The Foundation for Kidney Patients
To provide support to patients and practitioners across end state renal networks in the united states to seek to assure healthcare security for patients. This includes assistance for access to equitable, appropriate and quality patient and family centered health care that achieves desired outcomes, protection of rights and dignity, consumer satisfaction, and dissemination of clear and useful information to assist with healthcare decisions. In concert with end stage renal networks and their missions, the foundations strategic goals are (I) to improve the access for patients to quality and safety of dialysis related services provided for individuals, (II) to help with the independence and quality of life of individuals through use of self-care modalities (such as transplantation, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis), and (III) to support self-directed care, as appropriate, through the end of life. In furtherance of the foregoing, the foundation will provide education, support and advo
The Foundation for Kidney Patients at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Kidney Patients gave $173K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,500
- +70.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,500
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $827,728
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for Kidney Patients funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Kidney Fund ($75K). Together the top 5 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2024) to $173K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | See Part IV | $75,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX | See Part IV | $50,000 |
| Transpls for CHDREN San Antonio, TX | See Part IV | $30,000 |
| KDNY FD of Laredo Laredo, TX | See Part IV | $10,000 |
| Project 4031 Inc Fort Worth, TX | See Part IV | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $827,728 | $117,053 | $183,935 | $172,500 | 5 | $117,028 |
| 2024 | $894,610 | $29,107 | $122,056 | $101,000 | 3 | $29,057 |
| 2023 | $890,294 | $845,663 | $14,200 | — | — | $30,192 |
About The Foundation for Kidney Patients
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Kidney Patients is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $828K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $173K. Net investment income was $117K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Kidney Patients is led by Michael Aragon, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Aragon
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dewald
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Bernal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Orji
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Dewald
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenda Harbert
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Kidney Patients
How much does The Foundation for Kidney Patients give each year?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients gave $173K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 3 grants.
What is The Foundation for Kidney Patients's typical grant size?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $34,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Foundation for Kidney Patients give grants?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients gives mostly in Texas: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (43%).
Does The Foundation for Kidney Patients give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Foundation for Kidney Patients's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV" (5 grants).
Who are The Foundation for Kidney Patients's largest grantees?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients's largest 2025 grantees include American Kidney Fund ($75,000), East Texas Food Bank ($50,000) and Transpls for CHDREN ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Foundation for Kidney Patients?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients reported $828K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $117K.
What is The Foundation for Kidney Patients?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Houston, TX. It holds $828K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Foundation for Kidney Patients's EIN?
The Foundation for Kidney Patients's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0745701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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