The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1932, with $3,858,554,683 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 59% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.9B
▲ 11.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.6B
Net assets
$4.4B
Employees
26,456
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 The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia: 59% to programs · $0 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 The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia: 14 mo reserves · +6% 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 The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia: 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 The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Since its founding in 1855, the children's hospital of philadelphia has fostered some of the nation's pioneers in pediatric medicine and continues to be the premier training ground for future pediatric leaders. its educational programs include one of the largest pediatric residency programs in the country. the children's hospital of philadelphia is also committed to researching and finding cures for chronic and fatal pediatric illnesses through its extensive research program.
Revenue grew from $1.8B (FY2013) to $3.9B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.1B
Total liabilities
$3.8B
Net assets
$4.4B
Salaries & benefits
$1.8B
50% of expenses
Board members
15
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,858,554,683▲11.9% | $3,633,669,226▲10.0% | $4,370,817,440▲5.1% | $8,131,937,980▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,447,182,713▲9.2% | $3,303,766,853▲13.9% | $4,157,059,331▲2.7% | $7,430,620,465▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,155,873,035▲10.1% | $2,900,942,226▲13.6% | $4,045,869,964▲5.8% | $6,955,713,476▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,865,450,627▲9.2% | $2,554,706,531▲3.8% | $3,825,031,231▲10.9% | $6,508,008,872▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,624,512,681▲0.2% | $2,460,965,576▲7.0% | $3,448,691,204▲7.1% | $5,111,840,678▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,619,803,328▲8.0% | $2,300,467,207▲8.7% | $3,221,407,699▲8.5% | $4,834,943,856▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,425,633,721▲9.6% | $2,117,199,175▲8.4% | $2,969,940,636▲15.3% | $4,507,815,514▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,213,717,248▲3.9% | $1,952,306,004▲6.3% | $2,576,536,432▲13.8% | $4,186,273,646▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,129,662,440▲9.1% | $1,836,106,755▲7.1% | $2,264,796,094▲9.8% | $3,879,651,545▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,952,909,086▲6.2% | $1,715,021,974▲7.5% | $2,062,494,548▲9.2% | $3,546,987,890▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,838,520,719 | $1,595,047,468▲3.6% | $1,888,969,470▲19.7% | $3,169,666,991▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,539,671,540▲6.9% | $1,578,244,754▲21.9% | $2,884,208,812▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,439,958,869▲1.3% | $1,294,408,470▲4.1% | $2,635,569,308▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,420,814,140▲10.2% | $1,243,048,343▲11.1% | $2,336,983,271▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,289,767,540 | $1,118,447,998 | $2,207,858,676 | 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: Madeline Bell — $3,693,215 (0.10% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline Bell | President, Ceo & Trustee | 40 | $3,693,215 |
| Douglas Hock | Executive Vp & Coo | 40 | $2,012,264 |
| Jenny Chan | Svp & Chief Investment Officer | 1 | $1,972,942 |
| Sophia G Holder | Assistant Treasurer | 40 | $1,762,619 |
| Jeffrey D Kahn | Assistant Secretary | 40 | $1,499,261 |
| Steven G Docimo | Evp Business Dev & Strategy | 40 | $1,321,764 |
| Monica Taylor Lotty | Evp & Chief Develop. Officer | 1 | $1,234,548 |
| Calvin Allen | Evp & Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $1,230,128 |
| Susan Furth | Evp & Chief Scientific Officer | 40 | $1,145,876 |
| Kisha Hawthorne | Svp & Coo - Care Network | 40 | $1,025,702 |
| Paula Agosto | Svp & Chief Nursing Officer | 40 | $941,503 |
| Jan Boswinkel | Svp Coo Hospital Operations | 40 | $923,775 |
| Thomas R Dole | Former Svp Operations | 40 | $784,214 |
| Donald Moore | Svp Real Estate & Facilities | 40 | $671,441 |
| Amanda Westphal Radcliffe | Trustee Thru 12/31/23 | 1 | — |
| Ashley Mcevoy Thru 5324 | Secretary & Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian M Mcneill | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christopher Gheysens | Chair & Trustee | 1 | — |
| Damien Dwin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David G Nichols Md | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Target Building Construction Inc | Construction | $85,975,262 |
| Gilbane Pride Mckissack - Sarb LLC | Construction | $66,071,861 |
| Rightsourcing Inc | Temp Staffing | $59,912,218 |
| Lf Driscoll Company LLC | Construction | $40,954,832 |
| Owen Steel Company Inc | Construction | $26,654,064 |
585 grants to The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia totaling $1.4B, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $1,910,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2024 | $1,480,151 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,175,686 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | 2024 | $781,597 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research study | 2024 | $588,374 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $447,245 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2024 | $394,132 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Training | 2024 | $314,265 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | General program | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | General program | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Research grant | 2024 | $284,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research | 2024 | $248,108 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Clinical research center | 2024 | $246,986 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $215,780 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Program support | 2024 | $199,998 |
170 grants totaling $54.3M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Research | $14,635,524 |
| Regents of the University of Colorado | Research | $2,688,452 |
| Seven Bridges Genomics Inc | Research | $2,075,902 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center | Research | $1,996,668 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Research | $1,321,187 |
| Public Health Institute | Research | $1,222,219 |
| Childrens Hosp of Los Angeles | Research | $1,171,277 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | Research | $1,111,440 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Research | $1,004,186 |
| Childrens Hospital | Research | $998,418 |
| The Nemours Foundation | Research | $942,418 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research | $930,557 |
| Sage Bionetworks | Research | $868,304 |
| University of Chicago | Research | $868,290 |
| University of California San Francisco | Research | $842,891 |
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Data for The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (EIN 23-1352166) 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.