National Kidney Foundation of Indiana

What National Kidney Foundation of Indiana does

The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (NKFI) is an Indianapolis-based 501(c)-style nonprofit organization and the Indiana state chapter of the National Kidney Foundation. Operating for over 50 years with a small staff of 1–10 employees, NKFI delivers kidney-disease prevention, detection, and patient-support programs exclusively to Indiana residents. Its core programs include the Indiana Kidney Check no-cost community health screening (offering instant results across seven stations including BMI, blood pressure, urinalysis, glucose, and eGFR), emergency financial assistance for kidney patients, a Kidney Camp for children with chronic kidney disease, patient advocacy, and educational programming such as the Healthy Home Cooking demonstration series.

NKFI's technology footprint is minimal: it operates a WordPress-based website (kidneyindiana.org) for donations, event registration, and content, alongside passive donation integrations such as Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile. It does not develop proprietary software or AI systems. Its revenue model is fully donation-driven, drawing on individual contributions (one-time and recurring), the 30+ year-old Kidney Cars vehicle-donation program, annual fundraising events (Reaching Beyond the Stars Gala at $300/person/$2,500 per table; Indianapolis Golf Classic at $250/person, sponsorships from $1,500), corporate sponsorships (Humana as presenting sponsor across screenings and cooking demos), and retail affiliate programs. The organization claims an 88% program-efficiency ratio, indicating that the majority of donated dollars are directed to Indiana programs.

NKFI serves four primary customer segments: kidney disease patients and caregivers (the primary segment), medical professionals, at-risk Indiana residents, and corporate sponsors/partners. Key alliances include Humana (presenting sponsor with a 2026 caseworker-referral integration), Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana (co-presenter for cooking demos), Kroger (community rewards), Riley Hospital for Children (honoree partner for the 2026 Gala), and venue partners such as Matthew 25 and Electric Works in Fort Wayne, signaling incremental geographic expansion beyond the Indianapolis core.

Name

National Kidney Foundation of Indiana

Legal name

National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, Inc.

Website

https://kidneyindiana.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit and Indiana state chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, delivering free kidney health screenings, emergency patient financial assistance, kidney camp for children, and prevention education to Hoosiers affected by or at risk of kidney disease.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kidney Disease Support Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management Clinics (HLAKAHAB)

Keywords

• Kidney disease screening
• Patient assistance programs
• Health education services
• Kidney camp programs
• Emergency financial assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis, Indiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations received through website, mail, and events. Over 88 cents of every dollar donated goes to support Indiana programs.
2. Vehicle Donations (Kidney Cars): Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Proceeds fund life-saving services for kidney patients. Operating for over 30 years.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales and sponsorships for annual events including the Reaching Beyond the Stars Gala ($300/person, $2,500/table) and Indianapolis Golf Classic ($250/person, sponsorships from $1,500).
4. Retail Rewards Programs: Partnership with Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile allowing shoppers to donate to NKFI through regular purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NKFI is a nonprofit organization that delivers no-cost kidney health screenings, patient support services, and public education to Indiana residents. Its core offerings include the Indiana Kidney Check screening program (seven stations with instant results), emergency financial assistance for kidney patients, Kidney Camp for children with chronic kidney disease, patient advocacy, and community education including Healthy Home Cooking demonstrations. Funding comes from donations, sponsorships, fundraising events, and vehicle donations (Kidney Cars).

Product overview

The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana operates as a nonprofit health organization offering a portfolio of patient-focused programs and community services rather than a technology product platform. The core offerings include the Indiana Kidney Check program (a no-cost health screening initiative), Kidney Cars (vehicle donation program), Kroger Community Rewards, AmazonSmile, Kidney Camp for children with chronic kidney disease, emergency financial assistance, patient advocacy, and education/awareness presentations. These programs work together to provide screening services, financial support, educational resources, and community engagement for Hoosiers affected by kidney disease.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indiana Kidney Check Program No-cost community health screening program providing instant results across seven stations: health history survey, blood pressure reading, BMI calculation, urinalysis, glucose reading, creatinine/eGFR reading, and a private consultation with a medical professional. Targeted at Indiana residents at risk for kidney disease.
• Kidney Cars Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, vans, boats, motorcycles, and other vehicles, with free towing; proceeds support NKFI's life-saving services for kidney patients. Operating for more than 30 years.
• Kidney Camp Summer camp program for children with chronic kidney disease, including those on dialysis, providing a week of supervised activities with medical professionals at no cost to families.
• Emergency Financial Assistance Financial support program for kidney patients experiencing economic hardship due to kidney disease, helping with emergency needs tied to their condition.
• Patient Advocacy Advocacy services supporting kidney patients and families in navigating healthcare and related challenges.
• Education and Awareness Presentations Educational programs and presentations about kidney health, disease prevention, and management, delivered to community and professional audiences across Indiana.
• Healthy Home Cooking Demonstrations Live cooking demonstrations teaching kidney-healthy eating, presented by Humana and Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana and led by a guest chef, with attendees sampling the prepared dishes.
• Kroger Community Rewards Enrollment Program enabling Kroger shoppers to designate NKFI (organization PX381) as their charity of choice so a percentage of qualifying purchases is donated to NKFI; requires annual re-enrollment.
• AmazonSmile Enrollment Program enabling Amazon customers to direct a portion of eligible purchases to support NKFI through the AmazonSmile charitable giving platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of donated dollars go directly to Indiana programs

