Texas Kidney Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Texas Kidney Foundation is a small nonprofit focused on the early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) through proactive programs, education, and patient support designed to help Texans maintain quality of life. It formed in San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley after the local chapter of a national kidney foundation closed, with a transplant physician, a nurse with an MBA, and a patient advocate leading the effort and mobilizing volunteers to restore services. In 2018, TKF launched the Kidney C.A.R.E. Campaign to address widespread gaps in CKD knowledge across Texas. Serving the South Texas renal community, TKF operates within the nonprofit health sector to provide education, screening, and support for individuals at risk of CKD and those living with the disease. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the organization relies on a small staff and a broad network of volunteers to deliver its programs. A recent development includes a partnership with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum for a fundraising event, illustrating ongoing community engagement.