Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation

One Perkins Square, Akron 44308 | 330-543-8340 | akronchildrens.org

Shelly Brown, executive director, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation; Mark Smucker, chair of the board, president and CEO, The J.M. Smucker Co.; Christopher Gessner, president and CEO, Akron Children’s Hospital; Jill Penrose, chief people and administrative officer, The J.M. Smucker Co.; and Tamara Fynan, executive director of community engagement and philanthropy, The J.M. Smucker Co., are photographed together.

WHAT WE DO: Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us exceptional.

The Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation secures funding from generous donors to support the health care needs of infants, children, adolescents and burn victims of all ages, regardless of their abilities to pay.

We have two campuses in northern Ohio, and donor support has helped us expand our regional health centers and primary and specialty locations (more than 50 in all).

We were founded on the principle of serving the needs of children. This means that our employees and volunteers uphold our promises to treat every child as we would our own, to treat others as they want to be treated and to turn no child away for any reason.

With over 1.2 million patient visits in 2021, we have been leading the way to healthier futures for children since 1890. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

COVID RESPONSE: Akron Children’s Hospital continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with unprecedented speed and services to assist children and families from the region, while also ensuring their health and safety. We continue to implement guidelines and clinical procedures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Our donors and supporters are instrumental in providing resources to help us meet the community’s needs. Akron Children’s is now offering our wide range of medical services, and we remain committed to providing those services in a way that’s both safe and responsible.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS:

Dancing for the Kids features local “celebrities” dancing to raise money for the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. Since 2012, this event has raised more than $990,000.

The Holiday Tree Festival features hundreds of holiday decorations, including trees, wreaths and holiday gifts, to benefit Akron Children’s. Since 1982, volunteers have raised more than $6.6 million.

Children’s Miracle Network Radiothons

at the Akron and Mahoning Valley campuses have raised over $14 million. This effort raised more than $775,000 in 2021. To learn more, visit akronchildrens.org/giving.

HOW TO HELP:

Give: The Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the life-changing work of Akron Children’s Hospital by connecting donors with causes they’re passionate about. Our donors help meet the needs of the hospital by raising money for programs, services, equipment and items that support the healing process and help save lives.

Your giving makes a difference in the lives of our patients, ensuring every child and family who walks through our doors will receive the best possible care. Give today at akronchildrens.org/donate.

Volunteer: From hosting or participating in a special fundraising event, to volunteering at one of our locations, you can lend a helping hand to children in need.

OVERVIEW

EMPLOYEES: 35

2021 REVENUE: This figure was not available at the time of publication. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1967

SOURCES OF REVENUE:

Contributions: 72% Grants: 15% Other: 9% Events: 4%

LEADERSHIP

TOP EXECUTIVES & BOARD MEMBERS

Christopher Gessner,

president and chief executive officer, Akron Children’s Hospital

Shelly Brown,

executive director, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation

Virginia Addicott, chair, Akron Children’s Hospital board of directors Mark Oelschlager, chair, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation board of directors