Nonprofit · EIN 75-2705881
COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $511,199,607 | $406,109,598 | $105,090,009 | $2,004,860,528 | $1,508,424,268 | $496,436,260 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $451,884,730 | $385,781,639 | $66,103,091 | $1,670,408,998 | $1,043,463,771 | $626,945,227 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $355,870,053 | $333,757,683 | $22,112,370 | $1,374,999,166 | $627,743,581 | $747,255,585 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,276,021
- of which government grants
- $1,409,374
- Program service revenue
- $434,635,217
- Investment income
- $73,088,366
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $25,027,769
- Other revenue
- $200,003
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,013,041
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $21,957,053
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,310,552
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $115,727,667
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,016,712
- Accounting fees
- $654,427
- Occupancy
- $2,325,342
- Travel
- $1,784,724
- Depreciation
- $20,478,451
- Program services (functional)
- $357,541,450
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,568,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,670,408,998
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,004,860,528
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,508,424,268
- Net assets, end of year
- $496,436,260
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $228,938,952
- Publicly traded securities
- $77,967,811
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $496,436,260
- Gross receipts
- $775,919,189
- Employees
- 1,046
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK W MERRILL | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 12 | $951,088 | $2,219,206 | $427,841 |
| JAMES C CUNNINGHAM MD | EVP, CMO - END 1/3/25 Officer | 40 | $1,353,775 | $0 | $912,444 |
| B ANTHONY BAGWELL | SVP, CIIO Officer | 1 | $0 | $1,839,937 | $242,623 |
| STEPHEN W KIMMEL | EVP, SYSTEM FINANCE Officer | 10 | $344,735 | $1,034,205 | $517,619 |
| KEITH HOLTZ | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $1,111,291 | $0 | $560,013 |
| JOSEPH M GALLAGHER | SVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $1,031,188 | $0 | $161,529 |
| ERIC HUBLI | SVP, SURGEON IN CHIEF Key employee | 40 | $1,005,497 | $0 | $169,348 |
| CORY R RHOADES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $973,129 | $0 | $160,463 |
| JOANN SANDERS | CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $884,806 | $0 | $151,243 |
| THERESA Z MEADOWS | SVP, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $949,722 | $0 | $64,282 |
| ROBERT FEATHER | SVP PUBLIC POLICY AND HEALTH SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $732,929 | $0 | $249,674 |
| JONATHAN NEDRELOW MD | EVP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $739,840 | $0 | $121,739 |
| CHRISTIAN PEDIGO | SVP, CHIEF STRATEGY, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $695,672 | $0 | $128,559 |
| WILLIAM STIGALL | CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $712,565 | $0 | $54,350 |
| CHANDRA REYNOLDS MD | TRUSTEE - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $694,477 | $55,546 |
49 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANISH RAY | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $616,393 | $0 | $110,505 |
| WINIFRED KING | SVP, CHIEF COMM, EMPLOYEE CONNECTIONS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $617,070 | $0 | $109,744 |
| KAREN WARDELL | VP, CHIEF RISK OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $610,939 | $0 | $101,247 |
| ANTHONY ANANI MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $685,387 | $21,154 |
| DEBORAH SCHUTTE MD | TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $641,434 | $57,972 |
| ASHLEY ANTIPOLO | CHIEF MEDICAL INFO OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $544,950 | $0 | $98,694 |
| MATTHEW CARROLL MD | VP, ASSOC CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $533,542 | $0 | $104,763 |
| LANE LANIER MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $586,899 | $50,299 |
| KENT SMITH | VP COMPLIANCE/AGC (REG/COMPL) Key employee | 40 | $482,189 | $0 | $95,926 |
| SPENCER D SEALS | SVP CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE Officer | 40 | $473,682 | $0 | $97,738 |
| GREGORY JIMERSON | VP, PAYOR RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $465,724 | $0 | $103,184 |
| AARON WISHON | VP, CHIEF INFO SECURITY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $464,682 | $0 | $68,998 |
| STEPHEN ECKERT | VP, INFORMATION SYSTEMS/CTO Key employee | 40 | $482,153 | $0 | $50,248 |
| JOHN ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $496,981 | $19,749 |
| BETH SCHMIDT | VP, HR & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Key employee | 40 | $458,793 | $0 | $41,670 |
| KATHY MCLEAN | VP, BRAND & TEAM EXPERIENCE Key employee | 40 | $409,038 | $0 | $78,804 |
| GEORGE MORRIS | VP, CHIEF DATA AND ANALYTICS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $383,765 | $0 | $84,667 |
| LAURA COPELAND | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $399,658 | $0 | $64,289 |
| DAVID LANCASTER | VP, INTERNAL AUDIT Key employee | 40 | $373,756 | $0 | $87,675 |
