Nonprofit · EIN 52-1638207
CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC
Tax-exempt · BETHESDA, MD 20814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $26,460,643 | $17,420,933 | $9,039,710 | $93,160,819 | $3,491,310 | $89,669,509 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,694,695 | $12,909,667 | $3,785,028 | $77,130,888 | $1,330,222 | $75,800,666 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $17,146,929 | $10,279,627 | $6,867,302 | $60,358,506 | $910,079 | $59,448,427 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,443,834
- Program service revenue
- $1,042,274
- Investment income
- $2,384,189
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,826,255
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$425,224
- Other revenue
- -$409,654
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $96,869
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,607,909
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,794,527
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,527,173
- Professional fundraising fees
- $108,816
- Legal fees
- $6,505
- Accounting fees
- $40,725
- Travel
- $14,624
- Depreciation
- $894,293
- Program services (functional)
- $13,167,799
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,094,413
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,158,721
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,130,888
- Total assets, end of year
- $93,160,819
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,491,310
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,669,509
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,418,122
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,777,590
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $66,891,919
- Gross receipts
- $57,628,915
- Employees
- 53
- Volunteers
- 273
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIE LUCCA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $327,905 | $58,382 |
| FERN STONE | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY & COMMS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $273,158 | $36,104 |
| TAMMY PINSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $190,967 | $46,085 |
| DON RODRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $184,886 | $27,685 |
| AMIR BAHMANI | DIR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Key employee | 40 | $173,918 | $20,315 |
| CATHY MORALES | CHIEF PROGRAMS & SERVICES OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $171,095 | $17,901 |
| LIZA COLE | DIR, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY GIVING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,351 | $40,177 |
| JOAN WISNER-CARLSON | DIR, CORPORATE & FDN RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,087 | $31,316 |
| BRIAN SCHMOYER | DIR, FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION MGMT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,211 | $23,087 |
| LIZ GOULDMAN | DIR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & COMMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,823 | $13,654 |
| AISHA CAMPBELL | DIR, RESIDENT SVCS & FAMILY PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,496 | $28,102 |
| BRIAN KELLY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ WURSTER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DARLING JD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMAL NARANG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOIS ALPERSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA ARAOZ-FRASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MILAD BAHRAMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTON COHEN CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM L DAHUT MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRACHEE J DEVADAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE GENTILLE MPH CCLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GRADY MSN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIPIA HILLMAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAVITA KALATUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL OLMSTEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROYAL PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROMANMSALASZNYK PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZOE SHARP CPA JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN WOJDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIE LUCCA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $307,332 | $54,760 |
| FERN STONE | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $265,746 | $35,389 |
| TAMMY PINSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $188,221 | $44,549 |
| DON RODRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,263 | $19,658 |
| CATHY MORALES | CHIEF PROGRAMS & SERVICES OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $168,748 | $17,902 |
| AMIR BAHMANI | DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Key employee | 40 | $165,103 | $20,225 |
| LIZA COLE | DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY GIVING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,529 | $37,607 |
| BRIAN SCHMOYER | DIRECTOR, FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,446 | $21,482 |
| JOAN WISNER-CARLSON | DIRECTOR, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,884 | $28,861 |
| AISHA CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES & FAMILY PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,200 | $25,623 |
