| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | |
| Formation: | 1978 |
| Type: | Children's Hospital Foundation |
| Tax Id: | 84-0813462 |
| Location: | 13123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora |
| Region: | Colorado |
| Founding Location: | Denver, Colorado |
| Fields: | Pediatrics, Health Care, community and family services |
| Affiliations: | Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus |
The Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, founded in 1978, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization advancing the mission of Children's Hospital Colorado, founded in 1908, and with roots as a pioneer summer tent hospital as early as 1897 in Denver, Colorado. Main hospital facilities are located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.[1] Children's Colorado Foundation serves three purposes: To educate and engage with the community on the hospital’s behalf, to fundraise for the hospital, and to steward funds raised for children and families who need Children's Colorado.[2]
In 2014, Children's Hospital Colorado cared for more than 217,000 kids. Distributions made by the Foundation in carrying out its function were $21 million in 2014. In addition, endowment contributions of $9.7 million during 2014 were transferred to Children's Hospital Colorado Health System, where they are invested and continue to support the Hospital. Ending Foundation net assets were $30.1 million at December 31, 2014.[6]