Causes: Philanthropy, Public Foundations

Mission: The mission of the Tennessee Kidney Foundation is to improve the health and wellness of Tennesseans affected by kidney disease through education, prevention, treatment, advocacy and promotion of organ donation.

Target demographics: Tennesseans affected by kidney disease improve their health and well being through education, prevention, treatment, advocacy and promotion of organ donation.

Geographic areas served: We serve all 95 counties of Tennessee

Programs: The Patient Emergency Assistance Program of the Tennessee Kidney Foundation provides limited funds to patients that may be for any expenses related directly or indirectly to the patients’ End Stage Renal Disease. Generally these are of a “one-time” only nature. Last year we provided emergency financial assistance to over 4200 Dialysis and Transplant patient in TN at a cost of $135,000 for utilities, food, supplements, dental help, medications and transportation