A Gift of Life and Legacy

You can change the lives of people with kidney disease.

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Build a Legacy

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Which type of gift?

Take a look at some planned gift options and determine which type works best for you and the legacy you want to leave. Many of our donors are opting for smarter giving, non-cash options that not only support our mission but may also offer a variety of tax benefits. 

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Need help planning your gift?

By including a gift to NKF in your will or trust, you can build a legacy that advances kidney research. We’ve partnered with FreeWill because their secure online tool guides you through the process of creating your will for free. Learn more about giving stocks, cryptocurrency, gifts from your IRA, and making a grant from a donor-advised fund.

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Join NKF’s Legacy Society

Learn how your generosity will create a ripple effect, touching the lives of those affected by kidney disease for years to come.

Will & Living Trust

By including a gift to NKF in your will or trust, you can build a legacy that advances kidney research. We’ve partnered with FreeWill because their secure online tool guides you through the process of creating your will or trust in just 20 minutes for free. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Create Your Will

Give From Your IRA

If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.

Give from my IRA

Make a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. The secure DAF link below:
  • Automatically links with your DAF
  • Allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used
  • Notifies NKF of your intentions
Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.
Give from my DAF

Donate Stocks

Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and you can get the tax savings you deserve.

If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify NKF of your gift.
Donate Stock

Real Estate

Donating real estate to support the National Kidney Foundation is fast and easy! The proceeds from your property donation will allow the National Kidney Foundation to focus on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education, and accelerating change.

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Donate Cryptocurrency

We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.

Give Crypto now!

Other Ways to Give

There are several additional ways you can leave an impact and support the mission of NKF:

  • Life Insurance
  • Donor Advised Fund
  • Pooled Income Funds
  • Retained Life Estate
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Charitable Lead Trusts
  • Appreciated Assets
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
More Giving Options