Ronald McDonald House Charities
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Ronald McDonald House Charities meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare."
Year, State Incorporated:
1977, IL
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) reports that it oversees a system of independent, separately registered chapters, which provide services to children and their families experiencing serious health issues. The organization offers its chapters programmatic support, non-profit management oversight, and oversees the distribution of grants to its chapters that help supplement family respite programs, airfare for families, and capital builds. In 2023, RMHC states that it distributed grants to over 210 chapters.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Ronald McDonald House Charities's program expenses were:
Ronald McDonald House: $5,613,000
Ronald McDonald Family Room: $1,950,000
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile: $2,141,000
RMHC local chapter grants and support: $99,646,000
Total Program Expenses: $109,350,000
Chief Executive
Katherine Fitzgerald, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Ginger Hardage
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Unstoppable Cultures
Board Size
22
Paid Staff Size
0
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: President and Chief Executive Officer Katherine Fitzgerald receives her compensation from the McDonald's Corporation. RMHC did not provide the portion of her salary donated to the organization as an in-kind contribution.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $139,661,000, 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, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $98,572,000 |
| In-kind contributions | $36,841,000 |
| Investment income, net | $22,396,000 |
| Special events, net | $4,248,000 |
| Program service and other income | $753,000 |
| Total Income | $162,810,000 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $162,810,000 |
| Total expenses: | $126,147,000 |
| Program expenses | $109,350,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $6,941,000 |
| Administrative expenses | $9,856,000 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $36,663,000 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $201,452,000 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $238,115,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $16,050,000 |
| Total Assets | $254,165,000 |
Note: According to RMHC's 2023 audited financial statements, the organization received $36,841,000 in contributed goods and services including advertising ($30,076,000), professional services ($6,528,000), and airline tickets ($237,000).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance