Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children

Dallas, TX · Founded 1941

Pediatric orthopedic specialty hospital giving children back their childhood

Primary audience
Professionals
Work area
Industry Support
Topic
Member Services
Contact
Daniel J Sucato MD Ms

About Organization

Based in Dallas, TX, Scottish Rite for Children provides world-class pediatric orthopedic care and conducts innovative research to improve treatments. The hospital reported $496.2 million in revenue for 2023, delivering comprehensive orthopedic, sports medicine, and fracture care with 1,449 employees, treating children from Texas and beyond in a state-of-the-art facility.

What They Focus On

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$496.2M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$4.4B

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023
2023 $496,214,424 $288,535,855 $4,354,540,860 1,449
2022
2022 $398,454,718 $276,836,732 $3,717,133,456 1,419
2021
2021 $515,473,715 $249,182,160 $3,378,125,210 1,407
2020
2020 $515,295,616 $237,622,798 $3,728,441,137 1,318
2019 $306,973,040 $222,959,911 $3,238,922,666 1,343
2018 $362,955,548 $223,675,952 $3,071,405,778 1,300

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Serve Members

    Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.

  • 02

    Advocate Industry

    Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.

  • 03

    Develop Standards

    Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.

  • 04

    Share Knowledge

    Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.

Professional Development

Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children.

DJ

Daniel J Sucato MD Ms

Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $2,423,297
RL

Robert L Walker

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $1,537,964
BA

Brandon A Ramo MD

Chief Quality Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $876,575
MS

Matthew S Chance

Sr VP, COO
Full-time
Compensation: $668,989
FD

Fredric D Richmond

Sr VP, Chief Investment Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $595,527
MC

Michelle C Hays

SVP/CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $559,334
LA

Leslie A Clonch Jr

VP & Chief Information Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $540,382
JA

John A Herring MD

Chief Of Staff Emeritus (Ret 08/31/20)
Compensation: $437,847
CE

Charles E Johnston II MD

Frm Asst Chief Of Staff (Ret 04/16/21)
Compensation: $206,491
BS

Benjamin S Richards III MD

Frm Chief Medical Officer (Ret 06/30/21)
Compensation: $138,536
MR

Mark Riordan

SVP Public Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $129,066
MC

Michelle C Hays

SVP/CFO
PL

Philip L Wilson MD

Asst Cos/Med Dir North Campus
Full-time
Compensation: $2,239,308
HB

Henry B Ellis MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Full-time
Compensation: $1,101,687
DC

David C Wilkes MD

Radiologist
Full-time
Compensation: $902,972
AL

Amy L McIntosh MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Full-time
Compensation: $854,918
CS

Corey S Gill MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Full-time
Compensation: $835,590
JB

Jaysson Brooks MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
Full-time
Compensation: $828,778
LL

Lori L Dalton

Sr VP & General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $666,381
KE

Karl E Rathjen MD

Asst Cos
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $663,298
MG

Mark G Bateman

Sr VP, Public Relations (Ret 9/29/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $488,488
AE

