 It provides financial assistance that helps 1 out of every 5 U.S. dialysis patients to access health care.In 2016, the American Kidney Fund provided treatment-related grant assistance to more than 98,000 low-income dialysis patients in 50 states, and provided free kidney health screenings in cities across the country.The American Kidney Fund is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland (with a Rockville mailing address).