Who We Are

The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Our Goals

About Us

Thanks to generous supporters of philanthropic individuals, corporations, foundations and civic organizations, the search for the causes and cures of kidney disease can continue. Without this support, the Foundation could not develop patient and professional programs, fund medical research or shape public policy, all which enable the National Kidney Foundation to achieve its vision of preventing kidney disease and improving the quality of our kidney patients' lives.

In the fiscal year 2007/2008, the NKF Serving South Carolina spent 80 percent of total expenditures on programs and services, while only 20 percent went to management and general fundraising costs. The NKF Serving South Carolina is a 501(c)3 organization. (Tax ID#: 13-1673104)

Board of Directors

Milton G. Kimpson
President

David Campbell
Immediate Past President

Allen Amsler
1st Vice President

Jim Burwell
2nd Vice President

Darren Hardin
Treasurer

Tom Cassese
Secretary

Charles P. Austin, Sr.

Jack Brown

Jean Catalano

Adrian Madison

Fred Manning II

John McCabe

Michael Sexton

Bob Schlau

Mark A. Walker

William Ward, M.D.

Mitch Watson

Our Founder

On November 15, 1950, Mr. and Mrs. Harry DeBold called the first meeting of the Committee for Nephrosis Research. Several months earlier, Mrs. DeBold’s infant son was stricken with nephrosis, a condition of which little was known and for which little could be done. Her determination not to succumb to the grim reality of her son’s disease and her affluence and wealth were important elements which led to the formation of the inaugural lay group destined to becomeThe National Kidney Foundation. The Ada DeBold Society was created to help ensure the philanthropic future of the NKF in honor of Mrs. Ada U. DeBold.

By sharing their financial resources and publicly expressing their support, members of The Ada DeBold Society address NKF’s mission to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. This framework of support helps the NKF plan for the present and look to the future. More information about The Ada DeBold Society.