The Nemours Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates children's hospitals in Delaware, Florida, and New Jersey. The foundation was established in 1936 by Alfred I. duPont as a memorial to his daughter, Jessie Ball duPont. The Nemours Foundation is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and has over 8,000 employees. The foundation's mission is to improve the health and well-being of children through research, education, and patient care. Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida is one of the foundation's flagship hospitals and is known for its pediatric heart surgery program.