How large is Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country, with nearly $2.8 billion in annual revenue, multiple hospital campuses, and more than 60 medical specialties. Nearly 10,000 volunteers support the organization annually.

What specialties are nationally ranked?

Eight specialties rank in the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report, including Orthopedics (No. 9), Cancer (No. 13), Cardiology & Heart Surgery (No. 14), and five additional programs.

How does the system support families?

Beyond clinical care, Children's provides family support services including social workers, financial counseling, volunteer assistance, and community outreach programs designed to help families navigate their child's healthcare journey.

How is research integrated into patient care?

Clinical researchers work alongside physicians to translate laboratory discoveries into new treatments. This research partnership, often conducted with Emory University, ensures patients have access to the latest advances in pediatric medicine.

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Group Return

Atlanta, GA · Founded 2011

Pediatric healthcare system providing specialized medical care for children

Primary audience

Children & Families

Work area

Healthcare

Topic

Pediatric Medicine

Contact

Linda Cole

Website Contact

About Organization

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta operates hospitals and clinics delivering comprehensive pediatric services. Based in Atlanta, GA, the system manages over $1.5 billion in annual revenue with thousands of employees, serving children across the Southeast.

What They Focus On

Pediatric Clinical Excellence

Provides expert care across more than 60 specialties, with nationally ranked programs in orthopedics, cardiology, cancer, and neurology.

Research & Innovation

Advances pediatric medicine through clinical research, translating discoveries into new treatments that improve outcomes for children.

Medical Education

Trains the next generation of pediatric healthcare professionals through residency programs, fellowships, and continuing education.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.8B

+8.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$2.5B

+13.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$8.5B

+3.1% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$2,772,950,050	$2,479,621,994	$8,497,318,786	0
2023	$2,550,504,874	$2,186,845,577	$8,238,184,031	0
2022	$2,425,943,632	$1,965,352,833	$7,844,314,829	0
2020	$2,099,053,352	$1,630,687,534	$5,470,375,390	13,009
2019	$2,036,209,449	$1,622,404,732	$4,849,817,153	13,415
2018	$1,831,509,920	$1,550,002,914	$4,318,871,883	13,210

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Expert Diagnosis

Multidisciplinary teams of pediatric specialists evaluate each child to develop accurate diagnoses using advanced technology.
02

Personalized Treatment

Physicians create individualized care plans that address each patient's unique medical needs and family circumstances.
03

Research-Driven Innovation

Clinical researchers translate discoveries into new therapies, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advances in pediatric medicine.
04

Family-Centered Support

Social workers, volunteers, and support services wrap around families to provide emotional, logistical, and financial assistance.
05

Ongoing Follow-Up

Care coordination teams manage transitions from hospital to home, ensuring continuity and optimal long-term outcomes.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Group Return

Pediatric Specialty Care

Delivers expert treatment across more than 60 pediatric specialties, with eight programs ranked in the top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

Pediatric Research

Conducts groundbreaking research in partnership with Emory University to develop new treatments and improve outcomes for children worldwide.

Medical Education & Training

Trains pediatric residents, fellows, and specialists through clinical rotations and continuing medical education programs.

Community Health & Outreach

Extends care beyond hospital walls through community health programs, prevention initiatives, and partnerships with local organizations.

Volunteer & Family Services

Engages nearly 10,000 volunteers annually to support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Group Return.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our pediatric heart surgeons are trained to treat and care for patients with complex heart defects and conditions.

Cardiac Outcomes and Expertise

You can trust in our team’s expertise at the Children’s Heart Center.

Our Heart Center performs more pediatric heart surgeries and treats more kids with heart conditions than anyone else in the state**. We proudly rank in the top five in the nation for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Cardiac Acute Care Unit (CACU) volumes***. As one of the largest pediatric heart programs in the country, with high patient volumes and excellent outcomes, you can be sure your child is receiving care from a team with extensive experience in treating heart conditions in children from birth to age 21.

Pediatric Cardiology

Our pediatric cardiologists provide comprehensive heart care for patients from before birth to early adulthood.

Volumes and Outcomes

We monitor and report our overall cardiac surgical outcomes and volumes to provide the most accurate information to patient families.

Camp Braveheart

Camp Braveheart is a place where our patients can get outside, play, learn—and make friends with kids who understand what it's like to live with a heart defect or transplant.

Linda Cole

SVP Operations/Cno

10 hrs/week

Compensation: $838,868

Christopher Chelette

SVP Facilities Services

Full-time

Compensation: $792,541

Darilyn Brown

COO, Cpg As Of 12/24

Full-time

Compensation: $356,269

Tom Morris

SVP Hospital Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $318,010

Julia Jones

Vice President - Hsoc

Full-time

Compensation: $308,523

Tim Stacy

Director Pharmacy

Full-time

Compensation: $266,812

Patrick Hennessy

COO, CPG until 3/24

Full-time

Compensation: $257,125

Lucky Jain MD Indiv Ttee-Mac

Ped In Chief Until 12/24

16 hrs/week

Samuel Willimon MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $1,543,464

Tim Schrader MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $1,236,549

David Wrubel MD

Neurosurgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $1,154,786

Michael Schmitz MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $1,146,907

Joshua Chern MD

Neurosurgeon

Full-time

Compensation: $1,124,059

Carolyn Goodman

VP Operative Services

Full-time

Compensation: $345,059

Heather Balberde

VP Children's Physician Group

Full-time

Compensation: $342,027

Cheryl Head

VP Nursing & Hospital Ops Ambh

Full-time

Compensation: $322,575

Milestones

A legacy of pediatric excellence in Atlanta

2011

System Formation

2011

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta consolidated under a unified organizational structure to strengthen coordination across campuses.

2018

$1.8 Billion Revenue

2018

Crossed the $1.8 billion annual revenue threshold, enabling expanded clinical programs and capital investment.

2020

No. 1 in Georgia

2020

Began a multi-year streak as the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report.

2024

Record $2.8 Billion Revenue

2024

Achieved $2.8 billion in revenue with nearly 10,000 volunteers and eight nationally ranked specialties.

2025

Eight Top-20 Specialties

2025

Ranked in the top 20 nationally across eight pediatric specialties, including Orthopedics at No. 9.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Barunashish Brahma MD Indiv Trustee-Fdn/Neurosurgeon 51.0 hrs/week · $1,004,488

Colin Brady MD Indiv Trustee - Sys/Surgeon 51.0 hrs/week · $955,271

Janine Musholt President/Trustee Foundation 41.0 hrs/week · $627,610

Michael Riley Indiv Trustee-Hsoc/VP Fin Ops 51.0 hrs/week · $436,065

Allison Dukes Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Ami Klin PHD Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Amy Githens Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Amy Hertz Agami Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Andres Irlando Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Ashish Mistry Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Asif Ramji Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Babette Henagan Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Beatriz Perez Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Bill Weimar Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Brian Betkowski Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Caroline Jeffords Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Carolyn Alford Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Chanel Frazier Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Chantal Bagwell Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Chris Moffett Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Court Thomas Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

David Dickey Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

David Fenstermacher SVP General Counsel/Secretary 11.0 hrs/week

David Toolan Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Dawn Simon MD Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Donna Hyland Presidentceo Trustee - Sys/Mac/Fdn/Hsoc 11.0 hrs/week

Edwin Smith MD Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Elizabeth Blake Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Ernest Greer Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Frederick R Marcus PHD Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Hala Moddelmog Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Jackie Montag Individual Trustee - Hsoc 1.0 hrs/week

James Fortenberry MD Cmo, Trustee - Sr/Ambh/Cpg/Uc 11.0 hrs/week

Jason Payne MD Individual Trustee - Hsoc 1.0 hrs/week

Jay Caiafa Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Jenna Kelly Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Jesse Spikes Individual Trustee - Hsoc 1.0 hrs/week

Jocelyn Hunter Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

John Richert Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Jon Bridges Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Jt King Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Julie Levine Hagedorn Do Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Kate Peterson Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Kim Greene Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Kofi Smith Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Larry Smith Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Laurie Schaub Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Leigh Slack Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Lige Gillis Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Lin Rogers Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Lori Chennault Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Louise Samsky Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Lovette Russell Individual Trustee- Fdn/Hsoc 1.0 hrs/week

Madelyn Adams Individual Trustee - Hsoc 1.0 hrs/week

Marie Foster Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Mark Chancy Individual Trustee- Fdn /Sys 1.0 hrs/week

Mark Gilreath Individual Trustee - Mac/Sys 1.0 hrs/week

Mark Kauffman Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Mary Ellen Imlay Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Matthew Guffey Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Meredith McClure Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Michael Cote Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Monetha Cobb Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Nathan Call Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Nikki Harland Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Olivia Mansfield Wall Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Paul Bowers Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Paul Brown Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Richard Courts Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Richard Dugas Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Ronald Frieson Indiv Trustee - Hsoc/Mac/COO 11.0 hrs/week

Ruth Fowler CFO/Treasurer - System 11.0 hrs/week

Saadia Madsbjerg Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Sarah Fanning Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Stephanie Jernigan MD Ind Trustee - Sys/Campus Dir 26.0 hrs/week

Stephen Hatch Individual Trustee - Mac 1.0 hrs/week

Steve Smith Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Teri Hartman Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Tommy Holder Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Tong Wong Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Toni Murphy Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Trey Googe Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Tristan Walker Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Walt Ehmer Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Warren Wick Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

