What does Seattle Children's Hospital do?

About Seattle Children’s On This Page Advancing Healthcare Experience and Outcomes Seattle Children’s is deeply committed to health equity by... The organization focuses on delivering measurable outcomes through structured programs and dedicated staff working directly with target populations.

How can I get involved?

Individuals can participate through volunteering, making financial contributions, or attending community events. The organization welcomes diverse forms of engagement from supporters interested in advancing the mission.

Who does this organization serve?

Services target specific populations based on identified needs within the community. The organization works to ensure access and equity in program delivery across diverse demographics.

How is impact measured?

The organization tracks key performance indicators including participant outcomes, service utilization rates, and community feedback. Regular evaluation informs program adjustments and strategic planning.

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, WA · Founded 1986

Pediatric medical center providing specialized care and research for children

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Healthcare

Topic

Health

Contact

Jamie Phillips

Website Contact

About Organization

Seattle Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare services, conducting research, and training pediatric specialists. Based in Seattle, WA, the hospital provides specialized care in areas including cancer, heart conditions, neurology, orthopedics, and neonatal intensive care for children across the Pacific Northwest. It reported $1.6 billion in revenue in 2021.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$2,659,433,037	$2,399,237,578	$5,583,205,947	11,682
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$2,334,999,460	$2,309,040,702	$4,895,703,194	11,236
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$2,172,764,386	$2,064,853,775	$4,728,107,319	10,410
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$2,003,759,379	$1,822,964,593	$4,612,881,884	9,677
2019	$1,730,789,239	$1,694,891,584	$4,055,320,534	9,776
2018	$1,866,547,492	$1,611,284,385	$3,878,355,666	9,178

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

01

Identify Needs

Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.
02

Develop Programs

Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.
03

Deliver Services

Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.
04

Measure Impact

Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Seattle Children's Hospital

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Seattle Children's Hospital.

Contact the team Contact

Jamie Phillips

Senior VP & Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $929,468

Eric Tham MD

MD, MS Senior Vice President and Chief Research Operations Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $905,655

Michael Astion MD PHD

Chief Of Pathology & Lab Medicine

Full-time

Compensation: $740,948

Erik Lausund

Chief Of Research Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $715,238

Paul Sharek MD

VP - Chief Quality & Safety Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $587,039

Ruth McDonald MD

VP-Chief Medical Operations Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $586,142

Bonnie Fryzlewicz

SVP & Chief Nursing Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $553,161

Michael Jensen MD

VP-Sc Therapeutics,Chief Med Officer

14 hrs/week

Compensation: $499,870

Tanya Seaton

VP & Chief Ambulatory Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $472,454

Vittorio Gallo PHD

SVP & Chief Scientific Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $415,115

