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Childrens Hospital

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About Childrens Hospital

Children's National Hospital is ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Serving the nation's children for over 150 years, we are the premier provider of pediatric care in the Washington, D.C., region.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
E240
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E240
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
Missing Filings
Most recent filing is from 2024, which is 2 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($1.2 billion)
97% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Childrens Hospital is a registered health nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1870 and has been operating for 156 years. Its EIN is 530196580. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $1.3B in annual revenue. 107 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Childrens Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.

Childrens Hospital is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1870 and has been active for 156 years. Its registered address is 111 Michigan Ave Nw, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Childrens Hospital has $1.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Childrens Hospital is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 107 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Childrens Hospital. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Childrens Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Children's National Hospital is ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Serving the nation's children for over 150 years, we are the premier provider of pediatric care in the Washington, D.C., region. Childrens Hospital is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1870.

Among health charities registered in United States: Childrens Hospital's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $1.3B is well above the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Childrens Hospital are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Hospital is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530196580, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2023, FY2022, FY2022, FY2021, FY2021, FY2020, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AL
Aldwin Lindsay
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Aldwin L••••••
EVP/CFO
AL
Aldwin L••••••
EVP/CFO AS OF 12/20
AL
Alec K•••
EVP/CFO TO 10/20
AM
Amanda L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amy F••••••
BOARD CHAIRMAN
AN
Anthony S•••••• M•
SVP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
AR
Artencia H•••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brian J••••• M•
FMR CHIEF INFO OFFICER TO 06/19
CA
Caroline V•• V•••• M•
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Catherine C•••••••• M•
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER FROM 7/21
CH
Charles W••••••••
CHIEF REAL ESTATE OFFICER
DA
Darryl V••••••
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
DA
Darryl V•••••• P••
FMR CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER TO 6/21
DA
David W••••• M•
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
DE
Deann M•••••••
PRESIDENT OF FOUNDATION
DE
Denice C••••••••••• M•
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TO 03/21
EL
Elizabeth F••••
CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER TO 08/20
HO
Horacio R•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
IV
Ivy W•••••• D•••
BOARD MEMBER FROM 7/21
JE
Jeff Z•••••
BOARD CHAIRMAN TO 01/21
JE
Jerry S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kathleen C•••••• G•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
KU
Kurt D N••••• M•
PRESIDENT / CEO (CNMC)
LI
Linda T•••••
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
MA
Mark L B•••••• M•
FMR EVP & CHIEF ACADEMIC OFF TO 6/21
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1718.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1562.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1562.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1445.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1445.7M revenue
FY2022
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$1322.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1322.9M revenue
FY2021
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$1276.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$1276.9M revenue
FY2020
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$1206.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Childrens Hospital This page 82 $1.3 billion 97%
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 107 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 5, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Childrens Hospital

What is Childrens Hospital?
Childrens Hospital is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Washington, United States. Children's National Hospital is ranked one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Serving the nation's children for over 150 years, we are the premier provider of pediatric care in the Washington, D.C., region.
When was Childrens Hospital founded?
Childrens Hospital was founded in 1870.
Who leads Childrens Hospital?
Aldwin Lindsay serves as CFO.
Where is Childrens Hospital located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Childrens Hospital's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Childrens Hospital trustworthy?
Childrens Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Childrens Hospital's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530196580.
What is Childrens Hospital's website?
https://www.childrensnational.org