American Kidney Fund

About American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is dedicated to fighting kidney disease on all fronts, from prevention and research to treatment and transplant. AKF supports 1 in 7 Americans living with kidney disease and those at risk, providing lifesaving assistance, resources, and advocacy to ensure kidney health for all, regardless of background or circumstances.

Products & Services

Financial Assistance Programs:Offers help with insurance premium payments, safety net grants, disaster relief grants, and financial support for living kidney donors.

Educational Resources:Provides comprehensive information on kidney disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment options, and living with kidney disease through guides, blogs, and tools like Kidney Kitchen for recipes.

Advocacy and Policy Efforts:Engages in government affairs and advocacy to influence kidney health policies and protect living donors through initiatives like the Living Donor Protection Report Card.

Clinical and Research Support:Supports professionals and research through programs like the Clinical Scientist in Nephrology fellowship and resources for continuing education.

Community Support and Events:Organizes fundraising and community engagement through KidneyNation, special events like The Hope Affair Gala, and programs like Camp Connections for kidney patients.

Specialties

Kidney Disease Prevention Kidney Transplant Support Patient Financial Assistance Health Equity in Kidney Care Nephrology Research and Education Advocacy for Kidney Health Policies

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 275000 MR: - FA: $275,000 FAN: 275000	D: 2025-07-24 FD: 2025-07-24	1 investors
2	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 275000 MR: - FA: $275,000 FAN: 275000	D: 2024-07-22 FD: 2024-07-22	1 investors

Grant Latest

2025-07-24

$275K

1 investor (Pro only)

Grant 2024-07-22

$275K

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Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

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Gwendolyn Dewberry

Senior Director of Patient Support

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Shahzia Lakhani

Senior Director of Clinical Education

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Ryan Woolley

Senior Director of Public Education

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Joy Hall

Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships

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Jemetra Collins

Director of Professional Education

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Margaret Solar

Director of Patient Support

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