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, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.9B
-28.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$161.1M
+419.7% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17.9M
+362.0% YoY
About Children's Health System of Texas
Based on IRS filings
Children's Health System of Texas is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,930,052,679 | $8,333,052,613 | $7,326,907,535 |
| Revenue | $2,662,618,681 | $2,436,016,056 | $2,001,118,732 |
| Expenses | $2,449,136,918 | $2,098,331,314 | $1,685,432,184 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,517,107 | $18,183,809 | $1,253,339 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Health and Human Services Commission ($160,000,000), UT Southwestern Medical College ($1,033,041), Children's Cancer Fund ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Southwestern Medical College Dallas, TX | Program Support | $1,033,041 |
| Connecticut Children's Medical Center Hartford, CT | Program Support | $10,200 |
| Texas Bleeding Disorders Camp Foundation Spring, TX | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Children's Cancer Fund Dallas, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Black Tie Dinner Inc Dallas, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Dallas, TX | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Crystal Charity Ball Sponsorship Dallas, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AUSTIN, TX | Program Support | $160,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Durovich | President CEO | 58 | $4,271,409 |
| Ed Heffernan | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Caren Kline | Director | 1 | — |
| Connie O'Neill | Director (Thru. 12/31/24) | 1 | — |
| Debra B Tagg | Director | 1 | — |
| Lee Jackson | Director (Thru. 12/31/24) | 1 | — |
| Lou Grabowsky | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Speese | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Dardick | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Silverman | Director | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Egelston Caso | Voting Ex Officio | 1 | — |
| Steven M Gruber | Director | 1 | — |
| Sylvia Cespedes | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas A Montgomery | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Roach | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Yeager | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | 52 | $1,737,590 |
| Dane Peterson | Chief Operating Officer | 55 | $1,420,048 |
| Kimberly Besse | Chief People Officer | 55 | $3,054,290 |
| Lindsey Tyra | Chief Strategy Officer (Effective 1/1/24) | 54 | $1,392,024 |
| Matthew M Davis | CME & CMC DALLAS ADMINISTRATOR | 54 | $1,754,840 |
| Matthew Moore | Chief External Relations Officer (Effective 3/25/24) | 55 | $803,675 |
| Robert S Fries | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | 52 | $1,667,936 |
| Vanessa U Walls | CME & CMC PLANO ADMINISTRATOR | 55 | $1,850,515 |
| Ben J Salinas | EVP Dallas Market Operations | 55 | $751,177 |
| Brad B Tate | Campus Chief Medical Officer | 55 | $737,107 |
| Brian Wagers | Chief Quality Officer | 55 | $639,185 |
| Cassie Dike | EVP CNO Dallas Market | 55 | $705,645 |
| Chris Akeroyd | EVP Chief Information Officer | 55 | $698,671 |
| Dai H Chung MD | Chief Medical Executive | 52 | $301,562 |
| David D Campbell | SVP Chief Learning Officer (Thru. 5/17/24) | 55 | $931,050 |
| Doris E Hunt | Chief Compliance Officer | 54 | $1,616,915 |
| Jean M Storey | SVP Cardiac and Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Svcs | 55 | $643,071 |
| Jen Barrera | EVP Strategic Initiatives | 55 | $1,060,397 |
| Jodi L Landon | Executive Advisor NPC | 55 | $807,858 |
| Joe D Cavender | Executive Advisor NPC | 55 | $753,639 |
| Kathleen A Benner | SVP Associate General Counsel | 55 | $656,530 |
| Ken Lee | EVP Chief Investment Officer | 55 | $809,900 |
| Laran C O'Neill | SVP Chief Advancement Officer | 55 | $645,992 |
| Loyd D Skinner | SVP Revenue Cycle | 55 | $736,509 |
| Philip Bernard | Chief Medical Information Officer | 55 | $702,281 |
| Queen E Greene | EVP HR Operations and Shared Services | 55 | $890,212 |
| Tammy R Webb | Chief Nurse Executive | 54 | $1,513,857 |
| Tom M Burt | HR Advisor | 55 | $1,340,216 |
| Angela D Cupp | EVP Finance | 55 | $638,895 |
| Christopher Menzies | VP Clinical Informatics | 55 | $663,484 |
| Kim Cummings | SVP Employee Experience (Thru. 8/2/24) | 55 | $1,216,301 |
| Martie Huggins | VP Planning Design Construction and Real Estate | 55 | $813,462 |
| Sue L Schell | SVP Behavioral Health | 55 | $725,012 |
| Peter C Perialas Jr | Former Officer | — | $1,000,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Health System of Texas?
Children's Health System of Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $5.9B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Children's Health System of Texas?
As of 2024, Children's Health System of Texas holds $5.9B in total assets with $2.7B in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $161.1M in 2024.
Where does Children's Health System of Texas operate?
Children's Health System of Texas has awarded grants in Connecticut, Georgia, Texas.
What size grants does Children's Health System of Texas award?
In 2024, Children's Health System of Texas awarded 9 grants totaling $161.1M — an average of about $17.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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