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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a health organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.9 billion. EIN: 231352166.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
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 1932

Mission

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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: 59%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.59
Program$0.59

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1860, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% 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 (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a registered health nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1860 and has been operating for 166 years. Its EIN is 231352166. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3.9B in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352166. 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.

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1860 and has been active for 166 years. Its registered address is 3401 Civic Center Blvd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia has $3.9B in annual revenue. It allocates 59% 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.

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia 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 $3.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. 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, The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia 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 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a health organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.9 billion. EIN: 231352166. The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1860.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $3.9B is well above the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352166, 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+
59% 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, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
26,456

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Madeline B•••
EVP & 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.

Woman killed in random Tredyffrin Twp. shooting was nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 6abc Philadelphia

6abc.com ·

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Marks One-Year Anniversary of World's First Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Child with Rare Genetic Disease - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Wudbhav N. Sankar, MD, as Incoming Chief of its Orthopedic Center - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Soar Autism Center Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Early Autism Care - Yahoo Finance Singapore

sg.finance.yahoo.com ·

Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Played Key Role In Developing New Treatment For Hemophilia - Patch

patch.com ·

DOJ Subpoena for Patient Records from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Blocked by Federal Court - The National Law Review

natlawreview.com ·

Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Pioneers New Surgical Intervention That Saved A Child's Life - Patch

patch.com ·

Hyundai and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Advance Child Passenger Safety Through Car Seat Check Event - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Tiny baby makes big strides with new hydrotherapy treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 6abc Philadelphia

6abc.com ·

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia receives Hyundai Hope on Wheels cancer research grant - 6abc Philadelphia

6abc.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Woman killed in random Tredyffrin Twp. shooting was nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 6abc Philadelphia
Mar 2026
6abc.com
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Marks One-Year Anniversary of World's First Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy for Chi
Feb 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Wudbhav N. Sankar, MD, as Incoming Chief of its Orthopedic Center - Yahoo
Feb 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Soar Autism Center Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Early Autism Care -
Jan 2026
sg.finance.yahoo.com
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Played Key Role In Developing New Treatment For Hemophilia - Patch
Dec 2025
patch.com
DOJ Subpoena for Patient Records from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Blocked by Federal Court - The National Law Re
Nov 2025
natlawreview.com
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Pioneers New Surgical Intervention That Saved A Child's Life - Patch
Oct 2025
patch.com
Hyundai and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Advance Child Passenger Safety Through Car Seat Check Event - Yahoo Fina
Oct 2025
finance.yahoo.com
Tiny baby makes big strides with new hydrotherapy treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 6abc Philadelphia
Sep 2025
6abc.com
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia receives Hyundai Hope on Wheels cancer research grant - 6abc Philadelphia
Sep 2025
6abc.com
Form filed
$3858.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3447.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3155.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2865.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2624.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$2619.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2425.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2213.7M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2129.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1952.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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 · 103 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 · 1860
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia

What is The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia?
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a health hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Philadelphia, United States. The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia is a health organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.9 billion. EIN: 231352166.
When was The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia founded?
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1860.
Who leads The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia?
Madeline Bell serves as EVP & CFO.
Where is The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
What is The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 59% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia trustworthy?
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231352166.
What is The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia's website?
https://www.chop.edu