Childrens National
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL COORDINATES THE OVERALL POLICY AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. SEE SCHEDULE O.
- Income
- $180.2 million
- Spending
- $0
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $3.1 million, former chief operating officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF PEDIATRIC CARE IN THE WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA AND IS THE ONLY FREESTANDING CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH, NORFOLK, AND ATLANTA. SERVING THE NATION'S CHILDREN FOR 150 YEARS, CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS A PROVEN LEADER IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE NEW TREATMENTS FOR CHILDHOOD ILLNESS AND INJURY. SEE SCHEDULE O. PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY CHILDREN'S MISSION STATEMENT AS THE NATION'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS TO EXCEL IN CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH: - PROVIDING A QUALITY HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. - IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. - LEADING THE CREATION OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PEDIATRIC HEALTH CHALLENGES. CHILDREN'S VISION STATEMENT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL WILL LEAD THE FUTURE OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH THROUGH ITS CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S CHILD-CENTERED VISION BY INCORPORATING FEEDBACK FROM OUR FAMILIES, WE HAVE DEVELOPED OUR FIRST CHILD-CENTERED VISION, WHICH LOOKS AT THE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES. HEALING A CHILD'S BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT TAKES MORE THAN MEDICINE: IT TAKES A TEAM TO FULFILL A FAMILY'S DREAM. - MY HOSPITAL IS A BRIGHT AND HAPPY PLACE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME. - MY PROVIDERS, MY FAMILY, AND I ARE A TEAM, AND EVERYONE'S JOB IS IMPORTANT. - THE WAY MY HOSPITAL WORKS IS BUILT AROUND ME. - MY PROVIDERS DON'T ALL LOOK ALIKE. - MY HOSPITAL IS MY FAMILY'S CONNECTION TO EVERYTHING I NEED FOR MY HEALTH, WHETHER THEY PROVIDE IT OR TRAIL-BLAZE IT. ABOUT CHILDREN'S NATIONAL CHILDREN'S NATIONAL, BASED IN WASHINGTON, D.C., HAS BEEN SERVING THE NATION'S CHILDREN SINCE 1870. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS #2 FOR BABIES AND RANKED IN EVERY SPECIALTY EVALUATED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED THREE TIMES AS A MAGNET HOSPITAL, A DESIGNATION GIVEN TO HOSPITALS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF NURSING AND PATIENT CARE DELIVERY. THIS PEDIATRIC ACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERS EXPERT CARE THROUGH A CONVENIENT, COMMUNITY-BASED PRIMARY CARE NETWORK AND SPECIALTY. OUTPATIENT CENTERS IN THE D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA INCLUDING THE MARYLAND SUBURBS AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA. HOME TO THE CHILDREN'S NATIONAL RESEARCH & INNOVATION AND THE SHEIKH ZAYED INSTITUTE FOR PEDIATRIC SURGICAL INNOVATION, CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP NIH-FUNDED PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS EXPERTISE AND INNOVATION IN PEDIATRIC CARE AND AS A STRONG VOICE FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS DEDICATED TO FULFILLING ITS VISION OF SETTING THE STANDARD IN EXCELLENCE IN PEDIATRIC CARE, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION, HERE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY, BELOW ARE SOME OF THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WERE CONDUCTED IN FY2025. SAFE CONCUSSION OUTCOME RECOVERY & EDUCATION (SCORE) PROGRAM THE SAFE CONCUSSION OUTCOME RECOVERY & EDUCATION (SCORE) PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL, RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO EVALUATE AND MANAGE THE CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CONCUSSIONS (ALSO KNOWN AS MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OR MTBI). THE PROGRAM CONSULTS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY, AS WELL AS SCHOLASTIC AND YOUTH RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMS IN WHICH CHILDREN ARE VULNERABLE TO INJURY. CLINICIANS IN THE SCORE PROGRAM HAVE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE IN MANAGING ACADEMIC NEEDS AND WORK WITH SCHOOLS TO ASSURE A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE RETURN TO SCHOOL. THE SCORE PROGRAM HAS FOUR GOALS: - PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH CONCUSSIONS/MILD TBI - INCREASE RESEARCH-BASED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND INSTRUMENTATION USED IN EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF CONCUSSIONS/MILD TBI - DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO TREAT CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CONCUSSIONS/MILD TBI - IMPROVE THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OF PEOPLE IN THE MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC COMMUNITY REGARDING THE SPECIFIC TREATMENT/NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CONCUSSIONS/MILD TBI IN FY 2025, SCORE PROGRAM STAFF EDUCATED LOCAL PEDIATRICIANS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL INCLUDING SCHOOL NURSES AND TEACHERS ON CURRENT CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD ON CONCUSSION RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE. OVER 1300 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. THE SCORE PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS NOT ONLY FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUT ALSO NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCORE PROGRAM CREATED THE SCORE4 BRAIN HEALTH APP, TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND FREE ACCESS TO A CONCUSSION RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TOOL, WITH SYMPTOM ASSESSMENT AND TRACKING FEATURES, INITIAL RESPONSE AND SCREENING FOR URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS, AND EDUCATIONALLY BASED VIDEOS AND TIP SHEETS FOR MANAGING SYMPTOMS AND FACILITATING RECOVERY. NURSING STUDENTS CHILDREN'S NATIONAL IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING NURSES. NURSING IS THE LARGEST HEALTHCARE PROFESSION IN THE COUNTRY, WITH MORE THAN 4 MILLION REGISTERED NURSES, LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSES AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN 2024 (PER AN ANALYSIS RELEASED IN NOVEMBER 2025 BY THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION). EVEN WITH THESE NUMBERS, CONCERNS ABOUT SHORTAGES CONTINUE. THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS, OUR DIVISION OF NURSING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING AND IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND SAFETY, ALL WHILE BENEFITING FROM MENTORSHIP. IN FY 2025, MORE THAN 700 NURSING STUDENTS ROTATED WITHIN OUR SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER THE LAUNCH AND CONWAY NURSING PATHWAY PROGRAM. LAUNCH PROVIDES
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 October 7, 2026.
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