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Ronald Mcdonald House Albany Inc

EIN 22-2356004 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ALBANY OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON MEETING THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF SICK AND INJURED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE HELP THOSE FACING SERIOUS HEALTH CHALLENGES OF ALL KINDS STAY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AND THE CARE THEY NEED. ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE TO FAMILIES.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
40
Volunteers
750
Highest pay
$156,758, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSELOCATED AT 139 S. LAKE AVENUE IN ALBANY, WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE BERNARD & MILLIE DUKER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES FORCED TO TRAVEL A DISTANCE FOR THEIR CHILD TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE. COMPLETE WITH HOME-COOKED MEALS AND COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, THE HOUSE HELPS FAMILIES FACE THE BURDENS OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESS IN A LOVING, COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN REST AND RECHARGE WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BUT THEIR CHILD'S WELL-BEING. IN 2025, THE HOUSE WELCOMED 310 FAMILIES AND PROVIDED 4,754 OVERNIGHT STAYS. BREAKFAST AND DINNER WERE PROVIDED DAILY FOR GUEST FAMILIES ALL 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR.THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OPERATES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK THANKS TO A LARGE GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND A SMALL TEAM OF PAID STAFF. ALL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES.
  2. $288,442 spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOMLOCATED WITHIN THE BERNARD & MILLIE DUKER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOM IS A WARM, INVITING SPACE, STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS, THAT PROVIDES RESPITE, NOURISHMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN. PARENTS, SIBLINGS AND OTHER VISITORS CAN ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF THE FAMILY ROOM WHILE STAYING JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THEIR PEDIATRIC PATIENT'S BEDSIDE. IN 2025, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOM SERVED 982 UNIQUE FAMILIES, TOTALING 2,671 UNDUPLICATED, INDIVIDUAL VISITORS, AND HAD A TOTAL OF 5,887 VISITS IN ALL. 4,484 LUNCHES WERE SERVED FROM THE FAMILY ROOM THROUGH THE LOVE IS SERVED LUNCH PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, 61 FAMILIES UTILIZED THE OVERNIGHT SLEEP ROOMS IN THE FAMILY ROOM TO REMAIN NEAR THEIR CHILD OVERNIGHT.THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE COMFORT CART EXTENDS THE SERVICES OF THE FAMILY ROOM, TRAVELING THROUGH EVERY PEDIATRIC UNIT IN THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO DELIVER COFFEE, HEALTHY SNACKS, GAMES, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO FAMILIES RIGHT AT THEIR CHILD'S BEDSIDE. THE COMFORT CART SERVED 4,069 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, ADULTS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, IN 2025. ALL SERVICES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOM AND COMFORT CART ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES.
  3. $176,144 spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY RETREATTHE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY RETREAT AT KRANTZ COTTAGE IN LAKE GEORGE, NY, PROVIDES A PEACEFUL, SUPPORTIVE SETTING WHERE FAMILIES EXPERIENCING SERIOUS CHILDHOOD ILLNESS CAN ENJOY BEING TOGETHER, MAKING LASTING MEMORIES. THE FAMILY RETREAT OPERATES YEAR-ROUND, ALLOWING FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT CHILDHOOD MEDICAL TRAUMA, UP TO AND INCLUDING THE LOSS OF A CHILD, TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER OUTSIDE OF A HOSPITAL SETTING.IN 2025, THE FAMILY RETREAT WELCOMED 27 FAMILIES, TOTALING 197 INDIVIDUAL GUESTS, 105 OF WHOM WERE CHILDREN. EACH FAMILY RECEIVED A FIVE-DAY STAY AT THE COTTAGE ALONG WITH GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS, AS WELL AS A $250 GIFT CARD TO COVER ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. ALL ACCOMMODATIONS, AMENITIES, AND GIFT CARDS/CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES AT NO CHARGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 1981.

    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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