about us
determined to make a difference
CREATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois works closely with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and civic-minded corporate partners to improve the lives of patients and families affected by kidney disease.
No organization supports kidney disease patients like we do. We provide patients access to resources and information, host numerous educational events, support innovative research, advocate for improvements in healthcare policy, and provide free kidney health screenings all across the state of Illinois.
Our commitment to diversity, equity & Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, individuals and communities served feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability or education.
HOW WE FIGHT KIDNEY DISEASE
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois takes action on behalf of people affected by kidney disease by pursuing strategies in four, key areas:
RESPONSIBLE STRATEGY
Since our launch in 1949, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois has raised millions of dollars in support of scientific research and patient services. As critical as raising money is, what we do with it is just as important.
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We commit to funding programs thoughtfully and critically, and ensure that our supporters can easily review our financial strategy and reports.
public support & revenue
$2,169,905
Every milestone, achievement, and step towards health,
is possible because of you.
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45% Volunteer-Driven Events
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29% Corporate Giving
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13% Individual Contributions and Bequests
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13% Investments
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01% Other & Misc.
functional expenses
$1,820,353
With your help, we directed more than 80% of all gifts
directly to patient and health services.
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41% Patient Services
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39% Educational Programming
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17% Fundraising & Advocacy
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03% Administrative & Operations
MEET THE TEAM
The NKFI is powered by a dedicated staff, committed board members, forward-thinking healthcare professionals, and the passion of supporters like you. Click below to learn more about the people powering our progress.
WORK WITH US
Interested in working with Team Kidney full time and joining our dedicated staff? Or looking for an exciting internship in health and events located in downtown Chicago?
Click below to explore our current opportunities.
#LET'S GET SOCIAL
Support the work of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois by helping us get the word out on social media! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for news and updates, and help raise awareness by sharing our posts.
Thanks in advance for the follow.
#TeamKidney
