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Ronald Mcdonald House of Scranton Inc

EIN 23-2400153 · Scranton, PA

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

THE CORPORATION IS INCORPORATED UNDER THE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW OF 1972 OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 (OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY SUCCESSOR).

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$726,686
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
64.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
7
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$95,538, executive director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 64.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 94% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    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, 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. $573,351 spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCRANTON PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES, FREE OF CHARGE, THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE. WHEN A CHILD REQUIRES MEDICAL CARE, FAMILIES OFTEN FACE CHALLENGES THAT EXTEND FAR BEYOND A DIAGNOSIS. TRAVEL, LODGING, MEALS, FINANCIAL PRESSURES, AND THE DAILY DEMANDS OF CARING FOR A HOSPITALIZED CHILD CAN CREATE SIGNIFICANT HARDSHIP AND STRESS. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCRANTON RESPONDS BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT THAT HELPS FAMILIES REMAIN TOGETHER AND FOCUSED ON THEIR CHILDS CARE. AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCRANTON, FAMILIES TRAVELING FOR TREATMENT HAVE ACCESS TO OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS, MEALS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, PYSCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT, AND EVERYDAY NECESSITIES IN A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WITHIN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOMS AND HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS AT ALLIED SERVICES SCRANTON, MOSES TAYLOR HOSPITAL, AND GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. THROUGH FAMILY ROOMS, HOSPITALITY CARE CARTS, HOSPITALITY TO GO BAGS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FAMILIES RECEIVE COMFORT, RESOURCES, AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE REMAINING CLOSE TO THEIR CHILD DURING TREATMENT. AS FAMILIES PREPARE TO RETURN HOME, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCRANTON CONTINUES ITS SUPPORT THROUGH HOME TO HOME PROGRAMMING AND OTHER FAMILY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION. THROUGH THESE PROGAMS AND SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESS WHILE REDUCING BARRIERS TO CARE AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY STABILITY. SERVICES PROVIDED BY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCRANTON ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS FAMILIES EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT A CHILDS HEALTHCARE JOURNEY. SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, MEALS, LAUNDY SERVICES, EVERYDAY NECESSITIES, FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES, AND ALTERNATIVE LODGING ARRANGEMENTS WHEN ACCOMODATIONS AT THE HOUSE ARE UNAVAILABLE. HOSPITAL BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH RESPITE, HOSPITALITY SERVICES, COMFORT ITEMS, MEALS, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT HELP EASE THE BURDEN OF EXTENDED MEDICAL TREATMENT. HOME TO HOME PROGRAMMING FURTHER SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ITEMS NEEDED AS CHILDREN TRANSITION FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME. BY DELIVERING THESE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCRANTON HELPS FAMILIES REMAIN PRESENT, ENGAGED, AND SUPPORTED WHILE THEIR CHILD RECEIVES CRITICAL CARE.

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 June 1986.

    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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