Children's Health System of Texas
With more than 1 million patient visits each year, Children's Health is North Texas' leading pediatric health system and among the largest in the nation. For more than a century, our mission has been clear: make life better for children. Founded in 1913 as the first free "baby camp" in the Southwest,
Children's Health System of Texas at a glance
In short: Children's Health System of Texas gave $161.1M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17.9M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,125,241
- +419.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,902,805
- +362.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,200
- Total assets
- $5,930,052,679
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Children's Health System of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health and Human Services Commission ($160.0M). Together the top 9 received $161.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Children's Health System of Texas gives
- Giving grew 16448% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $974K (2021) to $161.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $161.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Human Services Commission Austin, TX | Program Support | $160,000,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical College Dallas, TX | Program Support | $1,033,041 |
| Children's Cancer Fund Dallas, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Crystal Charity Ball Sponsorship Dallas, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Medical Center Hartford, CT | Program Support | $10,200 |
| Black Tie Dinner Inc Dallas, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Texas Bleeding Disorders Camp Foundation Spring, TX | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Dallas, TX | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | Program Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,930,052,679 | $2,662,618,681 | $2,449,136,918 | $161,125,241 | 9 | $36,517,107 |
| 2023 | $8,333,052,613 | $2,436,016,056 | $2,098,331,314 | $31,000,860 | 8 | $18,183,809 |
| 2022 | $7,326,907,535 | $2,001,118,732 | $1,685,432,184 | $26,965,405 | 4 | $1,253,339 |
| 2021 | $7,083,569,021 | $1,681,147,918 | $1,383,629,656 | $973,663 | 1 | $10,137,292 |
| 2020 | $6,393,536,023 | $1,469,156,130 | $1,294,137,851 | — | — | $2,946,660 |
About Children's Health System of Texas
Based on IRS filings
Children's Health System of Texas is a public charity focused on Health, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $161.1M. Net investment income was $36.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children's Health System of Texas is led by Christopher J Durovich, President CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 35 of 49 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher J Durovich
President CEO
Former Officer → President CEO Chst, 2023
President CEO Chst → President CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
58 hrs/week
$4.1M (2023) → $4.3M (2024)
Ed Heffernan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dardick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren Kline
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra B Tagg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Jackson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Grabowsky
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Speese
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Silverman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven M Gruber
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Cespedes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Roach
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Yeager
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Executive Vice President, Clo & Secretary → Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer, 2023
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer → Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
52 hrs/week
$1.2M (2023) → $1.7M (2024)
Peter C Perialas Jr.
Former Officer
President → Director, President & COO, 2023
Director, President & COO → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
$3.4M (2023) → $1M (2024)
Robert S Fries
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
52 hrs/week
$1.2M (2023) → $1.7M (2024)
Angela D Cupp
Executive Vice President Finance
Senior Vice President Finance → Executive Vice President Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$619K (2023) → $639K (2024)
Chris Akeroyd
Executive Vice President Chief Information Officer
Senior Vice President & CIO → Executive Vice President Chief Information Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$599K (2023) → $699K (2024)
Christopher Menzies
Vice President Clinical Informatics
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$690K (2023) → $663K (2024)
Dai H Chung MD
Chief Medical Executive
President & Chief Medical Officer → Chief Medical Executive, 2024
On filings since 2023
52 hrs/week
$294K (2023) → $302K (2024)
Dane Peterson
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$439K (2023) → $1.4M (2024)
Doris E Hunt
Chief Compliance Officer
Executive Vice President Corporate Svcs & Chief Compliance Officer → Chief Compliance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
54 hrs/week
$952K (2023) → $1.6M (2024)
Jean M Storey
Senior Vice President Cardiac, Maternal Fetal & Neonatal Svcs
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$577K (2023) → $643K (2024)
Jodi L Landon
Executive Advisor Npc
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$738K (2023) → $808K (2024)
Joe D Cavender
Executive Advisor Npc
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$690K (2023) → $754K (2024)
Kathleen A Benner
Senior Vice President Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$604K (2023) → $657K (2024)
Ken Lee
Executive Vice President Chief Investment Officer
Senior Vice President Chief Investment Officer → Executive Vice President Chief Investment Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$937K (2023) → $810K (2024)