Angie E Buckmeier

VP, Cno
Full-time
Compensation: $425,923
DE

Donald E Katz

VP Facilities & Process Design
Full-time
Compensation: $417,284
KL

Kris L Keever-Smith

VP Investments
Full-time
Compensation: $377,249
JL

Jeremy L Howell

VP North Campus
Full-time
Compensation: $305,101
SK

Stephanie K Brigger

VP Development
Full-time
Compensation: $282,052
JJ

Jenny J Johnson

VP Revenue Cycle
Full-time
Compensation: $235,115
AC

Ashley C Givens

VP Development & Events
Full-time
Compensation: $175,514
HD

Harold D Carter

Vice Chairman
4 hrs/week
LL

Lyndon L Olson Jr

Chairman
6 hrs/week
MD

M Douglas Adkins

Vice Chairman
4 hrs/week

Milestones

1950

Association Founded

1950

Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $496.2M in revenue and 0 staff serving member professionals.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BV
Bert Vernon Massey II Trustee (Deceased 11/13/24) 3.0 hrs/week
BJ
Brack Jones Jr Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
BG
Brady G Elliott Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
CO
Claude O Ervin Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
DF
Dan F Davidson Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
DB
Donny Broughton Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
DS
Douglas S Maxey Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
GW
Glen Whitley Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
GF
Guy F Stovall Jr Vice President & Asst Treasurer 3.0 hrs/week
HF
H Finlay Watkins Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
JC
James C Penn Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
JD
James D Nyfeler Sr Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
JE
James E Laney Vice President & Treasurer 3.0 hrs/week
JF
James F Chambers Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
JL
James L Williams Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
JW
Jeff W Smith Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
JH
Joe H Tydlaska Trustee (Deceased 2/16/25) 3.0 hrs/week
JE
John E Wood Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
JM
Joseph M Dealey Jr Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
KC
Kenneth C Curry Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
KJ
Kim J Askew Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
MK
Michael K Pickens Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
ML
Michael L Wiggins PHD Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
PW
Patsy Woods Martin Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
RW
Ralph Wayne Trustee (Deceased 12/19/24) 3.0 hrs/week
RL
Ronald L Carter Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
RL
Ronald L Skaggs Vice President & Secretary 4.0 hrs/week
RC
Russell C Brown Trustee 4.0 hrs/week
SF
Stephen F Cross Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
WE
W Eugene Brookshire Trustee (Deceased 5/20/25) 3.0 hrs/week
WM
W M Gower Trustee 3.0 hrs/week
WV
W Vernon Burke Jr Trustee (Deceased 12/4/24) 3.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$16.5M

Highest Paid

$2.6M

Daniel J Sucato MD MS

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Daniel J Sucato MD MS Chief Of Staff $2,423,297 $139,725 $2,563,022 39
Philip L Wilson MD ASST Cos/MED DIR North Campus $2,239,308 $103,412 $2,342,720 38
Robert L Walker President & CEO $1,537,964 $28,330 $1,566,294 38
Henry B Ellis MD Orthopedic Surgeon $1,101,687 $56,581 $1,158,268 39
David C Wilkes MD Radiologist $902,972 $147,754 $1,050,726 40
Brandon A Ramo MD Chief Quality Officer $876,575 $59,631 $936,206 39
Amy L Mcintosh MD Orthopedic Surgeon $854,918 $56,325 $911,243 39
Jaysson Brooks MD Orthopedic Surgeon $828,778 $63,120 $891,898 39
Corey S Gill MD Orthopedic Surgeon $835,590 $46,777 $882,367 39
Karl E Rathjen MD ASST Cos $663,298 $116,472 $779,770 30
John A Herring MD Chief Of Staff Emeritus (Ret 08/31/20) $437,847 $307,715 $745,562
Matthew S Chance SR VP, COO $668,989 $61,827 $730,816 40
Lori L Dalton SR VP & General Counsel $666,381 $59,081 $725,462 37
Fredric D Richmond SR VP, Chief Investment Officer $595,527 $45,821 $641,348 40
Leslie A Clonch JR VP & Chief Information Officer $540,382 $59,631 $600,013 40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.2M Grants Received
$3.0M Grants Given
31 Organizations

Top Funders

29 total
DS
Dallas Safety Net Support Corporation
$839K
EC
Emis Colorful Future Foundation
$275K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$265K
TD
The Dallas Foundation
$200K
CF
Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc. 2 grants
$107K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$97K
CC
Crowley-Carter Foundation
$57K
TA
The American Occupational Therapy
$39K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$29K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$27K
+19 more funders

Top Grantees

2 total
DS
Dallas Safety Net Supp Corporation Dallas, TX
$2.9M
PO
Pedi-Ortho Health Corporation Dallas, TX
$99K
Dallas Safety Net Support Corporation Emis Colorful Future Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Dallas Foundation Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Crowley-Carter Foundation The American Occupational Therapy American Endowment Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Orthopaedic Society For Grand Chapter Of Texas Chc Creating Healthier Communities Dallas Association Of Petroleum Landmen Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Inc. Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. The Community Foundation Of The Texas Northwood Woman's Club Charitable Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Community Foundation Of West Texas Greater Houston Community Foundation Cherokee Crossroads Inc. Community Foundation Of North Texas (Tax Chc Creating Healthier America's Charities North Texas Commercial Association Of Pledgeling Foundation Dallas Safety Net Supp Corporation Pedi-Ortho Health Corporation
Dallas Safety Net Support Corporation Emis Colorful Future Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Dallas Foundation Communities Foundation Of Texas Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Crowley-Carter Foundation The American Occupational Therapy American Endowment Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Orthopaedic Society For Grand Chapter Of Texas Chc Creating Healthier Communities Dallas Association Of Petroleum Landmen Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Inc. Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. The Community Foundation Of The Texas Northwood Woman's Club Charitable Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Community Foundation Of West Texas Greater Houston Community Foundation Cherokee Crossroads Inc. Community Foundation Of North Texas (Tax Chc Creating Healthier America's Charities North Texas Commercial Association Of Pledgeling Foundation Dallas Safety Net Supp Corporation Pedi-Ortho Health Corporation

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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2222 Welborn St Dallas, TX 75219