Childrens Hospital of Alabama
82% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Childrens Hospital of Alabama is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1942, with $953,214,153 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233 EIN 63-0307306 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$953.2M
▲ 4.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$885.8M
Net assets
$430.7M
Employees
6,636
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 Childrens Hospital of Alabama: 82% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +7% 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 Childrens Hospital of Alabama: 6 mo reserves · +7% 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 Childrens Hospital of Alabama: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Childrens Hospital of Alabama: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Specialty acute-care hospital providing inpatient and outpatient medical services to pediatric patients.
What they do
Children's hospital operates 13 outpatient specialty clinics that handle follow-up visits for patients as well as referrals from health departments across the state. these clinics provide services in hemodialysis, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, urology, otorhinolaryngology, neurology, pulmonary function, general surgery, dental, behavioral services, speech and hearing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, heart transplant and others. in 2017, these clinics had 264,195 visits and 19,807 outpatient surgeries were performed. the hospital also provides a statewide and regional referral site for complex emergency patients. the emergency department had 61,279 visits in 2017.
The hospital has a network of primary care practices throughout the state known as pediatric practice solutions. it consists of 14 practices supporting 70 general pediatricians. in 2017 these practices provided 332,268 visits.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $684.8M (FY2013) to $953.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $557.6MNet assets $430.7M
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$988.2M
Total liabilities
$557.6M
Net assets
$430.7M
Salaries & benefits
$463.0M
52% of expenses
Board members
30
29 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $953,214,153▲4.8% | $885,833,064▲3.7% | $430,674,417▼6.7% | $988,226,337▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $909,270,282▲4.1% | $854,341,083▲7.0% | $461,803,589▲13.6% | $1,018,277,827▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $873,044,518▲8.6% | $798,693,063▲6.7% | $406,511,378▲21.9% | $958,457,357▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $804,255,338▲2.7% | $748,464,111▲6.7% | $333,439,383▼1.9% | $847,897,331▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $783,127,896▲3.0% | $701,509,691▼2.3% | $339,785,145▲8.0% | $830,300,382▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $760,597,547▲3.0% | $717,786,435▲2.9% | $314,565,168▲11.9% | $786,269,809▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $738,581,278▼1.3% | $697,453,662▲0.3% | $281,215,293▼9.8% | $700,291,488▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $748,512,159▲5.1% | $695,193,041▲4.4% | $311,674,011▲4.2% | $748,335,366▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $712,149,662▲6.1% | $666,060,836▼2.0% | $299,057,686▼16.4% | $733,433,221▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $670,987,409▼4.0% | $679,337,182▲2.0% | $357,749,001▼2.6% | $767,122,583▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $698,603,849▲2.0% | $666,335,434▲4.6% | $367,346,068▼5.8% | $773,364,092▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $684,799,376 | $637,015,147▲17.4% | $390,018,042▲9.3% | $807,994,870▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $542,713,462▲14.6% | $356,727,653▲40.7% | $774,438,516▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $473,463,351▼1.6% | $253,609,667▲77.9% | $668,797,176▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $481,038,688 | $142,540,699 | $574,659,849 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Thomas G Shufflebarger — $1,635,068 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas G Shufflebarger | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,635,068 |
| Brian J Wiatrak | Pediatrician | 40 | $1,133,023 |
| Jimmy Hill | Pediatrician | 40 | $1,127,770 |
| Audie L Woolley | Pediatrician | 40 | $1,127,642 |
| Nicholas Smith | Pediatrician | 40 | $1,005,195 |
| Brian Kulbersh | Pediatrician | 40 | $1,001,228 |
| Dawn Walton | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $824,191 |
| Crayton A Fargason Jr | Medical Director & Vp Clinical Affairs | 40 | $812,367 |
| Robert Sarnecki | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $669,816 |
| Andrew Loehr | Senior Vp & Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $662,622 |
| Douglas Dean | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $596,133 |
| Delicia Mason | Vp of Nursing Operations | 40 | $396,355 |
| Adelia R Hendrix | Director | 1 | — |
| Anna M Manasco | Director | 1 | — |
| C Phillip Mcwane | Director | 1 | — |
| Craft O'neal | Director | 1 | — |
| Derrol Dawkins Md | Director | 1 | — |
| Donald M James | Director | 1 | — |
| Edward K Aldag Jr | Vice Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| Frederick W Renneker III | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation | Hospitalist Services, Emergency Services | $33,486,646 |
| University of Alabama At Birmingham | Hospital Residents, Referred Testing | $23,837,234 |
| Hoar Construction LLC | Construction | $11,448,498 |
| Epic Systems Corporation | Access, Organize, Store and Share Electronic Medical Records, and New Ehr System | $8,991,381 |
| Doster Construction Company Inc | Construction | $8,196,294 |
Grants received · $24.7M total
155 grants to Childrens Hospital of Alabama totaling $24.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Hospital of Alabama a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Hospital of Alabama is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0307306, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Hospital of Alabama's EIN?
- Childrens Hospital of Alabama's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0307306.
- How much revenue does Childrens Hospital of Alabama report?
- Childrens Hospital of Alabama reported $953,214,153 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Childrens Hospital of Alabama's spending goes to programs?
- Childrens Hospital of Alabama spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Childrens Hospital of Alabama have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Hospital of Alabama A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Childrens Hospital of Alabama's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Childrens Hospital of Alabama's latest Form 990 is $1,635,068, paid to Thomas G Shufflebarger (President & Ceo).
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Data for Childrens Hospital of Alabama (EIN 63-0307306) 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.