Giving | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Why Give?

We are a beacon of hope for children around the world. And you are an important part of our care team.

Our relentless commitment to creating a better future for children propels us forward, guiding everything we do. With your partnership, we confront the toughest challenges with eyes and hearts wide open. From the seemingly untreatable to the unimaginably complex, we find a way.

As a nonprofit health system, our donors allow us to:

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Together, We Help Kids Like Marley

The strength, courage and optimism of our patients inspires everything we do. We won’t rest until every child has the opportunity to thrive.

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Cincinnati Children's by the numbers.

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Top-Ranked Pediatric Hospital

We've been named one of the best children's hospitals in the country for more than 15 years according to U.S. News & World Report, including Top 10 for all ranked pediatric specialties—one of only two hospitals nationwide to achieve this honor.

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Research Pioneers

We're the first pediatric hospital in the nation to establish a dedicated research foundation. This achievement was made possible by the foresight and generosity of a charitable donor.

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Leader in Scientific Innovation

We're ranked second among all children's hospitals in the country for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. Our donors enable us to pursue bold new ideas before they are eligible for NIH support.

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60+ Physical Locations

Bringing expert care closer to home for more families.

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~750 Active Clinical Trials

Spanning over 40 divisions to advance treatment options and cures.

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1.4 million+ Square Feet

Dedicated exclusively to research laboratory space.

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1.6 million+ Patient Encounters

Caring for patients from all 50 states and 22 countries.

Featured News and Events

Save the Date for Cincinnati Walks for Kids: Sept. 28, 2025

Mark your calendar for our largest community fundraising event. Whether you join us in person or virtually, your participation helps us raise vital support for the children and families who rely on us.

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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Our Mental and Behavioral Health Institute

As the largest provider of pediatric inpatient mental and behavioral health services in the nation, our donors are instrumental in our ability to meet the growing needs of this vulnerable population.

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Cincinnati Children's Featured on the TODAY Show

The TODAY Show visited Cincinnati Children’s to speak with our experts about their ongoing research on screen time and its impact on children’s brain development. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in making breakthroughs like this possible.

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Changing the Outcome Together

Our mission compels us to go further, act faster and lead in ways others cannot.

We’re determined to create a vastly better future for children here in Cincinnati, across the nation and around the globe.

But we can’t do it alone. The potential to change and save lives is within our reach. And you can help.

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Why Give?

As a nonprofit health system, our donors allow us to:

Serve every child regardless of their ability to pay.

Provide the best possible care...today!

Develop the cures of tomorrow.

Train the next generation of pediatric experts.