Nephcure Kidney International
Nephcure Kidney International is the only organization committed exclusively to supporting research seeking the cause of the potentially debilitating kidney disease of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and nephrotic syndrome. The organization is committed to improving treatment and finding a cure for this disease.
Nephcure Kidney International at a glance
In short: Nephcure Kidney International gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,245
- -75.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,245
- -51.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,245
- Total assets
- $4,358,213
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nephcure Kidney International
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nephcure Kidney International
Who Nephcure Kidney International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Nephcure Kidney International gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $503K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Research Grant | $16,245 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,358,213 | $6,757,601 | $6,164,591 | $16,245 | 1 |
| 2024 | $3,897,873 | $5,601,862 | $5,872,965 | $66,250 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3,864,219 | $4,295,090 | $4,840,922 | $200,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $4,397,686 | $4,495,178 | $3,725,381 | $200,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $2,950,488 | $3,911,178 | $3,203,020 | $502,500 | 6 |
| 2020 | $2,095,481 | $3,068,636 | $2,277,609 | — | — |
About Nephcure Kidney International
Based on IRS filings
Nephcure Kidney International is a public charity, based in Collegeville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nephcure Kidney International is led by Josh Tarnoff, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 6 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josh Tarnoff
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$258K (2020) → $310K (2025)
Britta Dornan
Executive Director & Strategic Relations
Executive Director Strategic Relations → Executive Director & Strategic Relations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024) → $150K (2025)
Michael Levine
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irving Smokler
Board Chairman
President → Board Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cook
Director & Strategic Operations
Director Development → Director & Strategic Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $152K (2025)
Kylie Karley
Director & Marketing Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Lauren Eva
Executive Vice President & COO
Vice President Professional Engagement → Executive Vice President & COO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$167K (2023) → $200K (2025)
Susan Sikora Brisendine
Vice President, Development & Innovation
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$214K (2025)
Andrew Silverman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Smokler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Davis III
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Whitney
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Windisch
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kershaw
Member
Co-Medical Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Kamil
Member
Co-Medical Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Geisser
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Duquette
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Roy
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Mott
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Campbell
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Damashek
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manu Varma
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Zimmerman
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Oag
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarretta McDonough
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hollomon
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Smoyer
Member
Co-Medical Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Jones
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Goldstein
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Wellman
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gillespie
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Miles
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jessic Milten (2023–2024) — Executive Director & Nation
- Former: Eve Dryer (2024) — Member
- Former: Mark Winward (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Ron Cohen (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Simon (2023) — Member
- Former: Kelly Helm (2023) — Executive Director & Patient Engagement
- Former: John Roy (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Deborah Pollock (2020) — National Director & Advance
- Former: Lauren Lee (2020) — Chief Research Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $310K, to Josh Tarnoff (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nephcure Kidney International
How much does Nephcure Kidney International give each year?
Nephcure Kidney International gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $66K across 2 grants.
How large is Nephcure Kidney International?
Nephcure Kidney International reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
Where does Nephcure Kidney International operate?
Nephcure Kidney International has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is Nephcure Kidney International's EIN?
Nephcure Kidney International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3569922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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