William Curtis Individual Trustee - Fdn 1.0 hrs/week

Wonya Lucas Individual Trustee - System 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$13.4M

Highest Paid

$1.6M

Samuel Willimon MD

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Samuel Willimon MD	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,543,464	$65,260	$1,608,724	50
Tim Schrader MD	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,236,549	$62,803	$1,299,352	50
David Wrubel MD	Neurosurgeon	$1,154,786	$62,095	$1,216,881	51
Michael Schmitz MD	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,146,907	$69,702	$1,216,609	50
Joshua Chern MD	Neurosurgeon	$1,124,059	$66,195	$1,190,254	50
Barunashish Brahma MD	Indiv Trustee-FDN/Neurosurgeon	$1,004,488	$48,468	$1,052,956	51
Colin Brady MD	Indiv Trustee - Sys/Surgeon	$955,271	$41,644	$996,915	51
Linda Cole	SVP Operations/CNO	$838,868	$156,604	$995,472	10
Christopher Chelette	SVP Facilities Services	$792,541	$102,501	$895,042	40
Janine Musholt	President/Trustee Foundation	$627,610	$150,051	$777,661	41
Donna Hyland Presidentceo	Trustee - Sys/Mac/FDN/Hsoc	$0	$515,923	$515,923	11
Michael Riley	Indiv Trustee-Hsoc/VP Fin OPS	$436,065	$58,382	$494,447	51
Darilyn Brown	COO, Cpg As Of 12/24	$356,269	$47,785	$404,054	50
Heather Balberde	VP Children'S Physician Group	$342,027	$58,303	$400,330	50
Carolyn Goodman	VP Operative Services	$345,059	$27,298	$372,357	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Samuel Willimon	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,311,913	$60,367	$1,372,280	50
Joshua Murphy	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,110,534	$68,143	$1,178,677	50
David Wrubel MD	Indiv Trustee-Sys/Neurosurgeon	$1,115,590	$57,630	$1,173,220	51
Michael Schmitz	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,096,728	$64,506	$1,161,234	50
Tim Schrader MD	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,051,799	$57,659	$1,109,458	50
Andrew Reisner	Neurosurgeon	$1,043,423	$61,284	$1,104,707	50
Barunashish Brahma MD	Indiv Trustee-FDN/Neurosurgeon	$973,954	$45,210	$1,019,164	51
Linda Cole	SVP Operations/CNO	$781,355	$147,712	$929,067	10
Janine Musholt	President/Trustee Foundation	$620,564	$151,160	$771,724	41
Christopher Chelette	Senior VP Facilities Services	$549,458	$94,950	$644,408	40
Jon Popler MD	Indv Trustee-Sys/Pulmonologist	$418,385	$56,471	$474,856	51
Donna Hyland Presidentceo	Trustee - Sys Mac FDN Hsoc	$0	$461,479	$461,479	11
Michael Riley	Indiv Trustee-Hsoc/VP Fin OPS	$407,959	$52,494	$460,453	51
Heather Balberde	VP Children'S Physician Group	$332,790	$53,731	$386,521	40
Tom Morris	SVP Hospital Operations	$370,050	—	$370,050	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Samuel Willimon	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,317,613	$50,278	$1,367,891	50
David Wrubel MD	Individual Trustee - System	$1,101,477	$47,233	$1,148,710	51
Colin Brady	Plastic Surgeon	$1,088,136	$25,620	$1,113,756	50
Michael Schmitz	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,058,108	$52,261	$1,110,369	50
Dennis Devito	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,053,006	$29,195	$1,082,201	50
Andrew Reisner	Neurosurgeon	$1,017,807	$49,013	$1,066,820	50
Linda Cole	SVP Operations/CNO	$851,102	$155,246	$1,006,348	10
Barunashish Barhma MD	Individual Trustee - FDN	$948,412	$34,411	$982,823	51
Tim Schrader MD	Fmr Individual Trustee - Sym	$902,093	$48,024	$950,117	50
Christopher Chelette	VP Planning Design & Construct	$674,491	$87,374	$761,865	40
Janine Musholt	President/Trustee Foundation	$583,631	$124,053	$707,684	41
Donna Hyland Presidentceo	Trustee - Sys/Mac/FDN/Hsoc	$0	$508,702	$508,702	11
Michael Riley	Indiv Trustee-Hsoc/VP Fin OPS	$452,295	$41,989	$494,284	51
Jon Popler MD	Individual Trustee - System	$450,120	$40,840	$490,960	51
Joshua Vova MD	Fmr Individual Trustee - Sym	$404,198	$47,104	$451,302	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Samuel Willimon	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,217,527	$34,241	$1,251,768	50
Michael Schmitz	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,135,619	$37,405	$1,173,024	50
David Wrubel	Neurosurgeon	$1,066,081	$32,663	$1,098,744	50
William Boydston	Chief Neurosurgeon/Brain Hlth	$1,055,425	$31,541	$1,086,966	50
Colin Brady	Plastic Surgeon	$1,051,376	$15,770	$1,067,146	50
William Mahle MD	Individual Trustee - System	$714,310	$11,400	$725,710	50
Joshua Vova MD	Individual Trustee - System	$417,666	$32,863	$450,529	41
James Riley	Indiv Trustee-Hsoc & VP Fin Op	$385,275	$33,852	$419,127	41
Lynn Perez	Indiv Trustee-Mac & VP OPS Mac	$356,519	$31,153	$387,672	51
Stacey Deweese	SVP System Operations	$329,287	$30,664	$359,951	50
Lucky Jain	Indiv Trustee-Mac& Ex Prac DIR	$354,765	$3,709	$358,474	51
Jill Strickland	SVP Physician Practices OPS	$289,799	$60,715	$350,514	50
Scott Hodoval	Former Key Employee - FDN	$317,290	$3,875	$321,165	50
Donna Hyland Presidentceo	Trustee - Sys/Mac/FDN/Hsoc	$0	$307,400	$307,400	10
Julia Jones	Former Key Employee - Hsoc	$278,511	$20,531	$299,042	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Dennis Devito MD	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,116,626	$14,729	$1,131,355	40
Samuel Willimon	Orthopedic Surgeon	$1,079,327	$31,884	$1,111,211	50
William Boydston	Chief Neurosurgeon/Brain Hlth	$1,033,489	$29,234	$1,062,723	50
Andrew Reisner	Neurosurgeon	$975,585	$35,010	$1,010,595	50
Michael Schmitz	Orthopedic Surgeon	$939,058	$34,428	$973,486	50
Tim Schrader MD	Individual Trustee - System	$863,528	$30,583	$894,111	50
Jill Strickland	SVP Physician Practices OPS	$383,288	$50,130	$433,418	50
Mary Beth Bova	SR Advisor/Indiv Trustee-Hsoc	$375,581	$24,245	$399,826	50
Michael Riley	Indiv Trustee-Hsoc/VP Fin OPS	$353,974	$31,019	$384,993	1
Lynn Perez	Indiv Trustee - Mac/VP OPS Mac	$313,855	$31,742	$345,597	1
Donna Hyland Presiden	Trustee - Sys/Mac/FDN/Hsoc	$0	$333,048	$333,048	10
Stacey Deweese	SVP System Operations	$306,893	$24,303	$331,196	50
Scott Hodoval	Former Key Employee - FDN	$288,794	$20,535	$309,329	50
Julia Jones	Former Key Employee - Hsoc	$274,642	$19,074	$293,716	50
Lorisa Williams	VP Nursing & Hosp OPS - SR	$262,313	$12,453	$274,766	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.2M Grants Received

