About us

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights on all fronts for more than 35.5 million Americans living with kidney disease. Thanks to our compassionate community, we can be there for patients wherever they are in their illness. No other organization has a more comprehensive approach, or makes a greater direct impact on patients' lives.

Our vision: A world without kidney disease

That’s why we’re on a mission of fighting kidney disease and helping people live healthier lives. We are working on ensuring that every kidney patient has access to health care, and every person at risk for kidney disease is empowered to prevent it.

Your support goes further with AKF

Here's what your donations to AKF helped us accomplish in 2023.

134 transplants monthly

134 kidney transplants per month made possible with AKF's support, more than any other organization.

66,000 patients

More than 66,000 dialysis and recent transplant patients were able to afford health care coverage and other treatment-related expenses.

More than $70,000 in disaster grants

More than $70,000 provided to nearly 300 kidney patients affected by natural disasters.

51 scientists

51 alumni and current AKF scientists advanced nephrology research.

6,000 kidney health coaches

completed our training course to educate others about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

More than 200 kids and teens

connected with their peers in our National Virtual Camp Program for pediatric kidney patients.

Fighting on all fronts

From prevention and research through treatment and transplant, we are dedicated to making sure kidney patients have someone fighting by their side.

About AKF

Join the AKF team

Find a career that offers you a strong sense of purpose, knowing that you’re making a concrete difference in the lives of kidney patients and their families.

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We are good stewards of the donated dollar

Your donation goes further when you give to the American Kidney Fund. Our steadfast commitment to stewardship of the donated dollar has resulted in the highest ratings from organizations that evaluate charities.

How we put donated dollars to work

97 cents

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

20

Highest 4-star rating for 20 consecutive years by Charity Navigator.

1.2x

Native Americans are 1.2 times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney failure.

Your donation fuels their fight

Kidney disease is the fastest-growing non-contagious disease in the U.S. more than 35 million Americans have kidney disease — that's 1 in 7 people. You are a kidney patient's most important partner in fighting their disease on all fronts — from prevention and research through treatment and transplant.

Your donation fuels their fight

Driven by passion, accountability and transparency

Since 1971, AKF has put patients at the heart of everything we do by listening to their needs. This patient-centric approach still guides our work today.