Cedars-sinai Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in W Hollywood, California, registered in 1964, with $5,280,774,922 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.3B
▲ 13.4% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.5B
Net assets
$8.9B
Employees
18,183
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 Cedars-sinai Medical Center: 89% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A 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 Cedars-sinai Medical Center: 24 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A 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 Cedars-sinai Medical Center: 5 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 Cedars-sinai Medical Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Providing quality healthcare is our priority. we also improve health through biomedical research, education and community benefit programs.
Research:using molecular twin technology-a unique precision medicine and artificial intelligence tool developed at cedars-sinai-cedars-sinai cancer investigators identified biomarkers for predicting pancreatic cancer survival more accurately than current standards of testing. their research, published in nature cancer, demonstrates the viability of a tool that can be used to study any tumor type and could one day guide and improve treatment for all cancer patients.(see schedule o for continuation)(continued)three new studies by cedars-sinai investigators have deepened its knowledge about the eye-brain connection, which could enable earlier diagnosis of alzheimer's disease-a key factor in developing effective treatments.cedars-sinai guerin children's newly established developmental biology and regenerative pediatrics center brings together investigators studying cellular processes in development and renewal.cedars-sinai researchers have discovered which brain cells are responsible for the storage of information in short-term memory, which is vital for performing tasks and making decisions. the team also defined the role of these cells in retaining a memory once it is formed, the disruption of which is associated with conditions such as alzheimer's disease and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. understanding how working memory is controlled will be fundamental to developing new treatments for these and other neurological conditions.
Training for physicians and other health professionals:in fiscal year 2024, cedars-sinai's net cost of providing these training programs was $116,985,086. among cedars-sinai's clinical nurses, 94% have a bsn or higher degree, with 19% having earned master's or doctoral degrees and 81% holding a specialty certification. this year also marks the 30th anniversary of nursing research at cedars-sinai through the geri and richard brawerman (see schedule o for continuation)(continued)nursing institute, which maintains a robust, accredited new-graduate rn residency program. cedars-sinai is one of only 17 organizations worldwide to achieve six magnet designations for nursing excellence, placing cedars-sinai among an exclusive cohort of less than 1% of hospitals worldwide.cedars-sinai's next generation healthcare pathways inspires, educates, and empowers local high school and college students while creating a pipeline for a healthcare workforce that reflects the community we serve.cedars-sinai's discovery-to-development pipeline translates the cancer biology program's laboratory breakthroughs into clinical treatments and cures. in just five years, the program's team has added to the global anti-cancer knowledge base by generating more than 378 peer-reviewed publications and training the next generation of physician-scientists.cedars-sinai's highly competitive medical training programs comprise 16 residencies and 72 fellowships-including the relaunched pediatric residency training program. enrollment in cedars-sinai's master's degree programs and phd programs continues to grow. in addition, its continuing medical education program earned joint accreditation with commendation, the highest level attainable.
Revenue grew from $2.8B (FY2013) to $5.3B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.4B
Total liabilities
$3.5B
Net assets
$8.9B
Salaries & benefits
$2.3B
50% of expenses
Board members
36
31 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,280,774,922▲13.4% | $4,513,878,834▲8.6% | $8,921,989,094▲13.3% | $12,381,804,412▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,655,895,710▼0.9% | $4,157,965,052▲5.3% | $7,875,139,505▲23.7% | $11,195,401,380▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,698,645,086▲4.8% | $3,948,942,919▲9.0% | $6,367,008,766▲3.0% | $9,869,382,713▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,483,301,756▲18.7% | $3,624,372,141▲9.6% | $6,178,661,353▲20.4% | $8,483,105,195▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,778,033,612▼3.3% | $3,308,261,916▲3.8% | $5,131,569,382▲5.7% | $7,523,813,961▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,908,605,904▲1.0% | $3,187,389,052▼6.0% | $4,854,414,946▲8.4% | $6,970,113,839▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,870,041,526▲7.2% | $3,391,835,116▲6.5% | $4,478,698,902▲10.3% | $6,529,192,176▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,610,965,599▲8.8% | $3,184,020,743▲8.7% | $4,061,060,992▲13.6% | $6,110,344,974▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,319,765,238▲3.8% | $2,928,262,195▲4.4% | $3,573,642,055▲7.1% | $5,392,868,107▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,199,591,275▲13.1% | $2,804,331,125▲11.8% | $3,336,146,665▲10.5% | $5,083,306,804▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,828,661,605 | $2,508,976,954▲4.9% | $3,019,430,840▲16.4% | $4,732,365,419▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,391,894,098▼9.0% | $2,594,943,711▲27.0% | $4,282,386,034▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,629,598,191▲7.4% | $2,042,950,300▲3.3% | $3,855,417,925▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,447,711,613▲13.5% | $1,976,756,055▲17.4% | $3,688,621,903▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,156,455,825 | $1,683,323,760 | $3,349,460,552 | 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.
