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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Wichita Inc

EIN 48-0918101 · Wichita, KS

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

TO PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BEING SERVED BY COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
47.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
25
Volunteers
111
Highest pay
$219,791, former ceo

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. 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, 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 (2)
  1. $1.2 million spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES WICHITA PROVIDES TEMPORARY, AFFORDABLE, AND SAFE LODGING FOR OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHOSE MEDICAL NEEDS CAUSE THEM TO COME TO WICHITA, KANSAS. THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM LOCATED INSIDE OF WESLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES TEMPORARY RESPITE FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL. OVER 32,808 FAMILIES FROM 105 KANSAS COUNTIES, 45 OTHER STATES AND 14 COUNTRIES HAVE USED THE HOUSE SINCE ONE OPENED IN 1983. DURING 2024, THE HOUSE SERVED 658 FAMILIES AND PROVIDED 266 HOTEL STAYS. OVER 28,779 FAMILIES FROM KANSAS AND OTHER STATES HAVE FOUND RESPITE IN THE FAMILY ROOM SINCE IT OPENED IN 1998. DURING 2024, APPROXIMATELY 629 FAMILIES USED THE FAMILY ROOM. A FAMILY ROOM HOSPITALITY CART WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2021 AT WESLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THAT SERVES COFFEE AND SNACKS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN STAYING IN PEDS, PICU, AND NICU. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FAMILIES SERVED IN 2024 THROUGH THE HOSPITALITY CART WAS 10,013.
  2. $175,698 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO SERVICES IT PROVIDES ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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

  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 2024.

    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 May 1981.

    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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