Seattle Childrens Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
86% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Seattle Childrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1981, with $126,717,453 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Po Box 5371 Msc 818-fi, Seattle, WA, 98145 EIN 91-1156519 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2022)
$126.7M
▲ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$126.7M
Net assets
$0
Employees
83
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $11 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 Seattle Childrens Foundation: 86% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Seattle Childrens Foundation: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C 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 Seattle Childrens Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 Seattle Childrens Foundation: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The foundation supports the healthcare programs of seattle children's hospital.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5371 Msc 818-fi, Seattle, WA, 98145
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $136.3M (FY2013) to $126.7M (FY2022) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $0
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$0
Salaries & benefits
$12.3M
10% of expenses
Board members
29
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,717,453▲4.8% | $126,717,453▲4.8% | $0 | $2,369,104▲79.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $120,901,451▼16.8% | $120,901,451▼16.8% | $0 | $1,316,580▼56.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $145,382,563▲50.3% | $145,382,563▲50.3% | $0 | $3,044,928▲53.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $96,759,779▼39.5% | $96,759,779▼39.5% | $0 | $1,990,547▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $159,932,225▲9.6% | $159,932,225▲9.6% | $0 | $2,203,458▲55.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $145,903,348▲82.0% | $145,903,348▲82.0% | $0 | $1,419,100▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $80,170,794▲15.3% | $80,170,794▲15.3% | $0 | $1,627,309▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,543,273▼7.1% | $69,543,273▼7.1% | $0 | $1,466,017▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $74,826,772▼45.1% | $74,826,772▼45.1% | $0 | $1,203,352▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $136,280,437 | $136,280,437▲165% | $0 | $963,635▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,340,770▲19.3% | $0 | $820,496▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $43,027,441▼1.4% | $0 | $685,966▲31.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $43,651,444▲49.7% | $0 | $522,943▼53.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $29,150,093 | $0 | $1,118,487 | 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 (FY2022)
Highest-paid: Kari Rallo — $323,845 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Rallo | Vp Annual Giving & Admin Operations | 45 | $323,845 |
| Jennifer Lowe | Vp Development - Major Gifts | 45 | $316,288 |
| Jacob Gustafson | Sr Director - Portfolio & Operations | 45 | $235,066 |
| Melissa Nibungco | Sr Director, Dev - Major Gifts/grants | 45 | $218,381 |
| Olena Nyzhnykevych | Vp Development - Pediatric Cancer | 45 | $209,867 |
| Julie Taylor | Sr Director - Foundation Admin | 45 | $196,681 |
| James Policar | Sr Director, Dev - Pediatric Cancer | 45 | $196,650 |
| Simon Pritikin | Sr Director, Dev - Major Gifts | 45 | $192,301 |
| Lilah Helton | Sr Director, Dev - Legacy Services | 45 | $189,123 |
| Laura Mcdonald | Sr Director, Dev - Donor Experience | 45 | $188,631 |
| Monica Long | Sr Director, Dev - Legacy Services | 45 | $184,338 |
| Eve Kopp | Director, Community Events & Programs | 45 | $168,185 |
| Erika Kreger | Director, Dev - Major Gifts | 45 | $157,324 |
| Valerie Courtney | Sr Director - Board Engagement | 45 | $150,690 |
| Douglas Picha | Former Officer | 0 | $150,475 |
| Jessica Graybill | Director, Dev - Digital Philanthropy | 45 | $146,092 |
| Kathleen Haller | Director, Children's Miracle Network | 45 | $142,124 |
| Dondi Cupp | Sr Vice Pres & Chief Dev Officer | 44 | $109,480 |
| Aileen Kelly | Vp Development/exec Dir Guild Assn | 11 | $59,559 |
| Andrew Farnum | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Truesense Marketing | Direct Mail and Strategy | $771,515 |
| Blackbaud Inc | Software Services | $613,337 |
| Children's Miracle Network Hospitals | Professional Fundraising | $440,452 |
Grants received · $87.4M total
579 grants to Seattle Childrens Foundation totaling $87.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Cancer prevention and treatment | 2024 | $1,540,963 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,514,742 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $335,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Research grant | 2024 | $249,999 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Integrated behavioral health care. | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $128,286 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide support for the odessa brown clinic. | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,660 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Beardsley endowment for child life department | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $35,454 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $33,400 |
Grants made · $109.1M in FY2022
2 grants totaling $109.1M in FY2022. All grants made by Seattle Childrens Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | Pediatric care, medical research, teaching | $99,643,598 |
| Seattle Childrens Healthcare System | Pediatric care, medical research, teaching | $9,415,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Seattle Childrens Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seattle Childrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1156519, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Seattle Childrens Foundation's EIN?
- Seattle Childrens Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1156519.
- How much revenue does Seattle Childrens Foundation report?
- Seattle Childrens Foundation reported $126,717,453 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Seattle Childrens Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Seattle Childrens Foundation spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Seattle Childrens Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Seattle Childrens Foundation B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Seattle Childrens Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Seattle Childrens Foundation's latest Form 990 is $323,845, paid to Kari Rallo (Vp Annual Giving & Admin Operations).
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Data for Seattle Childrens Foundation (EIN 91-1156519) 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.