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Ronald Mcdonald House Global

EIN 36-2934689 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE.

Income
$134.5 million
Spending
$137.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
125

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • 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. $119.7 million spent. SUPPORT OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE LOCAL CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IS A SYSTEM OF INDEPENDENT, SEPARATELY REGISTERED PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS, REFERRED TO AS "CHAPTERS" BY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL ENSURES DELIVERY OF THE MISSION ACROSS THE GLOBE BY BUILDING AND SUSTAINING A ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE OF SUPPORT FOR CHAPTERS. THIS INCLUDES OPERATIONS, LICENSING AND COMPLIANCE, FINANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT. FOLLOWING ARE THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL TO SUPPORT THE CHAPTERS: (1) RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL PROVIDED GRANTS TOTALING $5,816,000 FOR NEW AND EXPANDING RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROGRAMS. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMFORT, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE SICK. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (2) RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL PROVIDED GRANTS TOTALING $2,775,000 FOR AND EXPANDING RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM PROGRAMS, WHICH OFFER A QUIET PLACE WITHIN THE WALLS OF THE HOSPITAL. RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL WITH A PLACE TO REST AND RECHARGE WHILE REMAINING NEAR THEIR CHILD'S BEDSIDE. (3) RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL LOCAL CHAPTER SUPPORT AND GRANTS TOTALING $87,455,063. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLOBAL IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE GLOBAL SYSTEM OF CHAPTERS BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO HELP EACH CHAPTER ACHIEVE A HIGH LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, AND TO HELP THEM EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY FULFILL THEIR MISSION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; SHARING BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE ALL ASPECTS OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHAPTERS; STRATEGIC PLANNING; TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES; ONGOING TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BOARD, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN DELIVERING PROGRAMS, FUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES; INVESTMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES; FACILITATION OF NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES; AND DEVELOPING LOCAL FUNDRAISING CAPABILITIES TO GROW RESOURCES AND MEET NEW AND EXPANDING PROGRAM NEEDS.

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 January 1977.

    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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