American Kidney Fund, Inc.

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is a publicly supported non-profit organization established in 1971, dedicated to fighting kidney disease and helping individuals live healthier lives. Its core mission is to ensure that every kidney patient has access to healthcare and that those at risk are empowered to prevent the disease, working towards a vision of a world without kidney disease. The organization's headquarters are located in Rockville, Maryland.

AKF provides a comprehensive range of services, including financial assistance for low-income dialysis and transplant patients to cover health insurance premiums, transportation, prescription medications, and other treatment-related expenses. The organization also offers extensive educational programs, free health screenings, and public awareness campaigns to promote kidney health and prevention. Additionally, AKF supports clinical research, innovation, and advocacy efforts, and provides disaster relief and summer enrichment grants for children with kidney failure.

Under the leadership of President and CEO LaVarne A. Burton since 2005, the American Kidney Fund is recognized as a leading kidney nonprofit in the nation, making a significant direct impact on patients' lives. The organization maintains strong financial health, investing 96 cents of every donated dollar directly into programs and services, and consistently earns high ratings, including a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. Recent activities include providing financial support for thousands of low-income dialysis and transplant patients in 2025, launching educational campaigns for conditions like FSGS, and expanding its Kidney Health Coach Program.