SEE SCHEDULE OCHILDREN'S HEALTH SYSTEM IS A PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE SYSTEM DEDICATED TO THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA'S EASTERN SHORE AND NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THROUGH ITS OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, CHILDREN'S SURGICAL SPECIALTY GROUP AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION, THE HEALTH SYSTEM MEETS THE VARIED MEDICAL NEEDS OF MORE THAN 400,000 INFANTS, CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$136.2M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-39.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.0M
-39.4% YoY
About Children's Health System Inc
Based on IRS filings
Children's Health System Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in NORFOLK, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $136.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $276K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $136,241,412 | $129,852,058 | $115,004,661 |
| Revenue | $40,064,863 | $36,776,807 | $29,231,867 |
| Expenses | $37,848,870 | $35,519,349 | $34,192,980 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $276,050 | $232,630 | $710,002 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters ($2,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS NORFOLK, VA | SUPPORT MISSION | $2,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY SAMPSON | PRESIDENT | 41 | $1,314,834 |
| AKHIL JAIN | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELLY BRADSHAW SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN R LAWSON II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIA CHILDRESS BECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM GEORGES | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| R JUSTIN FULTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MILES LEON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA COLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD WHITMORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIERAN POULOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OWEN GRIFFEN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEVIN MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT NOTTINGHAM MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SKINNER | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATHERINE KNAUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE LEGUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARL ST REMY MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY BERNERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE CLARKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATRINA LESHER MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN WYNNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN ABSHIRE | CFO & ASST. SECR./TREAS. | 41 | $736,668 |
| JAMES D DAHLING | FORMER PRESIDENT | 41 | $1,209,797 |
| KIMBERLY DAY | VP GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $553,515 |
| TAMIKA HARRIS | VP FACILITIES & SUPPORT SERV | — | — |
| CHRISTOPER FOLEY MD | CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $779,637 |
| TERRIE PYEATT | VP - FINANCE | 40 | $270,429 |
| TARA ESTABROOKS | VP - PLANNING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $249,809 |
| DEBORAH BARNES | VP - IS OPERATIONS | 40 | $840,977 |
| JOSEPH BLACK JR | DIRECTOR RISK & REGULATORY | 40 | $209,770 |
| BRYANT THOMAS | VP - ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $221,050 |
| GARRETT URBAN | DIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES | 40 | $212,197 |
| RIDGLEY INGERSOLL | DIRECTOR MARKETING | 40 | $246,517 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Health System Inc?
Children's Health System Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in NORFOLK, VA. It holds $136.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Children's Health System Inc?
As of 2024, Children's Health System Inc holds $136.2M in total assets with $40.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Children's Health System Inc operate?
Children's Health System Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Children's Health System Inc award?
In 2024, Children's Health System Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $2.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children's Health System Inc's EIN?
Children's Health System Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1278830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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