Andre Dick MD

SVP & Surgeon In Chief

Full-time

Compensation: $300,104

Jeffrey Ojemann MD

MD Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive

Full-time

Compensation: $272,947

Suzanne Beitel

Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer

Compensation: $83,307

Dondi Cupp

SVP & Chief Dev Officer - Foundation

6 hrs/week

Compensation: $69,476

Suzanne Beitel

Senior VP & CFO

Pamela Rock

VP, Med Serv Line & Spec Programs

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $635,809

Cory Noel MD

Cardiologist

Full-time

Compensation: $532,055

Ryota Kashiwazaki MD

Otolaryngologist

Full-time

Compensation: $525,053

Kevin Kollins MD

Cardiologist

Full-time

Compensation: $487,487

Jeffrey Avansino MD

VP - Medical Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $475,785

John Saavedra

VP - People Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $420,994

Victoria Cleator

VP-Res Facilities Ops, Cap Projects

Full-time

Compensation: $409,859

Wendy Jakobsen

VP - Compliance

Full-time

Compensation: $387,242

Suzanne Vanderwerff

VP-Rev Cycle & Health Info Integrity

Full-time

Compensation: $387,228

Russell Williams

Former Key Employee

Compensation: $374,150

Robin Turner

VP & Deputy General Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $358,435

Warren Hewitt

VP - Finance

Full-time

Compensation: $289,562

Jeff Sperring MD

Former Officer

Compensation: $284,969

Samuel Williams

Former Key Employee

Compensation: $165,881

Myra Gregorian

MA Senior Vice President and Chief People and Transformation Officer

Compensation: $86,162

Zafar Chaudry MD

Former Key Employee

Compensation: $84,937

Douglas Picha

Former Highest Compensated Employee

Compensation: $48,814

Stanley Ra

Former Key Employee

Compensation: $10,555

Lisa Hayward

MHA, JD Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Mark Salierno

MBA Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer

Leslie R. Walker

MD Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Conan Viernes Trustee 2.00 hrs/week · $30

Colin Fox Jr PHD Trustee 3.00 hrs/week

Dan Levitan Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Jill Brubaker MD Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Joel French Chair 15.00 hrs/week

John Schoettler Trustee 4.00 hrs/week

Judith Pierce Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ken Denman Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Kurt Shintaffer Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week

Loren Alhadeff Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Marcus East Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Mark Okerstrom Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Moya Vazquez Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Racquel Russell Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Susan Betcher Trustee 5.00 hrs/week

Susan Mullaney Trustee 3.00 hrs/week

Troy Hutson Secretary 10.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$10.3M

Highest Paid

$1.1M

Jamie Phillips

Compensated Officers

Executive compensation for 2023
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jamie Phillips	Senior VP & Chief Operating Officer	$929,468	$161,871	$1,091,339	55
Eric Tham MD	SVP & Chief Research OPS Officer	$905,655	$144,387	$1,050,042	55
Michael Astion MD PHD	Chief Of Pathology & Lab Medicine	$740,948	$60,105	$801,053	55
Erik Lausund	Chief Of Research Operations	$715,238	$26,730	$741,968	55
Jeff Sperring MD	Former Officer	$284,969	$393,891	$678,860	—
Bonnie Fryzlewicz	SVP & Chief Nursing Officer	$553,161	$118,006	$671,167	55
Pamela Rock	VP, MED Serv Line & Spec Programs	$635,809	$18,315	$654,124	1
Paul Sharek MD	VP - Chief Quality & Safety Officer	$587,039	$40,557	$627,596	55
Ruth Mcdonald MD	VP-Chief Medical Operations Officer	$586,142	$39,457	$625,599	55
Cory Noel MD	Cardiologist	$532,055	$61,098	$593,153	55
Ryota Kashiwazaki MD	Otolaryngologist	$525,053	$54,188	$579,241	55
Michael Jensen MD	VP-Sc Therapeutics,Chief MED Officer	$499,870	$54,452	$554,322	14
Kevin Kollins MD	Cardiologist	$487,487	$56,299	$543,786	55
Jeffrey Avansino MD	VP - Medical Affairs	$475,785	$60,941	$536,726	55
Tanya Seaton	VP & Chief Ambulatory Officer	$472,454	$31,941	$504,395	55

Executive compensation for 2022
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jeff Sperring MD	CEO/Non-Voting Ex-Officio	$1,072,193	$389,110	$1,461,303	—
Eric Tham MD	SVP & Chief Research OPS Officer	$782,390	$88,840	$871,230	55
Michael Astion MD PHD	Medical Director - Laboratories	$700,158	$55,624	$755,782	55
Myra Gregorian	Senior VP & Chief People Officer	$536,086	$90,878	$626,964	—
Russell Williams	SVP-Strat, Cap & Regl Networks	$498,131	$123,854	$621,985	—
Paul Sharek MD	VP - Chief Quality & Safety Officer	$583,457	$36,504	$619,961	55
Ruth Mcdonald MD	VP-Chief Medical Operations Officer	$573,251	$36,276	$609,527	55
Mark Egbert DDS	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon	$549,522	$58,293	$607,815	55
Kevin Kollins MD	Cardiologist	$521,150	$52,317	$573,467	55
Suzanne Beitel	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer	$520,763	$51,323	$572,086	—
Cory Noel MD	Cardiologist	$512,314	$53,565	$565,879	55
Zafar Chaudry MD	SVP & Chief Digital & Info Officer	$534,954	$30,237	$565,191	—
Jeffrey Avansino MD	VP - Medical Affairs	$478,021	$74,745	$552,766	55
Bonnie Fryzlewicz	SVP & Chief Nursing Officer	$444,338	$99,821	$544,159	55
Michael Jensen MD	VP-Sc Therapeutics, Chief Therap Off	$488,860	$49,456	$538,316	55