| LIZ GOULDMAN | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,923 | $11,297 |
| BRIAN KELLY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DARLING JD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMAL NARANG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ WURSTER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN PENFIELD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS ALPERSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA ARAOZ-FRASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTON COHEN CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DAHUT MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRACHEE J DEVADAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE GENTILLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GRADY MSN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIPIA HILLMAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL OLMSTEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROYAL PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILAD BAHRAMI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAVITA KALATUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZOE SHARP CPA JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN WOJDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER LUCCA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $279,185 | $53,898 |
| FERN STONE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $239,428 | $33,874 |
| TAMMY PINSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $170,496 | $48,051 |
| VEDA BUERGLER | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $143,201 | $23,204 |
| CATHY MORALES | CHIEF PROGRAM & SVCS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $150,964 | $14,478 |
| LIZA COLE | DIR, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY GIVING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,807 | $42,935 |
| AMIR BAHMANI | DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,020 | $5,913 |
| RICHARD SAUNDERS | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,566 | $13,008 |
| ANNE MANDEVILLE | SR. DIR, STRATEGIC P'ASHIP & DEV. OPS THRU 2/28/22 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,585 | $12,797 |
| BRYNE OWEN-DEATRY | DIR, MKTG & COMMUNICATIONS THRU 5/25/22 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,356 | $23,809 |
| SUSAN PENFIELD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PORTER SHIFFLETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRACHEE DEVADAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ WURSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BELL PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH MALONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS ALPERSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA ARAOZ-FRASER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY J ATKIN | DIRECTOR THRU 10/7/21 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATESE BRIGGS | DIRECTOR THRU 2/17/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM L DAHUT PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DARLING JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE GRADY MSN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIPIA HILLMAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH MEAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMAL NARANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL OLMSTEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE RIBAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN A RIEL | DIRECTOR THRU 10/7/21 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROYAL PH D | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL L WEAVER CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7 WEST DR, BETHESDA, MD 20814-1509
- In care of
- % TAMMY PINSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIE LUCCA, 7 WEST DRIVE, BETHESDA, MD 20814
- Signed the 990
- JENNIE LUCCA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (301) 496-5672
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSINN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COUNCILOR BUCHANAN & MITCHELL PC
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH, INC. (THE INN) IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT RESIDENCE FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN PEDIATRIC RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH'S (NIH) CLINICAL CENTER. THE INN'S MISSION IS TO FULLY AND CONSISTENTLY MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AT NIH BY:- RESPONDING TO EVOLVING FAMILY SUPPORT NEEDS FROM PEDIATRIC RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CARE;- PROVIDING A FREE FAMILY-CENTERED "PLACE LIKE HOME; AND- REDUCING THE BURDENS OF ILLNESS THROUGH THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING THE CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH WAS FOUNDED 35 YEARS AGO TO PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING "PLACE LIKE HOME" AT NO COST TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF RARE AND SEVERE DISEASES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH). TODAY, THE INN SERVES CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS UP TO 30 YEARS OLD, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING ACCESS TO POTENTIALLY LIFESAVING RESEARCH AND RELATED CLINICAL CARE AT THE NIH CLINICAL CENTER. FOR MANY FAMILIES, THE COSTS OF LODGING IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA WOULD BE