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Rmhc of Western New York Inc

EIN 22-2438932 · Buffalo, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING BY KEEPING FAMILIES CLOSE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
37.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
27
Volunteers
697
Highest pay
$77,782, executive director

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: 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 37.9 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 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    20 of 20 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. $735,612 spent. RMHC OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. OWNS AND OPERATES THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF BUFFALO. THE 12-BEDROOM FACILITY, WHICH OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1983, PROVIDES LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. THE HOUSE SERVES CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT AT JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO, ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE, AND ALL AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES.FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN AGE 21 AND UNDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAY AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF BUFFALO. THEY MUST BE REFERRED BY A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND BE UNDERGOING INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT CARE AT AN AREA MEDICAL FACILITY. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES.FUNDS ARE SOLICITED THROUGH TWO DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATIONS (PRINT AND EMAIL), EVENTS, AND FUNDRAISING. NON-CASH DONATIONS OF GOODS AND IN-KIND SERVICES TOTALING $54,717 WERE RECEIVED IN 2024. MOST SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH DONATIONS AND IN-KIND SERVICES ARE FOR FOOD, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND TOYS FOR GUEST FAMILIES.APPROXIMATELY 30 WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS HELP TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND FAMILIES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BY PROVIDING LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING FOR THE 14,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY, OFFICE ASSISTANCE, MEAL PREPARATION, AND LANDSCAPING. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 12,000 HOURS EACH YEAR, WHICH REDUCES THE NEED TO HIRE ADDITIONAL STAFF TO PROVIDE THESE NECESSARY SERVICES. THE 25-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP THROUGH THEIR SERVICE ON VARIOUS STANDING COMMITTEES.IN NOVEMBER 2017, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES PARTNERED WITH THE NEW JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND OPENED A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. THE FAMILY ROOM EXPANDS THE REACH IN WESTERN NEW YORK. RHMC OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. ALSO FACILITATES A HOSPITALITY CART THAT VISITS INDIVIDUAL PATIENT ROOMS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL. IN JUNE 2023, RMHC EXPANDED ITS REACH TO SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL IN BUFFALO WITH A HOSPITALITY CART THAT VISITS THE FAMILIES OF THE NICU PATIENTS.

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 May 1983.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Aspire of Western New York Inc (Getzville, NY), EIN 16-0757756. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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