Highest-paid: Thomas M Priselac — $7,559,774 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas M Priselac | President/ceo | 58 | $7,559,774 |
| Eduardo Marban Md | Exec Director-heart Institute | 50 | $5,100,494 |
| Keith Black Md | Chair-neurosurgery | 50 | $3,784,903 |
| Rajendra Makkar Md | Exec Director-cardiac Interventional | 50 | $3,739,602 |
| Shlomo Melmed Md | Chief Academic Officer | 55 | $3,647,188 |
| Joanna Chikwe Md | Chair-cardiac Surgery | 50 | $3,126,964 |
| Bruce Gewertz Md | Exec Vice Dean-clinical Sys Dev | 50 | $2,902,936 |
| David M Wrigley | Chief Financial Officer | 55 | $2,858,771 |
| Jeffrey Smith Md Jd Mmm | Former Key Employee | 0 | $2,449,560 |
| Bryan Croft | Chief Operating Officer | 55 | $1,635,422 |
| Edward M Prunchunas | Former Officer | 18 | $1,424,344 |
| Irene Kim Md | Staff Phys./board Member | 50 | $1,147,994 |
| Kimberly Gregory Md Mph | Staff Phys./board Member | 50 | $672,292 |
| Peggy Miles Md | Staff Phys./board Member | 50 | $421,321 |
| Zuri Murrell Md | Medical Director/board Member | 7 | $27,941 |
| Abby Feinman | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Adam Selkowitz | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Ari Engelberg | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Clement Yang Md | Board Member | 4 | — |
| David B Kaplan | Chair/vice Chair/board Member | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aya Healthcare Inc | Staffing Services | $50,477,628 |
| Huron Consulting Services LLC | Consulting Services | $23,962,964 |
| Community Urgent Care Med Grp | Urgent Care Medical Services | $23,772,254 |
| Rubin Postaer and Associates | Digital Marketing Services | $18,625,731 |
| Healthcare It Leaders | Staffing Services | $15,862,964 |
546 grants to Cedars-sinai Medical Center totaling $267.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Als Foundation Inc | Scientific research | 2025 | $116,550 |
| California Health Foundation and Trust | Private grant program 8 | 2024 | $16,895,228 |
| California Health Foundation and Trust | Private grant program 7 | 2024 | $11,734,209 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $8,752,949 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $684,750 |
| The Milken Institute | Philanthropic pathways | 2024 | $599,998 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research | 2024 | $586,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Research / project support | 2024 | $487,944 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | Research | 2024 | $426,341 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2024 | $327,104 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Program support | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $262,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research center | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support charitable programs | 2024 | $231,889 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Therapeutics discovery research | 2024 | $224,000 |
190 grants totaling $27.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Cedars-sinai Medical Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation | General support grant | $7,863,000 |
| Social Justice Partners Los Angeles | Capacity building grant | $2,300,000 |
| Tides Center | General support grant | $1,351,524 |
| Lulus Place Inc | General support grant | $1,250,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | General support; workforce development grant | $819,500 |
| University of California San Francisco | Leadership development grant | $802,000 |
| Special Service For Groups Inc | General support; community food and sustainability grant | $725,250 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building grant | $450,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation | General support; community health grant | $450,000 |
| True Colors United Inc | Housing grant | $450,000 |
| The People Concern | General support grant | $422,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles | Community health grant;mental health grant | $396,000 |
| The Los Angeles Free Clinic | General support; behavioral health grant | $390,000 |
| Ccf Community Initiatives Fund | General support grant | $350,000 |
| Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County | Leadership development | $300,000 |
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Data for Cedars-sinai Medical Center (EIN 95-1644600) 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.