Planned Giving

Planned Giving
Leave a legacy of hope for those affected by kidney disease
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Planning a gift is as easy as ...

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Determine which type of gift works best for you and the legacy you want to leave.
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Work with your financial advisor or connect with our knowledgable staff at the NKF to implement your plan.
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Know that your generosity will create a ripple effect, touching the lives of those affected by kidney disease for years to come.

Easy Ways to Leave a Legacy

Wills and Trusts
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Other Ways to Give
Wills and Trusts

One of the most common ways to remember the National Kidney Foundation and help us carry on our programs is to leave a gift in your will. You can name a specific dollar amount, or a percentage of what is left, after you leave specific gifts for family and friends.

You can also designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of all or part of your estate - and you can update your beneficiary at any time.

Retirement Plan

Estate Planning does not have to be complicated. In fact, some people may overlook one of the simplest ways to make a gift to us—by designating the National Kidney Foundation as the beneficiary of your pension plan, IRA, 401(K) or self-employed plan.

Since the National Kidney Foundation is a non-profit organization, we pay no income or estate taxes. This means 100% of your designated gift will go towards creating an impact for patients and caregivers affected by kidney disease.

Consult your financial advisor to see what is best for your particular estate plan. It is important to take steps to update your beneficiary regularly to reflect any life changes and current wishes.

Life Insurance

You can leave a gift from your bank account, brokerage account or life insurance policy. By naming beneficiaries on policies, the proceeds can be paid directly to the National Kidney Foundation.

Life insurance also offers a wonderful way to make a charitable gift. Check with your advisor to see which option would be best for you.

Other Ways to Give

There are several additional ways you can leave an impact and support the mission of the National Kidney Foundation.

  • Stock: Stock Donation Form
  • Cryptocurrency: Learn more here
  • Charitable Gift Annuity – Current, Commuted and Deferred
  • Donor Advised Fund
  • Pooled Income Funds
  • Retained Life Estate
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts – CRAT/CRUT
  • Charitable Lead Trusts – CLAT/CLUT
  • Appreciated Assets
  • Charitable Inheritance Replacement Trust

Join Our Legacy Society

You are cordially invited to join our Legacy Society. As a founding member, you’ll receive:

  • Insider reports on NKF’s impact on kidney health
  • Invitations to special events in your region hosted by the NKF
  • Regular updates on important NKF programs, local and national initiatives, and how you are creating a legacy for kidney patients and caregivers.

If you’ve already named the NKF as a beneficiary or other type of planned giving arrangement, please let us know of your generosity so we can add you to the Legacy Society.

Frequently Asked Questions

What language do I include in my will?
Here are some examples of specific language you can include in your will:
 
To leave a specific percentage, or dollar amount of your estate:
"I give and bequeath ___% (or sum of $___) of my estate to the National Kidney Foundation, (region and address) to be used for its general purposes."
 
You may also give a particular asset ("my shares of XYZ stock…") or a portion of the residue of your estate after other bequests have been paid ("50% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate…").
What is NKF’s Tax ID/EIN number?
To make your gift, contact your estate planner and if needed, provide them with our Tax ID number: 13-1673104.
 
Legal name: National Kidney Foundation, Inc.
Address: 30 East 33rd, New York, NY 10016
How will my gift have an impact?
Depending how you would like to designate your funds, you can have an impact on local and national programs, patients, and research etc. that work directly to impact kidney health.
 
We would love to share our impact with you. Your funds helped us with the following new actions and new solutions, and so many more, this past year.
What if I’ve already written my will or trust?
You can amend a will or trust to make a gift without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare a simple document, called a codicil, which adds a new gift to The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) while reaffirming the other terms of your will.
 
There are many different types of trusts that can serve a variety of purposes. The advice of an attorney and qualified financial planner is necessary to assess your situation and decide which trust might best serve your goals.
What are the benefits to giving through Charitable IRA Rollover?
Avoid paying tax on your gift and all, or part, of your minimum distribution requirement.
 
Enjoy a quick and easy estate tax reduction.
Who qualifies for Charitable IRA Rollover and what accounts can I transfer from?
Individuals who are 70 1/2 and older are eligible to give this gift and your Required Minimum Distribution transfer must go directly from your IRA (either Roth or traditional) to the National Kidney Foundation.
How do I make a Charitable IRA Rollover donation?
To make your gift, contact your IRA administrator and, if needed, provide them with our Tax ID number: 13-1673104.

Planning your legacy starts with a conversation.
Kimberly Ginger
Donor Advancement Director
212.889.2210 x219
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I can think of no better way to commemorate his life and the work my husband loved than by making a planned gift to the National Kidney Foundation. This gift is designated to educate clinicians, patients and families about peritoneal dialysis. It will help ensure that peritoneal dialysis remains on the table and in discussion as a viable option for dialysis patients.
Inge Zimmerman