Valley Children's Hospital
Valley Children’s Hospital is a public charity based in Madera, California. Its stated mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare to children regardless of their ability to pay and to improve children’s health and well-being. Its 2025 filing reports 43 grants totaling $3,464,844.
Valley Children's Hospital at a glance
In short: Valley Children's Hospital gave $3.5M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $81K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,464,844
- +147.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +138.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,578
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,528,676,109
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Valley Children's Hospital
- Contact
Mailing address: 9300 Valley Childrens Place, Madera, CA 93636-8762
Phone: (559) 353-3000
Website: https://valleychildrens.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valley Children's Hospital funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fresno Rescue Mission ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 105 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and less than 1% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How Valley Children's Hospital gives
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $537K (2021) to $10.4M (2019). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Rescue Mission Fresno, CA | Program Support | $1,000,000 |
| Valley Children's Healthcare Madera, CA | Contribution | $850,000 |
| Valley Children's Medical Group Madera, CA | Contribution | $416,810 |
| Golden Charter Academy Fresno, CA | Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| Sunnyside Lone Star Little League Fresno, CA | Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield Delano, CA | Program Support | $95,000 |
| California Interscholastic Federation Sacramento, CA | Sponsorship | $85,000 |
| Merced County Fair Merced, CA | Sponsorship | $75,000 |
| Marjoree Mason Center Fresno, CA | Sponsorship | $69,410 |
| Saint Rest Baptist Church Fresno, CA | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,528,676,109 | $1,100,043,626 | $973,899,164 | $3,464,844 | 43 | $104,023,054 |
| 2024 | $2,326,989,096 | $966,417,728 | $870,997,281 | $1,398,597 | 18 | $91,361,125 |
| 2023 | $2,141,940,535 | $821,568,080 | $775,757,099 | $818,798 | 16 | $50,512,885 |
| 2022 | $2,061,981,246 | $1,128,439,109 | $774,250,449 | $4,172,839 | 14 | $31,738,502 |
| 2021 | $2,106,349,301 | $772,246,374 | $689,489,743 | $537,173 | 14 | $36,634,301 |
| 2020 | $1,839,248,835 | $769,133,065 | $676,808,570 | $1,211,143 | 15 | $43,967,983 |
| 2019 | $1,643,182,800 | $771,174,154 | $729,318,066 | $10,381,274 | 9 | $28,557,962 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The hospital’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to provide high quality comprehensive healthcare services to children regardless of their ability to pay and to continuously improve the health and well-being of children.”
The 2025 grants include program support, contributions, sponsorships and donations. The grantees’ stated missions show varied activities: Fresno Rescue Mission describes providing practical, material and spiritual assistance to homeless people and families, neglected and abused children, and people affected by addiction. Valley Children’s Medical Group states that it provides comprehensive healthcare to children regardless of ability to pay. The California Interscholastic Federation describes its role in fostering student growth through high school athletics.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the hospital reported 43 grants totaling $3,464,844. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to Fresno Rescue Mission for program support, $850,000 to Valley Children’s Healthcare and $416,810 to Valley Children’s Medical Group, both listed as contributions, and $100,000 each to Golden Charter Academy and Sunnyside Lone Star Little League for sponsorship. Other notable grants included $95,000 to Adventist Health Bakersfield for program support, $85,000 to the California Interscholastic Federation for sponsorship, and $75,000 to Merced County Fair for sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd Suntrapak as CEO and Christine Almon MD as chief of staff. Listed board leaders include Jose Elgorriaga, chair; Danielle Parnagian, vice chair as of January 2025; Susan Byers, secretary as of January 2025; and Jarrod Martinez, treasurer as of January 2025. Michael Hanson is listed as vice chair through December 2024, and Dan Adams as treasurer through December 2024. Allison Karahadian and Lisa Smittcamp are listed as board members.
