Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc
Operate clinics for patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on hemodialysis, and provide funding for research on renal and bone disease.
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc at a glance
In short: Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc gave $268K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $268K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,900
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $267,900
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $267,900
- Total assets
- $4,258,931
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Kentucky Division of Nephrology ($268K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2023) to $560K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Division of Nephrology Lexington, KY | To support the research, education, prevention and cure of diseases of the kidney and related illnesses through the renal division research fund. | $267,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,258,931 | $838,251 | $812,524 | $267,900 | 1 | $143,518 |
| 2023 | $3,754,874 | $1,152,036 | $752,946 | $215,326 | 1 | $372,562 |
| 2022 | $3,256,797 | $717,696 | $818,325 | $270,548 | 1 | $88,173 |
| 2021 | $3,960,344 | $786,778 | $1,003,162 | $528,119 | 1 | $153,245 |
| 2020 | $3,589,947 | $743,474 | $1,027,443 | $560,449 | 1 | $64,660 |
About Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $268K. Net investment income was $144K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc is led by Ron Blake, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ron Blake
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Mark Korona
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Shane A. Ware
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Sigrun Leonhardt
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Sigrun Leonhardt (Director/Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc
How much does Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc give each year?
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc gave $268K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 1 grant.
How large is Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc?
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $838K.
What is Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc?
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc operate?
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc's EIN?
Kentucky Nephrology Research Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1952943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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