 501(c)(3) 9250 RESEARCH FELLOW 9 0 PATIENT ASSISTANCE 506 371403 SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER GRANTS 3 2000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS SIGNIFICANT GRANTS TO ADVANCE KIDNEY DISEASE RESEARCH, INCLUDING CLINICAL SCIENTIST GRANTS, YOUNG INVESTIGATOR GRANTS, HEALTH EQUITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARDS, AND PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL GRANTS. A DEDICATED RESEARCH AWARD COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS RECIPIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES STRICT OVERSIGHT OF GRANT FUNDS, WITH CONTINUED FUNDING DEPENDENT ON AN APPROVED ANNUAL PROGRESS REVIEW AND FUND AVAILABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH KIDNEY DISEASE. X X X X X false true false false false false false true false KEVIN LONGINO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 429759 0 0 0 0 0 17111 0 20055 0 466925 0 0 0 PETROS A GREGORIOU CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 292500 0 8500 0 0 0 17728 0 29451 0 348179 0 0 0 JOANNE RENCHER CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 266442 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29451 0 295893 0 0 0 ANTHONY S GUCCIARDO SVP, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 264164 0 8000 0 0 0 13208 0 980 0 286352 0 0 0 JESSICA JOSEPH VP, SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES 232535 0 7500 0 0 0 13298 0 11084 0 264417 0 0 0 KERRY K WILLIS CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER 295470 0 9000 0 0 0 17428 0 19986 0 341884 0 0 0 DOLORES MACHUCA-RUIZ SENIOR VP, MARKETING 254000 0 7500 0 0 0 9649 0 29451 0 300600 0 0 0 JOSEPH VASSALOTTI CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 238930 0 6000 0 0 0 13412 0 29403 0 287745 0 0 0 ELIZABETH TALBOT-MONTGOMERY VP, LEARNING STRATEGIES/PRIMARY CARE PROGRAMS 202950 0 7000 0 0 0 7920 0 10293 0 228163 0 0 0 JERRY TILLERY SVP, FIELD DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY IMPACT 248558 0 35000 0 0 0 0 0 16757 0 300315 0 0 0 MICHELLE TOY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 200481 0 8000 0 0 0 0 0 29241 0 237722 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SECTION 457(F) SENIOR STAFF FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN THAT PROVIDES SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WITH A BENEFIT ALLOWANCE CONTRIBUTED BY THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH CAN BE USED FOR VARIOUS BENEFIT OPTIONS, INCLUDING A CAPITAL ACCUMULATION ACCOUNT. THERE WERE NO ACCRUED BENEFITS TO THE 457(F) PLAN DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(II) REPORTS DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE AMOUNTS THAT WERE APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE. 1371 1402649 Other - SALES PROCEEDS 9 1278407 Other - MARKET QUOTATION 0 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES AND SERVICES FOR ADMINISTERING THE FOUNDATION'S VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED FOR CARS AND VEHICLES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCREDITED MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, AND CLINICAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR THE INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAM. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE NATIONAL MEETINGS COVERING A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICS AND SPECIALIZED LOCAL OR REGIONAL SEMINARS. THE NKF SPRING CLINICAL MEETINGS ARE NKF'S PREMIER INTERPROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) ACTIVITY, RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE NEPHROLOGY COMMUNITY. DRAWING OVER 3,400 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY, THE EVENT FEATURES MORE THAN 500 RESEARCH POSTERS AND 140 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND ADVANCING KIDNEY CARE. SINCE 1981, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PUBLISHED PEER-REVIEWED MEDICAL JOURNALS DELIVERING TIMELY INSIGHTS AND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH ON KIDNEY DISEASE TO THE GLOBAL NEPHROLOGY COMMUNITY. FOUR OF THESE ESTEEMED JOURNALS ARE AVAILABLE ON SCIENCEDIRECT, A LEADING PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL INFORMATION, SERVING OVER 11 MILLION USERS WORLDWIDE. THE ORGANIZATION'S KIDNEY LEARNING SOLUTIONS (KLS) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES IN VARIOUS FORMATS, INCLUDING PRINT AND DIGITAL RESOURCES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) AND ITS ASSOCIATED COMORBIDITIES. THE FOUNDATION'S KIDNEY DISEASE OUTCOMES QUALITY INITIATIVE (KDOQI) DEVELOPS AND PUBLISHES EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND COMMENTARIES, REGULARLY UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN KIDNEY PATIENT CARE. BEYOND GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT, KDOQI CONTRIBUTES TO BROADER POLICIES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS. ALL KDOQI GUIDELINES AND COMMENTARIES ARE PUBLISHED IN THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES (AJKD), NKF'S FLAGSHIP JOURNAL. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATES (DEFINED BELOW) - THE ORGANIZATION'S SCREENING PROGRAMS TARGET INDIVIDUALS MOST AT RISK OF POTENTIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO FUTURE KIDNEY DISEASE. THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION CONDUCTS A SERIES OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT KIDNEYS, RISK FACTORS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE, AND HOW TO PROTECT THE KIDNEYS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ITS AFFILIATES (DEFINED BELOW). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CONSULTATION, GUIDANCE, TRAINING AND ADVOCACY. SPECIFIC GUIDANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS. AFFILIATES ARE KEPT UP TO DATE WITH CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FROM THE ORGANIZATION, BOTH CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL. "AFFILIATES" - NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION ("NKF") HAS A CHARTERED NETWORK OF 9 AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE AFFILIATES ARE SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES WHICH IN TANDEM WITH THE FOUNDATION HELP IMPLEMENT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND PRIORITIES. NKF AND ITS AFFILIATES HAVE AGREEMENTS UNDER WHICH A PORTION OF THE REVENUE RECEIVED BY AFFILIATES IS SHARED WITH NKF FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF FULFILLING ITS MISSION. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c PATIENT SERVICES - NKF OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PATIENT SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH KIDNEY DISEASE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ADVOCACY TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND WORKSHOPS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF KIDNEY PATIENTS. THROUGH THE NKF CARES HELPLINE, OVER 20,000 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT, WHILE THE NKF PEERS PROGRAM CONNECTED NEW PATIENTS WITH EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND ENCOURAGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES WERE DISTRIBUTED, OFFERING CONDITION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO HELP PATIENTS NAVIGATE THEIR KIDNEY HEALTH JOURNEY. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 4,453,659 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 679,540) PUBLIC & POPULATION HEALTH - THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.KIDNEY.ORG, SERVES AS A VITAL RESOURCE FOR KIDNEY DISEASE EDUCATION, ATTRACTING MILLIONS OF VISITORS ANNUALLY. PATIENTS RELY ON THE KIDNEY TOPICS PAGES FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON VARIOUS KIDNEY CONDITIONS, INCLUDING NUTRITION AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING HIGH-RISK GROUPS BY PROVIDING TAILORED INFORMATION AND INTERVENTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. CKDINTERCEPT IS THE FOUNDATION'S GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TESTING, RECOGNITION, AND MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY CARE. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 3,746,190 including grants of $ 700,197)(Revenue $ 597,336) RESEARCH - THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY AWARDS 5-6 YOUNG INVESTIGATOR GRANTS AND 2 HEALTH EQUITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARDS. YOUNG INVESTIGATOR GRANTS FUND PATIENT-ORIENTED CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE. HEALTH EQUITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARDS SUPPORT COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PROJECTS AIMED AT PREVENTING, REDUCING, OR ELIMINATING KIDNEY HEALTH DISPARITIES, FOSTERING MEASURABLE IMPACT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION THE COMPENSATION COMMITTE (COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (CEO, OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES) ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND/OR COMPENSATION BENCHMARK STUDIES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSIGNS THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THE OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY OF THE IRS FORM 990 AND ITS SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINAL AND SIGNED FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy TO IDENTIFY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS (GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS) AND SENIOR STAFF MUST ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER MANAGES THE DISCLOSURE AND MONITORING PROCESSES RELATED TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EACH PERSON ALSO HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT HIS OR HER OWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, WHETHER ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED, WHEN SUCH CONFLICTS ARISE DURING A MEETING. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE MATERIAL FACTS, THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED. THE DISCLOSURE, DECISIONS MADE, AND ACTIONS TAKEN ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES CERTAIN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, WWW.KIDNEY.ORG. SUCH DOCUMENTS INCLUDE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL REPORTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND THE MOST RECENT FORM 990. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 10a THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S INVENTORY IS PRIMARILY MADE UP FROM EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION BROCHURES FOR THE RENAL PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS PATIENT EDUCATION BROCHURES FOR THE PATIENTS. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees CONSULTING - Total Expense: 3138529, Program Service Expense: 2705804, Management and General Expenses: 2800, Fundraising Expenses: 429925; HONORARIA - Total Expense: 989220, Program Service Expense: 989220, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 0; AUDIO VISUAL - Total Expense: 729086, Program Service Expense: 726360, Management and General Expenses: 0, Fundraising Expenses: 2726; OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES - Total Expense: 1771883, Program Service Expense: 1415634, Management and General Expenses: 57149, Fundraising Expenses: 299100; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;