Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation
In partnership with donors and volunteers, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation promotes philanthropic investment to support le bonheur children's hospital's mission of providing high qualitypatient care, research and advocacy.
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation gave $6.1M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,104,084
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,220,817
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $987,890
- Total assets
- $143,033,976
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals ($5.1M across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $6.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 18 grants of 28 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation gives
- Giving fell 44% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.1M (2024) to $13.9M (2019). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals Memphis, TN | FedEx Fam House Operational | $2,160,371 |
| Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals Memphis, TN | Operational Support and Marketing | $1,946,719 |
| Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals Memphis, TN | Capital Acquisitions | $987,890 |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach Memphis, TN | Operational Support | $724,775 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN | Research Services And IRB Fees | $284,329 |
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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 | $143,033,976 | $31,378,831 | $12,405,090 | $6,104,084 | 5 | $4,685,380 |
| 2023 | $113,631,719 | $25,371,884 | $13,720,441 | $7,107,052 | 5 | $-2,137,718 |
| 2022 | $98,167,242 | $26,949,924 | $11,794,736 | $8,469,313 | 6 | $12,273,223 |
| 2021 | $96,675,707 | $25,710,554 | $14,595,881 | $10,890,652 | 6 | $2,025,902 |
| 2020 | $87,433,546 | $18,233,481 | $14,461,583 | $10,922,476 | 6 | $-2,068,704 |
| 2019 | $79,078,069 | $21,123,571 | $17,160,455 | $13,894,447 | 5 | $-3,857,191 |
About Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $143.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6.1M. Net investment income was $4.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation is led by Jennilyn Utkov, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 5 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennilyn Utkov
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen O'Connor
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Trey Eubanks
Interim President & Surg Chief Lch
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rogers
Development Foundation & Director
Board Director → Development Foundation & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$114K (2019) → $86K (2024)
Billie Wood
Director - Finance & Research Lab Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Kerry Moore
Director - Clinical Research
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Lindsey Sater
Director - Development Foundation
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Lisa Ellis
Director - Development Foundation
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Michele Ehrhart
Board Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerald Gaines
Board Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
September Eason
Board Director
Incoming President Le Bonheur Club → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sirella Joyner
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Todd
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Wharton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Edgerson
Vice President & COO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jon Mccullers (2019–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Kevin Bray (2019–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Michael Wiggins (2019–2022) — CEO
- Former: Bryan Mitchell (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Debbie Compton (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Kavanaugh Casey (2019–2021) — Director of Major Gifts
- Former: Lauren Barnett (2019–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Marianne Taylor (2021) — Board Director
- Former: Carrie Vaughan (2020) — Director of Development
- Former: Janie Roberts-Owens (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Kenneth Wurzburg (2019) — Director of Development
- Former: Meri Armour (2019) — CEO
- Former: Roberta Anderson (2019) — Board Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $117K, to Kerry Moore (Director - Clinical Research). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation
How much does Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation give each year?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation gave $6.1M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.1M across 5 grants.
What is Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's typical grant size?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $987,890, and its average grant was $1,220,817, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation give grants?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (4 grants).
Does Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's largest grantees?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals ($5,094,980 across 3 grants), Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach ($724,775) and University of Tennessee ($284,329), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation reported $143.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.4M.
What is Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $143.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's EIN?
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1872938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- 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 October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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