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75 Years of Impact

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Browse our collection of NKF merchandise. Every purchase supports kidney disease research and patient programs.

75

Years of Service

37M

Americans with CKD

100K+

Patients Helped Yearly

$180M+

Research Funded

Our Mission

Preventing Kidney Disease & Improving Lives

NKF's mission is to prevent kidney disease, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

We achieve this through our focus on research, patient services, professional education, and public awareness campaigns that reach millions of people each year.

Support Our Mission

Fighting for
Kidney Health

Our Values

What Guides Us

Our core values shape everything we do as an organization dedicated to kidney health.

Compassion

We care deeply about the well-being of patients and families affected by kidney disease.

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in everything we do.

Collaboration

We work together with healthcare professionals, researchers, and communities.

Innovation

We continuously seek new ways to advance kidney disease treatment and prevention.

Our History

75 Years of Progress

1950

National Kidney Foundation founded

1966

Established first dialysis center funding

1983

Launched Kidney Early Evaluation Program

2002

Introduced CKD classification system

2025

Celebrating 75 years of impact

Join Us in the Fight Against Kidney Disease

Whether through shopping, donating, or spreading awareness, you can make a real difference in the lives of millions affected by kidney disease.