A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATING IN CLINICAL RESEARCH WITHOUT THE INN'S FREE HOUSING. NIH SCIENTISTS WORK WITH YOUNG RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS TO PIONEER MEDICAL INNOVATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES AND SURVIVAL RATES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FREE LODGING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, OUR GOALS ARE TO MAKE CHILDHOOD POSSIBLE, RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF ILLNESS ON FAMILIES AND HELP ADVANCE NIH CLINICAL RESEARCH.THE CHILDREN'S INN FEATURES ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 60 FAMILIES. WHILE MOST FAMILIES SPEND BETWEEN 1-5 NIGHTS AT THE INN PER VISIT, MANY STAY FOR WEEKS, MONTHS OR YEARS TO RECEIVE TREATMENTS SUCH AS GENE THERAPY, IMMUNE THERAPY OR BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS THAT REQUIRE LENGTHY PREPARATION AND RECUPERATION TIMES. IN AN AVERAGE YEAR, MORE THAN 1,500 FAMILIES WILL STAY AT THE INN. FAMILIES HAVE COME FROM EVERY US STATE AND 106 FOREIGN COUNTRIES.AS A "PLACE LIKE HOME," THE INN MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN TYPICAL EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES EASILY AND COMFORTABLYMEAL PREPARATION, HOMEWORK, LAUNDRY, EXERCISE, AND TIME TOGETHER AS A FAMILYWHILE ALSO PROVIDING AMPLE SPACE TO PLAY, RELAX, AND PARTICIPATE IN FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THREE FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS WITH INDIVIDUAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZERS AND CABINET SPACE, SHARED LIVING AND DINING ROOMS AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. COMMUNITY PANTRIES ARE STOCKED WITH FREE, NON-PERISHABLE FOODS FOR SIMPLE MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION TO GROCERY STORES IS PROVIDED THREE TIMES A WEEK. IN ADDITION, EVERY FAMILY IS ELIGIBLE FOR GROCERY GIFT CARDS. THE CHILDREN'S INN HAS MULTIPLE INDOOR PLAY SPACES, A COMPUTER ROOM, AN EDUCATION CENTER, AND AN ART ROOM TO PLAY, LEARN, MAKE FRIENDS AND PARTICIPATE IN THE INN'S WIDE ARRAY OF RECREATIONAL, WELLNESS, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.THE INN'S EXERCISE ROOM PROVIDES THE CHANCE TO WORK OUT ALONE OR AS PART OF INSTRUCTOR-LED GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES. A REFLECTION SPACE PROVIDES FAMILIES A QUIET ROOM TO PRAY OR ENGAGE IN SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES. WHEN THE WEATHER ALLOWS, THE INN'S LARGE PLAYGROUND IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO MEET OTHER CHILDREN, WHILE THE SPORTS COURT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE A VARIETY OF SPORTS. COMMUNITY BIKES, TRIKES, SCOOTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ARE AVAILABLE, AND WALKING PATHS ALLOW FAMILIES TO STROLL. THE INN'S WELCOMING PHYSICAL SPACE AND ITS MANY FAMILY-CENTERED ACTIVITIES MAKE IT EASY FOR FAMILIES TO GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER AND FORM DEEP CONNECTIONS THAT LEAD TO LASTING, SUPPORTIVE FRIENDSHIPS REGARDLESS OF AGE OR BACKGROUND. ARRIVING AT THE INN MAY BE THE FIRST TIME A CHILD OR TEEN MAY MEET SOMEONE WITH A SIMILAR RARE DISEASE. IN JUNE 2018, THE INN LAUNCHED ITS MULTIYEAR STRATEGIC PLAN, #INN2025 WHICH IS BUILT ON 3 BOLD PRIORITIES: TO COMPREHENSIVELY TRANSFORM OUR BUILDING, ACCELERATE CUTTING-EDGE PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, AND ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY & WELLBEING.THE PLAN, LED TO A REIMAGINED PLACE LIKE HOME THAT WILL ACCELERATE THE INN'S IMPACT ON DISCOVERY AND CARE AND BRING NEW CAPABILITIES TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AND NIH RESEARCHERS EVERY STEP ALONG THE JOURNEY FROM HOPE TO CURES. THE MASTER PLAN ENVISIONS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING, WHICH WILL MAINTAIN A CENTRAL LOCATION ON THE CURRENT SITE OF THE INN AND INCLUDE A TWO-STORY BEACON OF HOPE AT THE ENTRANCE. IN ADDITION TO CREATING 25% MORE SPACE, THE EXISTING BUILDING WILL BE COMPLETELY REFRESHED AND WHEN COMPLETE WILL INCREASE OUR CAPABILITIES TO CARE FOR MORE FAMILIES.CONSTRUCTION BEGAN IN 2025 WITH A CURRENT COST ESTIMATE OF $56,700,000. IN 2025, THE INN'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN RAISED $17,600,000.DURING THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PHASES OF THE PROJECT, THE INN HAS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF THE FAMILIES CURRENTLY VISITING. DURING FY25, THE INNS CAPACITY WAS REDUCED TO 23 ROOMS ON SITE AND 11 APARTMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. DURING FY25:821 PEDIATRIC, TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES VISITED THE INN AND STAYED FOR 14,170 NIGHTS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THIS IS LOWER THAN OUR TYPICAL YEAR WHEN WE SERVE MORE THAN 1,500 FAMILIES. - HOUSING COSTS TO SUPPORT THESE FAMILIES TOTALED $10,163,333. - ADDITIONAL IN-KIND SUPPORT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE NIH, CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND INDIVIDUALS TOTALED $2,711,713. - THE INN WAS SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO GAVE 6,699 HOURS OF SERVICE WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $238,030. - THE TOTAL COSTS OF HOUSING SERVICES WAS $13,113,076.ON MARCH 23, 2020, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 AND ENHANCE STAFF SAFETY, THE NIH SHIFTED TO MISSION-CRITICAL FUNCTIONS. IN 2025 THE INN CONTINUED TO REMOVE OR REDUCE ITS COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE NIH HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY SERVICES TEAM. CHANGES INCLUDED:- OPTIONAL MASK USAGE AND CONTINUED HEALTH SCREENINGS.- FULL RETURN TO ALLOWING ONSITE VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND VISITORS. - A RETURN TO REGULAR WEEKLY GROCERY STORE TRIPS. - NO RESTRICTIONS ON FAMILY USAGE OF COMMUNAL KITCHENS AND SPACES.- FURTHER RE-INSTATEMENT OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. - THE INN CONTINUES TO WORK CLOSELY WITH NIH EPIDEMIOLOGISTS TO ADJUST PROCEDURES AS NEEDED.Expenses $10,229,071 · revenue $1,042,274
