Ronald McDonald House Charities meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) reports that it has chapters in more than 62 countries that provide holistic support to assist children struggling with illness or injury and create and environment of support, so families are able to care for their children during treatment. The organization's core programs include the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The programs aim to offer a home-like environment for children and their families while children are hospitalized, while also offering primary and specialty medical care, health education, oral health services, and social service resources. In 2020, RMHC states that 1,413,384 overnight stays were provided by Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room, and the organization distributed grants of $5,000 or more to 221 of its chapters.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Ronald McDonald House Charities's program expenses were:
RMHC local chapter grants and support |
$45,246,000 |
Ronald McDonald House |
$3,271,000 |
Ronald McDonald Family Room |
$654,000 |
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile |
$140,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$49,311,000 |
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Chief Executive
Kelly Dolan, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Ginger Hardage
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Unstoppable Cultures
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Board Size
23
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Paid Staff Size
0
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
*Note: RMHC reports that Kelly Dolan receives compensation from McDonald's Corporation and donates her time to the organization.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $75,940,000 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Ronald McDonald House Charities's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$75,887,000 |
Investment income, net |
$18,893,000 |
Program service and other |
$121,000 |
Special events, net |
$53,000 |
Total Income |
$94,954,000 |
- Programs: 85%
- Fundraising: 10%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$94,954,000 |
Program expenses |
$49,311,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$6,059,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$3,307,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$58,677,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$36,277,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$151,201,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$187,478,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$7,486,000 |
Total Assets |
$194,964,000 |
Note: According to RMHC's 2020 audited financial statements, the organization received $6,064,000 in contributed goods and services including facilities, equipment, materials, employee services, travel and meetings, and other services.