Childrens Hospital & Medical Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered in 1948, with $774,477,317 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$774.5M
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$685.1M
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
4,298
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 Childrens Hospital & Medical Center: 82% to programs · $0 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 Childrens Hospital & Medical Center: 21 mo reserves · +12% 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 Childrens Hospital & Medical Center: 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 Childrens Hospital & Medical Center: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education
Revenue grew from $286.8M (FY2013) to $774.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6B
Total liabilities
$349.9M
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$349.6M
51% of expenses
Board members
13
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $774,477,317▲19.7% | $685,097,245▲13.7% | $1,205,300,785▲16.7% | $1,555,241,618▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $646,842,786▲11.3% | $602,683,468▲8.9% | $1,033,211,491▲13.2% | $1,395,470,547▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $581,120,204▲3.7% | $553,221,193▲14.8% | $912,621,960▲73.8% | $1,273,488,401▲39.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $560,152,209▲15.1% | $482,069,827▲10.8% | $525,164,844▲27.8% | $914,047,518▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $486,541,252▲3.6% | $434,888,332▲2.8% | $410,772,879▲17.4% | $816,142,903▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $469,855,457▲5.9% | $422,944,781▲8.7% | $349,989,627▲25.7% | $641,508,810▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $443,614,039▲10.6% | $389,232,682▲9.5% | $278,374,294▲2.6% | $542,357,225▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $401,101,764▲9.5% | $355,444,013▲7.2% | $271,382,591▲10.1% | $521,346,658▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $366,154,330▲4.4% | $331,450,005▲12.2% | $246,509,749▲13.6% | $402,885,754▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $350,741,923▲9.3% | $295,439,727▲11.5% | $217,022,120▲16.6% | $376,179,737▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $320,795,033▲11.9% | $265,047,640▲8.2% | $186,110,935▲21.5% | $346,342,684▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $286,795,267 | $244,965,773▲4.5% | $153,176,132▲15.4% | $303,127,732▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $234,346,740▲11.6% | $132,750,559▲1.8% | $288,797,973▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $209,961,657▲4.4% | $130,376,320▲11.5% | $280,529,833▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $201,041,040 | $116,971,416 | $257,508,374 | 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: Chanda Chacon — $1,757,773 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanda Chacon | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,757,773 |
| Christopher Maloney Md | Evp Chief Clinical Officer | 40 | $1,066,632 |
| Erin Willis-loucks Md | Physician | 40 | $960,056 |
| Amy Hatcher | Evp & Cfo | 39 | $941,557 |
| Kathy English | Evp & Coo | 40 | $900,709 |
| Jerold Vuchak | Evp Chief Info & Innov Officer | 40 | $707,456 |
| Amy Bones | Svp & General Counsel | 40 | $624,504 |
| Janel Allen | Evp & Chief People Officer | 40 | $611,404 |
| Pam Johnson-carlson | Svp Pcs & Cno | 40 | $591,471 |
| Amy Ryan | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Bryan Wilson | Member | 1 | — |
| Cindy Heider | Member | 1 | — |
| Dave Diamond | Member | 1 | — |
| Farhan Khan | Member | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Wegner | Member | 1 | — |
| Margaret Hershiser | Chair | 1 | — |
| Nicole Birge | Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Dunlay Md | Member | 1 | — |
| Samantha Mosser | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Stacy Scholtz | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Solutions LLC | It Services | $2,060,322 |
| Sellers Dorsey & Associates | Consulting Services | $1,212,089 |
| Noddle Vp1 LLC | Facilities Services | $1,035,791 |
| Swistak Enterprises LLC | Facilities Services | $1,034,996 |
| Unmc Physicians | Pathology Services | $913,308 |
23 grants to Childrens Hospital & Medical Center totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2024 | $72,252 |
| Nebraska Health Information Initiative Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | Research | 2023 | $89,062 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $27,350 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $12,240 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2022 | $134,092 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $21,118 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Research | 2021 | $52,580 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2021 | $43,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Research | 2020 | $63,800 |
11 grants totaling $3.1M in FY2024. All grants made by Childrens Hospital & Medical Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Research and support for med sch | $3,000,000 |
| Cedars Youth Services Inc | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Completely Kids | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Nelson Mandela Elementary School Inc | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Foundation For Lincoln Public Schools | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Valley Child Development Center Inc | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Economic Empowerment Center | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid of Nebraska | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
| Restoring Dignity | Prevention of childhood obesity | $15,000 |
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Data for Childrens Hospital & Medical Center (EIN 47-0379754) 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.