Ronald Mcdonald House at the Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF THE GREATER HUDSON VALLEY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTES HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 39.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 2,105
- Highest pay
- $126,762, 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: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 39.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.1 million spent. WHEN CHILDREN MUST TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO ACCESS TOP MEDICAL CARE, ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES CAN BE EXPENSIVE OR NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES STAY CLOSE TO THEIR ILL OR INJURED CHILD THROUGH THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROGRAM LOCATED IN VALHALLA, NY WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING, MEALS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL COMFORT AND INCREASES THE CAREGIVERS' ABILITY TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH THEIR CHILD, TO INTERACT WITH THEIR CLINICAL CARE TEAM AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CRITICAL MEDICAL CARE DECISIONS.THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE TYPICALLY OPERATES AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITH A WAITLIST OF FAMILIES WHO HAVE REQUESTED A ROOM. THE OVERFLOW HOUSING PROGRAM ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE FAMILIES AND PATIENTS WHO ARE FORCED TO BE WAITLISTED WITH ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS AT LOCAL HOTELS OR AIRBNB HOMES UNTIL A ROOM AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BECOMES AVAILABLE. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY HELPFUL DURING COVID AND HAS ALLOWED THE ORGANIZATION TO SERVE FAMILIES THEY OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS LIMITING OCCUPANCY. DURING THEIR TIME SPENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION, FAMILIES OFTEN DON'T HAVE THE TIME, RESOURCES, OR ENERGY TO MAKE A MEAL FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY WHILE ALSO DEALING WITH THEIR CHILD'S MEDICAL ISSUES. THE RMHGHV PROGRAM ACCOUNTS FOR THIS AND PROVIDES THE MEAL PROGRAM TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO FULLY PREPARED MEALS DAILY DURING THEIR STAY. VOLUNTEERS, LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND STAFF PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE MEAL PER DAY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL UTILIZING A RMHGHV PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES THOSE WHO USE THE OVERFLOW HOUSING PROGRAM, PARENTS, SIBLINGS AND PATIENTS, BOTH INPATIENT (IF DESIRED) AND OUTPATIENT.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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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