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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2024 Expires: May 2026

Ronald McDonald House Of New York

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
405 East 73rd Street
New York, NY, 10021

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Ronald McDonald House Of New York meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

This charity has been granted a pass for Standard 10 on a short-term basis, due to extenuating circumstances, as permitted by the implementation guidelines to the BBB Standards. According to the charity, its unrestricted net assets have temporarily been inflated past 3x the prior year’s expenses due to the need to reserve funds sufficient to make a scheduled ballon payment for a building loan. The charity has represented that this payment falls due in June of 2027. When the loan repayment allocation is removed from consideration, the charity meets Standard 10 with their unrestricted net assets being 2.89x the prior year’s expenses. After June 2027, this exception to Standard 10 will expire. 

Stated Purpose:
Ronald McDonald House New York provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a strong, supportive, and caring environment which encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is a global network of local Chapters that has been helping millions of families with sick children find comfort and support when they need it most. Since 1974, RMHC has created programs that strengthen families during difficult times. RMHC provides vital resources and compassionate care to children and their families being served by leading hospitals worldwide.

Year, State Incorporated:
1978, NY

We offer an extensive lineup of activities and events for guests of all ages and backgrounds. We work with our community, volunteers, and generous donors to offer memorable and enriching experiences. Thanks to this generous support, our programs are available at no cost to families. Programs include Wellness, Meal, Navigation and various Family Support Programs.

Children and families travel from all over the world to access life-saving care in New York City. Being away from home can be hard so Ronald McDonald House New York strives to create opportunities for hope, healing, and happy memories both in the House and throughout the eight major hospital systems where our guests receive treatment. Our Great Days program has private museum tours, kayaking on the Hudson River, visiting local landmarks, crafting at The Craft Studio, or making edible cookie dough at DO Cookie Dough Confections. They can take in Mets games at Citi Field in the comfort and safety of a private box suite, private, pre-release movie screenings, or take in the city on a private yacht. Among the most beloved Great Days we offer are beautiful summer days spent at private beach and country clubs, where children swim and caregivers finally find the time to relax.

Our Virtual Programs are developed to bring the support, comfort and sense of community that families experience at our House to the convenience of families homes. Whether families at our House, their home or inpatient at the hospital, Virtual Programs are free, accessible, and fun! Teen programs , arts and crafts , cooking, ESL, Martial Arts, Music Lessons, Weird Science, Tutoring and sibling programs.

 

Ronald McDonald House New York Family Room in Kings County Hospital

In the Family Room, we serve hot, cooked meals seven days a week for parents and caregivers. We have lunch three days a week and breakfast four days a week. In addition to this valued meal program, a hand reflexology is a program facilitated by Patricia Sanzone twice a month for an hour. All parents and caregivers are welcome to sign up for ten minute sessions.

 

Hospital Out Reach Program

Children and families travel from all over the world to access life-saving care in New York City. Being away from home can be hard so Ronald McDonald House New York strives to create opportunities for hope, healing, and happy memories both in the House and throughout the eight major hospital systems where our guests receive treatment.

 

Virtual Programs

Our Virtual Programs are developed to bring the support, comfort and sense of community that families experience at our House to the convenience of families homes. Whether families at our House, their home or inpatient at the hospital, Virtual Programs are free, accessible, and fun!

 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Ronald McDonald House Of New York's program expenses were:

Room occupancy $10,083,634
Volunteer activities $614,121
Education and support $1,418,748
Outreach programs $441,183
Total Program Expenses $12,557,686

Chair of the Board
Mr. Robert Grubert, Managing Director

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
RBC Capital Markets

Board Size
49

Paid Staff Size
66

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet, Print advertisements

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 38.51%

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 Of New York's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Other $4,798
Room donation revenue $291,329
In Kind Contributions $773,637
Bequests $838,868
Direct mail contributions $1,854,627
Contributions $4,011,896
Special events, net $5,255,729
Total Income $13,030,884

Programs: 64% Fundraising: 25% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $13,030,884
Total expenses: $19,704,538
  Program expenses $12,557,686
  Fundraising expenses $5,015,765
  Administrative expenses $2,131,087
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-6,673,654
Beginning Net Assets $136,582,609
Other Changes In Net Assets $-15,007,935
Ending Net Assets $114,901,020
Total Liabilities $11,496,932
Total Assets $126,397,952

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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York