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Rmhc Ctma

EIN 04-2971480 · New Haven, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENT.THE MISSION OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS IS TO IDENTIFY, CREATE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS OF RMH OF CONNECTICUT AND RMH OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
40
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$211,311, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.0 million spent. TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE HOUSE'S FACILITIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN STAYING IN AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES. THE SPRINGFIELD AND NEW HAVEN HOUSES PROVIDED MORE THAN 4,310 NIGHTS TO FAMILIES FROM AROUND CT, THE US, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER COUNTRIES. 73% OF THOSE NIGHTS WERE UTILIZED BY FAMILIES UNABLE TO PAY OUR SUGGESTED DONATION OF $15 PER NIGHT. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)IN OCTOBER 2024, RMHC CTMA OPENED ITS FIRST RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM AT BAYSTATE HOSPITAL. THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR FAMILIES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN JUST STEPS FROM THE BEDSIDE. IT OFFERS COMFORT AND AMENITIES WITHIN THE HOSPITAL ALLOWING FAMILIES TO STAY CLOSER TO THEIR CHILD AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THEIR HEALTHCARE JOURNEY. WHETHER FAMILIES NEED A BREAK FROM THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT OF A MOMENT OF NORMALCY, THEY FIND ALL THEY NEED AND MORE IN THE FAMILY ROOM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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