Dayton Childrens Hospital is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dayton, Ohio, registered in 1963, with $741,335,116 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$741.3M
▲ 13.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$619.0M
Net assets
$1.3B
Employees
4,505
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 Dayton Childrens Hospital: 81% to programs · $39 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 Dayton Childrens Hospital: 26 mo reserves · +17% 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 Dayton Childrens Hospital: 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 Dayton Childrens Hospital: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach.
Revenue grew from $256.5M (FY2013) to $741.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
16.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8B
Total liabilities
$426.8M
Net assets
$1.3B
Salaries & benefits
$316.9M
51% of expenses
Board members
22
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $741,335,116▲13.8% | $618,966,034▲11.5% | $1,324,585,949▲14.6% | $1,751,404,115▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $651,323,624▲1.9% | $555,201,696▲12.4% | $1,155,816,436▲11.3% | $1,565,773,605▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $639,247,722▲15.4% | $493,981,576▲15.5% | $1,038,302,988▲4.9% | $1,421,282,637▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $553,733,162▲8.8% | $427,855,592▲2.1% | $990,108,024▲30.5% | $1,272,506,070▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $509,114,556▲35.3% | $418,903,483▲5.1% | $758,779,660▲9.8% | $1,013,973,850▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $376,210,750▲3.2% | $398,397,021▲7.4% | $691,189,401▼5.2% | $921,744,349▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $364,652,946▲6.0% | $371,104,831▲21.0% | $728,818,349▲24.1% | $941,142,295▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $343,969,007▲14.6% | $306,583,057▲26.5% | $587,340,333▲12.2% | $785,777,932▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $300,047,668▲5.3% | $242,344,810▲5.7% | $523,413,762▲1.6% | $668,978,426▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $284,874,677▲11.0% | $229,174,502▲9.7% | $515,258,272▲4.0% | $595,726,324▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $256,546,978 | $208,839,450▲5.1% | $495,327,281▲12.2% | $541,648,879▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $198,748,030▲7.0% | $441,508,669▲15.4% | $486,852,251▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $185,691,022▲5.2% | $382,577,138▲2.6% | $428,519,704▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $176,432,959▲2.6% | $372,818,580▲28.1% | $410,865,595▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $172,021,897 | $290,946,284 | $340,268,641 | 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: Deborah Feldman — $6,632,612 (1.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Feldman | Ceo | 40 | $6,632,612 |
| Adam Mezoff Md | Cmo | 40 | $771,121 |
| Chris Bergman | Cfo | 40 | $644,024 |
| Charles Kidwell | Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $506,114 |
| Benjamin Goodstein | Vp & Chief Ambulatory Officer | 39 | $463,208 |
| Cindy Burger | Vp & Chief Experience Officer | 40 | $438,328 |
| Kelly Kavanaugh | Vp & Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $385,429 |
| Jayne Gmeiner | Vp & Chief Nursing Officer | 39 | $379,379 |
| Anthony R Kenney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carly Cox | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charlynda Scales | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David C Melin | Secretary/treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Taylor | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gogi Kumar | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gregory Toussaint Md | Trustee (until 11/2023) | 1 | — |
| Helen Jones-kelley | Assistant Secretary/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jacqueline Gamblin | Trustee (until 11/2023) | 1 | — |
| James Whalen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jamie Mcgregor | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Duby Md | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Intelligence LLC | Professional Consulting Services | $1,505,636 |
| Hayes Locums LLC | Physician Staffing Services | $1,070,343 |
| Change Healthcare Technologies LLC | Claims Clearinghouse Services | $803,217 |
| Wright State Physicians | Physician Services | $766,615 |
| Encore Technologies | It Solutions | $581,735 |
113 grants to Dayton Childrens Hospital totaling $9.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $220,190 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2024 | $105,963 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $26,892 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical care | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,779 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $5,085 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2023 | $217,060 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2023 | $119,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $102,541 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2023 | $60,210 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | Kiser stem incubator | 2023 | $28,700 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2023 | $27,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,500 |
20 grants totaling $354K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Dayton Childrens Hospital →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Springboro | Program donation | $50,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | Program donation | $30,000 |
| The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area | Program donation | $30,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Program donation | $25,000 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | Program donation | $23,185 |
| Girls On the Run of Dayton | Program donation | $22,500 |
| Flyght Academy LLC | Program donation | $22,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Program donation | $20,000 |
| Dayton Sports Complex | Program donation | $15,000 |
| National Conference For Community and Justice of Greater Dayton | Program donation | $15,000 |
| Cross Over Community Development | Program donation | $12,500 |
| El Puente Educational Center Inc | Program donation | $12,500 |
| Fairview U M Church Fairview Ave & Catalpa Dr | Program donation | $12,500 |
| Advocates For Basic Legal Equality | Program donation | $10,000 |
| Ebenezer Healthcare Access Inc | Program donation | $10,000 |
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Data for Dayton Childrens Hospital (EIN 31-0672132) 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.