| KARA STARNES DO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $400,343 | $42,086 |
| LORRAINEA WILLIAMS | VP, QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $337,872 | $0 | $82,829 |
| SUSAN CROWE | AVP, DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $362,445 | $0 | $49,654 |
| JASON V TERK MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $362,144 | $48,487 |
| NICHOLAS MARKHAM | AVP FACILITIES/CAMPUS SVCS Former | 0 | $0 | $327,931 | $70,363 |
| MERRIDTH SIMPSON | VP, HR & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Key employee | 40 | $357,687 | $0 | $33,541 |
| ANU PARTAP | DIRECTOR, PHYS HEALTH EQUITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $334,712 | $0 | $52,532 |
| SMITA RANADE MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $360,352 | $24,378 |
| VALERIE WARREN | DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $352,900 | $0 | $29,889 |
| DAPHNE SHAW MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $310,883 | $20,923 |
| MARY CARA MARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 33 | $193,688 | $0 | $26,567 |
| BELEN M GARREN | TRUSTEE - SECRETARY/TREASURER - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER L PHILPOTT | TRUSTEE - CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM E BAILEY | TRUSTEE - SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW P LOMBARDI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN C CRUMLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN C NEWBY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HADLEY WOERNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY R CONATSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BOSWELL | TRUSTEE - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL BIGGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BIRD | TRUSTEE - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL R DIKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY L CASSIDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R RUSSELL MORTON | TRUSTEE - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL R WERNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD W DYESS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SORENSON | TRUSTEE - END 5/31/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GILLESPIE MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN B DICKERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 61 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick W Merrill | President & CEO Officer | 12 | $826,633 | $1,928,810 | $550,074 |
| B Anthony Bagwell | SVP, CIIO Former | 0 | $0 | $1,763,275 | $218,385 |
| Stephen W Kimmel | EVP, SYS FINANCE Officer | 10 | $304,420 | $913,260 | $175,382 |
| Keith Holtz | Chief Administration Officer Key employee | 40 | $1,217,707 | $0 | $147,790 |
| James C Cunningham MD | EVP, CMO Officer | 40 | $1,222,776 | $0 | $105,747 |
| Joseph M Gallagher | SVP, Chief Legal Officer Officer | 40 | $883,970 | $0 | $138,911 |
| Cory R Rhoades | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $866,208 | $0 | $136,241 |
| Eric Hubli | Chief Effectiveness Officer Key employee | 40 | $845,495 | $0 | $144,234 |
| Theresa Z Meadows | SVP, Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $847,642 | $0 | $86,011 |
| Joann Sanders | Chief Quality Officer Key employee | 40 | $806,430 | $0 | $125,688 |
| Anish Ray | Medical Director Key employee | 40 | $642,648 | $0 | $98,066 |
| Jonathan Nedrelow MD | Associate Chief Medical Officer Officer | 40 | $636,879 | $0 | $101,172 |
| Christian Pedigo | VP, Sys Planning & Health Analytics Key employee | 40 | $624,067 | $0 | $113,141 |
| Robert Feather | SVP, Public Policy Key employee | 40 | $642,485 | $0 | $74,247 |
| Deborah Schutte MD | Trustee - Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $656,369 | $53,183 |
| Lane Lanier MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $643,915 | $47,228 |
| Winifred King | SVP Chief Comm & DEI Officer Key employee | 40 | $569,256 | $0 | $93,061 |
| Karen Wardell | Associate General Counsel Key employee | 40 | $531,631 | $0 | $79,330 |
| Matthew Carroll MD | VP, Assoc Chief Quality Officer Key employee | 40 | $502,751 | $0 | $89,690 |
| Anthony Anani MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $562,503 | $18,995 |
| Stephen Eckert | VP, Info Systems/CTO Key employee | 40 | $428,789 | $0 | $75,068 |
| Megan Chavez | VP Patient & Family Experience Key employee | 40 | $419,181 | $0 | $74,616 |
| Beth Schmidt | VP, Human Resources Key employee | 40 | $419,170 | $0 | $69,653 |
| Spencer D Seals | VP Construction & Real Estate Officer | 40 | $403,495 | $0 | $84,754 |
| Kent Smith | VP, Compliance Key employee | 40 | $411,866 | $0 | $75,505 |
| Gregory Jimerson | VP, Payor Relations Key employee | 40 | $397,732 | $0 | $85,080 |
| Ashley Antipolo | Chief Medical Info Officer Key employee | 40 | $410,695 | $0 | $66,184 |
| Aaron Wishon | VP, Chief Info Security Officer Key employee | 40 | $415,995 | $0 | $59,753 |
| Laura Copeland | Associate General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $403,608 | $0 | $59,242 |
| Kathy McLean | VP, Brand & Team Experience Key employee | 40 | $383,416 | $0 | $68,047 |
| Kara Starnes DO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $393,553 | $39,970 |
