About Us

Kidneeds was founded by Richard Smith, MD and Lynne Lanning, RN, JD in 1997. Their daughter Jenna has DDD/MPGNII. Kidneeds began awarding grants for DDD/MPGNII research a year later. To date, Kidneeds has raised over $1,000,000. Over $760,000 has been awarded to scientists around the world to study DDD/MPGNII.

Kidneeds is an Iowa non-profit corporation that is a fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. It has 501(C)(3) status and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.

Grant applications to Kidneeds are reviewed and scored by the Board of Scientific Advisors. Based on these scores, funding recommendations are made by the Board of Directors and finalized by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.

Kidneeds Board of Directors:

Lynne Lanning, RN, JD - President

Sean Tully -Vice President

Richard J.H. Smith, MD - Secretary

Sandi Jandik, RN

Randi Levitz- PhD

Carol Personte

Hope Tully

Editorial/Advertising policy:

Kidneeds does not accept advertising. The information provided on the Kidneeds web site is intended to support but not replace the relationship between you and your health care provider. All links to web sites run by organizations other than Kidneeds are intended for informational purposes only. Kidneeds does not endorse or recommend any products or services provided by other organizations.

Privacy Policy:

Kidneeds will not release any personal/medical information to any outside group or individual. Kidneeds may use personal/medical information anonymously for research purposes, but only with the express permission of the individual.


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For patients and families For physicians Research Fundraising FAQ Home	About Us Kidneeds was founded by Richard Smith, MD and Lynne Lanning, RN, JD in 1997. Their daughter Jenna has DDD/MPGNII. Kidneeds began awarding grants for DDD/MPGNII research a year later. To date, Kidneeds has raised over $1,000,000. Over $760,000 has been awarded to scientists around the world to study DDD/MPGNII. Kidneeds is an Iowa non-profit corporation that is a fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. It has 501(C)(3) status and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent the law allows. Grant applications to Kidneeds are reviewed and scored by the Board of Scientific Advisors. Based on these scores, funding recommendations are made by the Board of Directors and finalized by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Kidneeds Board of Directors: Lynne Lanning, RN, JD - President Sean Tully -Vice President Richard J.H. Smith, MD - Secretary Sandi Jandik, RN Randi Levitz- PhD Carol Personte Hope Tully Editorial/Advertising policy: Kidneeds does not accept advertising. The information provided on the Kidneeds web site is intended to support but not replace the relationship between you and your health care provider. All links to web sites run by organizations other than Kidneeds are intended for informational purposes only. Kidneeds does not endorse or recommend any products or services provided by other organizations. Privacy Policy: Kidneeds will not release any personal/medical information to any outside group or individual. Kidneeds may use personal/medical information anonymously for research purposes, but only with the express permission of the individual.
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