Executive compensation for 2021
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
James Hendricks PHD	President - Research Institute	$1,401,807	$23,479	$1,425,286	1
Jeff Sperring MD	CEO/Non-Voting Ex-Officio Trustee	$891,094	$257,494	$1,148,588	42
Michael Astion MD PHD	Medical Director - Laboratories	$654,988	$51,974	$706,962	55
Suzanne Beitel	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer	$542,555	$138,014	$680,569	41
Zafar Chaudry MD	SR VP - Chief Information Officer	$548,402	$92,145	$640,547	55
Myra Gregorian	SR VP - Chief People Officer	$526,506	$110,957	$637,463	55
Russell Williams	SR VP-Strategy, Capital, REG Networks	$523,141	$112,142	$635,283	55
Mark Egbert DDS	Chief - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	$544,389	$53,370	$597,759	55
Cory Noel MD	Cardiologist	$515,372	$48,184	$563,556	55
Eric Tham MD	SR VP & Chief Research OPS Officer	$496,163	$48,657	$544,820	55
Paul Sharek MD	VP - Chief Quality & Safety Officer	$499,693	$29,243	$528,936	55
Kevin Kollins MD	Cardiologist	$474,166	$44,752	$518,918	55
Ruth Mcdonald MD	VP-Chief Medical Operations Officer	$486,577	$29,011	$515,588	55
Kimberly Baggett	VP - Center Business Operations	$462,795	$21,704	$484,499	1
Madlyn Murrey	SR VP - Chief Clinical & Nursing Off	$443,147	$32,675	$475,822	1

Executive compensation for 2020
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jeff Sperring MD	CEO/Non-Voting Ex Officio Trustee	$1,109,345	$195,368	$1,304,713	42
Sanford Melzer MD	EXEC VP-Networks & Population Health	$826,563	$14,820	$841,383	1
James Hendricks PHD	President - Research Institute	$673,155	$123,599	$796,754	55
Suzanne Beitel	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer	$616,725	$158,998	$775,723	41
Russell Williams	SR VP & Chief Operating Officer	$614,426	$128,119	$742,545	55
Zafar Chaudry MD	SR VP - Chief Information Officer	$628,519	$106,217	$734,736	55
Mark Del Beccaro MD	SR VP - Chief Medical Operations Officer	$709,720	$14,765	$724,485	1
Myra Gregorian	SR VP - Chief People Officer	$571,165	$119,962	$691,127	55
Cara Bailey	SR VP-Innovation/Improvement Officer	$662,734	$22,587	$685,321	1
Madlyn Murrey	SR VP - Chief Clinical Officer	$610,749	$68,215	$678,964	55
Michael Astion MD PHD	Medical Director - Laboratories	$607,680	$50,828	$658,508	55
Mark Egbert DDS	Chief - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	$537,480	$52,526	$590,006	55
Paul Sharek MD	VP - Chief Quality & Safety Officer	$554,959	$32,451	$587,410	55
Ruth Mcdonald MD	VP - CMO For Medical Operations	$528,545	$32,230	$560,775	55
Eric Tham MD	VP & ASSOC Chief Information Officer	$505,576	$52,797	$558,373	55

