Childrens Hospital Colorado is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aurora, Colorado, registered in 1938, with $2,014,273,578 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0B
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0B
Net assets
$1.4B
Employees
11,403
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 Colorado: 85% 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 Colorado: 8 mo reserves · +2% 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 Colorado: 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 Colorado: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the health of children through the provision of high-quality, coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Revenue grew from $853.3M (FY2013) to $2.0B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4B
Total liabilities
$1.0B
Net assets
$1.4B
Salaries & benefits
$1.0B
53% of expenses
Board members
31
30 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,014,273,578▲6.9% | $1,968,035,328▲3.8% | $1,390,197,309▲7.9% | $2,412,044,381▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,884,261,865▲3.4% | $1,895,925,509▲10.0% | $1,287,924,176▲4.2% | $2,330,877,583▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,821,914,388▲17.1% | $1,723,275,386▲16.0% | $1,235,717,992▲11.7% | $2,309,224,154▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,555,750,005▲12.0% | $1,485,014,704▲7.0% | $1,105,807,772▲7.6% | $2,139,104,268▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,389,399,972▲4.7% | $1,387,484,002▲9.8% | $1,027,235,427▲5.2% | $2,079,968,900▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,327,514,483▲8.0% | $1,263,865,425▲13.3% | $976,285,424▲12.8% | $2,027,673,274▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,229,507,027▲13.6% | $1,115,520,807▲10.3% | $865,365,564▲20.7% | $1,763,582,517▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,081,841,401▲7.2% | $1,011,546,437▲5.2% | $717,250,387▲13.8% | $1,618,767,354▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,009,037,182▲3.0% | $961,948,406▲5.8% | $630,036,889▲7.2% | $1,574,536,039▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $980,104,547▲5.7% | $909,032,661▲5.2% | $587,739,912▲1.9% | $1,348,367,934▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $926,912,249▲8.6% | $864,384,904▲7.4% | $577,061,082▼6.8% | $1,314,372,391▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $853,302,215 | $804,814,021▲18.0% | $619,193,939▼7.8% | $1,310,599,404▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $681,766,946▲13.5% | $671,241,625▼32.7% | $1,210,407,087▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $600,669,666▲3.3% | $997,588,819▲1.3% | $1,522,794,877▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $581,736,307 | $984,624,191 | $1,473,383,057 | 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: Jena Hausmann — $3,848,363 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena Hausmann | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $3,848,363 |
| Jeffrey Harrington | Svp and Cfo, Corporate Treasurer | 40 | $1,157,436 |
| Jerrod Milton | Svp Chief Clinical Officer (thru 07/24) | 40 | $827,156 |
| Raphe Schwartz | Svp and Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $806,446 |
| Michelle Lucero | Chief Legal Officer, Secretary | 40 | $789,307 |
| Amy Feaster | Svp Chief Digital Info Officer | 40 | $730,863 |
| Gregory Raymond | Svp Colorado Springs President | 40 | $663,107 |
| Suzanne Jaeger | Svp Experience and Access | 40 | $643,656 |
| Patricia Givens | Svp Chief Nursing Executive (thru 08/24) | 40 | $540,766 |
| Kathleen Seerup | Svp Chief Nursing Ops Officer | 40 | $445,357 |
| Christopher Martin | Vp Ambulatory Services | 40 | $406,683 |
| Jennifer Roth | Svp Chief Nursing Executive (as of 08/24) | 40 | $404,071 |
| Jenae Neiman | Vp Research Operations | 40 | $395,230 |
| Linda Michael | Vp Compliance Business Ethics | 40 | $393,439 |
| Megan Zatz | Vp Deputy General Counsel | 40 | $392,695 |
| Duane Mcfadden | Svp Chief Hr Officer (as of 07/24) | 40 | $345,784 |
| Elizabeth Rodriguez | Svp Chief Hr Officer (thru 08/24) | 40 | $304,620 |
| Annita Menogan | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Spikes | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Barth Whitham | Board Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Medicine | Physician Services | $173,282,329 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Education Services | $31,585,781 |
| Crothall Healthcare Inc | Environmental Svcs | $18,049,973 |
| Palamerican Sercurity Inc | Security Services | $11,682,710 |
| Metro Aviation Inc | Transportation Services | $5,415,498 |
103 grants to Childrens Hospital Colorado totaling $349.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Transfer of gifts | 2024 | $43,388,446 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2024 | $357,587 |
| Public Health Institute | Capacity building | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Medical diagnosis and registry support | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Technical assistance | 2024 | $38,500 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | Energy assistance | 2024 | $19,211 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,391 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Transfer of gifts | 2023 | $43,516,283 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2023 | $290,400 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Other | 2023 | $164,852 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Medical diagnosis and registry support | 2023 | $55,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Research | 2023 | $47,578 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Desig | 2023 | $40,995 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $36,821 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $36,450 |
27 grants totaling $801K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Childrens Hospital Colorado →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Denver Inc | General program support | $160,000 |
| Buffalo Sports Properties LLC | General program support | $137,500 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society | General program support | $94,300 |
| Gold Crown Foundation Inc | General program support | $45,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Inc | General program support | $42,500 |
| Switchbacks Fc | General program support | $41,200 |
| Teall Properties Group LLC | General program support | $40,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Denver Inc | General program support | $35,000 |
| Colorado College Th | General program support | $22,500 |
| Cheyenne Frontier Days Inc | General program support | $18,300 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Denver | General program support | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southern Colorado Inc | General program support | $14,000 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Foundation Inc | General program support | $13,500 |
| Young Americans Center For Financial Education | General program support | $12,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Boulder Valley | General program support | $12,000 |
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Data for Childrens Hospital Colorado (EIN 84-0166760) 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.