Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Inc.

What Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Inc. does

Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Inc. (AKPA) is an Anchorage-based 501c3 nonprofit, incorporated in 2008 though rooted in earlier Alaska kidney patient volunteer efforts from around 2000. The organization serves Alaskans affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), spanning patients on dialysis, kidney transplant candidates and recipients, living kidney donors, at-risk individuals (particularly those with diabetes or hypertension), family members and caregivers, and Alaska-based renal healthcare professionals. Because Alaska has no in-state kidney transplant program, approximately 85% of Alaskan transplants occur at three Seattle centers with which AKPA maintains referral partnerships.

The core product portfolio is non-technological and consists of: (1) the Patient Emergency Assistance Fund, which provides cash grants for food, medicine, and urgent expenses, distributed through Alaska dialysis and transplant center social workers; (2) educational programming including the Annual Kidney Education Symposium, Living Kidney Donor Workshops, and Free Kidney Health Screenings (blood and urine tests for CKD detection); (3) the Professional Renal Education Conference, the only renal-specific continuing education program in Alaska, offering 8 CEU contact hours to NPs, RNs, dietitians, social workers, and technicians; and (4) community support groups, advocacy, and volunteer programs. Marketing and distribution are conducted through the AKPA website (alaskakidney.org), an email newsletter, patient donor stories, annual events, and direct healthcare provider referrals.

AKPA's revenue model is entirely donation-driven, with no fees charged to any program participant. Funding streams include individual donations, memorial donations, planned gifts/bequests, and event-driven fundraising; the organization states that 100% of funds raised in Alaska remain in Alaska. The company is governed by a volunteer board, led by Executive Director Kristie Lemmon, with 1-10 total employees. Strategic positioning emphasizes 'Alaska Grown' identity, 25+ years of cumulative service, and exclusive statewide reach as the only dedicated kidney patient organization in the state.

Name

Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Inc.

Legal name

Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Inc.

Website

https://alaskakidney.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alaska Kidney Patients Association is a 501c3 nonprofit, founded 2008 and headquartered in Anchorage, that supports Alaskans affected by kidney disease through free screenings, donor workshops, education symposia, financial assistance, and referrals to Seattle transplant centers, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kidney Disease Patient Advocacy and Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blood, Organ & Tissue Donation Organizations (BPAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Kidney patient support
• Kidney disease education
• Living kidney donation
• Renal health advocacy
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

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. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting kidney patients and organ donation in Alaska. 100% of funds raised stay in Alaska.
2. Memorial Donations: Donations made in memory of loved ones, supporting the organization's mission.
3. Planned Gifts: Planned giving options including bequests and legacy gifts for long-term supporter engagement.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from events including the Annual Kidney Education Symposium and other community fundraising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports Alaskans affected by kidney disease through free patient education, community support groups, a Patient Emergency Assistance Fund providing cash grants for food and medicine, free kidney health screenings, living kidney donor workshops, an annual Kidney Education Symposium, and a Professional Renal Education Conference for healthcare providers. All programs are provided at no cost to patients and families and are funded entirely through donations.

