National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Inc

“The branch offices are an extension of the national kidney foundation of michigan and are subject to the same governance.”

“Board reviews the 990 prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually with the board of directors. All board members are provided a copy of the policy and must certify that they have reviewed the policy and are free of conflicts or have disclosed potential conflict to the board.”

“Compensation for the organization's ceo and other top management officials are determined by an outside study and comparison of national kidney foundation peers across the country.”

“Compensation for the organization's key employees are determined by an outside study and comparison of national kidney foundation peers across the country.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Public education: chronic kidney disease is a public health problem of epidemic proportions. More than 900,000 michigan adults have ckd and most don't know it. The majority of these cases are caused by uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. Minority populations and those with a family history of ckd are also at high risk. The nkfm's top priority is prevention so the foundation offers many programs aimed at educating high risk populations on their risks for ckd and how behavior and lifestyle changes can prevent them from developing ckd. The nkfm serves children and adults for free across the state through innovative, grassroots programs. In addition to prevention and education programs, the nkfm also works to increase organ donation, provide patient services, and partner with state and local governments and community groups to work toward a healthier michigan. The nkfm is the top resource to the public and media about the significant problem of ckd in michigan and offers more programs and services to more people than any other region or state.”

“All other achievements: the nkfm's focus on preventing or slowing the progression of ckd allows us to educate the public as well as professionals through various programs and services. Additionally, the nkfm works with managed care organizations to encourage proactive identification and treatment of people with ckd, prevention of the leading cause of kidney disease, which is diabetes, and offers worksite education. The organization was recognized for its success in sound fiscal management by receiving a 4 -star rating, ten years in a row, from charity navigator - the nation's leading charity evaluator. Only 1% of charities rated have received at least ten consecutive 4-star designations, indicating that the national kidney foundation of michigan outperforms most other charities in america.”