connecticut children's medical center foundation

What connecticut children's medical center foundation does

Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (EIN 22-2619869) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation headquartered at 282 Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut. It serves as the dedicated philanthropic arm of Connecticut Children's, the largest pediatric healthcare network in Connecticut with 39 locations. The foundation raises charitable contributions to fund pediatric care, research, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment at Connecticut Children's, which cared for 148,893 unique children in a recent year and logged 596,382 patient visits including 59,509 emergency department visits and 7,439 NICU admissions. It does not deliver healthcare services itself; rather, it channels donor capital to the operating health system.

The foundation's revenue model is diversified across five donation streams: individual donations (online giving, tribute gifts), corporate partnerships (sponsorships, matching gifts, team participation), securities and wire transfers (appreciated stock, IRA QCDs, facilitated by Bank of America), planned giving (bequests, charitable remainder trusts, donor advised funds), and event fundraising (registration fees and participant fundraising minimums). Signature events include the Foundation Gala (1,000+ attendees), Superhero Sunday 5K, Geno for the Kids golf tournament led by Coach Geno Auriemma, PJ Day for the Kids ($4.8M cumulative since 2011), and the Eversource Hartford Marathon charity team. Event registration pricing ranges from $36 for dinner-and-speaker tickets to $185 for golf, with marathon fundraising minimums of $150.

The foundation serves three primary customer segments: pediatric patients and families (the beneficiaries), corporate partners (sponsors and matching-gift employers), and individual donors (including the Connecticut Children's Connection member community). Distribution is regional, anchored in Connecticut and the broader Northeast, with multi-channel marketing across content, social (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), email, signature events, and earned media. The foundation holds Charity Navigator Four-Star and Candid Platinum Transparency recognition and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. It is the designated Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partner for Connecticut and operates no proprietary technology platform — its core product is the curated portfolio of giving programs and events described above.

Name

connecticut children's medical center foundation

Legal name

Connecticut Children's Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://connecticutchildrensfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation is a Hartford-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable funds from individuals, corporations, and events to support pediatric care, research, technology, and equipment at Connecticut Children's — the largest pediatric healthcare network in Connecticut with 39 locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital fundraising
• Nonprofit philanthropy services
• Charitable giving programs
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Planned giving services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Outright gifts from individuals through online donations, tribute giving, and one-time or recurring contributions. Donors can give via the website donation portal.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and partnerships with businesses including event sponsorships, matching gift programs, and corporate team participation in fundraising events.
3. Securities and Wire Transfers: Gifts of appreciated securities, stocks, mutual funds, and IRA qualified charitable distributions provide tax-advantaged giving options for donors.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including donor advised funds, bequests, and planned estate arrangements for long-term philanthropic commitments.
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through event registration fees, fundraising minimums, and participant fundraising from signature events like galas, golf tournaments, and marathons.
6. Non-Monetary Gifts: Toys, supplies, auction items, and experiential donations support patient care and fundraising events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Connecticut Children's Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization that raises financial resources to invest in people, research, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment for Connecticut Children's medical center. It operates a portfolio of giving mechanisms (online donations, planned giving, donor advised funds, securities/IRA transfers, matching gifts, non-monetary gifts) and signature community fundraising events to support pediatric healthcare delivery across 39 locations.

Product overview

Connecticut Children's Foundation is a nonprofit fundraising organization that supports Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Rather than a traditional product company, it offers a portfolio of philanthropy programs including: Connecticut Children's Connection (member community for research support), signature events (Geno for the Kids, PJ Day for the Kids, Superhero Sunday, Gala, Hartford Marathon team), corporate partnership sponsorships, and various giving mechanisms (planned giving, donor advised funds, matching gifts, securities transfers). These programs collectively fund pediatric healthcare, research, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment at Connecticut Children's.

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Brands

• Connecticut Children's Connection: A community of members who care deeply about supporting medical research and improving the lives of children. Awards research grants to Connecticut Children's physician-researchers.
• Geno for the Kids
• PJ Day for the Kids
• Superhero Sunday
• Connecticut Children's Foundation Gala

