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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of New England Inc

EIN 22-2760752 · Providence, RI

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

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. (RMHC NE) DEVELOPS SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES (RMH), RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS (RMFR) AND RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILES (RMCM). WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN, CREATING PROGRAMS THAT KEEP FAMILIES CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER AND THE VITAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES THEY NEED IN ORDER TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO LIVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIVES.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
25.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
33
Volunteers
179
Highest pay
$256,447, chief executive officer

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 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 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 (1)
  1. $2.3 million spent. THE PROGRAMS RMHC NE OFFERS INCLUDE TWO HOUSES: RMH PROVIDENCE AND RMH BOSTON HARBOR, OUR TWO RM FAMILY ROOMS (ONE AT HASBRO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL IN PROVIDENCE, RI, AND ONE AT MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN BOSTON, MA), AND OUR TWO RM CARE MOBILES (ONE IN RHODE ISLAND AND ONE IN WORCESTER, MA). THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES PROVIDE A HOME ALLOWING FAMILIES TO EAT, SLEEP AND FIND THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THEY NEED TO CENTER THEIR ENERGY ON THEIR SICK CHILD. FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH CLEAN, PRIVATE AND PROXIMATE ACCOMODATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON THEIR CHILDS CARE. WE SUGGEST A $10 PER NIGHT CONTRIBUTION FROM FAMILIES; HOWEVER, NO FAMILIY IS EVER TURNED AWAY IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRIBUTION. THIS LESSENS THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ASSOCIATED WITH HAVING A CRITICALLY ILL CHILD. THE RMFMs REPLICATE A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE WHEN A PARENT NEEDS A BREAK FROM THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT. OUR FAMILY ROOMS, LOCATED WITHIN THE HOSPITALS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CONVENIENCES SUCH AS A KITCHEN, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, INTERNET ACCESS, AND PROVIDE CONFORTABLE AND COMFORTING PLACES OF RESPITE FOR PATIENTS FAMILIES. THE RMCM in WORCESTER, MA PROVIDES MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE TO CHILDREN WITH UNMET HEALTHCARE NEEDS, AND THE RMCM IN RHODE ISLAND (ALSO KNOWN AS THE MOLAR EXPRESS) PROVIDES DENTAL CARE TO CHILDREN IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. STAFFED WITH PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS, THE RMCMs PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE, HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL, DENTAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES TO UNDER-SERVED CHILDREN IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS IN EASTERN NEW ENGLAND.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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