Seattle Children's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization based in Seattle, Washington. Founded over 100 years ago by a group of philanthropic women, the hospital provides specialized pediatric care to children regardless of race, religion, gender, or family ability to pay. The organization operates 47 clinical facilities across 4 states and serves over 391,653 annual patient visits.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6B
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$43.0M
-16.6% YoY
Grant Count
171
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$251K
-19.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Seattle Children's mission is to provide hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. The organization's work encompasses:
- Patient care programs
- Clinical research and trials (400+ clinical trials over 15 years)
- Medical education and training
- Advocacy programs
- Uncomp care and community health initiatives
Grantmaking
Seattle Children's operates as both a healthcare provider and a grantmaker through its foundation structure. The organization:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Seattle Children's funds primarily in Washington, California, and New York. The organization maintains clinical facilities across 4 states and is registered as a charitable organization with the Secretary of State in Washington. The hospital also maintains state fundraising registrations in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $5,583,205,947
- Total annual giving: $49,810,529
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since May 1986
- EIN: 91-0564748
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Donations are tax-deductible
Operational Details:
- Operates hospital facilities
- Provides first-class or charter travel to key employees or officers
- Reports conflict of interest transactions with interested parties
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,583,205,947 | $4,895,703,194 | $4,728,107,319 |
| Revenue | $2,659,433,037 | $2,334,999,460 | $2,172,764,386 |
| Expenses | $2,399,237,578 | $2,309,040,702 | $2,064,853,775 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $87,799,087 | $37,715,227 | $65,104,509 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dondi Cupp serves as Chief Development Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONAN VIERNES | TRUSTEE | 2 | $30 |
| KEN DENMAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOEL FRENCH | CHAIR | 15 | — |
| TROY HUTSON | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| KURT SHINTAFFER | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| LOREN ALHADEFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN BETCHER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JILL BRUBAKER MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARCUS EAST | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| COLIN FOX JR PHD | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| DAN LEVITAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUSAN MULLANEY | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MARK OKERSTROM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUDITH PIERCE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RACQUEL RUSSELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN SCHOETTLER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MOYA VAZQUEZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE BEITEL | SENIOR VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | — | $83,307 |
| JAMIE PHILLIPS | SENIOR VP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 55 | $929,468 |
| ERIC THAM MD | SVP & CHIEF RESEARCH OPS OFFICER | 55 | $905,655 |
| JEFFREY OJEMANN MD | SVP - CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 55 | $272,947 |
| ERIK LAUSUND | CHIEF OF RESEARCH OPERATIONS | 55 | $715,238 |
| JEFFREY AVANSINO MD | VP - MEDICAL AFFAIRS | 55 | $475,785 |
| BONNIE FRYZLEWICZ | SVP & CHIEF NURSING OFFICER | 55 | $553,161 |
| PAMELA ROCK | VP, MED SERV LINE & SPEC PROGRAMS | 1 | $635,809 |
| PAUL SHAREK MD | VP - CHIEF QUALITY & SAFETY OFFICER | 55 | $587,039 |
| RUTH MCDONALD MD | VP-CHIEF MEDICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 55 | $586,142 |
| MICHAEL JENSEN MD | VP-SC THERAPEUTICS,CHIEF MED OFFICER | 14 | $499,870 |
| TANYA SEATON | VP & CHIEF AMBULATORY OFFICER | 55 | $472,454 |
| JOHN SAAVEDRA | VP - PEOPLE OPERATIONS | 55 | $420,994 |
| WARREN HEWITT | VP - FINANCE | 41 | $289,562 |
| SUZANNE VANDERWERFF | VP-REV CYCLE & HEALTH INFO INTEGRITY | 55 | $387,228 |
| WENDY JAKOBSEN | VP - COMPLIANCE | 55 | $387,242 |
| VICTORIA CLEATOR | VP-RES FACILITIES OPS, CAP PROJECTS | 55 | $409,859 |
| VITTORIO GALLO PHD | SVP & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER | 55 | $415,115 |
| ROBIN TURNER | VP & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL | 55 | $358,435 |
| ANDRE DICK MD | SVP & SURGEON IN CHIEF | 55 | $300,104 |
| DONDI CUPP | SVP & CHIEF DEV OFFICER - FOUNDATION | 5.5 | $69,476 |
| MICHAEL ASTION MD PHD | CHIEF OF PATHOLOGY & LAB MEDICINE | 55 | $740,948 |
| CORY NOEL MD | CARDIOLOGIST | 55 | $532,055 |
| RYOTA KASHIWAZAKI MD | OTOLARYNGOLOGIST | 55 | $525,053 |
| KEVIN KOLLINS MD | CARDIOLOGIST | 55 | $487,487 |
| JEFF SPERRING MD | FORMER OFFICER | — | $284,969 |
| ZAFAR CHAUDRY MD | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE | — | $84,937 |
| MYRA GREGORIAN | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE | — | $86,162 |
| STANLEY RA | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE | — | $10,555 |
| RUSSELL WILLIAMS | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE | — | $374,150 |
| SAMUEL WILLIAMS | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE | — | $165,881 |
| DOUGLAS PICHA | FORMER HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE | — | $48,814 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Seattle Children's researchers have received significant research funding support, including:
Washington Research Foundation awards $250,000 to Seattle Children's researchers$250,000 award for developing next-generation brain tumor therapy
Washington Research Foundation awards $250,000 to Seattle Children's researchers$5.2 million in funding to develop therapeutics for first-in-human studies in collaboration with other research institutions
Washington Research Foundation awards $5.2M to develop therapeutics for\The organization maintains an active research portfolio and continues to expand its clinical trial offerings and research programs.
Washington Research Foundation awards $250,000 to Seattle Children's researchersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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