Financials and accountability

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is a careful steward of every donated dollar. We are recognized by leading charity evaluators for our fiscal accountability. In fact, Charity Navigator named AKF a Top 10 Charity for receiving the highest, four-star rating for 22 years in a row.

Charity ratings and recognition

97 cents of every dollar we spend goes to patients and programs. We know it's important to you that your donation is being used effectively. It is important to us too. That is why we work hard to receive the highest grades available for accountability and transparency. Our responsible, strategic stewardship of the donated dollar has earned us the highest ratings from organizations that evaluate charities.

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Annual reports

Our annual report provides a year-in-review of our impact and financials, the effectiveness of our programs, as well as a list of major contributors. It is only through the generous support of our donors that we are able to fight kidney disease on all fronts. Your generosity is what allows us to fulfill our mission and positively impact so many lives.

IRS Form 990

As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, each year the American Kidney Fund files Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service.

Audit reports

The American Kidney Fund undergoes an annual rigorous audit conducted by independent, external auditors who review all of our income and expenditures.

97 cents of every donated dollar goes to patients and programs.

Every success, milestone and breakthrough we achieve for patients and their families depends on caring and generous people like you. Your gift goes further when you give to AKF.

97 cents of every donated dollar goes to patients and programs.

Corporate relationship, gift acceptance and whistleblower policies

AKF policies protect the integrity and credibility of our organization, supporting the best interests of the patients we serve.

View AKF policy documents

When you join our fight you change lives

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How your support fights kidney disease on all fronts
Support our comprehensive programs that address the physical, emotional and financial burdens patients face, from prevention through transplant.

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Why research is important
For three decades, AKF has funded the most promising kidney disease researchers to accelerate the pace of breakthroughs — in an area that has been overlooked for too long.

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For kidney patients who can't afford health care expenses, AKF is there. Because of donors like you, we can provide a lifeline to patients and their families.