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St Louis Childrens Hospital Foundation

EIN 43-1626863 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS THE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER TO ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE MISSION, TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT FOR KIDS, THROUGH A GRANTING PROCESS THAT REINVESTS DONOR SUPPORT INTO THE PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PEDIATRIC CARE. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE PATIENT AND FAMILY EXPERIENCE, ACCESS TO CARE (PRIMARLY THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS) AND DISCOVERY THROUGH SCIENTIFIC, PEDIATRIC RESEARCH WHICH ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS.

Income
$159.1 million
Spending
$42.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
40.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$1.1 million, president, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 73% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 263% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 33 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $9.4 million spent. RESEARCH: THE ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTED WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS AND THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY INSTITUTE RESEARCH THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE CREATION OF TWO NEW RESEARCH CENTERS TO ADVANCE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF RARE DISEASE AND CELL BASED THERAPY.
  2. $8.7 million spent. PATIENT SUPPORT: THE ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FAMILY CENTERED CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE IN-PATIENT CARE. SUPPORT INCLUDES TWO MEALS PER DAY FOR UP TO TWO CAREGIVERS, LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, BURIAL AND FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CAMPUS WHICH POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE CENTER FOR FAMILIES WHICH PROVIDES RESPITE AND SUPPORT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT FAMILIES, AS WELL AS CHILD LIFE SERVICES DEPARTMENT WHICH WORKS WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP WAYS TO COPE WITH FEAR, ANXIETY AND SEPARATION FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY BY USING PLAY, MUSIC, ART, RECREATION AND EDUCATION TECHNIQUES.
  3. $8.2 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES/OUTREACH: THE ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTED COMMUNITY PROGRAM SUCH AS CHILD ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH PROGRAM (CHAO) HEALTHY KIDS EXPRESS PROGRAMS (ASTHMA, DENTAL, HEALTH SCREENINGS) AND THE SPOT, A SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER WITHIN JENNINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE CHAO PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES VARIOUS INJURY PREVENTION, HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM. THE HEALTHY KIDS EXPRESS MOBILE VAN PROGRAM INCLUDES THE ONLY PEDIATRIC MOBILE HEALTH VAN PROGRAM IN THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA THAT OFFERS ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HEARING, VISION, ASTHMA, DENTAL, LEAD EXPOSURE AND DEVELOPMENT SCREENS FOR ELEMENTARY AND PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
  4. $6.5 million spent. CAPITAL, SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKFORCE EDUCATION, FACULTY EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT EDUCATION, EXTERNAL COMMUNITY GRANTS, CHAIRHOLDERS, AND OTHER: THE ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOPSITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ANGEL EYE CAMERAS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT SO THAT FAMILIES CAN BE PART OF THEIR CHILD'S CARE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE. ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTED EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS, R.N.S, TECHNICIANS, AND HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, LECTURES, AND CONFERENCES. BY PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WITH MAINTAINING IT'S PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY STANDARDS. THE FOUNDATION ADDITIONALLY SUPPORTED MULTIPLE ENDOWED CHAIRS AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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