	Score (out of 100)	Rating
Overall Score & Rating	60.11
Financial	58.32
Accountability & Transparency	62.00

This rating was published 08/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.

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Founded in 1953, the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (KUFA) is a national organization dedicated to helping people with kidney and urologic diseases and individuals waiting for organ and tissue transplants. KUFA focuses on care and support of the patient, the concerns of those at risk, education for the community and medical professionals, methods of prevention, and improved treatment options. In the last decade, over $10 million in clinical and basic research grants have been provided to more than 20 major medical institutions throughout the country. This funding is critical to improving the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and care of childhood and adult kidney and urologic diseases.

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Financial

58.32

Accountability & Transparency

62.00

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	Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers)	52.9%
	Administrative Expenses	20.9%
	Fundraising Expenses	26.1%
	Fundraising Efficiency	$0.22
	Working Capital Ratio (years)	0.78
	Program Expenses Growth	-2.2%
	Liabilities to Assets	7.3%

All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kidney & Urology Foundation of America on recent 990s filed with the IRS.

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Information Provided on the Form 990
	Independent Voting Board Members
	No Material diversion of assets
	Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
	Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
	Documents Board Meeting Minutes
	Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
	Conflict of Interest Policy
	Whistleblower Policy
	Records Retention and Destruction Policy
	CEO listed with salary
	Process for determining CEO compensation
	Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?
	Donor Privacy Policy
	Board Members Listed
	Audited Financials
	Form 990
	Key staff listed

Charity Name & State	Overall Score	Overall Rating
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (NJ)	60.11
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (MI)	95.85
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (IL)	91.20
American Kidney Fund (MD)	90.55
National Kidney Foundation of Florida (FL)	90.41

REVENUE
Contributions
Contributions, Gifts & Grants	$327,434
Federated Campaigns	$0
Membership Dues	$0
Fundraising Events	$143,053
Related Organizations	$0
Government Grants	$0
Total Contributions	$470,487
Program Service Revenue	$0
Total Primary Revenue	$470,487
Other Revenue	$8,458
TOTAL REVENUE	$478,945

EXPENSES
Program Expenses	$159,811
Administrative Expenses	$63,603
Fundraising Expenses	$73,578
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES	$296,992

Payments to Affiliates	$0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year	$181,953

Net Assets	$245,555

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name	Amount Spent	% of Program Expenses
Conferences	$73,513	46.0%
Patient Support	$44,747	28.0%
Education and Information	$41,551	26.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE	Date Published	Overall Score
CN 2.1
2017-06	08/01/2018	60.11
2016-06	03/01/2018	54.68
2015-06	12/01/2016	52.72
2013-06	06/01/2016	42.01

CN 2.0
2013-06	04/01/2015	43.30
2012-06	10/01/2013	23.30
2011-06	09/01/2012	59.07
2010-06	12/01/2011	54.00
2009-06	09/20/2011	58.52

CN 1.0
2009-06	11/01/2010	59.06
2008-06	12/15/2009	61.39
2007-06	11/01/2008	55.46
2006-06	12/01/2007	58.01
2005-06	11/01/2006	59.22
2004-06	12/01/2005	64.73

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN	13-1777413
Name in IRS Master File	KIDNEY & UROLOGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC
NTEE Code	G44
NTEE Classification	Kidney Disease
NTEE Type	Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification	Charitable Organization
Subsection	501(c)(3) (View the list of codes)
Activities	(161) Scientific research (diseases) (180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry (59) Other school related activities
Foundation Status	Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility	Contributions are deductible
Affiliation	Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name	[Not Applicable]
Ruling Date	July, 2003
Filing Requirement	990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End	June
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center)	(Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!) June, 2017 June, 2016 June, 2015 June, 2013 June, 2012

Compensation	% of Expenses	Paid to	Title
None reported	--	This organization did not report a CEO

Charity Name & State	Overall Score	Overall Rating
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (NJ)	60.11
National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii (HI)	89.03
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (IL)	91.20
PKD Foundation (MO)	85.37
American Kidney Fund (MD)	90.55

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