- RESIDENT SERVICES - THE CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH WAS FOUNDED 35 YEARS AGO TO PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING "PLACE LIKE HOME" AT NO COST TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF RARE AND SEVERE DISEASES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH). TODAY, THE INN SERVES CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS UP TO 30 YEARS OLD, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES. NIH SCIENTISTS WORK WITH YOUNG RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS TO PIONEER MEDICAL INNOVATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES AND SURVIVAL RATES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FREE LODGING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, OUR GOALS ARE TO MAKE CHILDHOOD POSSIBLE, RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF ILLNESS ON FAMILIES AND HELP ADVANCE NIH CLINICAL RESEARCH. THROUGH THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM, THE INN AIMS TO MEET THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF FAMILIES WHO ARE STAYING WITH US BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THERAPEUTIC, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER IS CRUCIAL FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, ESPECIALLY WHEN FACED WITH A CHILD'S RARE AND SERIOUS ILLNESS. THESE ACTIVITIES NOT ONLY PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT BUT ALSO HELP FOSTER LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER FAMILIES, CREATING THE INN'S UNIQUE NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. THE INN'S ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTS FAMILY LIFE AND MEETS EVERYDAY NEEDS SUCH AS COOKING A CHILD'S FAVORITE MEAL, SPENDING QUALITY TIME TOGETHER OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL, AND PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TOGETHER. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO BE INCLUSIVE, SO THAT EACH RESIDENT FEELS A SENSE OF BELONGING, SAFETY, CARE AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAS FUN. WHETHER IT BE THROUGH A RELAXING YOGA SESSION, MOVIE NIGHT ON THE PLAYGROUND, OR A SAILING TRIP AROUND CHESAPEAKE BAY, OUR WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES OFFER FAMILIES A CHANCE TO SIMPLY ENJOY THEMSELVES.THE INN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE PATIENT AND THEIR SIBLINGS WITH SCHOOLWORK AND GROUP ACTIVITIES. CHILDREN CAN BE MATCHED WITH INDIVIDUAL TUTORS BASED ON THEIR EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND LANGUAGE PREFERENCES. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEARNING ABOUT TECHNOLOGY OR MEETING CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHORS WHO LEAD LIVELY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE FUN OF READING AND WRITING STORIES. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS INCLUDE:- CAMP INNCREDIBLE: ALLOWS CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN TYPICAL CAMP ACTIVITIES DURING THE SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL MONTHS. - SIBLING DAY: PROVIDES THE CHANCE FOR SIBLINGS TO LEARN ABOUT THE MEDICAL PROCEDURES THEIR SICK SIBLING MAY UNDERGO AND BE RECOGNIZED AS "SUPER SIBS" FOR THEIR MANY IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR FAMILIES.THE CHILDREN'S INN PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT RESIDENTS. THE TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT LOUNGE IS DESIGNED FOR AGES 13 AND OLDER TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE TO PLAY BOARD AND VIDEO GAMES, READ, STUDY, PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED GROUP DISCUSSIONS OR GATHER BEFORE OUTINGS TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS, LIVE CONCERTS AND SHOWS. THE CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW, SOCIALIZE AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH PEERS OF THE SAME AGE FACED WITH CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES IS WELCOMED BY OUR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO TYPICALLY HAVE NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET OTHERS FACED WITH SIMILAR, RARE HEALTH CHALLENGES. EACH YEAR, THE INN PROVIDES TWO DAYS OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR OUR TEEN RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE "TEEN RETREAT."THE CHILDREN'S INN IS EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR YOUNG ADULTS WHO OFTEN HAVE NOT HAD THE CHANCE TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO THE SAME DEGREE AS THEIR HEALTHY PEERS.. IN 2026, THE INN PLANS TO OPEN A SECOND BUILDING LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET, WHICH WILL PROVIDE HOUSING DESIGNED FOR OUR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18-30. CAREGIVER