Valley Children's Hospital is led by Beverly Hayden-Pugh, Former Cno, Senior Vice President & Advr to CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 21 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly Hayden-Pugh
Former Cno, Senior Vice President & Advr to CEO
Senior Vice President, Clinical Interim & Patient → Senior Vice President & Advr to CEO, 2023
Senior Vice President & Advr to CEO → Former Cno, Senior Vice President & Advr to CEO, 2025
On filings since 2019
$1.5M (2019) → $824K (2025)
Todd Suntrapak
CEO
On filings since 2019
20.5 hrs/week
$1.6M (2019) → $2.9M (2025)
Michele Waldron Former
CFO, Executive Vice President & Princ. Cons. to CEO
New on the 2025 filing
$392K (2025)
David Christensen MD
Senior Vice President, Cpe & President Vcmg
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs & Cpe → Senior Vice President, Cpe & President Vcmg, 2021
On filings since 2019
24 hrs/week
$913K (2019) → $1.1M (2025)
William Chaltraw Jr.
Hospital President & CAO
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer → Hospital President & CAO, 2025
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$535K (2019) → $625K (2025)
Jose Elgorriaga
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2020
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Barry
Senior Vice President & COO
Vice President & Revenue Cycle Management → Senior Vice President & Chief Op Integ, 2021
Senior Vice President & Chief Op Integ → Senior Vice President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$344K (2019) → $641K (2025)
David Hodge Jr.
Vice President, Med Group & Ancillary Svcs Ops
Vice President Hospital Operations → Vice President, Medical Group & Ancillary Op, 2023
Vice President, Medical Group & Ancillary Op → Vice President, Med Group & Ancillary Svcs Ops, 2025
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$360K (2019) → $647K (2025)
Jane Willson
Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2019
18 hrs/week
$599K (2019) → $670K (2025)
Karen Dahl MD
Vice President, Med Affairs & Phys Development
Vice President, Quality & Patient Safety → Vice President, Quality & Patient Safe, 2020
Vice President, Quality & Patient Safe → Vice President, Med Affairs & Phys Development, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$547K (2019) → $642K (2025)
Lynne Ashbeck
Senior Vice President & Chief Community Impact Officer
Senior Vice President, Committee Engagement & Pop → Senior Vice President & Chief Community Impact, 2021
Senior Vice President & Chief Community Impact → Senior Vice President & Chief Community Impact Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
18 hrs/week
$424K (2019) → $602K (2025)
Michael Goldring
Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships
President & Vcmg → Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships, 2021
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$682K (2019) → $645K (2025)
Yvonne Wood
Manager Patient Throughput
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$229K (2019) → $344K (2025)
Ratan Milevoj
Vice President Mktg, Committee, Innov. & Assistant Cso
Director Innov & Assistant Cso → Vice President Mktg, Committee & Innovation, 2022
Vice President Mktg, Committee & Innovation → Vice President Mktg, Committee, Innov. & Assistant Cso, 2025
On filings since 2021
18 hrs/week
$260K (2021) → $375K (2025)
Vicky Tilton
Vice President Patient Care Svcs & Cno
Executive Director & Assistant Cno → Vice President Patient Care Services & Assistant Cno, 2022
Vice President Patient Care Services & Assistant Cno → Vice President Patient Care Svcs & Cno, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$302K (2021) → $497K (2025)
Faisal Razzaqi MD
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff → Chief of Staff & Board Member, 2023
Chief of Staff & Board Member → Chief of Staff, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$63K (2023) → $13K (2025)
Joseph Egan
Vice President & CIO
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$268K (2022) → $466K (2025)
Kellie Dyer
Vice President Supply, Constr & Fac.
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$248K (2023) → $326K (2025)
Kelly Beall
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
On filings since 2023
43 hrs/week
$315K (2023) → $506K (2025)
Christine Almon MD
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$57K (2025)
Tina Mycroft
Senior Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2024
22.2 hrs/week
$409K (2024) → $720K (2025)
Stephanie Vance Former Vp
Finance & Project Support Manager
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Dan Adams
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
Board Secretary & Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mendy Laval
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hanson
Board Vice Chair
Board Secretary & Treasurer → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sissy Dalena Wood
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Smittcamp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luz Gonzalez MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Vuicich
Board Member
Guild Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Karahadian
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrod Martinez
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Byers
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Page MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Parnagian Secretary
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Smith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (43)
- Former: Bill Smittcamp (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Koontz (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Parnagian (2019–2024) — Board Secretary
- Former: Jessie Hudgins (2019–2024) — Vice President, Facilities & Support
- Former: Joel Brownell MD (2019–2024) — Vice President & Chief Med Info Officer
- Former: Riley Walter (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Vance (2019–2024) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Beverly Hayden-Pugh Former (2024) — Cno, Senior Vice President & Advr to CEO
- Former: Faisal Razzaqi Md Chief Of (2024) — Staff & Board Member
- Former: Jolie Limon Md Vp Acad (2024) — Affairs, Dio & Chief
- Former: Kellie Dyer Vp Supply (2024) — Constr & Fac.
