Dedicated to improving child health through patient care, pioneering pediatric research, education and training, and community service.
Children's Hospital Medical Center’s recent giving is anchored by sponsorships for Cincinnati-based community organizations, alongside support for child health research and training inside Cincinnati Children's. The largest recent grant in the data is $848,220 to Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation, followed by a $615,000 sponsorship to The Community Builders Inc in Boston. Those two awards show a mix of local neighborhood investment and a broader regional reach, even as most grants stay in Ohio. Within Cincinnati, the foundation has supported recurring partners across multiple years. Ronald Mcdonald House received $547,450 in 2024 and $558,277 in 2025. The Health Collaborative appears repeatedly as well, with awards of $457,510 in 2023, $475,775 in 2024, and $476,589 in 2025. Other recent sponsorships went to the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Freestore Foodbank, reflecting a funding pattern that includes community service organizations, health-focused partners, and public-facing events or programs. The foundation’s internal grant programs also point to a strong emphasis on pediatric research and workforce development, including fellowships, scholar awards, and federally funded training tied to Cincinnati Children's.
A central theme in the foundation’s grantmaking is community health infrastructure. In 2025, it gave $240,000 to Freestore Foodbank for sponsorship support, and in 2024 it provided $65,000 to the same organization, indicating sustained backing for a Cincinnati service provider. The foundation also supports housing and neighborhood development work. Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation received $848,220 in 2023, while The Community Builders Inc received $615,000 in the same year. Child and family services appear through multiple sponsorships to Ronald Mcdonald House and Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati, which together received four grants across 2023 to 2025. Educational support is present as well: Depaul Cristo Rey High School received $124,667 in 2024, and Little Footprints Learning Center received $75,000 in 2023 and $40,000 in 2024. Health-related public support also shows up in sponsorships to the American Heart Association and Cancer Free Kids.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Typical grant sizes are modest relative to the annual total, with a p25 of $7,500, a median of $15,000, and a p75 of $25,000. The recent list also includes larger sponsorship awards above those medians, including several six-figure grants. Recurring support is visible: The Health Collaborative, Ronald Mcdonald House, Freestore Foodbank, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund, Cincinnati Recreation Commission Foundation, and the American Heart Association all appear more than once across 2023-2025. The foundation operates through a mix of sponsorships and internal training or fellowship programs at Cincinnati Children's. The active grant programs listed do not accept unsolicited applications.
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio, with 75% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Cincinnati is the main recipient city, appearing repeatedly across grants to organizations such as Ronald Mcdonald House, The Health Collaborative, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. Outside Ohio, the recent list includes Boston, Dallas, Salt Lake City, and Blue Ash. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 175 grants recorded in the United States.
The recent grants point to sponsorships for community organizations, health-focused nonprofits, and public-facing programs. Examples include Ronald Mcdonald House in Cincinnati, The Health Collaborative, Freestore Foodbank, the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, and the American Heart Association.
Yes. Active programs include the Child Health Research Career Development Award, Strauss Fellow Award, Procter Scholar Program, and several federally supported training lines such as NIH Funded Training, HRSA Funded Training, and Maternal and Child Health Bureau Funded Training.
Typical grants are $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows larger sponsorship awards, including several in the six-figure range.
Yes. Ohio accounts for 75% of grants, and Cincinnati appears repeatedly as the recipient city. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided.
Yes. Several organizations received multiple grants across 2023-2025, including The Health Collaborative, Ronald Mcdonald House, Freestore Foodbank, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund, Cincinnati Recreation Commission Foundation, and the American Heart Association.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | CINCINNATI, OH | $524,912 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $450,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| THE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE | CINCINNATI, OH | $370,089 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $223,864 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| TITAN REAL ESTATE GROUP | COVINGTON, KY | $172,800 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| FREESTORE FOODBANK | CINCINNATI, OH | $82,100 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $70,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER SOUTHWESTERN OHIO | CINCINNATI, OH | $69,621 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| MATTHEW 25 MINISTIRES DONATION | BLUE ASH, OH | $35,304 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| ARTS WAVE | CINCINNATI, OH | $26,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| MARCH OF DIMES | ARLINGTON, VA | $25,625 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE | MASON, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $23,750 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM | CINCINNATI, OH | $23,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| ARTE | HAMILTON, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| WESLEY EDUCATION CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | $19,609 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS INC | BOSTON, MA | $18,750 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| CINCINNATI ZOOBOTANICAL GARD | CINCINNATI, OH | $18,750 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $18,750 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION | LAKESIDE PARK, KY | $18,750 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $17,725 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| KIDZ IN MOTION CONFERENCE | MADISON, WI | $15,741 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| AVONDALE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CINCINNATI, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| OHIO PHYSICIANS HEALTH PROGRAM | COLUMBUS, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| LINTON CHAMBER MUSIC | CINCINNATI, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| LITTLE FOOTPRINT LEARNING CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| BUILDING VALUE LLC | CINCINNATI, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| AVONDALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC | CINCINNATI, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION | GARDEN CITY PARK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER CINTI | CINCINNATI, OH | $13,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| HANNAH'S TREASURE CHEST | MIAMISBURG, OH | $11,250 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| XAVIER UNIVERSITY | CINCINNATI, OH | $11,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOUTHWESTERN OHIO | CINCINNATI, OH | $8,750 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| KOSAIR CHARITIES COMMITTEE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $7,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| NATIONAL PANCREAS FOUNDATION | BETHESDA, MD | $7,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| AMERICAN PEDIATRIC SOCIETY | THE WOODLANDS, TX | $6,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| OHIO VALLEY VOICES | LOVELAND, OH | $5,625 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| PULL- THRU NETWORK INC | NORMAL, IL | $5,625 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| CONGENITAL HEART ALLIANCE OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,625 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| HOWARD UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,500 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,250 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| JAZJORDAN INC | MASON, OH | $5,250 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | CINCINNATI, OH | $558,277 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
| THE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE | CINCINNATI, OH | $476,589 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
| FREESTORE FOODBANK | CINCINNATI, OH | $240,000 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
| MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES | BLUE ASH, OH | $111,201 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $81,543 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
| CANCER FREE KIDS | LOVELAND, OH | $52,500 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
$223,864SPONSORSHIP
TITAN REAL ESTATE GROUP
$172,800SPONSORSHIP
SPONSORSHIP
LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE
$25,000SPONSORSHIP
ARTE
$20,000SPONSORSHIP
WESLEY EDUCATION CENTER
$19,609SPONSORSHIP
SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION
$18,750SPONSORSHIP
KIDZ IN MOTION CONFERENCE
$15,741SPONSORSHIP
AVONDALE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$15,000SPONSORSHIP
LINTON CHAMBER MUSIC
$15,000SPONSORSHIP
LITTLE FOOTPRINT LEARNING CENTER
$15,000SPONSORSHIP
BUILDING VALUE LLC
$15,000SPONSORSHIP
AVONDALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC
$15,000SPONSORSHIP
HANNAH'S TREASURE CHEST
$11,250SPONSORSHIP
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN
$10,000SPONSORSHIP
NATIONAL PANCREAS FOUNDATION
$7,500SPONSORSHIP
AMERICAN PEDIATRIC SOCIETY
$6,500SPONSORSHIP
PULL- THRU NETWORK INC
$5,625SPONSORSHIP
CONGENITAL HEART ALLIANCE OF CINCINNATI
$5,625SPONSORSHIP
JAZJORDAN INC
$5,250SPONSORSHIP