| David Lancaster | VP, Internal Audit Key employee | 40 | $348,912 | $0 | $72,569 |
| Jason V Terk MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $356,942 | $43,956 |
| Lorrainea Williams | PAT/MEDICATION SAFETY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $329,275 | $0 | $60,733 |
| Myranda Miller | VP, Corporate Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $310,749 | $0 | $65,544 |
| Daphne Shaw MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $351,215 | $19,184 |
| Lakami Bryant | VP, Revenue Cylce & Ent Apps Highest-paid employee | 40 | $303,350 | $0 | $65,626 |
| George Morris | VP, Chief Data and Analytics Officer Key employee | 40 | $321,330 | $0 | $45,307 |
| Anu Partap | Director, Phys Health Equity Highest-paid employee | 40 | $314,074 | $0 | $33,866 |
| Christos Papadelis | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $301,120 | $0 | $28,619 |
| Mary Cara Martz | Secretary Officer | 40 | $183,907 | $0 | $21,095 |
| Belen M Garren | Trustee - Sec/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter L Philpott | Trustee - Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew P Lombardi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne M Carvalho | Trustee END 5/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian C Crumley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian C Newby | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chandra Reynolds MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frost R Prioleau | Trustee END 5/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry R Conatser | Trustee END 5/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John P Boswell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Biggs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Bird | Trustee START 6/1/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Dike | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy L Cassidy | Trustee START 6/1/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R Russell Morton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel R Werner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Sorenson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gillespie MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Batton | Trustee END 5/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Smita Ranade MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 63 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick W Merrill | President & CEO Officer | 12 | $1,051,145 | $2,452,672 | $182,676 |
| B Anthony Bagwell | SVP, CIIO Former | 0 | $0 | $1,588,796 | $212,026 |
| Stephen W Kimmel | EVP, SYS FINANCE Officer | 10 | $274,910 | $824,730 | $170,569 |
| James C Cunningham MD | EVP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $1,109,667 | $0 | $46,454 |
| Keith Holtz | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $911,042 | $0 | $142,599 |
| Joseph M Gallagher | SVP, Chief Legal Officer Officer | 40 | $831,546 | $0 | $145,319 |
| Eric Hubli | CHIEF SYS EFFECTIVENESS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $801,025 | $0 | $149,370 |
| Cory R Rhoades | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $774,430 | $0 | $138,551 |
| Joann Sanders | CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $766,012 | $0 | $120,224 |
| Chandra Reynolds MD | Trustee START 06/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $780,892 | $0 | $55,944 |
| James Marshall MD | CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $778,675 | $0 | $54,659 |
| Gavin Fine MD | Trustee END 05/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $752,091 | $54,872 |
| Theresa Z Meadows | SVP, Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $750,448 | $0 | $55,486 |
| Deborah Schutte MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $632,640 | $61,055 |
| Christian Pedigo | VP SYS PLANNING & HEALTH ANALY Key employee | 40 | $551,488 | $0 | $115,533 |
| Lane Lanier MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $584,441 | $52,524 |
| Robert Feather | SR. VP PUBLIC POLICY Key employee | 40 | $566,292 | $0 | $45,748 |
| Winifred King | SVP CHIEF COMM & DE&I OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $521,041 | $0 | $80,558 |
| Karen Wardell | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Key employee | 40 | $463,311 | $0 | $80,166 |
| Anthony Anani MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $480,665 | $14,087 |
| Megan Chavez | VP Patient & Family Experience Key employee | 40 | $399,544 | $0 | $82,274 |
| Spencer D Seals | VP Construction & REAL ESTATE Officer | 40 | $383,947 | $0 | $90,528 |
| John McNey | SR. V PRESIDENT OF COUNSEL Key employee | 40 | $424,903 | $0 | $47,518 |
| Stephen Eckert | VP, INFO SYSTEMS/CTO Key employee | 40 | $392,177 | $0 | $79,999 |
| Kent Smith | VICE PRESIDENT - COMPLIANCE Key employee | 40 | $386,257 | $0 | $81,255 |
| Gregory Jimerson | VP-PAYOR RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $370,682 | $0 | $91,109 |
| Natalie Wilkins | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 40 | $398,193 | $0 | $59,527 |
| Aaron Wishon | VP, Chief Info Security Officer Key employee | 40 | $398,308 | $0 | $56,830 |
| Alice W Phillips MD | Trustee - VICE CHAIRMAN END 05/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $377,964 | $40,360 |