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HumanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2026Humana is the presenting sponsor for NKFI's no-cost health screenings and Healthy Home Cooking demonstrations. In 2026, Humana members have the option to have their screening results sent directly to their caseworker, creating a direct care coordination pathway between NKFI screenings and Humana's patient management.
• Matthew 25minorOthers · 17 October 2026Matthew 25 serves as a venue partner for NKFI's no-cost health screenings in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Located at 413 E. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802, this organization provides the physical space for community health screening events.
• Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2026Co-presenter for NKFI's Healthy Home Cooking demonstrations, bringing medical expertise to educational cooking programs for kidney health. This partnership combines clinical nephrology knowledge with practical nutrition education.
• Electric WorksminorOthers · 12 August 2026Electric Works Union Street Market Teaching Kitchen in Fort Wayne serves as the venue for NKFI's Healthy Home Cooking demonstrations, providing a professional cooking facility for kidney health education.
• Chef's KitchenminorOthers · 12 August 2026Chef Brittney Gage of Chef's Kitchen leads NKFI's Healthy Home Cooking demonstrations, providing culinary expertise to teach participants how to prepare flavorful, kidney-healthy meals.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to designate NKFI (organization PX381) as their charity of choice, with a percentage of purchases donated to the organization. Shoppers must re-register annually.
• National Kidney FoundationcoreOthersNKFI is the Indiana state chapter of the National Kidney Foundation. The organization follows NKF policies on conflicts of interest and discontinuing contact, and references NKF resources for compliance matters.
• Riley Hospital for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Corina Nailescu, Medical Director of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation at Riley Hospital for Children, is being honored at the 2026 Reaching Beyond the Stars Gala for her contributions to transplant nephrology in Indiana.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation: National nonprofit focused on polycystic kidney disease (PKD) research, education, and patient support. Comparable disease-specific nonprofit model with similar mission around kidney disease awareness, patient advocacy, and research funding.
• National Kidney Foundation: The national umbrella organization of which NKFI is the Indiana state chapter. Most direct peer - NKFI operates under its brand, follows its policies, and participates in its national awareness, research funding, and professional education programs.
• American Kidney Fund: National nonprofit providing financial assistance, education, and advocacy for kidney patients. Directly comparable to NKFI as a kidney disease-focused nonprofit offering patient support, education, and awareness programs, though operating nationally rather than at state-chapter level.
• National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: Sister state chapter of the National Kidney Foundation serving Michigan. Closest comparable organization in terms of structure, programs (kidney screenings, patient assistance, education), and funding model (donations, events, vehicle program).
• National Kidney Foundation of Illinois: Sister state chapter of the National Kidney Foundation serving Illinois. Comparable state-chapter operating model with screening programs, patient support, fundraising events, and community education in an adjacent Midwest state.
• National Kidney Foundation of Ohio: Sister state chapter of the National Kidney Foundation serving Ohio. Comparable state-chapter model delivering kidney screenings, patient assistance, education, and donor events in a Midwest state neighboring Indiana.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes (Indiana): National nonprofit with state presence focused on maternal and infant health. Comparable as a disease-focused nonprofit operating in Indiana with similar fundraising events, community programs, and corporate partnership models.
• American Diabetes Association (Indiana): National nonprofit with Indiana presence focused on diabetes prevention and management. Comparable as a large chronic-disease nonprofit with overlapping risk factors (diabetes is a leading cause of CKD) and similar community screening/education programs.
• American Heart Association (Greater Indianapolis): National nonprofit with Indiana presence focused on cardiovascular disease. Comparable as a large disease-focused nonprofit operating in Indiana with similar fundraising models (events, donations, corporate sponsorships) and community education programs.

Others

• Indiana Donor Network: Indiana-based organ and tissue donation organization. Thematically related as a nonprofit in the renal care ecosystem - NKFI's organ donation advocacy program directly intersects with Indiana Donor Network's mission and member base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NKFofIndiana
• Facebookfacebook.com/NKFIndiana
• Instagraminstagram.com/nkfindiana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-kidney-foundation-of-indiana

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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