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American Kidney Fund

American Kidney Fund

NonprofitRockville, MD

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Mission

The American Kidney Fund’s (AKF) mission is to fight kidney disease and help people live healthier lives. AKF works on behalf of 1 in 7 American adults living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through transplant. With programs of prevention, early detection, financial support, disease management, clinical research, innovation and advocacy, no kidney organization directly impacts more lives than AKF. AKF is one of the nation’s top-rated nonprofits, investing 96 cents of every donated dollar in programs.

Impact by the Numbers

  • 140

    kidney transplants enabled each month

  • 75,000

    patients facing kidney failure helped with treatment costs

  • ~700,000

    people accessed free educational resources

Recent fundraisers

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    American Kidney Fund posted an update

    Take a deeper dive into kidney-friendly eating with AKF's Kidney Kitchen 🍽️ Check out our Kidney Kitchen video library to watch cooking demos, learn quick tips and view educational webinars to learn how to incorporate healthy eating and living into your daily life! Browse the collection: https://bit.ly/4iMFyxO
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  2. Kyle Cook donated $10

  3. Khalil Shannon donated $25

  4. Erika Cuevas donated $5

  5. American Kidney Fund posted an update

    💙 Advocates from across the country came together early October on Capitol Hill for AKF’s 2026 Rare Kidney Disease Advocacy Day to share their stories and champion policies supporting the kidney community. 📌 By the numbers: 👉 39 AKF Ambassadors 👉 73 congressional meetings 👉 23 states represented Our thanks to every Ambassador who raised their voice for people living with rare kidney diseases, living donors and caregivers! 👏
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  6. Michele Noel started a fundraiser

    In loving memory of my cherished family member, I am launching this GoFundMe campaign to support the American Kidney Fund. They dedicated their life to helping others, and I believe that honoring their legacy through this important cause is a beautiful way to keep their spirit alive. The American Kidney Fund works tirelessly to fight kidney disease and support those affected by it. Your donations will directly aid in: Providing essential financial support for patients undergoing treatment. Funding programs that promote early detection and prevention of kidney disease. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of millions who are battling kidney disease. Please consider donating in memory of my loved one, and let’s join forces to support the vital work of the American Kidney Fund.

  7. Gowri Anupama hit a fundraising milestone

    96donations

  8. Gowri Anupama hit a fundraising milestone

    96donations

  9. Gowri Anupama hit a fundraising milestone

    96donations

American Kidney Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 237124261. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by Candid.