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Mission and Programs

Mission

In 1971, the American Kidney Fund was established to pay for dialysis for people who otherwise would have died. Today, almost all Americans with end stage renal disease (ESRD) have access to dialysis and transplantation. Yet many of the costs associated with treatment remain the patient''s responsibility, a heavy burden for many. For 38 years, the primary mission of AKF has remained constant: to provide financial aid for the urgent needs of people with chronic kidney disease.

Programs

In 2007, the American Kidney Fund provided assistance to 68,000 dialysis patients in the United States. This assistance took the form of insurance co-payments, nutritional supplements, medical supplies, and direct financial assistance to pay for transportation to dialysis and other treatment-related necessities that insurance would not cover. AKF also launched a Medicare Part D assistance program in 2007. In addition to providing financial assistance to dialysis patients, AKF educates the public about prevention, causes, treatment, and pyscho-social aspects of kidney disease, and promotes organ donation. AKF offers a wide range of brochures about kidney disease, with many selections in Spanish. The Minority Intervention and Kidney Education program (MIKE) raises awareness of the risks of kidney disease in high-risk populations. AKF also maintains a national toll-free HelpLine in both English and Spanish to answer questions from kidney patients, their families, and the general public. AKF strives to enhance the care of kidney patients by offering a series of regional conferences, a newsletter for nephrology professionals and a Clinical Scientist in Nephrology fellowship.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Kidney
Kidney
Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines N.E.C.

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2007

1. Provided $100.3 million in grants and medication to 68,000 dialysis patients in the United States.
2. Launched Medicare Part D assistance program for qualified dialysis patients. The program currently covers one class of drugs, bone disease medications.
3. Provided free kidney screenings to 5,800 individuals in Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, DC, through the MIKE program.

1. Increase the number of patients served from 2007 level of 68,000.
2. Expand MIKE program to New York City.

The Board conducts a bi-annual self assessment. The Board selects criteria at the beginning of the period and then prepares a report measuring results against the predetermined criteria.

Chief Executive Profile

LaVarne A. Burton is Chief Executive Officer of the American Kidney Fund, the nation's #1 source of direct financial assistance to kidney patients. Before joining AKF in October 2005, Burton was a senior partner at Martin & Associates, a consulting firm to the health care industry and to major health information management and technology companies. Previously, she served as President of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, the national trade association representing pharmacy benefit managers and their partners. From 1997 to 2001, Burton served as Executive Secretary to the United States Department of Health and Human Services where she managed policy development and regulations and was advisor to the Secretary of the largest domestic agency within the federal government. From 1994 to 1997, she served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget Policy at the Department of Health and Human Services. From 1979 to 1994, she was a senior analyst for the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee, advising the Committee on funding policy and legislative positions for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs. Burton is a fellow with the National Academy of Public Administration, a founding member and advisory board member of Women Business Leaders in the U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation, and is a member of Women in Government Relations. She received her bachelor's degree from Howard University and her master's degree from George Washington University.

Additional Comments

To view our 2007 IRS Form 990, visit our website at www.kidneyfund.org.

For the past six years, AKF has received Charity Navigator's top, 4-star seal of excellence. AKF has been named an A+ charity by American Institute of Philanthropy. In 2003, AKF was named one of the top charities in the United States by both Forbes and Reader's Digest.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $118,305,108 Government Grants $0 Program Services $47,717 Investments $3,139,521 Special Events $0 Sales $0 Other $641,635			Program Services $107,936,672 Administration $952,313 Other $2,924,856 Total Expenditures $111,813,841
Total Revenue	$122,133,981		NET GAIN/LOSS	$10,320,140

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Assets	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$5,722,129	$6,667,048	$944,919
Accounts Receivable	$550,436	$384,115	$(166,321)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$141,125	$86,368	$(54,757)
Receivables/Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$320,304	$317,028	$(3,276)
Investments/Securities	$15,531,735	$24,509,480	$8,977,745
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$541,687	$516,606	$(25,081)
Other	$257,717	$480,717	$223,000
Total Assets	$23,065,133	$32,961,362	$9,896,229
Liabilities	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Accounts Payable	$750,434	$1,174,547	$424,113
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$287,820	$287,975	$155
Total Liabilities	$1,038,254	$1,462,522	$424,268
FUND BALANCE	$22,026,879	$31,498,840	$9,471,961

Comments from the organization
In 2007, 96 cents of every dollar spent went directly to programs and services for kidney patients.

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