Kimberly Besse
Chief People Officer
President Chief People Officer → Chief People Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$1.5M (2023) → $3.1M (2024)
Laran C O'Neill
Senior Vice President Chief Advancement Officer
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$678K (2023) → $646K (2024)
Lindsey Tyra
Chief Strategy Officer
Executive Vice President Chief Strategy Officer → Chief Strategy Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
54 hrs/week
$986K (2023) → $1.4M (2024)
Matthew M Davis
Cme & Cmc Dallas Administrator
President Dallas Market → Cme & Cmc Dallas Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2023
54 hrs/week
$1.1M (2023) → $1.8M (2024)
Matthew Moore
Chief External Relations Officer
Senior Vice President Government Relations & Chief of Staff → Chief External Relations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$756K (2023) → $804K (2024)
Philip Bernard
Chief Medical Information Officer
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$547K (2023) → $702K (2024)
Queen E Greene
Executive Vice President Hr Operations & Shared Services
Senior Vice President Hr Operations → Executive Vice President Hr Operations & Shared Services, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$693K (2023) → $890K (2024)
Tammy R Webb
Chief Nurse Executive
Executive Vice President Chief Nurse Executive → Chief Nurse Executive, 2024
On filings since 2023
54 hrs/week
$911K (2023) → $1.5M (2024)
Vanessa U Walls
Cme & Cmc Plano Administrator
President Northern Market → Cme & Cmc Plano Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$1M (2023) → $1.9M (2024)
Ben J Salinas
Executive Vice President Dallas Market Operations
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$751K (2024)
Brad B Tate
Campus Chief Medical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$737K (2024)
Brian Wagers
Chief Quality Officer
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$639K (2024)
Cassie Dike
Executive Vice President Cno Dallas Market
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$706K (2024)
David D Campbell
Senior Vice President Chief Learning Officer
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$931K (2024)
Jen Barrera
Executive Vice President Strategic Initiatives
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Kim Cummings
Senior Vice President Employee Experience
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$1.2M (2024)
Loyd D Skinner
Senior Vice President Revenue Cycle
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$737K (2024)
Martie Huggins
Vice President Planning Design Construction & Real Estate
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$813K (2024)
Sue L Schell
Senior Vice President Behavioral Health
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$725K (2024)
Tom M Burt
Hr Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
55 hrs/week
$1.3M (2024)
Rebecca Egelston Caso
Voting Executive Officio
Director → Voting Executive Officio, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Benigno Salinas (2023) — Executive Vice President Dallas Market Operations
- Former: Brenda Clayton (2023) — Former Highest Paid Employee
- Former: Brent E Christopher (2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Cassandra Dike (2023) — Executive Vice President Cno Dallas Market
- Former: Coleman Skinner (2023) — Senior Vice President Revenue Cycle
- Former: Holland Hassmann (2023) — Executive Advisor Npc
- Former: Ira Kirkley (2023) — Senior Vice President Hr Talent & Workforce Planning
- Former: James Rhodes (2023) — Senior Vice President Jpe Strategic Development
- Former: JENNIFER Barrera (2023) — Senior Vice President Strategic Implementation
- Former: Linda Dunlap (2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Mark Ziemianski (2023) — Former Key Employee
- Former: Thomas Burt (2023) — Executive Advisor Workforce Management & Total Rewards
- Former: William Elvey (2023) — Executive Advisor Flagship Project
- Former: David T Berry (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Jeremiah Radandt (2020–2022) — Former Officer
- Former: Claud Kern Wildenthal MD PhD (2020–2021) — Former Officer
- Former: James Herring (2020) — Former Officer
- Former: Richard P Goode (2020) — Former Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4.3M, to Christopher J Durovich (President CEO). 35 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Children's Health System of Texas
How much does Children's Health System of Texas give each year?
Children's Health System of Texas gave $161.1M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31.0M across 8 grants.
What is Children's Health System of Texas's typical grant size?
Children's Health System of Texas's median grant in 2024 was $10,200, and its average grant was $17,902,805, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children's Health System of Texas give grants?
Children's Health System of Texas gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants).
Does Children's Health System of Texas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Children's Health System of Texas's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are Children's Health System of Texas's largest grantees?
Children's Health System of Texas's largest 2024 grantees include Health and Human Services Commission ($160,000,000), UT Southwestern Medical College ($1,033,041) and Children's Cancer Fund ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Children's Health System of Texas?
Children's Health System of Texas reported $5.9B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7B.
What is Children's Health System of Texas?
Children's Health System of Texas is a public charity focused on Health, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $5.9B in total assets as of 2024.
What is Children's Health System of Texas's EIN?
Children's Health System of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0800628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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