Arkansas Childrens Hospital
82% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Arkansas Childrens Hospital is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, registered in 1970, with $871,972,160 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
1 Childrens Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202 EIN 71-0236857 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2023)
$872.0M
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$802.0M
Net assets
$1.0B
Employees
4,937
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 rating82% 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 Arkansas Childrens Hospital: 82% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +8% 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 Arkansas Childrens Hospital: 16 mo reserves · +8% 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 Arkansas Childrens Hospital: 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 Arkansas Childrens Hospital: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We champion children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Childrens Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202
- City
- Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $562.2M (FY2013) to $872.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $279.7MNet assets $1.0B
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3B
Total liabilities
$279.7M
Net assets
$1.0B
Salaries & benefits
$385.7M
48% of expenses
Board members
16
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $871,972,160▲6.6% | $801,967,379▲5.7% | $1,046,255,459▲7.4% | $1,325,974,698▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $818,219,720▲11.0% | $758,664,258▲8.2% | $974,166,757▲6.5% | $1,251,359,610▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $737,455,627▲11.9% | $701,040,962▲18.7% | $914,755,037▲2.7% | $1,069,940,948▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $658,855,149▲1.9% | $590,429,460▼0.8% | $890,278,561▲7.8% | $1,044,609,032▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $646,443,005▲0.4% | $595,488,920▲1.9% | $825,824,171▲7.3% | $970,496,679▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $644,031,114▲0.4% | $584,450,121▼1.6% | $769,911,155▲5.9% | $911,398,842▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $641,332,907▲3.3% | $593,894,428▲6.3% | $727,288,341▲4.8% | $868,150,306▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $620,909,940▲6.7% | $558,802,029▲7.7% | $693,718,975▲7.2% | $859,947,591▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $581,903,849▲3.2% | $518,996,170▲2.6% | $647,382,754▲7.4% | $834,291,161▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $563,817,538▲0.3% | $506,085,340▼1.6% | $602,613,300▲10.5% | $787,814,566▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $562,153,743 | $514,566,882▲2.8% | $545,385,875▲5.1% | $762,641,298▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $500,793,472▲7.3% | $518,913,971▲2.6% | $722,882,134▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $466,892,785▲1.4% | $505,851,560▲6.7% | $720,257,625▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $460,600,108▼2.0% | $474,082,837▲11.3% | $691,531,517▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $470,218,040 | $426,098,451 | $658,956,210 | 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: Le'kita Brown — $396,092 (0.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le'kita Brown | Revenue Cycle Vp | 50 | $396,092 |
| Cindy Hill | Financial Services Vp | 55 | $360,692 |
| Heather Cherry | Cno/svp Patient Care Services | 50 | $339,279 |
| Gregory Sharp Md | Svp/former Chief Medical Officer | 0 | $319,153 |
| Beau Mcneff | Vp Primary Care Services (partial Yr) | 50 | $318,639 |
| Robin Mitchell | Vp Operations | 50 | $295,754 |
| Stephanie Evans | Vp Quality and Safety | 55 | $272,997 |
| Tammy Diamond-wells | Patient Care Services Vp | 50 | $265,041 |
| Christian Eisenring | Surgical Assistant Coordinator | 50 | $255,579 |
| Dante Griffin | Vp Patient Experience | 50 | $245,716 |
| Loren Utley | Rn III Cvicu | 55 | $237,000 |
| Steve Schexnayder Md | Trustee/director-chief of Med Staff | 52.35 | $223,402 |
| Karen Farst Md | Director-interim Chief of Staff/cmo | 56.66 | $204,603 |
| Kendrea Jones | Pharmacy Director | 50 | $184,633 |
| Amy Allen | Patient Care Services Vp | 50 | $183,535 |
| John Mcnally | Medical Admin Director (partial Yr) | 50 | $164,773 |
| Stephanie Rockett | Director Patient Care Services | 50 | $163,364 |
| Regina Reynolds | Director - Neonatal Nursing Services | 50 | $160,804 |
| Angela Rowe | Perioperative Srvcs Dir (partial Yr) | 50 | $158,112 |
| Rachel Frenner | Director Laboratory-fmr Ke | 50 | $137,094 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas For Medical Scien | Medical Services | $90,481,280 |
| Cross Country Staffing Inc | Staffing | $35,041,738 |
| Crothall Healthcare | Patient Transport/evs/linen Svc | $11,722,024 |
| Compass One | Nutrition Services | $9,586,141 |
| Nabholz Construction Corp | General Construction Contractor | $7,488,692 |
Grants received · $166.3M total
52 grants to Arkansas Childrens Hospital totaling $166.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,775 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,067 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,410 |
| Arkansas Childrens Foundation | General support | 2023 | $17,521,999 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $102,300 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $23,737 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Medical diagnosis | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,496 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $5,738 |
| Arkansas Childrens Foundation | General support | 2022 | $14,212,121 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Medical diagnosis | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $19,474 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $13,001 |
Grants made · $10.5M in FY2023
25 grants totaling $10.5M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Arkansas Childrens Hospital →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Childrens Hospital Research Institute | General support | $7,734,299 |
| Arkansas Childrens Medical Group Pllc | General support | $1,785,569 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | General support | $202,775 |
| Childrens Protection Center | General support | $167,466 |
| Apple Seeds Inc | General support | $80,000 |
| Pulaski County Special School District | General support | $80,000 |
| Arkansas Immunization Action Coalition | General support | $62,500 |
| Arkansas Foodbank | General support | $52,686 |
| Womens Foundation of Arkansas | General support | $50,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc | General support | $46,997 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana Inc | General support | $34,000 |
| Arkansas Childrens Northwest Inc | General support | $17,500 |
| Junior League of Little Rock Inc | General support | $17,500 |
| Arkansas 4-h Foundation Inc | General support | $17,239 |
| Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock | General support | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Arkansas Childrens Hospital a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arkansas Childrens Hospital is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0236857, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arkansas Childrens Hospital's EIN?
- Arkansas Childrens Hospital's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0236857.
- How much revenue does Arkansas Childrens Hospital report?
- Arkansas Childrens Hospital reported $871,972,160 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Arkansas Childrens Hospital's spending goes to programs?
- Arkansas Childrens Hospital spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Arkansas Childrens Hospital have?
- CharityIndex grades Arkansas Childrens Hospital A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Arkansas Childrens Hospital's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Arkansas Childrens Hospital's latest Form 990 is $396,092, paid to Le'kita Brown (Revenue Cycle Vp).
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Data for Arkansas Childrens Hospital (EIN 71-0236857) 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.