KIDNEY HEALTH. COMMUNITY FIRST.
Love Your Kidneys.
Love Your Health.
The United Kidney Foundation is on the front lines of kidney health, educating communities, supporting patients, and fighting for a future where kidney disease doesn't have the last word.
1 in 3
U.S. Adults are at
Risk for Kidney Disease
THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE. THAT’S WHY WE SHOW UP.
37M
People Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
9 in 10
Source: American Kidney Fund — Kidney Failure (ESRD) in Tennessee, 2021
Don’t Know They Have Early Kidney Disease
THIS IS FOR YOU
Wherever you're coming from, we have a place to start.
Kidney disease touches patients, families, and whole communities. Tell us where you are, and we'll meet you there.
FOR PATIENT CAREGIVERS
A diagnosis doesn't come with a roadmap, but we can help you find your way.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or caring for someone you love, UKF connects you to education, patient navigation, and support that meets you where you are.
FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS
9 out of 10 people with early kidney disease don't know it yet.
Free screenings. Community education. Health fairs near you. Kidney disease is often silent, but catching it early changes everything. You don't have to wait for a diagnosis to get started.
FOR DONORS & SUPPORTERS
Every gift puts life-saving resources into the hands of real people.
Your support funds patient education, community screenings, and living donor programs that give kidney patients a fighting chance. Black and Hispanic communities are hit hardest, your giving can help change that.
OUR MISSION
The United Kidney Foundation advances kidney health by providing education, accessible services, and supportive resources that empower patients and communities to make informed health decisions, increase disease awareness, and improve quality of life.
OUR VISION
A future where kidney disease is better prevented, understood, and managed through empowered patients and informed communities.
OUR PARTNERS
There’s a Place for You Here.
Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, a donor, or a community advocate, there's meaningful work to be done.