Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc
70% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1919, with $1,016,508,622 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 70% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 39-0812532 Since 1919
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0B
▲ 8.4% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$971.1M
Net assets
$2.0B
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating70% 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 Wisconsin Inc: 70% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +4% 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 Wisconsin Inc: 24 mo reserves · +4% 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 Wisconsin Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Wisconsin Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Pediatric health care services
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $602.9M (FY2013) to $1.0B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $551.3MNet assets $2.0B
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5B
Total liabilities
$551.3M
Net assets
$2.0B
Salaries & benefits
$359.6M
37% of expenses
Board members
22
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,508,622▲8.4% | $971,118,396▲5.1% | $1,965,801,644▲7.4% | $2,517,109,457▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $938,005,417▲5.3% | $924,379,791▲4.8% | $1,830,941,028▲9.1% | $2,394,161,814▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $891,210,536▲7.1% | $882,276,094▲18.2% | $1,678,938,465▼8.4% | $2,356,032,124▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $831,999,513▲6.1% | $746,555,266▲1.0% | $1,833,038,059▲14.2% | $2,482,896,943▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $784,184,935▼0.8% | $739,274,361▲1.6% | $1,605,150,056▲15.4% | $2,282,615,599▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $790,665,987▲6.4% | $727,565,313▲0.3% | $1,391,439,733▲16.1% | $1,974,215,307▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $743,081,135▲4.8% | $725,710,441▲7.1% | $1,198,794,888▲0.4% | $1,720,774,843▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $709,355,786▲8.1% | $677,479,918▲5.6% | $1,193,424,846▲10.8% | $1,692,269,144▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $656,172,072▲5.1% | $641,407,171▲9.5% | $1,077,458,984▲4.7% | $1,456,845,160▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $624,325,121▲1.7% | $585,527,300▲5.7% | $1,029,023,240▲3.0% | $1,424,502,769▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $613,988,199▲1.8% | $553,790,085▲0.3% | $999,130,070▲2.5% | $1,409,808,216▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $602,865,590 | $552,048,066▲3.1% | $975,157,966▲19.8% | $1,338,956,397▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $535,356,949▲4.4% | $814,108,358▲8.5% | $1,270,795,904▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $512,835,327▼1.0% | $750,404,784 | $1,217,648,841▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $518,256,748 | $750,041,694 | $1,153,583,040 | 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: Scott Turner — $1,777,327 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Turner | President Chw and Evp Chhs | 40 | $1,777,327 |
| Rainer Gedeit Md | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $680,969 |
| Nancy Korom | Chief Nursing Officer/vp Chw | 40 | $602,375 |
| Christopher Spahr Md | Chief Qlty/sfty Officer & Acmo | 40 | $549,845 |
| Lisa Jentsch | Vp Chw | 40 | $464,269 |
| Lori Barbeau Dds | Medical Dir, Dental Program | 40 | $380,927 |
| Steven Petitt | Vp Chw Supt Svc | 40 | $335,620 |
| Michelle Linsmeier Md | Associate Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $334,180 |
| Carli Paz Dmd | Dir Dental Residency Prog | 40 | $320,687 |
| John Scalcucci | Vp Ambulatory Services | 40 | $318,279 |
| Ben Melson | Director | 1 | — |
| Danielle Machata | Director | 1 | — |
| Dave Werner | Director | 1 | — |
| Eve Hall Phd | Director | 1 | — |
| Gil Peribeginning Aug 2024 | Director/president and Ceo Chhs | 0 | — |
| Ivan Gamboa | Director | 1 | — |
| James Purko | Director | 1 | — |
| John Raymond Md | Director | 1 | — |
| John Reichert | Director | 1 | — |
| Kaitie Gannett | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated | Resident Services | $18,053,778 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Healthcare Prof/academic/admin | $12,535,749 |
| Staffency LLC | Temp Employee Services | $10,458,539 |
| Versiti Inc | Diagnostic Lab Testing | $10,250,231 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Neen | Ancillary Serv/other Serv | $7,579,089 |
Grants received · $282.0M total
122 grants to Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc totaling $282.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $75.7M in FY2024
27 grants totaling $75.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc | Grants to affiliate | $47,062,650 |
| Childrens Medical Group Inc | Grants to affiliate | $15,904,487 |
| Childrens Service Society of Wisconsin | Grants to affiliate | $11,577,156 |
| Duke University | Nih research grant | $131,268 |
| Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee Inc | Dental sealant | $109,460 |
| Seals On Wheels | Dental sealant | $102,661 |
| Preferred Dentistry Associates of Wi LLC | Dental sealant | $89,073 |
| The Lakes Community Health Center Inc | Dental sealant | $87,165 |
| Healthnet of Rock County Inc | Dental sealant | $82,851 |
| Dentamed Healthcare LLC | Dental sealant | $80,421 |
| Healthy Smiles LLC | Dental sealant | $68,522 |
| Professional Dental Hygiene Express Inc | Dental sealant | $52,614 |
| Outreach 4 Healthy Teeth LLC | Dental sealant | $49,908 |
| La Clinica De Los Campesinos Inc | Dental sealant | $49,874 |
| Brown County Oral Healthpartnership Inc | Dental sealant | $33,155 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0812532, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
- Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0812532.
- How much revenue does Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc report?
- Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc reported $1,016,508,622 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc spends about 70% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc's latest Form 990 is $1,777,327, paid to Scott Turner (President Chw and Evp Chhs).
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Data for Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc (EIN 39-0812532) 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.