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Ronald Mcdonald House of New York Inc

EIN 13-2933654 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A STRONG, CARING AND SEAMLESS CIRCLE OF SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS OF PEDIATRIC CANCER AND OTHER COMPLEX ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN RECENT YEARS RMHNY HAS EXPANDED ITS FOOTPRINT ACROSS THE BOROUGHS AND EXTENDED THE TRAJECTORY OF ITS WORK TO INCREASE INTERVENTIONS THAT ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH FOR FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUMNITY CARE COORDINATION SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON THIER CHILD'S HEALTH.

Income
$17.2 million
Spending
$25.1 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
39.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
113
Volunteers
897
Highest pay
$659,222, president & ceo

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    49 of 49 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 (4)
  1. $12.7 million spent. THE LARGEST PROGRAM AT RMH-NEW YORK IS TO PROVIDE A NO-COST TEMPORARY HOME FOR THE FAMILIES DURING THEIR STAY IN NEW YORK. THE HOUSE HAS 95 GUEST ROOMS (OF WHICH 6 ARE POST-TRANSPLANT SUITES), LAUNDRY FACILITIES ON EACH GUEST FLOOR, FOUR KITCHENS, DINING AREA, LIVING ROOM, TWO OUTSIDE TERRACES, WELLNESS CENTER, AND PLAYROOM SPACES. THE HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES DAILY NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES FOR HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF FORMATIVE ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, CHILDREN, CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES OF ALL OF AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. SERVICES INCLUDE ONGOING ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WELLNESS SERVICES, MUSIC AND ARTS, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AND THERAPY DOG PROGRAMS. THE CORE ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUSIVE OF TUTORING AS WELL AS RECURRING DROP-IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, PROMOTE STABILITY AND RELIABILITY IN A CHILD'S EDUCATION AND DAILY ROUTINE. ADDITIONALLY RMH-NY OFFERS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LESSONS FOR PARENTS. A COMPREHENSIVE CAREGIVER WELLNESS SUPPORT PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE OVERALL WELLBEING AND STRESS MANAGEMENT OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS STAYING AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK. AS A NEW YORK CITY CHARITY WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES FORFAMILIES FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES AND VARIOUS PARTS OF THE GLOBE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NOT ONLY FOR OUR GUESTS BUT ALSO FOR LOCAL FAMILIES NOT STAYING AT THE HOUSE FACING SIMILAR MEDICAL CHALLENGES.
  3. $694,054 spent. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OUR FAMILIES AND THE HOUSE. WHETHER OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN, INTRODUCING THEIR THERAPY DOG TO FAMILIES, EACH TEAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN CREATING THE WARM, CARING AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT AT THE HOUSE. OUR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ALLOWS VOLUNTEERS TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER, PROVIDING THEM WITH A NETWORK THAT ENCOURAGES SHARING, COMMUNITY GOODWILL AND LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT. THEY COME TOGETHER TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN FUNDRAISING WHICH BUILDS CAMARADERIE AMONG THE VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES THEM WITH A DEEPER SENSE OF CONNECTION TO THE ACTIVITIES THEY DO DAILY. OVERALL, OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRANS AIM TO NOT ONLY MEET OUR FAMILIES'S NEEDS, BUT ALSO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE THIR STAY AT THE HOUSE AS ENJOYABLE AS POSSIBLE. THEY SUPPORT EACH OTHER WHILE GIVING OF THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES THROUGH A GROUP EFFORT. WE HELP TO CREATE COMMUNITY GOODWILL, KEEP VOLUNTEERS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER, MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP TO OUR DONORS AND TO BRIDGE THE WORK OF THE STAFF WITH OUR GUESTS.
  4. $2.4 million spent. RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS WITHIN HOSPITALS SERVE AS RESPITE AND RESOURCE CENTERS FOR CAREGIVERS. OUR FAMILY ROOMS IN NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/KINGS COUNTY (BROOKLYN), NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ELMHURST (QUEENS), NYC HEALTH +HOSPITALS/METROPOLITAN (MANHATTAN), AND MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN HOSPITAL (BRONX) PROVIDEMUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO CAREGIVERS OF PEDIATRIC AND NICU PATIENTS IN FOUR OF THE FIVE BOROUGHS. OUR HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS SERVE CAREGIVERS, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN-PERSON AND BY DELIVERY AT HOSPITAL PARTNERS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS, ALONGSIDE HANDS-ON ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN A WIDE RANGE OF AGES. AS PART OF OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS, PERFORMANCE AND PRACTITIONER PROGRAMS INCLUDING MUSICAL MAGIC AND REFLEXOLOGY BRING ENTERTAINMENT AND RESPITE TO OUR FAMILY ROOMS AND HOSPITAL PARTNER LOCATIONS. SPECIAL EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR GIVE FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE EXPERIENCES, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND CREATE A SUPPORT GROUP WHILE BUILDING A FRIENDLY CARING, SUPPORTING AND FUN COMMUNITY.

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 October 13, 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 1978.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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