Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
87% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1923, with $1,526,366,047 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
225 E Chicago Ave Box 269, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-2170833 Since 1923
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5B
▲ 3.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.5B
Net assets
$2.5B
Employees
8,013
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago: 87% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago: 20 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.
Contact & location
- Address
- 225 E Chicago Ave Box 269, Chicago, IL, 60611
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $762.5M (FY2013) to $1.5B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.1BNet assets $2.5B
Operating margin
2.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6B
Total liabilities
$1.1B
Net assets
$2.5B
Salaries & benefits
$692.2M
47% of expenses
Board members
57
55 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,526,366,047▲3.7% | $1,487,076,341▲6.5% | $2,456,062,057▲7.3% | $3,553,203,774▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,471,530,057▲9.4% | $1,396,826,065▲9.4% | $2,289,108,857▲6.5% | $3,218,953,285▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,344,549,087▲15.8% | $1,277,096,871▲15.8% | $2,148,753,495▼7.6% | $3,087,604,300▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,161,373,785▼2.4% | $1,103,259,959▲3.4% | $2,324,233,488▲14.2% | $3,146,601,319▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,189,342,518▲5.3% | $1,067,127,990▼0.5% | $2,034,469,117▲6.6% | $2,742,111,808▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,129,059,402▲6.4% | $1,072,205,512▲11.3% | $1,908,102,124▲0.4% | $2,639,620,949▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,060,992,266▲11.0% | $963,473,161▲9.0% | $1,901,001,038▲7.3% | $2,610,909,664▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $955,724,757▲8.3% | $883,738,638▲12.9% | $1,772,492,351▲7.0% | $2,433,881,484▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $882,828,958▲11.8% | $783,104,126▲10.0% | $1,656,500,686▲4.5% | $2,289,295,420▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $789,725,483▲3.6% | $711,589,764▲4.1% | $1,585,409,883▲0.2% | $2,206,437,422▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $762,506,522 | $683,422,977▲2.7% | $1,581,729,111▲11.2% | $2,195,275,694▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $665,345,030▲9.8% | $1,422,824,175▲7.7% | $2,112,229,339▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $605,960,584▲10.2% | $1,321,088,261▲5.4% | $2,206,122,594▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $549,842,853▲0.6% | $1,252,975,969▲13.3% | $2,042,087,930▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $546,377,221 | $1,105,758,796 | $1,952,509,066 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Thomas P Shanley Md — $1,901,209 (0.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas P Shanley Md | Ex-officio Director/president & Ceo Lch | 40 | $1,901,209 |
| Douglas Grant Stirling Phd | President & Chief Development Officer (fdn) | 40 | $985,338 |
| Santhanam Suresh Md | Svp & Chief of Provider Integration Through 1/20/24 | 40 | $935,161 |
| Susan H Gordon | Svp and Chief External Affairs Officer | 40 | $726,733 |
| Fatema Zanzi | Evp, Chief Admin & Legal Officer, Corp Sec (begin 01/09/24) | 40 | $726,640 |
| Alex P Miller | Svp, Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $701,490 |
| Audrey Williams-lee | Svp & Chief People Officer Through 2/2/24 | 40 | $666,111 |
| Lisa M Dykstra | Svp & Chief Information Officer Through 8/31/24 | 40 | $658,849 |
| Michelle M Stephenson | Former Evp & Chief Operating Officer Through 8/26/22 | 0 | $641,014 |
| Brian M Stahulak | Dnp, Rn, Svp, Chief Clinical Officer & Chief Nursing Officer (begin 01/09/24) | 40 | $621,612 |
| Brenda Paulsen | Chief Operating Officer (smcri) | 40 | $584,590 |
| Courtney A Hardy Md | Vp of Perioperative Services and Chief Integration Officer | 40 | $485,874 |
| Phuong Elhadary | Vp Clinical Services | 40 | $465,791 |
| Kendra Allaband | Svp, Chief People Officer (interim 2/3/24-4/23/24, Permanent 4/24/24) | 40 | $441,049 |
| Brenda Davis | Former Interim Chief Financial Officer Through 2/6/23 | 40 | $370,034 |
| Alfreda Bradley-coar | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew N Reyes | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Sullivan | Director | 1 | — |
| Betsy B Rosenfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Brendan F Carroll | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Safanad Industry Capital Internet Infr Ptp LP | Data Center and Managed Services | $3,195,218 |
| Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Legal/consulting | $2,260,544 |
| Superior Health Linens | Laundry | $2,230,650 |
| Impact Advisors LLC | Consulting | $2,143,344 |
| Alku Technologies LLC | Temp Labor | $2,072,854 |
Grants received · $634.2M total
432 grants to Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago totaling $634.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1d | T1d research | 2024 | $489,549 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Cancer prevention and treatment | 2024 | $459,309 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Research award | 2024 | $420,929 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2024 | $299,997 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Innovative research to support the psychological and emotional needs of people with diabetes | 2024 | $198,129 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $184,043 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $173,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Training | 2024 | $134,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research | 2024 | $130,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $122,250 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2024 | $111,237 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2024 | $98,992 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $64,818 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Adult care | 2024 | $56,172 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $52,000 |
Grants made · $182.7M in FY2023
28 grants totaling $182.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Childrens Medical Group Inc | Mission support | $56,161,772 |
| Stanley Manne Childrens Research Institute | Released from restriction | $48,015,081 |
| Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation Inc | Mission support | $27,339,350 |
| Stanley Manne Childrens Research Institute | Mission support | $14,111,763 |
| Lurie Childrens Pediatric Anesthesia Asc | Mission support | $8,186,602 |
| Lurie Children's Medical Group LLC | Mission support | $7,291,067 |
| Lurie Children's Primary Care LLC | Mission support | $5,622,930 |
| Lurie Childrens Medical Group Inc | Released from restriction | $4,052,527 |
| Almost Home Kids | Mission support | $3,611,931 |
| Lurie Children's Health Services LLC | Mission support | $3,447,305 |
| Childrens Hospital of Chicago Medical Center | Mission support | $2,114,421 |
| Lurie Children's Medical Group LLC | Released from restriction | $1,285,806 |
| Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation Inc | Released from restriction | $782,348 |
| Lurie Children's Health Services LLC | Released from restriction | $309,930 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Mission support | $104,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2170833, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago's EIN?
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2170833.
- How much revenue does Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago report?
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago reported $1,526,366,047 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago's spending goes to programs?
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago's latest Form 990 is $1,901,209, paid to Thomas P Shanley Md (Ex-officio Director/president & Ceo Lch).
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Data for Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago (EIN 36-2170833) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.