Contact the American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund is based in Rockville, Maryland, which is just outside Washington, D.C. You can contact us by phone, email, or regular mail.

Questions about patient grants?

Questions about kidney health?

Questions about making a financial contribution?

Questions about direct mail?

Questions about a kidney health screening?

Questions about professional education programs?

Questions about volunteering with AKF?

Trying to reach a regional office?

Media inquiries?

Website questions?

Other questions?

Comments or Suggestions

The American Kidney Fund depends on the renal community and the general public for its success in meeting the needs of people with, and at risk for, kidney disease. We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions!

Questions about patient grants?

If you have questions about our financial assistance programs, please call our Patient Services department at 800-638-8299, or send an email to the Patient Services department.

Questions about kidney health?

If you have questions about kidney health, paying for treatment, and related topics, call our HelpLine at 866-300-2900 or send an email to the HelpLine. The HelpLine is available in both English and Spanish. In order to better serve you, please provide your name and address along with your request when you send an email. NOTE: Our HelpLine representatives cannot perform diagnosis or recommend medical treatment. They are able to provide general information about kidney disease and its management.

Questions about making a financial contribution? 

If you would like to support the American Kidney Fund and help kidney patients in need, call us at 800-638-8299 or email us. We would be happy to answer any of your questions about making gifts, including AKF in your estate plan, organizing special events, and corporate matching gifts. 

For information on contributing a car, truck, or boat, please call 800-936-4356.

Questions about direct mail?

If you would like to be removed from the American Kidney Fund’s direct mail list, please email us at contributions@kidneyfund.org.

Questions about a kidney health screening?

Click here to find the dates of upcoming screenings in your area. If you have further questions, contact us:

• Atlanta area: Noni Redding, 404-658-1420
• Chicago area: Gatanya Arnic , 312-750-1638 
• Washington, D.C., area: T'Kia Stewart, 301-984-6656
• Other locations nationwide: Janis Contreras, 301-984-5053

Questions about professional education programs?

Contact Jennifer St. Clair Russell, Director of Public and Professional Education, at 301-984-6672.

Questions about volunteering with AKF?

We're always looking for volunteers! Contact Rhonda Trivino, Director of Community Engagement, at 301-984-6654.

Trying to reach a regional office?

AKF has regional operations in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. If you're trying to reach one of these offices, please call:

• Atlanta: 404-658-1420
• Chicago: 312-750-1638
• New York: 516-336-8530

Media inquiries?

If you are a news reporter, please contact Director of Communications Tenee Hawkins at 404-658-1423.

Website questions?

For technical concerns related to this website, send an email to our webmaster,
Myron De Melo, or give him a call at 301-984-5055. For any questions related to our Grants Management System, please call 800-795-3226 or email GMS Support.

Other questions? 

Call the American Kidney Fund's main number at 800-638-8299. Our core hours of operation are Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST and Friday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. EST.

Or write to us:

American Kidney Fund
6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010
Rockville, MD 20852