Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation

Organization Overview

Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation generated $14.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $21,678,566. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF GILLETTE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF GILLETTE CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH:GILLETTE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONCENTRATE ON CLINICAL APPLICATIONS DEVOTED TO FINDING EFFECTIVE MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR DISABLING CONDITIONS AND THEIR RELATED EFFECTS. RESEARCH AT GILLETTE CONSISTS OF FOURTEEN EMPHASIS AREAS, ALL OF WHICH SEEK TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE DISABILITIES AND COMPLEX CONDITIONS. THESE AREAS INCLUDE BONE HEALTH, CEREBRAL PALSY, CRANIOFACIAL, EPILEPSY, GAIT AND MOTION ANALYSIS, LEGG-CALVE-PERTHES DISEASE, MUSCULOSKELETAL, NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE, PAIN AND COMFORT, RETT SYNDROME, SPINA BIFIDA, SPINE, UPPER EXTREMITIES AND NURSING RESEARCH.DURING 2021, THERE WERE 140 ACTIVE STUDIES UNDERWAY AND 86 STUDIES WERE PUBLISHED IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS AND MANUSCRIPTS. THE FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORTED VARIOUS GILLETTE RESEARCH INITIATIVES, INCLUDING DIRECT PROGRAM STUDIES, SUCH AS SPINE INSTITUTE WORK, AND RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE.


PATIENT CARE: THE FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE GILLETTE MISSION. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING FINANCIAL AID TO PATIENTS BASED ON NEED, WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, AND OFFERING CHARITY CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THEIR MEDICAL BILLS. GILLETTE EVALUATES EACH SITUATION BASED ON A PATIENT'S INCOME, ASSETS AND OTHER RESOURCES, AND THE HOSPITAL ASSISTS WITH ESTABLISHING MANAGEABLE PAYMENT PLANS (INCLUDING CO-PAYS AND CO-INSURANCE). FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT INSURANCE, GILLETTE CHARGES FOR CARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 501(R) GUIDELINES.IF PATIENTS INFORM GILLETTE THAT THEY WILL HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME MEETING THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, GILLETTE HELPS PATIENTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR THE GILLETTE CHARITY CARE PROGRAM. INCOME ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON NATIONAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. GILLETTE WILL NEVER TURN AWAY A FAMILY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY FOR TREATMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT STARTUP AND EXPANSION FOR NEW AND/OR STRATEGIC PATIENT CARE INITIATIVES. THIS INCLUDES AREAS SUCH AS THE GILLETTE PEDIATRIC SPINE INSTITUTE, WHICH ADVANCES THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH SPINE CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SCOLIOSIS. THIS INITIATIVE CENTERS AROUND THREE PILLARS: (1) EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL CARE AND OUTCOMES, (2) RESEARCH THAT INVESTIGATES LONG-TERM OUTCOMES, CARE INNOVATION, AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION, AND (3) EDUCATION OF FUTURE EXPERTS IN SPINE CARE.ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS RAISED BY THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT AREAS OF GILLETTE OPERATIONS THAT ARE UNREIMBURSED OR UNDER-REIMBURSED. FOR EXAMPLE, GILLETTE OPERATES OUTREACH CLINICS IN COMMUNITIES IN GREATER (LARGELY RURAL) MINNESOTA. HOWEVER, IN PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, GILLETTE INCURS LOSSES. GILLETTE OUTREACH CLINICS OFFER APPOINTMENTS WITH DOCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND SEATING AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS. OUTREACH CLINICS ALSO HELP WITH CARE COORDINATION AND EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN THE SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF GILLETTE PATIENTS LIVING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SIMILARLY, GILLETTE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO PATIENTS THROUGH OUR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AREA THAT ARE UNREIMBURSED OR UNDER-REIMBURSED. CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS, FOR EXAMPLE, HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PREPARE FOR AND COPE WITH HOSPITAL STAYS AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES. SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND HELP WITH PRACTICAL CONCERNS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE DISABILITIES, SUCH AS ORDERING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND FINDING TRANSPORTATION OR OTHER RESOURCES.THE FOUNDATION GRANTS ALSO SUPPORTED GILLETTE'S CONTINUING EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2021. FUNDS WERE USED TO ENSURE A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE FOR OUR PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES.


CAPITAL:THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT GILLETTE CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE'S MISSION OF PROVIDING SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE COMPLEX AND RARE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT ALLOWS GILLETTE TO FURTHER ITS VISION OF HELPING PATIENTS REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THIS INCLUDES RAISING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CAPITAL ASSETS OF GILLETTE CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE, WHICH ENSURES MODERN, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO SERVE OUR PATIENTS.DURING 2021, GILLETTE TRANSFERRED FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS RELATED TO VARIOUS PROJECTS SUCH AS CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR GILLETTE'S PEDIATRIC SPINE INSTITUTE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, REFRESH OF PATIENT INTAKE AREAS IN SURGICAL SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joers Barbara
President & CEO
$0
Ellenberger John
Chair
$0
Neville Julie
Treasurer
$0
Stacey Rulon
Vice Chair
$0
Fettig David
Secretary
$0
Guillaume Tenner
Chief Of Staff (end 1/21)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$455,932
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,831,993
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $97,206
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,287,925
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,998,843
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $532,667
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$91,283
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,728,152

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation has awarded $4,906,469 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GILLETTE CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: General Support

$4,821,288

STRAUSS SKATES & BICYCLES

PURPOSE: Adaptive Equipment

$35,072

NUSTEP LLC

PURPOSE: Adaptive Equipment

$11,040

NORTHERN ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING INC

PURPOSE: Adaptive Equipment

$10,990

RELIABLE MEDICAL SUPPLY

PURPOSE: Adaptive Equipment

$10,305

MOBILITY AND ACCESS INC

PURPOSE: Adaptive Equipment

$9,257
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Gillette Childrens Hospital Foundation has recieved totaling $859,069.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$300,000
Sergey Brin Family Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THERAPY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP

$180,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$91,518
Joe Mauer Foundation

Ocala, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, HEALTH

$42,300
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$33,581
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,558,270
Earnings$446,126
Net Contributions$955,282
Other Expense$403,721
Ending Balance$5,555,957

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