Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1987, with $63,227,727 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 69% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$63.2M
▼ 25.2% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.7M
Net assets
$69K
Employees
0
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 Foundation: 69% to programs · $30 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Foundation: 0 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To optimize philanthropy in support of the mission and future of the children's hospital of chicago medical center.
Revenue grew from $22.5M (FY2013) to $63.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$2.6M
Net assets
$69K
Salaries & benefits
$13.5M
22% of expenses
Board members
73
69 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,227,727▼25.2% | $61,659,201▼26.3% | $68,746▲104% | $2,621,341▲46.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,576,505▲7.0% | $83,650,002▼1.6% | -$1,633,223▲33.6% | $1,787,649▲103% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,078,678▲35.7% | $84,970,725▲39.8% | -$2,458,679▲20.5% | $878,691▲39.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,277,786▼19.5% | $60,766,544▼16.4% | -$3,091,340▼13.4% | $630,869▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,432,695▲0.3% | $72,658,976▼2.0% | -$2,725,006▼13.5% | $557,523▼18.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,202,428▼33.6% | $74,131,565▼33.0% | -$2,400,231▲3.7% | $680,675▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $108,657,694▲84.2% | $110,565,119▲84.6% | -$2,491,991▼4.5% | $663,536▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,986,483▲146% | $59,902,951▲151% | -$2,384,900▲5.9% | $745,200▲76.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $23,961,216▲8.0% | $23,831,134▲5.4% | -$2,533,591▼4.0% | $421,615▼27.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,195,251▼1.5% | $22,607,543▲2.8% | -$2,436,223▼30.7% | $578,102▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $22,531,108 | $21,989,246▲2.1% | -$1,864,586▲16.8% | $558,471▲114% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,545,713▼19.4% | -$2,240,571▲19.4% | $260,859▼60.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,725,715▲8.3% | -$2,778,494▼90.1% | $660,573▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,687,037▲19.2% | -$1,461,554▼32.3% | $712,527▼47.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $20,712,973 | -$1,104,625 | $1,364,292 | 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.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Grinde | Director | 1 | — |
| Alexander Pancoe | Director | 1 | — |
| Alex P Miller | Svp, Chief Financial Officer | 1 | — |
| Brad Sarnoff | Director | 1 | — |
| Brenda Davis | Former Interim Chief Financial Officer Through 2/6/23 | 0 | — |
| Carlos M Minetti | Director | 1 | — |
| Catherine H Gledhill | Director & Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| C Shane Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel A Guerin | Director | 1 | — |
| Danielle Hoeg | Ex-officio Director Begin 1/1/24 | 1 | — |
| Daniel Voogt | Director | 1 | — |
| David Mchugh | Director | 1 | — |
| Devanee Washington | Director | 1 | — |
| Donald R Wilson Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Dorothea Berggren | Director Through 12/14/23 | 1 | — |
| Douglas Grant Stirling Phd | Ex-officio Director/president/chief Development Officer | 1 | — |
| Edward T Gimbel | Director Through 12/14/23 | 1 | — |
| Eleanor M Evangelides | Director | 1 | — |
| Emily Flaherty | Ex-officio Director Through 1/1/24 | 1 | — |
| Eric S Smith | Director & Chair | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rkd Group LLC | Fundraising | $1,787,452 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Fundraising | $848,795 |
| Grp Media | Marketing | $310,502 |
| Digital Third Coast | Marketing | $212,660 |
| Blackbaud | It Services | $112,954 |
183 grants to Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation totaling $54.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
1 grant totaling $42.7M in FY2023. All grants made by Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Mission support | $42,673,904 |
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Data for Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation (EIN 36-3357006) 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.