Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
Employer identification number
95-1690977
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
Employer identification number
95-1690977
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF ONLY ACTIVE, VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND IS COMPOSED OF THE CO-CHAIRPERSONS OF THE BOARD; THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE HOSPITAL; THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE BOARD'S ADVANCEMENT; FINANCE; AUDIT; SAFETY AND QUALITY; SERVICE AND ACCESS; COMPENSATION; GOVERNMENT RELATIONS; INVESTMENT; GOVERNANCE; NOMINATING; AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMMITTEES AND SEVERAL OTHER TRUSTEES ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT WITH THE FULL AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXCEPT ON THOSE MATTERS THAT ARE REQUIRED BY LAW OR THE BYLAWS TO BE DECIDED BY THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REFLECTED IN MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE, CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED AND REPORTED TO BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THEIR NEXT MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
1. ALAN WILSON (TRUSTEE) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THEODORE SAMUELS (TRUSTEE), WILLIAM HURT (TRUSTEE) AND JAMES TERRILE (TRUSTEE) 2. SUSAN MALLORY (TRUSTEE) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG MARION ANDERSON (TRUSTEE) AND MARCIA HOBBS (TRUSTEE) 3. ELIZABETH RAHN (TRUSTEE) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH SUSAN MALLORY (TRUSTEE) 4. MARCIA HOBBS (TRUSTEE) - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH BONNIE MCCLURE (TRUSTEE) 5. CARL GRUSHKIN (TRUSTEE) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ROBERT ADLER (FORMER TRUSTEE)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE BYLAWS DURING THE YEAR: - CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR OF A COMMITTEE MAY NOW SERVE 2 TERMS WITH THE FIRST TERM LASTING 2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 1 OR TWO YEARS - COMMITTEE CHAIRS SHALL NOT HOLD THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICES FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS INSTEAD OF 1 - THERE IS NO TERM LIMIT FOR VICE CHAIRS, WHO MAY SERVE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF ONE OR TWO YEAR RENEWAL TERMS - COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CO-CHAIRS AND MAY BE REMOVED BY THE CO-CHAIRS BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR FULL TERMS - THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IS MERGED INTO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - CHLA SHALL HAVE A SERVICE AND ACCESS COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST 5 ACTIVE TRUSTEES - CHLA'S SAFETY, QUALITY AND SERVICE COMMITTEE SHALL NOW BE CALLED SAFETY AND QUALITY COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY DELOITTE TAX LLP, WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHLA'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CHLA'S DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING HAS DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS EFFORT, SUBJECT TO SUPERVISION BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. AFTER AN INITIAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED, IT IS CIRCULATED FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT BY RELEVANT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM WHO HAVE RESPONSIBILITY AND/OR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE VARIOUS MATTERS DISCLOSED AND/OR DESCRIBED IN THE FORM. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL, IN PARTICULAR, REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND ENSURE ACCURACY OF DESCRIPTIONS AND THAT DISCLOSURE IS COMPLETE. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF CHLA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHLA. ONCE THE DRAFT FORM 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, ANY CHANGES RESULTING FROM THEIR REVIEW IS INCORPORATED INTO THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990. THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA A SECURE WEB SITE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CHLA REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH ANNUAL CIRCULATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH IS REQUIRED TO BE ANSWERED BY ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, KEY MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE DESIGNATED ANNUALLY BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THESE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY A COMBINATION OF CHLA'S GENERAL COUNSEL, COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE DISCLOSURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF CHLA REVIEWS CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS ENTERED INTO BY CHLA. FURTHERMORE, BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER THE BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM VOTING ON THAT PARTICULAR MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