8 Organizations

Top Funders

8 total

Teammates For Kids Foundation

$662K

Ludacris Foundation Inc

$165K

North Georgia Community Foundation

$155K

Georgia Community Foundation Inc.

$100K

Peter Hopkins Foundation Inc.

$51K

Rsm US Foundation

$24K

United Way Of Bergen County

$20K

Gamers Outreach Foundation Inc.

$14K

Teammates For Kids Foundation Ludacris Foundation Inc North Georgia Community Foundation Georgia Community Foundation Inc. Peter Hopkins Foundation Inc. Rsm US Foundation United Way Of Bergen County Gamers Outreach Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Group Return

Phone

(404) 785-6787 (404) 785-7174

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1575 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Group Return

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Expert Diagnosis

Personalized Treatment

Research-Driven Innovation

Family-Centered Support

Ongoing Follow-Up

Programs and Initiatives

Pediatric Specialty Care

Pediatric Research

Medical Education & Training

Community Health & Outreach

Volunteer & Family Services

Team & Leadership

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiac Outcomes and Expertise

Pediatric Cardiology

Volumes and Outcomes

Camp Braveheart

Linda Cole

Christopher Chelette

Darilyn Brown

Tom Morris

Julia Jones

Tim Stacy

Patrick Hennessy

Lucky Jain MD Indiv Ttee-Mac

Samuel Willimon MD

Tim Schrader MD

David Wrubel MD

Michael Schmitz MD

Joshua Chern MD

Carolyn Goodman

Heather Balberde

Cheryl Head

Milestones

System Formation

$1.8 Billion Revenue

No. 1 in Georgia

Record $2.8 Billion Revenue

Eight Top-20 Specialties

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Disregarded Entities

Taxable Partnership

Taxable Corp Trust

Contact

Phone

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