Children's Health Foundation Inc
Children's Health Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon. It supports collaboration among pediatric practices and quality improvement in pediatric care, with the stated aim of improving health outcomes for children and their families.
Children's Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Children's Health Foundation Inc gave $260K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $259,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $19,962
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $349,915
- -33.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Children's Health Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 5901 S Macadam Ave 220, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 222-5703
Website: https://ch-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Children's Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metropolitan Pediatrics LLC ($63K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 8% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2022) to $900K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $260K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Pediatrics LLC Beaverton, OR | Physician Support | $63,125 |
| Rupa K Shah MD PC Clackamas, OR | Physician Support and Clinic Vaccine Enhancements | $35,500 |
| The Children's Clinic PC Portland, OR | Physician Support and Patient Materials and Incentive Programs | $33,875 |
| Pediatric Associates of the Northwest PC Portland, OR | Bilingual Care Coordinator | $26,500 |
| Evergreen Pediatric Clinic Vancouver, WA | Patient Experience Enhancements and Care Coordination Supports | $21,000 |
| Childhood Health Associates of Salem Salem, OR | Physician and Staff Support and Patient Experience Enhancements | $16,750 |
| Willamette Falls Pediatric Clinic PC Oregon City, OR | Patient Materials for Enhanced Office Visits | $14,500 |
| Olson Pediatric Clinic LLC Lake Oswego, OR | PCPCH Support | $10,250 |
| Sunset Pediatrics LLC Portland, OR | Patient Experience Enhancements and Care Coordination Supports | $9,000 |
| Westside Pediatric Clinic PC Portland, OR | PCPCH Support | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $349,915 | $215,780 | $405,636 | $259,500 | 13 | $1,345 |
| 2024 | $522,897 | $177,864 | $149,536 | — | — | $1,384 |
| 2023 | $514,472 | $1,174,476 | $1,011,616 | $900,000 | 11 | $293 |
| 2022 | $339,287 | $166,804 | $122,141 | $100 | Total only | $71 |
| 2021 | $292,615 | $163,892 | $157,251 | — | — | $109 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve health outcomes for children by fostering a stronger culture of quality improvement in pediatric care through meaningful change and actionable measures.
Its stated work includes helping pediatric practices strengthen their medical-home models, use population health information to identify children and families needing additional support, and improve preventive care. Areas named in its filing include well-child visits, developmental screening and follow-up, immunization, adolescent risk screening, care coordination, and support for children and youth with special health care needs. The Foundation also describes education and collaboration programs, including a pediatric care management improvement collaborative and work addressing adverse childhood experiences and resilience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 13 grants totaling $259,500. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $63,125, with a median grant of $14,500. The largest reported grants included:
The filing describes an application for grant funds, regular communication with grantees during the period of eligibility, and mid-cycle reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jay Rosenbloom, MD, as president; Natasha Pereira, MD, as vice president; Elizabeth Graff, MD, as treasurer; and Sandy Sequeira as secretary. It also lists Rupa Shah, MD, Douglas Lincoln, MD, Karen Heisler, MD, Sara Cannon, MD, Sharlene Matthieu, MD, and Jesse Goldfarb, MD, as board members.
The Foundation’s website identifies Deborah Rumsey as executive director, Resa Bradeen, MD, as medical director, and Julie Harris, MBA, as senior director of population health.
Children's Health Foundation Inc is led by Deborah Rumsey, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Rumsey
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Rosenbloom MD
President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Graff MD
Treasurer
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rupa Shah MD
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Sequeira
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Lincoln MD
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Heisler MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Pereira MD
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Cannon MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Goldfarb MD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharlene Matthieu MD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: David Skau MD (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: James Bluhm MD (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Juline Harris (2021–2024) — Senior Director Clinical Information
- Former: Kate Cronkhite MD (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Matt McVicar (2023) — Data Analyst
- Former: Dean Moshofsky MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Ericksen MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Rood (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clotilde Johnson-Beale MD (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Helm MD (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Children's Health Foundation Inc
How much does Children's Health Foundation Inc give each year?
Children's Health Foundation Inc gave $260K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Children's Health Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Children's Health Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,500, and its average grant was $19,962, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children's Health Foundation Inc give grants?
Children's Health Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does Children's Health Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Children's Health Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Children's Health Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Children's Health Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Metropolitan Pediatrics LLC ($63,125), Rupa K Shah MD PC ($35,500) and The Children's Clinic PC ($33,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Children's Health Foundation Inc?
Children's Health Foundation Inc reported $350K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $216K.
What does Children's Health Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve health outcomes for children by fostering a stronger culture of quality improvement in pediatric care through meaningful change and actionable measures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Children's Health Foundation Inc?
Children's Health Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ch-foundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Children's Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
Children's Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0498033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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