Executive compensation for 2019
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jeff Sperring MD	CEO/Non-Voting Ex-Officio Trustee	$1,082,699	$312,938	$1,395,637	42
Sanford Melzer MD	EXEC VP-Networks & Population Health	$899,269	$166,717	$1,065,986	55
Mark Del Beccaro MD	SR VP-Chief MED Off/Non-Voting Trust	$773,474	$128,988	$902,462	55
James Hendricks PHD	President - Research Institute	$694,632	$129,656	$824,288	55
Suzanne Beitel	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer	$621,958	$158,158	$780,116	41
Russell Williams	SR VP & Chief Operating Officer	$656,236	$115,124	$771,360	55
Mark Egbert DDS	Chief - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	$715,445	$51,198	$766,643	55
Madlyn Murrey	SR VP - Chief Clinical Officer	$617,146	$106,665	$723,811	55
Zafar Chaudry MD	SR VP - Chief Information Officer	$619,044	$104,401	$723,445	55
Myra Gregorian	SR VP - Chief People Officer	$580,319	$116,798	$697,117	55
Michael Astion MD PHD	Medical Director - Laboratories	$622,535	$50,071	$672,606	55
Jeffrey Avansino MD	VP - Medical Affairs	$516,027	$79,644	$595,671	55
Suzanne Petersen	VP - External Affairs	$545,425	$40,029	$585,454	55
Eric Tham MD	VP & ASSOC Chief Information Officer	$521,619	$51,989	$573,608	55
Cara Bailey	SR VP-Innovation/Improvement Officer	$464,421	$84,078	$548,499	55

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$11K Total Given

Democratic $9,492 (89%)

Republican $571 (5%)

Other/PAC $559 (5%)

100 Contributions

$106 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

25 Individual Donors

Kim Stone 1 contribution • $3,000 avg

$3,000

Harry Conley 1 contribution • $1,000 avg

$1,000

Patricia Macpherson 3 contributions • $267 avg

$800

Saudia Yhann 8 contributions • $100 avg

$800

Marcia Lee 2 contributions • $283 avg

$566

Other Individual Contributors $4,456 combined

Rebecca Stark

Seattle, WA

$500 Total

2 Contributions

ACTBLUE

Karen Knuth

Kenmore, WA

$400 Total

4 Contributions

ACTBLUE

Thomas Brogan

Seattle, WA

$400 Total

7 Contributions

DCCC DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE O...

Roberta Hansen

Sammamish, WA

$327 Total

3 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#10

Seth Johnson

Seattle, WA

$270 Total

10 Contributions

FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS ACTBLUE

#11

Rebecca Garcia

Kennewick, WA

$260 Total

1 Contribution

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

#12

Heidi Rounsaville

Snoqualmie, WA

$250 Total

1 Contribution

ACTBLUE

#13

Jessica Wall

Everett, WA

$250 Total

1 Contribution

ACTBLUE

#14

Markus Boos

Seattle, WA

$250 Total

1 Contribution

ACTBLUE

#15

Janiine Babcock

Woodway, WA

$225 Total

3 Contributions

#16

Geri Mcpeek

Brier, WA

$222 Total

11 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#17

Renee Lim

Seatac, WA

$215 Total

2 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

#18

Elizabeth Beswetherick

Redmond, WA

$200 Total

1 Contribution

ACTBLUE

#19

Carissa Harrison

Bothell, WA

$172 Total

16 Contributions

PROGRESSIVE TAKEOVER PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT

#20

Dawn Albin

Bothell, WA

$147 Total

2 Contributions

HARRIS VICTORY

#21

Laura Mitchell

Seattle, WA

$105 Total

9 Contributions

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#22

Ken Freeman

Monroe, WA

$96 Total

2 Contributions

TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,

#23

Erin M Weldon

Kenmore, WA

$80 Total

4 Contributions

ACTBLUE

#24

Laura Bicknell

Seattle, WA

$47 Total

1 Contribution

HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

#25

Suzanne Jones

Everett, WA

$40 Total

4 Contributions

FETTERMAN FOR PA

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Carissa Harrison with 16 contributions

💰

Highest Avg per Contribution Marcia Lee at $283 each

🎯

Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $7,404

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$29.3M Grants Received

$45.1M Grants Given

85 Organizations

Top Funders

40 total

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 7 grants

$21.6M

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

$2.2M

American Cancer Society Inc.

