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Ronald Mcdonald House Louisville Inc

EIN 31-1053467 · Louisville, KY

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

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF KENTUCKIANA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HOME AND SUPPORT THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY TOGETHER WHILE THEY FOCUS ON THE HEALING OF THEIR SICK CHILDREN AT A CRITICAL TIME.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
68.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
34
Volunteers
166
Highest pay
$217,117, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 68.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 (2)
  1. $3.7 million spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE:IN 2025, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE LOUISVILLE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR 1200 FAMILIES (4322 FAMILY MEMBERS) OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A GUESTROOM FOR REST AND SLEEP, WE PROVIDE MEALS AND SNACKS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND MANY OTHER AMENITIES TO MAKE THEIR STAY COMFORTABLE. THE AVERAGE STAY AT RMHCK IN 2025 WAS 7.6 DAYS.RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE LOUISVILLE HAS 56 GUESTROOMS AND DURING 2025, FAMILIES STAYED A TOTAL OF 15,106 NIGHTS FOR AN OVERALL OCCUPANCY RATE 77.85%
  2. $6,358 spent. RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS:RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOMS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE RESPITE SERVICES TO FAMILIES INSIDE LOCAL HOSPITALS. DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED THREE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS LOCATED AT NORTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, FRAZIER REHAB INSTITUTE AND NORTON WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. NORTON WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HOSTED 246 FAMILIES AND WERE PROVIDED WITH 889 ROOM NIGHTS FOR AN OVERALL OCCUPANCY RATE OF 60.8% FOR 2025.

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 November 6, 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 March 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 November 4, 2026.

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