Products and services

• Connecticut Children's Connection A member community that supports medical research and fundraising for Connecticut Children's, offering networking events such as After Hours receptions and Impact in Action volunteer sessions, plus research grant funding awarded to Connecticut Children's physician-researchers.
• Superhero Sunday Community 5K fundraising race event supporting Connecticut Children's pediatric care, with F+F Mechanical Enterprises serving as the largest corporate team participant. Open registration with fundraising benefits directed to the medical center.
• Geno for the Kids Golf tournament and dinner fundraiser led by Coach Geno Auriemma (UConn women's basketball coach) supporting Connecticut Children's pediatric care. Includes Shorehaven Golf Tournament & Dinner; registration tiers for golfers ($185), active military and first responders ($160), single dinner & speaker ($36), and dinner & speaker couple ($65).
• Connecticut Children's Foundation Gala Annual black-tie fundraising gala bringing together more than 1,000 philanthropists, corporate leaders, grateful patient families, and healthcare champions, with Johnson Brunetti as presenting sponsor. Industry-recognized for event excellence.
• PJ Day for the Kids Annual fundraising initiative where schools and businesses wear pajamas to raise funds for kids with cancer, benefiting the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Connecticut Children's. Hyundai Hope on Wheels serves as presenting sponsor. Suggested donation of $1 or more; has raised more than $4.8 million since 2011, with $750,000 raised in 2025 alone.
• Eversource Hartford Marathon Team Charity running team participating in the official Eversource Hartford Marathon through partnership with Hartford Marathon Foundation, raising funds for Connecticut Children's Greatest Need Children's Fund. Minimum fundraising requirement of $150, with suggested amounts of $1,000 for Marathon, $500 for Half Marathon/Relay, and $250 for 5K or Virtual Races.
• Planned Giving Program Estate planning giving options including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and other legacy giving vehicles enabling long-term philanthropic commitments to Connecticut Children's.
• Donor Advised Funds Charitable giving vehicle allowing donors to recommend grants to Connecticut Children's over time through an administered fund.
• Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships Corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities for businesses to support Connecticut Children's, including event sponsorships, matching gift programs, and corporate team participation in fundraising events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 148,893 unique children cared for each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• F+F Mechanical EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned commercial mechanical contractor based in North Haven, CT. Largest corporate team participant in Superhero Sunday's 5K race. Sponsors both Superhero Sunday and the Foundation Gala. Led by President Frank Ferrucci, who serves on Connecticut Children's Corporate Board of Directors.
• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership program supporting pediatric hospitals. Connecticut Children's is the designated CMNH hospital for Connecticut, participating in annual fundraising campaigns and champion programs.
• Hyundai Hope on WheelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for PJ Day for the Kids. National nonprofit supported by Hyundai Motor America dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
• Johnson BrunetticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Connecticut Children's Foundation Gala, one of the organization's signature annual fundraising events.
• Men's Club of Beth Sholom B'nai IsraelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizes the Abitz-Angel Memorial Golf Tournament since 1997 to benefit Connecticut Children's Foundation and other local charities.
• Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial charity partner for the Eversource Hartford Marathon. Connecticut Children's Foundation provides volunteers and receives fundraising benefits through this partnership.
• Make-A-WishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that grants wishes to children with serious illnesses. Elijah R., a 2026 All-Star patient, received a wish through Make-A-Wish.
• Team ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization matching children with serious illnesses to college sports teams. Elijah R. was matched with UConn men's basketball team for two years.
• Megan Schulman FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for the Eversource Hartford Marathon in memory of Megan Schulman, supporting Connecticut Children's.
• Bank of AmericaminorOthersFacilitates DTC stock transfers for appreciated securities donations to Connecticut Children's Foundation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boston Children's Hospital Trust: Philanthropic foundation for Boston Children's Hospital, the flagship pediatric academic medical center in New England. Directly comparable as a children's hospital foundation operating in the same Northeast region with similar fundraising programs (events, major gifts, planned giving).
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation: Foundation arm of one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric hospitals. Comparable mission (funding pediatric care, research, equipment) and similar diversified fundraising model including events, corporate partnerships, and planned giving.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation: Philanthropic arm of one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the U.S. Comparable as a multi-location children's hospital foundation using event-driven fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major-gift campaigns to fund pediatric care and research.
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Foundation (Stanford Children's): Foundation supporting Stanford's pediatric academic medical center. Comparable in mission (funding research, technology, equipment), national reputation tier, and use of high-net-worth donor cultivation and capital campaigns.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Foundation: Foundation for a top-five nationally ranked pediatric hospital. Comparable in scale of pediatric research funding, signature event programming, and use of corporate partnerships to support pediatric specialty care.
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Foundation: Philanthropic arm of a major West Coast pediatric hospital. Comparable diversified fundraising model combining events, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and major-gift campaigns tied to nationally ranked pediatric care.
• Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation: Foundation supporting a large Midwestern pediatric hospital system. Comparable scale of multi-location pediatric care, research funding priorities, and event-driven community fundraising programs.

Regional players

• Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Foundation: Foundation supporting the pediatric service line of Yale New Haven Hospital, also based in Connecticut. Directly comparable in geography, patient population, and fundraising program mix, with potential overlap in Connecticut-based donor pool.

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC): The largest and most-recognized children's healthcare philanthropy in the U.S., supporting pediatric cancer research and treatment. Comparable mission focus on pediatric care funding, though at vastly larger scale and with a national rather than regional donor model.

Others

• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: National alliance that supports pediatric hospitals including Connecticut Children's as a member. Comparable as a pediatric healthcare fundraising ecosystem player, and a direct partner/funnel rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmCEfFbEy0XC659IutoNYuw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConnecticutChildrensFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/undefined
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctchildrensfoundation

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