Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc
The Kidney Foundation of Ohio provides a broad-based program of direct assistance to those with kidney disease and promotes and provides educational programs for the general public, renal professionals, and patients and their families.
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc at a glance
In short: Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,483,396
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dr Anne Huml at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
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 Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $10K (2021) to $15K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Anne Huml at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Shared decision making to improve kidney transplantation rates study. | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,483,396 | $869,476 | $690,443 | $10,000 | 1 | $172,273 |
| 2023 | $3,376,409 | $1,398,504 | $889,389 | — | — | $110,172 |
| 2022 | $2,859,863 | $590,581 | $916,369 | — | — | $-70,467 |
| 2021 | $3,438,809 | $1,017,205 | $887,710 | $10,000 | 1 | $322,478 |
| 2020 | $3,214,627 | $902,575 | $884,287 | $15,000 | 1 | $91,039 |
About Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc is led by Kelly Dowling, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Dowling
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Arianna Aoun
Med Advisory Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri A. Beck-Eyssen
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Smith
Immediate Past Chairperson
Chairperson → Immediate Past Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah A. Damas
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Robinson
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Schelling MD
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Sedor MD
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Wazbinski
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Kalinowski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stavnicky Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fatica MD
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Grossman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert T. Glickman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Romeo S. Miclat
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Flauto DO
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Balch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Roberts
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Redmond
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William T. Reiff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McKeon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georges Saab MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffani Tucker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Antonelli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Seaman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Cynthia Rosa (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Donald P. Shury (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Gregory W. Klucher Esq. (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jennifer Czerr (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Bongers (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael F. Needham (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: William F. Christensen (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rick A. Chiricosta (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: John J. Burke Jr. (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Marilyn R. Bartucci (2020) — Immediate Past Chairperson
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $107K, to Michael F Needham (President & CEO (Ret. 5/23)). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc
How much does Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc give each year?
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc?
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $869K.
What is Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc?
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc operate?
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc's EIN?
Kidney Foundation of Ohio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0827748. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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