The Children's Hospital of Michigan is a specialized pediatric healthcare institution headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 1886. The hospital operates exclusively as a children's healthcare provider with more than 40 medical specialties and serves patients across southeast Michigan from multiple locations including Canton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Novi, Southfield, and Troy. The organization employs 735 people and generates annual revenue of approximately $1.1 billion.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$165.1M
+17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
-10.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
-26.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$142K
+21.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Children's Hospital of Michigan's core mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children through specialized, personalized pediatric care. The hospital trains more pediatric medical and surgical experts than any other hospital in Michigan and offers virtually every specialty service a child may need.
Grantmaking
The Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation focuses grant support across three primary areas:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on Michigan, with particular emphasis on the Detroit metropolitan area and southeast Michigan communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation (2023)
- Total Assets: $140,838,602
- Total Revenues: $17,571,638
- Total Expenses: $11,952,983
- Number of Employees: 32
Children's Hospital of Michigan (Operating Hospital)
- Annual Revenue: $1,130,569,469
- Total Funding: $20,000,000
- Employees: 735
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $165,103,861 | $140,838,602 | $120,534,198 |
| Revenue | $30,973,568 | $17,571,638 | $11,546,203 |
| Expenses | $10,320,588 | $11,952,983 | $16,544,725 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,889,720 | $1,088,400 | $5,678,492 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University Pediatricians ($1,605,678), Vhs Children's Hospital of Michigan Inc ($827,347), Wayne State University School of Medicine ($484,146).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY PEDIATRICIANS DETROIT, MI | IMMUNOPHENOTYPE AND BIOMARKERS BY FLOW CYTOMETRY IN PEDIATRI,ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY SUBSPEC,FUNDING A PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT ,CMED/UPEDS CLINICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - UNIVERSITY PEDIATRI,SUPPORTS THE ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC,ADOLESCENT ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER,KENNETH LEWIS LECTURE,EXPENSES FOR THE MA KRINSKY ANNUAL ENDOWED LECTURE,GRAND ROUNDS PEDIATRIC/NEUROLOGY,BARRIERS TO OUTPATIENT FOLLOW UP AFTER A PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY,R1-2024-75 CRITICAL CARE FELLOW BOOTCAMP,PEDIATRIC SOLID TUMOR IMMUNOLOGICAL MICROENVIRONMENT LANDSCA,PRINCESS AND SUPERHERO PARTY,CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN - UNIVERSITY PEDIATRICIANS F,PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN,MIDWEST PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY DIFFICULT PROBLEM CASE CONFE,PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY FELLOW'S EDUCATIONAL EXPENSE,RIBONUCLEOTIDE REDUCTASE INHIBITION AS A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC A,MEMORIAL/HONORING LIFE AND FAMILY/STAFF RESOURCES | $1,605,678 |
| VHS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN INC DETROIT, MI | CYSTIC FIBROSIS FAMILY SUPPORT,PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CLINIC APPOINTMENTS FOR S,TO PROVIDE CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS TO THE CHILDREN,TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC DISTRACTION TO APPROPRIATE PATIENTS T,TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILD LIFE DEPARTME,TO PROVIDE ART THERAPY SERVICES TO PATIENTS & FAMILIES.,TO PREVENT SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ACUTE HEAD TRAUMA.,ONCOLOGY FAMILY SUPPORT,BELL RINGING BAGS,TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETE,TO PROVIDE ICE CREAM TREATS TO PATIENTS & FAMILIES,TO PROVIDE BINGO HOSPITAL WIDE FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES.,THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO HOST CHM SOCIAL WORKERS AND,THE CATCH FUND OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN IS USED TO,TO SECURE FUNDING TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR BURN PATIENTS WI,THE GOAL OF OUR REQUEST IS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY LEVEL OUTREA,TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTS,CLINICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CRI),QUALITY AND SAFETY CONFERENCE,PREEMIE FOR A DAY IS AN ON-SITE, TWO-SESSION, FOUR-HOUR | $827,347 |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT FOR POISON CONTROL OUTREACH PROGRAM,PEDIATRUC GENERAL SURGERY RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT,TOXIN STUDY,TARGETED RELAPSED REFRACTORY AML RESEARCH,2024 NORTH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY CONFEREN,INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ,CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE KWC ZEBRAFISH INITIATIVE,INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT HAMTRAMCK HIGH SCHOOL-BASED | $484,146 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DETROIT, MI | DPSCD TELEHEALTH AND HEALTH HUB INITIATIVE | $260,000 |
| CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MT PLEASANT, MI | BICKNELL ENDOWED CHAIR - UROLOGY,SCHOTANUS FAMILY ENDOWMENT CHAIR-KATHLEEN MEERT INCUMBENT | $230,000 |
| HAMTRAMCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAMTRAMCK, MI | HAMTRAMCK SEES MORE,HAMTRAMCK SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER | $161,198 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI | IMPACTING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS IN RECOVERY,RX KIDS: PRENATAL AND INFANT ALLOWANCES IN FLINT, MI,ENHANCING THE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND COGNITIVE WEL | $142,000 |
| KIDS KICKING CANCER SOUTHFIELD, MI | SERVING THE PEDIATRIC COMMUNITY OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL O,ADDRESSING INEQUITIES OF PEDIATRIC CARE IN METRO DETROIT AND | $133,140 |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY DETROIT, MI | IMPROVING ACCESS AND EDUCATION FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS,RING SCREW TEXTRON ENDOWED CHAIR,COLLEGIATE RECOVERY PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT | $121,500 |
| THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC DETROIT, MI | 2024 CONTRIBUTION - SECOND INSTALLMENT,THE EQUITY PROJECT (TRANSLATION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES),2024 CONTRIBUTION - FIRST INSTALLMENT | $101,790 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew Stein — President & CEO of the Children's Foundation
Luanne Thomas Ewald — Listed in leadership capacity (specific title not provided in sources)
The Foundation is governed by a community board of 29 trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RITA MARGHERIO | SECRETARY - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| LUANNE EWALD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA FORD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FRED MINTURN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDY ZALESKI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEVE HYLANT | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| LIZABETH ARDISANA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY LU ANGELILLI | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| TOM CONSTAND | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| MATT FRIEDMAN | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| SEETHA SHANKARAN | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| RYAN RUZZICONI | TRUSTEE - PART YEAR | 1 | — |
| JACK BAKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN BARKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KARL BELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE BEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE BLAHUNKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREGORY BOCKART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN CALKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIM CARR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AJAY CHAWLA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN CORNWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAUREN COTTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT DAVIES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ZENNA ELHASAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRY GARDNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER GINOPOLIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICH HADDAD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GRETCHEN HOLLOWAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORRON JAMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE JBARA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MABLE JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA KOWALCHIK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID KWON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD LEVY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARAH MCDADE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIK MORGANROTH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANITA PENTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SAMUEL SHAHEEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONNELL WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYLE WOLBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREW STEIN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $338,215 |
| RICK DIBARTOLOMEO | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | 40 | $196,603 |
| JODI L WONG | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $192,918 |
| BRIAN KILKELLY | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $151,156 |
| THERESE QUATTROCIOCCHI | SENIOR PROGRAM AND GRANTS OFFICER | 40 | $142,970 |
| KELLY BRITTAIN | VICE PRESIDENT OF IMPACT | 40 | $132,482 |
| CHRISTOPHER PERRY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JDF | 40 | $132,208 |
| CHRISTINE CASOLI | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT (FORMER) | 40 | $126,863 |
| KARI RADJEWSKI | ASSOC DIRECTOR - MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $103,366 |
Recent Activity & Initiatives
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Initiative**
The Foundation collaborated with Bill and Lisa Ford to raise more than $19 million to create lasting endowment support for 11 youth-serving organizations in the Detroit area.
**Record Fundraising**
The Foundation achieved record fundraising totals for the second consecutive year in 2024, demonstrating increased donor commitment to the organization's mission.
**2024 Program Expansion**
Recent grant awards support initiatives including:
DPSCD Telehealth and Health Hub Initiative
Hamtramck School-Based Health Center
Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center
Programs addressing inequities in pediatric care in metro Detroit
Kids-Talk Children's Advocacy Center
Adolescent Substance Abuse Clinic
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Children's Hospital of Michigan fund?
The Children's Hospital of Michigan's core mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children through specialized, personalized pediatric care. The hospital trains more pediatric medical and surgical experts than any other hospital in Michigan and offers virtually every specialty service a child may need.
How do I apply for a grant from Children's Hospital of Michigan?
The Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation focuses grant support across three primary areas: **Research Programs** The Foundation funds pediatric research to discover new diagnostic and treatment approaches for children's medical conditions. Recent research funding has supported: • The Children's Research Center of Michigan • Wayne State University endowed chairs and professorships • Studies on pediatric cancer treatment • Sickle cell disease research • Congenital heart disease studies util…
Where does Children's Hospital of Michigan make grants?
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on Michigan, with particular emphasis on the Detroit metropolitan area and southeast Michigan communities.
What size grants does Children's Hospital of Michigan award?
In 2024, Children's Hospital of Michigan awarded 36 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $142K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children's Hospital of Michigan's EIN?
Children's Hospital of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0087353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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