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Kidney & Urology Foundation of America

Helping the kidney, urology, and transplant communities - one individual at a time

one star

67.31

63 West Main Street Suite G
Freehold, NJ 07728
tel: (800) 633-6628   Web Site
EIN: 13-1777413

Board Leadership
Sam Giarrusso
President

CEO
Murray Brower
Associate Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 67.31 one star
  Financial 73.68 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 62.00 one star
This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

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

two stars

73.68

Accountability & Transparency

one star

62.00

This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 55.0%
  Administrative Expenses 20.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 24.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.22
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.03
  Program Expenses Growth 8.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kidney & Urology Foundation of America on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kidney & Urology Foundation of America on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (NJ) 67.31 one star
American Kidney Fund (MD) 90.31 four stars
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (IL) 90.77 four stars
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (MI) 94.96 four stars
National Kidney Foundation of Florida (FL) 91.40 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $296,377
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $6,861
   Fundraising Events $109,248
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $412,486
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $412,486
   Other Revenue $61,002
TOTAL REVENUE $473,488
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $215,018
   Administrative Expenses $74,050
   Fundraising Expenses $87,480
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $376,548
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $96,940
   
Net Assets $342,495

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 $98,933 46.0%
Patient Support $60,212 28.0%
Education and Information $55,873 26.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 02/01/2020 67.31 one star
2017-06 08/01/2018 60.11 one star
2016-06 03/01/2018 54.68 zero star
2015-06 12/01/2016 52.72 zero star
2013-06 06/01/2016 42.01 zero star
 
CN 2.0
2013-06 04/01/2015 43.30 zero star
2012-06 10/01/2013 23.30 zero star
2011-06 09/01/2012 59.07 one star
2010-06 12/01/2011 54.00 zero star
2009-06 09/20/2011 58.52 one star
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 11/01/2010 59.06 one star
2008-06 12/15/2009 61.39 one star
2007-06 11/01/2008 55.46 one star
2006-06 12/01/2007 58.01 one star
2005-06 11/01/2006 59.22 one star
2004-06 12/01/2005 64.73 one star

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, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
None reported -- This organization did not report a CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America (NJ) 67.31 one star
National Kidney Foundation of Florida (FL) 91.40 four stars
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (MI) 94.96 four stars
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (IL) 90.77 four stars
American Kidney Fund (MD) 90.31 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Kidney & Urology Foundation of America
63 West Main Street
Suite G
Freehold, NJ 07728
tel: (800) 633-6628
fax: (212) 629-5652
EIN: 13-1777413

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Board Leadership

Sam Giarrusso
President

CEO

Murray Brower
Associate Executive Director

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