$729K

Public Health Institute

$639K

Lupus Research Alliance Inc.

$565K

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.

$459K

Cure Childhood Cancer Inc.

$330K

Pids Foundation

$285K

The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research

$250K

The Scripps Research Institute

$190K

+30 more funders

Top Grantees

45 total

University Of Washington CHICAGO, IL

$11.2M

Oregon Health And Science University PORTLAND, OR

$8.2M

Children's University Medical Group SEATTLE, WA

$7.0M

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center SEATTLE, WA

$2.2M

The Scripps Research Institute LA JOLLA, CA

$1.2M

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute BOSTON, MA

$1.1M

Emory University ATLANTA, GA

$809K

University Of Florida GAINESVILLE, FL

$770K

Benaroya Research Institute At Virginia Mason SEATTLE, WA

$761K

Baylor College Of Medicine HOUSTON, TX

$728K

+35 more grantees

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington American Cancer Society Inc. Public Health Institute Lupus Research Alliance Inc. Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc. Cure Childhood Cancer Inc. Pids Foundation The Mark Foundation For Cancer Research The Scripps Research Institute Emory University American Diabetes Association Leukemia Research Foundation Rally Foundation Inc. Children's Retail Hyundai Hope on Wheels Conquer Cancer Foundation Of The Allen Institute Autism Speaks Inc. American Endowment Foundation National Board of Medical Examiners The Population Council Inc. The Children's Oncology Group Kidvantage Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Center For Comprehensive Care And Hydrocephalus Association FRAXA Research Foundation Inc Swifty Foundation Windermere Foundation University Of Washington Oregon Health And Science University Children's University Medical Group Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Dana-Farber Cancer Institute University Of Florida Benaroya Research Institute At Virginia Mason Baylor College Of Medicine Colorado State University University Of Alabama At Birmingham University Of Colorado Denver University Of Kansas For Research Inc. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Western Washington & Alaska Ohio State University Rutgers The State University Of New Jersey Salk Institute For Biological Studies Arizona State University University Of North Carolina Institute For Systems Biology The Rockefeller University Syracuse University University Of Chicago Michigan State University Regents University Of California Los Angeles Florida International University University Of Texas Southwest Medical Center Regents Of The University Of Minnesota

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

Contact

Get in touch with Seattle Children's Hospital

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(206) 884-2351 866-583-1527

Social

Visit Website

Po Box 5371 Ms 818-fi Seattle, WA 981455005

Seattle Children's Hospital

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Identify Needs

Develop Programs

Deliver Services

Measure Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Services

Community Outreach

Support Programs

Team & Leadership

Jamie Phillips

Eric Tham MD

Michael Astion MD PHD

Erik Lausund

Paul Sharek MD

Ruth McDonald MD

Bonnie Fryzlewicz

Michael Jensen MD

Tanya Seaton

Vittorio Gallo PHD

Andre Dick MD

Jeffrey Ojemann MD

Suzanne Beitel

Dondi Cupp

Suzanne Beitel

Pamela Rock

Cory Noel MD

Ryota Kashiwazaki MD

Kevin Kollins MD

Jeffrey Avansino MD

John Saavedra

Victoria Cleator

Wendy Jakobsen

Suzanne Vanderwerff

Russell Williams

Robin Turner

Warren Hewitt

Jeff Sperring MD

Samuel Williams

Myra Gregorian

Zafar Chaudry MD

Douglas Picha

Stanley Ra

Lisa Hayward

Mark Salierno

Leslie R. Walker

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Other Individual Contributors $4,456 combined

Rebecca Stark

Karen Knuth

Thomas Brogan

Roberta Hansen

Seth Johnson

Rebecca Garcia

Heidi Rounsaville

Jessica Wall

Markus Boos

Janiine Babcock

Geri Mcpeek

Renee Lim

Elizabeth Beswetherick

Carissa Harrison

Dawn Albin

Laura Mitchell

Ken Freeman

Erin M Weldon

Laura Bicknell

Suzanne Jones

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

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