To donate a kidney, you must be in good health and have normal kidney function and anatomy.
Donating to Someone Anonymously (Non-directed Donation)
Contact a transplant center in your area. Talk with the "Kidney Transplant Coordinator" about the possibility of donating. The Kidney Transplant Coordinator will be a registered nurse who can answer any questions and get the process started.
Find a Transplant Center in Your Area
To find a list of all U.S. transplant centers click here
- Under Step 1, select a Member Type: choose "Transplant Centers by Organ"
- Select "Kidney" under Organ Type.
- Then choose your state or region.
- Call and ask for the "Kidney Transplant Coordinator", who will be a registered nurse who can help.
If you are donating to someone you know, click here.