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Childrens Mercy Hospital

Children's Mercy is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation, and educating the next generation of caregivers. Together, we transform the …

Health Kansas City, MO EIN: 440605373 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Childrens Mercy Hospital

For more than 125 years Children’s Mercy has been taking care of kids. With more than 8,600 caring experts in our health system, you can always find someone to help.

Founded
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
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 1956

Mission

Children's Mercy is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation, and educating the next generation of caregivers. Together, we transform the health, well-being and potential of children, with unwavering compassion for those most vulnerable.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E240
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Childrens Mercy Hospital has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1901, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Childrens Mercy Hospital is a registered health nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1901 and has been operating for 125 years. Its EIN is 440605373. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2.1B in annual revenue. 100 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Childrens Mercy Hospital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 440605373. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Childrens Mercy Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Childrens Mercy Hospital is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1901 and has been active for 125 years. Its registered address is 2401 Gillham Rd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Childrens Mercy Hospital has $2.1B in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Childrens Mercy 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 $2.1B in annual revenue. The organization has 100 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Childrens Mercy Hospital. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Childrens Mercy Hospital holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

For more than 125 years Children’s Mercy has been taking care of kids. With more than 8,600 caring experts in our health system, you can always find someone to help. Childrens Mercy Hospital is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1901.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $2.1B is well above the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Childrens Mercy Hospital are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childrens Mercy Hospital is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 440605373, 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9,936

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JA
James S••••••
Executive VP & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Children's Mercy files major master plan with new Hospital Hill towers, medical offices - The Business Journals
Mar 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Children’s Mercy Hospital won’t follow latest CDC guidelines on vaccinations - FOX4KC.com
Jan 2026
fox4kc.com
Thousands of kids to lose in-network access to Children’s Mercy Hospital - FOX4KC.com
Dec 2025
fox4kc.com
Big Slick celebrities visit patients at Children's Mercy Hospital - KCTV
May 2025
www.kctv5.com
Form filed
$2076.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2042.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2052.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1754.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Children's Mercy: 20 children hospitalized with COVID-19 - KMBC
Aug 2021
www.kmbc.com
Children’s Mercy Hospital stretched thin because of kids hospitalized with COVID-19, RSV - FOX4KC.com
Aug 2021
fox4kc.com
Children’s Mercy Hospital at full capacity as COVID-19, other illnesses bring more kids in - FOX4KC.com
Jul 2021
fox4kc.com
Berry sisters break barriers in founding Children's Mercy Hospital - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Mar 2021
www.kshb.com
Form filed
$1633.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Former Doctor At Kansas City's Children’s Mercy Hospital Faces Sex-Crime Charges In Michigan - KCUR
Feb 2018
www.kcur.org
Children's Mercy lands on 'Best Children's Hospital' rankings - The Business Journals
Jun 2016
www.bizjournals.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 100 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 100 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1901
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Childrens Mercy Hospital

What is Childrens Mercy Hospital?
Childrens Mercy Hospital is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Kansas City, United States. For more than 125 years Children’s Mercy has been taking care of kids. With more than 8,600 caring experts in our health system, you can always find someone to help.
When was Childrens Mercy Hospital founded?
Childrens Mercy Hospital was founded in 1901.
Who leads Childrens Mercy Hospital?
James Simaras serves as Executive VP & CFO.
Where is Childrens Mercy Hospital located?
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
What is Childrens Mercy Hospital's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Childrens Mercy Hospital trustworthy?
Childrens Mercy Hospital has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Mercy Hospital's registration number?
IRS EIN: 440605373.
What is Childrens Mercy Hospital's website?
https://www.childrensmercy.org