The Children's Health Fund
The Children's Health Fund (CHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York, NY, dedicated to delivering comprehensive healthcare to children in under-resourced communities across the United States. Founded in 1988 and tax-exempt since September 1993, CHF operates a national network of healthcare providers working at the community level to serve disadvantaged children in rural and urban areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-30.2% YoY
Grant Count
14
-36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+9.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Children's Health Fund leads a national network to bring comprehensive healthcare to children growing up in under-resourced communities and advocates for the health and well-being of all children.
CHF's work focuses on addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring that children have access to high-quality healthcare services. The organization emphasizes that for children to thrive, they need to be healthy, and high-quality healthcare is critical to enabling children to reach their full potential.
Grantmaking
CHF engages in grantmaking activities with the following profile:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CHF operates in:
- 15 states
- Puerto Rico
- Washington, D.C.
Primary grantmaking focus areas include Puerto Rico, North Carolina, and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024)
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,255,514 |
| Total Revenue | $5,928,404 |
| Total Expenses | $5,955,618 |
| Total Giving | $1,399,179 |
Historical Financial Data (2023)
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4.6M |
| Total Revenue | $5,365,663 |
| Total Expenses | $7,296,990 |
Operational Efficiency
Less than 25% of all donations to Children's Health Fund is used for administrative or operational purposes.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,255,514 | $4,598,310 | $6,353,368 |
| Revenue | $5,928,404 | $5,365,663 | $5,703,168 |
| Expenses | $5,955,618 | $7,296,990 | $8,342,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $65,521 | $30,034 | $165,290 |
| 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
107 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
President & CEO: Dr. Arturo Brito
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Layton | Board Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Herve Sedky | Vice Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Sean F Cassidy | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Craig Gold | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Jesse Hunter | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Emad Khalil | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Jane Pauley | CHF Advisory Board Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Karen Redlener | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Gisele C Shorter | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Garry Trudeau | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Lujing Wang | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Arturo Brito | President & CEO | 40 | $350,000 |
| Shay Gines | Chief of Staff | 40 | $160,000 |
| Pernell Brice | VP of Policy & Advocacy | 40 | $186,830 |
| Jennifer Pruitt | VP of Innovation & Technology | 40 | $150,000 |
| Kevin Chung | Systems Administrator | 40 | $115,944 |
| Maureen Fox | VP of Development | 40 | $141,496 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Red Nose Day 2023:** CHF received $1.32 million from Comic Relief US' 2023 Red Nose Day Campaign
Children\u2019s Health Fund Receives $1.32 Million From Comic Relief US\u2019\**Red Nose Day 2022:** CHF received $1.5 million from Red Nose Day 2022
**Baxter International Foundation:** $100,000 grant to support telehealth expansion to schools in McDowell and Avery Counties
Baxter International Foundation $100,000 Grant Will Support Telehealth Expansion**Henry Schein Partnership:** Henry Schein Medical and Henry Schein Cares Foundation partnered with CHF to enhance access to care for underprivileged children throughout the United States
Henry Schein Medical and Henry Schein Cares Foundation Partner with Children's**Harris County Hospital District Foundation:** CHF recipients were awarded $846,247 in 2024-2025
Children's Health Fund Recipients Awarded $846,247 - Harris County HospitalContact Information
Address: 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 630, New York, NY 10115
Phone: 212-535-9400
Website: www.childrenshealthfund.org
Donation Inquiries: dev@chfund.org
Tax ID: 13-3468427
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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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