GATHERINGS LED BY THE CLINICAL CENTER'S NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHAPLAIN PROVIDE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND OTHERS WITH THE CHANCE TO ENGAGE IN DISCUSSIONS, SING SONGS TOGETHER AND EXPLORE THEIR SPIRITUALITY. MANY CAREGIVERS REPORT THEY FIND SOLACE AND INSPIRATION IN CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CHAPLAIN AND OTHER FAMILIES. HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS AND DISCUSS THE DIFFICULTIES OF THEIR SITUATION STRENGTHENS FAMILIES' BONDS AND THE INN'S NURTURING COMMUNITY. EXERCISE IS ANOTHER MEANINGFUL WAY FOR CAREGIVERS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE. THE INN'S EXERCISE ROOM PROVIDES WEIGHTS AND CARDIAC EQUIPMENT FOR AN EASY WAY TO STAY IN SHAPE AND DE-STRESS. THE INN OFFERS FREE FITNESS CLASSES TAUGHT BY CERTIFIED TRAINERS THREE TIMES A WEEK. THE INN'S STAFF PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS TO TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, LOCAL MUSEUMS, ART STUDIOS, SPORTING EVENTS, RESTAURANTS, CONCERTS, MUSICALS AND OTHER FAMILY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES. ON-SITE ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDE: - CHRISTMAS IN JULY WHICH IS A SPECIAL SUMMERTIME VISIT FROM SANTA WHO BRINGS GIFTS AND SURPRISES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. - HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND VISITS FROM SANTA AND THE ELVES, TRANSFORM THE INN INTO A MAGICAL PLACE DURING DECEMBER. EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY MEMBER CAN CREATE A WISH LIST, AND SANTA AND HIS ELVES ENSURE WISHES ARE FILLED TO THE BEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.- SUMMER CONCERT SERIES FEATURES LOCAL SINGERS AND BANDS WHO PROVIDE FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERY FAMILY MEMBER. MEALS SERVED BY VOLUNTEERS OR INN STAFF PROVIDE FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REST AND RELAX WITH THEIR CHILD AFTER LONG DAYS OF TRAVEL OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT THE WORRY OF COOKING. SHARED MEALS BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER WHERE THEY CAN MEET ONE ANOTHER AND BOND. TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, THE INN SERVES BREAKFAST EACH DAY, WHILE CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DINNERS UP TO 4 NIGHTS OF THE WEEK, AS WELL AS SUNDAY BRUNCH. THE INN ALSO SERVES LUNCH TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FURTHER . WE ALSO INCLUDE MEAL OPTIONS FOR VARIOUS DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND MEET STRICT FOOD STANDARDS FOR OUR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS. THE EXPANDED OPTIONS INCLUDE GLUTEN-FREE, FAT-FREE AND DAIRY-FREE MEALS, FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, AND VEGETARIAN OPTIONS. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. FOR FAMILIES WISHING TO COOK, OUR TEAM ORGANIZES TRIPS TO THE GROCERY STORE ONCE A WEEK AND PROVIDES GROCERY GIFT CARDS TO EACH FAMILY WHO PARTICIPATES. ADDITIONALLY, NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FOR QUICK MEALS ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY PANTRIES. OUR KITCHENS HAVE INDIVIDUAL REFRIGERATORS/ FREEZERS AND PANTRY SPACE FOR EASY, HYGIENIC FOOD STORAGE.TO ASSIST NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING FAMILIES, TUTORING IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE. MULTILINGUAL STAFF AND PHONE-ACCESSIBLE TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP FAMILIES COMMUNICATE. A GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTS THE INN'S STAFF BY MANAGING THE WELCOME DESK, CHECKING FAMILIES IN AND OUT OF THE INN, STOCKING THE KITCHENS, ORGANIZING IN-KIND DONATIONS AND OFFERING INFORMATION TO FAMILIES ABOUT LOCAL CULTURE AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MORE. IN FY2025:- 781 RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WERE OFFERED.- RESIDENT SUPPORT SERVICES COSTS TOTALED: $2,920,584.- ADDITIONAL IN-KIND SUPPORT TOTALED: $591,226.- VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 1,890 HOURS OF SERVICE, VALUED AT: $37,139. - TOTAL MANAGED EFFORT RESIDENT SERVICES AND FAMILY PROGRAMS WAS: $3,548,949.Expenses $2,938,728 · grants $96,869
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1638207
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $93,160,819
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,628,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $26,460,643 | $17,420,933 | $93,160,819 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,694,695 | $12,909,667 | $77,130,888 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,505,749 | $11,310,702 | $65,309,955 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,146,929 | $10,279,627 | $60,358,506 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 52-1638207).
Questions about CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC is 52-1638207.
- Is CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC 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 CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIE LUCCA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $327,905 (JENNIE LUCCA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS INN AT NIH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,460,643, expenses of $17,420,933 and total assets of $93,160,819 at year end.
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