2026 Annual Report
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Our mission is to raise awareness of the financial challenges caused by the out-of-pocket cost of essential ostomy supplies, promote understanding, develop practical solutions, and encourage the donation of new, unexpired supplies to help people in need while reducing medical waste.
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669 AID REQUESTS RECEIVED
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316 RECIPENTS ASSISTED
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35,369 SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED
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6,631 LBS WASTE AVERTED
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Through our programs, we improve access to essential ostomy supplies, support ostomates in need, and reduce medical waste.
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Kindred Box Assistance Program
We help people in the United States facing hardship access the ostomy supplies they need for free.
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Disaster Relief Program
We provide ostomy kits to disaster-relief organizations that help people affected by national emergencies.
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Support Group Program
We provide donated supplies to ostomy support groups nationwide so they can share them locally.
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Donor Postage Program
We help Kindred Box supporters who cannot afford the postage to ship their ostomy supply donations.
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Surplus Inventory Program
We partner with businesses and hospitals to convert surplus ostomy inventory into donations.
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Kindred Share Program
We make surplus donated ostomy supplies available at low-cost to people who need affordable options.
Businesses donating products to support our mission.
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Behind every request for help is a person facing the challenge of affording essential ostomy supplies. By sharing background information about the people we serve, we hope to provide a clearer picture of how financial hardship affects their quality of life.
Insurance
Ostomy Term
Income Level
Ostomy Type
Ostomy Care
Aid Term
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More Than A Box is our motto because we not only want to provide the basic needs for those with an ostomy, we also want the community we serve to know we’re all in this together. Who we help is why Kindred Box exists.
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Amy in Kentucky
“I was having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of living with an ostomy. The kindness you showed me changed my soul, and I won’t forget it for the rest of my life.”
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Brian in Alabama
"I lived with my first ostomy for two years. Kindred Box supported me through a time of severe depression because I couldn't afford to buy pouches every month.”
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Annmarie in New York
“I’m sending heartfelt thanks for the beautiful card. It brought tears to my eyes reading your caring words and thinking how lucky I am to have found Kindred Box.”
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The Seal of Transparency, presented by Candid (formerly GuideStar), recognizes eligible nonprofits. It demonstrates an organization's commitment to transparency and accountability in its mission and impact. Kindred Box earned the Platinum Seal for the fifth consecutive year.
Revenue
Expenses
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501(c)(3) Determination Letter
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Tax Form 990 (TBD)
Board of Directors
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Christine Kim
BOARD PRESIDENT & CEO
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Rita Whitney, MSN, APRN, CWOCN
BOARD SECRETARY
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Christen McClure MSN, APRN, CWOCN
BOARD DIRECTOR
Advisory Team
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Eliot Yaffa
NONPROFIT SPECIALIST
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Robin Glover
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Christine Kim, Founder & Ostomate