- Former: Kelly Beall Svpchief (2024) — People Officer
- Former: Kevin Shimamoto Former Cio (2024) — Vice President & Advisor to CIO
- Former: Michele Waldron Former Cfoevp (2024) — Princ. Cnslt to CEO
- Former: Natale Ponticello Jr Former (2024) — Cpo, Senior Vice President & Advr to Senior Vice President
- Former: Vicky Tilton Vp Patient (2024) — Care Svcs & Cno
- Former: Jeannine Campos Grech (2019–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Jolie Limon (2019–2023) — Vice President Acad Affairs, Dio & Chief
- Former: Kevin Shimamoto (2019–2023) — Vice President & Advisor to CIO
- Former: Kim Ruiz Beck (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michele R. Waldron (2019–2023) — Senior Vice President & CFO
- Former: Natale Ponticello Jr. (2019–2023) — Senior Vice President, Advr to Senior Vice President & Cpo
- Former: Mimi Chao MD (2020–2023) — Former Chief of Staff
- Former: Nico Gentile (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Smullin (2019–2022) — Vice President & Managed Care
- Former: David Singh (2019–2022) — Vice President & COO of Vcmg
- Former: Amanda Patterson (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Deputy General Co
- Former: Connie McClaskey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Nalchajian (2021–2022) — Former Board Member
- Former: Raed Khoury (2021–2022) — Vice President, Qual & Patient Safety
- Former: Adam Van Duson (2022) — Executive Director & Foundation
- Former: Julie Macias (2022) — Director, Accounting & Reporting
- Former: Adam Holmes MD (2019–2021) — Former Chief of Staff
- Former: Paul Lebby (2019–2021) — Neurodev Program Director
- Former: Daniel Davis (2019–2020) — Former Vice President & Patient Care
- Former: Debra Flores (2019–2020) — Former President & COO
- Former: Kristine Aubry (2019–2020) — Executive Direc. Amb. Svcs
- Former: Vicki Burkhalter (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Chase (2020) — Director Pharmacy
- Former: Dave Nalchajian (2019) — Board Treasurer & Vice Chair
- Former: Rob Yraceburu (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Orr (2019) — Supv Pharmacy Home Infusion
- Former: Tracy Blair (2019) — Executive Director & Dep Gen.counc.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2.9M, to Todd Suntrapak (CEO). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Valley Children's Hospital
How much does Valley Children's Hospital give each year?
Valley Children's Hospital gave $3.5M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 18 grants.
What is Valley Children's Hospital's typical grant size?
Valley Children's Hospital's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $80,578, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Valley Children's Hospital give grants?
Valley Children's Hospital gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (23 grants), Madera, CA (6 grants), Merced, CA (2 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Valley Children's Hospital give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Valley Children's Hospital's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (21 grants) and "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are Valley Children's Hospital's largest grantees?
Valley Children's Hospital's largest 2025 grantees include Fresno Rescue Mission ($1,000,000), Valley Children's Healthcare ($850,000) and Valley Children's Medical Group ($416,810), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Valley Children's Hospital?
Valley Children's Hospital reported $2.5B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1B.
What does Valley Children's Hospital fund?
The hospital’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to provide high quality comprehensive healthcare services to children regardless of their ability to pay and to continuously improve the health and well-being of children.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valley Children's Hospital?
Valley Children's Hospital has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check valleychildrens.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Valley Children's Hospital's EIN?
Valley Children's Hospital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1294954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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