15. A. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CHLA IS CONDUCTED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHLA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTED ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IN DETERMINING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION DURING THE TAX PERIOD OF THIS INFORMATION RETURN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WORKED WITH AND RELIED UPON THE COUNSEL AND EXPERTISE OF MERCER CONSULTING, A FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. MERCER CONSULTING PROVIDED REPORTS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHICH FURNISHED THE BASIS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THEIR REPORTS WERE BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PRACTICES OF A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE CONSIDERED COMPARABLE TO CHLA BASED ON VARIOUS METRICS SUCH AS HOSPITAL TYPE AND REVENUE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DELIBERATED ON THE ISSUE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IN LIGHT OF THESE REPORTS AND QUESTIONS WERE ASKED OF, AND ANSWERED BY, MERCER REGARDING SUCH REPORTS AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS. BASED ON SUCH DELIBERATIONS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE NEGOTIATED A WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH THE CEO. 15. B. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF CHLA IS CONDUCTED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF CHLA, AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHLA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN DETERMINING SUCH EMPLOYEE'S COMPENSATION, DURING THE 2013 COMPENSATION SEASON THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WORKED WITH AND RELIED UPON THE COUNSEL AND EXPERTISE OF MERCER CONSULTING, A FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. MERCER PROVIDED AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH FURNISHED THE BASIS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION PACKAGE DURING THE FOLLOWING YEAR. MERCER'S REPORT WAS BASED ON A REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PRACTICES OF A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE CONSIDERED COMPARABLE TO CHLA BASED ON VARIOUS METRICS SUCH AS HOSPITAL TYPE AND REVENUE. IN ADDITION, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MADE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF SUCH EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION PACKAGE IN LIGHT OF THE MERCER REPORT AND IN LIGHT OF THE EXECUTIVE'S PERFORMANCE. AT THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING ADDRESSING SUCH MATTERS, QUESTIONS WERE ASKED OF, AND ANSWERED BY, MERCER REGARDING SUCH REPORT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS. BASED ON SUCH DELIBERATIONS, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MADE A DECISION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR SUCH EMPLOYEES FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CHLA DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. CHLA'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE CONTAINED IN ITS FORM 990, WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
FORM 990, PART VII:
THE HOURS REPORTED FOR EACH OF THE FACULTY PHYSICIANS RELATES TO THEIR TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM ALL SOURCES AS REPORTED IN COLUMN D OF PART VII.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 75,253,652. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21,934,719. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 527,691. TOTAL EXPENSES 97,716,062. MEDICAL-RELATED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,531,051. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,846,950. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,368. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,386,369. OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,034,144. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,355,844. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,239,172. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,629,160.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -210,138. TRANSFERS AND OTHER -699,193. CHANGE IN SWAP MARK TO MARKET -432,636. INVESTMENT IN DISREGARDED ENTITY -387,637.
SCHEDULE H, PART VI:
LETTER FROM RICHARD CORDOVA, CEO, ON COMMUNITY BENEFIT AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES: OUR CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITIES IS ESSENTIAL TO WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO. SINCE 1901, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES HAS DEDICATED ITSELF TO SERVING CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, FAMILIES AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. WORKING WITH A BROAD SPECTRUM OF STAKEHOLDERS IS WHAT HELPS US FULFILL OUR MISSION OF CREATING HOPE AND BUILDING HEALTHIER FUTURES. FROM FAMILIES TO WHOLE COMMUNITIES, FROM CIVIC TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FROM RESEARCHERS TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES-EACH MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTES TO OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW WE CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WELL BEYOND THE WALLS OF OUR HOSPITAL. DURING THIS TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE IN HEALTH CARE ACROSS OUR COUNTRY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES REMAINS CONSTANT IN ITS ABILITY TO DELIVER QUALITY CARE TO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR STAFF CONTINUE TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO ENSURING THAT OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS AND EXISTING CONNECTIONS THRIVE. THIS REPORT DEMONSTRATES THE DEPTH OF OUR COMMITMENT AND CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY-IN 2014, CHLA PROVIDED $222.6 MILLION IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. A FEW OF THESE TREMENDOUS EFFORTS INCLUDE: - SICKLE CELL DISEASE RESEARCH - CARING FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS - OBESITY PREVENTION - INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES IS PROUD TO HAVE STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH OUR COMMUNITIES. ON BEHALF OF OUR INSTITUTION, I LOOK FORWARD TO STRENGTHENING OUR WORK TOGETHER IN THE COMING YEAR. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EFFORTS IN THIS YEAR'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT. SINCERELY, RICHARD D. CORDOVA, FACHE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.