Childrens Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1990, with $66,609,112 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 66% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$66.6M
▼ 46.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$74.3M
Net assets
$873.5M
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 Childrens Hospital Foundation: 66% to programs · $35 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 Childrens Hospital Foundation: 141 mo reserves · -12% 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 Childrens Hospital 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 Childrens Hospital Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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See schedule ochildren's hospital foundation dba children's national hospital foundation supports world class care and research for the nation's children. children's national hospital foundation serves as the fundraising arm for children's national medical center (dba children's national) and its 501(c)(3) hospitals and research entities in washington, dc.
See schedule o.program service accomplishment 2child life & integrative care services at children's national reflects our approach to treating the whole child. our team uses art, music and pet therapy and integrative care services to help children understand and cope with illness, treatment, pain and hospitalization.certified specialists create positive experiences during a child's outpatient visit or inpatient hospital stay. they promote patient cooperation and positive coping through play, self-expression, age-appropriate medical preparation and education. our program, activities and child-friendly spaces help patients, siblings and other family members reduce stress and fear of the unknown and feel supported so that they can heal.
Revenue grew from $56.8M (FY2013) to $66.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-11.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$875.9M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$873.5M
Salaries & benefits
$13.6M
18% of expenses
Board members
9
8 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,609,112▼46.0% | $74,307,103▲6.9% | $873,483,217▲9.0% | $875,850,741▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,280,101▲10.9% | $69,506,636▲0.7% | $801,139,072▲16.4% | $803,568,231▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $111,153,608▲34.2% | $69,037,221▲35.3% | $687,988,147▼10.4% | $689,362,489▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $82,832,640▼50.7% | $51,013,227▼1.3% | $767,506,238▲21.1% | $768,707,580▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $168,029,658▲144% | $51,700,840▲3.6% | $633,648,128▲4.6% | $635,483,996▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $68,738,712▼39.8% | $49,898,297▼1.1% | $605,932,842▲4.2% | $658,543,149▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $114,194,642▲89.1% | $50,436,162▼2.3% | $581,345,367▲17.4% | $660,659,027▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,400,882▼15.3% | $51,646,147▲8.0% | $495,368,831▲10.9% | $541,878,682▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,270,418▲6.0% | $47,800,859▼3.3% | $446,748,844▲2.1% | $487,864,330▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $67,229,176▲18.4% | $49,452,961▼2.9% | $437,542,151▲2.8% | $467,060,410▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $56,761,290 | $50,911,860▲2.5% | $425,703,610▲12.8% | $445,007,339▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,680,148▲3.8% | $377,485,121▲10.4% | $378,782,557▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,856,192▲1.5% | $342,078,496▲0.6% | $354,586,917▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,133,748▲56.6% | $340,093,808▲9.3% | $352,033,292▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,091,965 | $311,263,483 | $336,398,955 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwin Lindsay | Evp/cfo | 2 | — |
| Amy Baier | Board Chairman To 9/23 | 2 | — |
| Amy Boger | Chief of Staff | 55 | — |
| Deann Marshall | President of Foundation | 53 | — |
| Fernando Goldsztein | Board Member From 7/23 | 1 | — |
| Horacio Rozanski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jimmy Reyes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julie S Butler | Vp of Development | 55 | — |
| Kathie Williams | Board Chairman From 10/23 | 2 | — |
| Kurt D Newman Md | Former President/ceo (cnmc) | 0 | — |
| Leslie Schrader | Chief Marketing & Comm. Officer | 55 | — |
| Mary Anne Hilliard | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Mei Xu | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michelle Riley-brown | President/ceo (cnmc) From 7/23 | 2 | — |
| Paul Grayson | Board Member From 7/23 | 1 | — |
| Shelley Cooke | Avp Annual & Planned Giving | 55 | — |
| Thomas Lloyd | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Timothy Lowery | Board Member From 7/23 | 1 | — |
| Tin Pham | Avp Finance & Donor Services | 55 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing Service of Pittsburgh Inc | Direct Mailing | $1,354,295 |
| Smithgifford Inc | Advertising Services | $462,613 |
| Glm Strategies LLC | Media Services | $406,247 |
| National Food Enterprises Inc | Catering Services | $386,320 |
| Fti Consulting Inc | Digital Platform Consulting | $314,255 |
170 grants to Childrens Hospital Foundation totaling $22.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
4 grants totaling $49.0M in FY2023. All grants made by Childrens Hospital Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital | General support | $31,683,137 |
| Childrens Research Institute | General support | $17,108,793 |
| Brainy Camps Association | General support | $134,334 |
| Hospital For Sick Children | General support | $30,050 |
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Data for Childrens Hospital Foundation (EIN 52-1640402) 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.