Product overview

Alaska Kidney Patients Association (AKPA) is a nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of support services for Alaskans affected by kidney disease. The organization provides patient emergency financial assistance, kidney health education programs, community support groups, living kidney donor workshops, annual education symposiums, professional renal education conferences, free kidney health screenings, advocacy programs, volunteer opportunities, and an online donation platform. The core offerings center on education, prevention, support, and advocacy rather than a technology product. All programs work together to fulfill AKPA's mission of enriching quality of life, increasing transplantation access, and promoting kidney disease prevention throughout Alaska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patient Emergency Assistance Fund Cash grants for food, medicine, and urgent expenses for Alaska dialysis and transplant patients, coordinated through local dialysis and transplant center social workers.
• Living Kidney Donor Workshops Free interactive workshops where individuals learn about living kidney donation, how to find a living kidney donor, and meet living donors and transplant recipients.
• Annual Kidney Education Symposium Annual one-day symposium with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and Q&A with physicians, nurse practitioners, renal dietitians, transplant coordinators, and social workers for individuals with kidney disease, at-risk persons, dialysis patients, transplant recipients, families and caretakers.
• Professional Renal Education Conference Annual renal-specific continuing education conference offering 8 contact hours (CEUs) approved for NPs, RNs, Dietitians, Social Workers and Technicians, the only renal-specific education of its kind in Alaska.
• Free Kidney Health Screenings Free kidney health checkups including blood and urine tests for creatinine level and protein measurement to detect chronic kidney disease early, offered to Alaskans with diabetes or high blood pressure.
• Community Support Groups Peer support and connection programs for Alaskans with kidney disease to find strength and hope through shared experiences.
• Kidney Health Education Programs Educational resources, outreach, and awareness programs to help Alaskans prevent kidney disease and learn the signs early.
• Living Kidney Donation Support Support and resources for living kidney donation including donor education, connecting potential donors with transplant centers, and advocacy for organ donation registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient Emergency Assistance Fund provides cash grants for food, medicine, and urgent expenses for Alaska dialysis and transplant patients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Swedish TransplantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three transplant centers in Seattle where 85% of Alaskan kidney transplants are performed. Swedish Transplant has a Living Donor Program with information line at 1.800.99ORGAN (1-800-996-7426). AKPA connects Alaskans with this center for transplant evaluation and living donor transplantation.
• University of Washington Kidney Care & Transplant ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three transplant centers in Seattle where the majority of Alaskan kidney transplants are performed. Has a Living Kidney Donor Program (Phone: 206.598.3627). AKPA refers Alaskans to this center for transplant services.
• Virginia MasoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three transplant centers in Seattle performing kidney transplants for Alaskans. Has a Living Organ Donation Program. AKPA connects patients with Virginia Mason for transplant evaluation and living donor transplantation.
• Transplant Living (UNOS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA comprehensive transplant information service provided by UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing). AKPA recommends this resource for patients considering living kidney donation to learn about the donation process, risks, and benefits. Transplant Living is referenced as the authoritative source for transplant information.
• Donate LifemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organ donation registry that AKPA promotes for Alaskans to register their organ donation wishes. Joining the national registry makes the decision legally binding and ensures family notification.
• Alaska Dialysis and Transplant Center Social WorkerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal social workers at Alaska dialysis and transplant centers coordinate Patient Emergency Assistance Fund requests. These healthcare professionals refer patients to AKPA programs and help distribute financial assistance to qualifying patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Kidney Registry: Organization operating paired exchange programs to facilitate living kidney donation. Directly relevant peer given AKPA's emphasis on living donor workshops and connecting donors to transplant centers.
• Renal Support Network: Kidney patient-focused nonprofit providing peer support, education, and advocacy. Highly comparable to AKPA's community support group and patient education mission.
• American Kidney Fund: National nonprofit offering direct financial assistance to kidney patients and kidney disease education. Directly comparable to AKPA's Patient Emergency Assistance Fund and education programming.
• Donate Life America: National organ donation advocacy organization managing the donor registry. AKPA partners with Donate Life to drive Alaskans to register, making this a close peer in organ donation advocacy.
• National Kidney Foundation: The largest US kidney disease nonprofit, providing patient education, advocacy, screening programs, and patient financial assistance—directly comparable to AKPA's mix of education, screenings, advocacy, and the Patient Emergency Assistance Fund.
• American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP): National kidney patient advocacy and education organization. AKPA was previously the Alaska Chapter of AAKP before incorporating as an independent 501c3 in 2008, making it the most direct peer in mission and structure.

Emerging players

• Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation: Disease-specific kidney nonprofit focused on polycystic kidney disease. Comparable model (patient education, advocacy, community support) but narrower disease focus than AKPA's broader kidney patient base.
• Alport Syndrome Foundation: Rare kidney disease patient advocacy nonprofit offering patient support, education, and community. Similar small-staff nonprofit model focused on a defined kidney patient population.

Others

• American Society of Nephrology: Professional society for nephrologists and kidney researchers. Related ecosystem participant given AKPA's Professional Renal Education Conference serves the same nephrology workforce.
• United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS): Operates the US organ transplant system including Transplant Living patient education, which AKPA directly references. Acts as an infrastructure/ecosystem partner rather than a competing patient-services nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alaska-kidney-patients-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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