The ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, operating as KidneyCure, is a public charity established in 2012 as the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Nephrology. Based in Washington, DC, the foundation is dedicated to preventing and curing kidney diseases through research and innovation. The organization holds a Four-Star charity rating and maintains 501(c)(3) status as a public charity under Section 509(a)(1).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.0M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
-4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
+9.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To prevent and cure kidney diseases through research and innovation.
The foundation supports clinical and basic research across kidney disease prevention and treatment. Primary funding areas include:
- Career development for young investigators in biomedical research
- Research fellowships for fellows conducting original kidney research projects
- Medical faculty development, particularly for physicians from historically disadvantaged backgrounds
- Clinical scholar programs
- Support for nephrology educators and trainees
Grantmaking
Applicants can contact the foundation at:
Grant Range
$30,000 to $420,000
How to Apply
Applicants can contact the foundation at:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
North America, including the United States, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $59,012,619
- Total revenues: $14,217,105
- Total expenses: $3,074,681
- Total giving: $3,021,202
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,012,619 | $55,918,343 | $50,401,381 |
| Revenue | $14,217,105 | $2,866,193 | $2,725,969 |
| Expenses | $3,074,681 | $2,836,650 | $2,818,081 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,057,305 | $2,455,776 | $1,561,746 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from ASN Foundation for Kidney Research
Clinician Educator Grant
ASN Foundation for Kidney Research
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Faculty Development Award
ASN Foundation for Kidney Research
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KidneyCure Fellows Research Grant
ASN Foundation for Kidney Research
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Vice President: Tod Ibrahim
- Director of Grants and Contracts: Colin Richardson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey S Berns MD FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Deidra C Crews MD MS FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Linda F Fried MD MPH FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michelle A Jospehson MD FASN | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey H Miner PhD FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Patrick H Nachman MD FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Samir M Parikh MD FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Prabir Roy-Chaudhury MD PhD FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel E Weiner MD MS FASN | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tod Ibrahim | Executive Vice President | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:** KidneyCure announced support for 45 grantees with $3.2 million in funding
**2025:** Foundation committed an additional $6 million over three years for bridge grants to address NIH funding challenges, with the pilot program launching in 2025
ASN foundation commits $6 million in bridge grants for kidney research**2024:** KidneyCure announced 2024 grant recipients
KidneyCure Announces 2025 Grant Recipients | Newswise**2023:** KidneyCure announced 2023 grant recipients
KidneyCure Announces 2025 Grant Recipients | NewswiseSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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