| Beth Schmidt | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee | 40 | $360,799 | $0 | $45,651 |
| David Lancaster | VP-INTERNAL AUDIT Key employee | 40 | $325,841 | $0 | $80,327 |
| Kara Starnes DO | Trustee START 06/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $363,110 | $39,878 |
| Smita Ranade MD | Trustee START 06/23 Trustee or director | 40 | $367,235 | $0 | $21,384 |
| Jason V Terk MD | Trustee START 06/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $339,768 | $43,488 |
| Julee S Morrow MD | Trustee END 05/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $356,943 | $22,294 |
| Daphne Shaw MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $357,440 | $16,554 |
| Kathy McLean | VP, Brand & Team Experience Key employee | 40 | $319,538 | $0 | $46,367 |
| Matthew Albers | AVP Digital Experience Key employee | 40 | $310,755 | $0 | $46,213 |
| Myranda Miller | VP, CORPORATE CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $282,474 | $0 | $59,126 |
| Lakami Bryant | VP, Revenue Cycle & Ent Apps Key employee | 40 | $286,009 | $0 | $52,732 |
| Anu Partap | DIRECTOR, PHYS HEALTH EQUITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $286,661 | $0 | $46,749 |
| Lorrainea Williams | PAT/MEDICATION SAFETY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $279,734 | $0 | $52,380 |
| Jean Turpin | AVP, BUSINESS INTEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $278,655 | $0 | $44,475 |
| Laura Copeland | Associate General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $289,912 | $0 | $27,976 |
| Sara Y Garza MD | Trustee END 05/23 Trustee or director | 40 | $276,779 | $0 | $36,748 |
| Mary Cara Martz | Secretary Officer | 40 | $176,919 | $0 | $24,465 |
| Brian C Crumley | Trustee -Sec/Treasurer END 05/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew J Rosell | Trustee END 05/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne M Carvalho | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Belen M Garren | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian C Newby | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frost R Prioleau | Trustee START 06/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry R Conatser | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John P Boswell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Biggs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael R Dike | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter L Philpott | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R Russell Morton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel R Werner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard W Dyess | Trustee END 05/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Sorenson | Trustee START 06/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gillespie MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Batton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 7TH AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76104-2733
- In care of
- % CORY RHOADES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICK W MERRILL, 801 SEVENTH AVENUE, FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Signed the 990
- RICK W MERRILL, CEO
- Phone
- (682) 885-4000
- Website
- WWW.COOKCHILDRENS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
KNOWING THAT EVERY CHILD'S LIFE IS SACRED, OUR PROMISE IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF EVERY CHILD IN OUR REGION THROUGH THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ILLNESS, DISEASE AND INJURY.
Program accomplishments
- ABOUT COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM COOK CHILDREN'S CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A BEACON OF HOPE FOR EVERY PATIENT WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS EACH DAY. GUIDED BY OUR PROMISE TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR COMMITMENT TO INSTILL KINDNESS, IMAGINATION AND RESPECT IN OUR CARE IS UNWAVERING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Expenses $357,541,450 · grants $1,013,041 · revenue $434,835,220
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2705881
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,004,860,528
- Income (IRS master file)
- $775,919,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $511,199,607 | $406,109,598 | $2,004,860,528 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $451,884,730 | $385,781,639 | $1,670,408,998 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $355,870,053 | $333,757,683 | $1,374,999,166 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $321,528,471 | $287,902,910 | $900,758,978 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-2705881).
Questions about COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM is 75-2705881.
- Is COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names RICK W MERRILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 64 people; 34 received compensation from the organization, the highest $951,088 (RICK W MERRILL, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does COOK CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $511,199,607, expenses of $406,109,598 and total assets of $2,004,860,528 at year end.
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