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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia Inc

EIN 54-1244769 · Roanoke, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND CARE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO MUST TRAVEL OUTSIDE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT IN ROANOKE VALLEY HOSPITALS. THE ORGANIZATION KEEPS FAMILIES CLOSE BY PROVIDING A HOUSE THAT OFFERS FAMILIES A RESPITE AREA CLOSE TO THE HOSPITAL - A ROOM OF THEIR OWN WITH A BATH, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
24
Volunteers
362
Highest pay
$100,150, executive di

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 239% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $623,170 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FOR THE FAMILIES OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES TO UNDERGO SPECIALIZED MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY. THE EIGHTEEN-BEDROOM HOUSE PROVIDED 4,297 NIGHTS FOR FAMILIES NEEDING LODGING. EACH FAMILY IS PROVIDED A PRIVATE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE AT LEAST FOUR ADULTS. THE HOUSE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER FOR GUESTS USING FOOD PURCHASED BY DONATIONS OR FOOD PROVIDED THROUGH IN-KIND OR MONETARY DONATIONS MADE BY HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUAL GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES, A TOY ROOM, A PLAYGROUND, AND LIBRARY EQUIPPED WITH A COMPUTER WITH INTERNET ACCESS FOR FAMILIES. THE HOUSE ACCEPTS ROOM DONATIONS FROM FAMILIES; HOWEVER, NO FAMILY HAS A FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO DONATE. THE AVERAGE HOUSE STAY IS APPROXIMATELY 21 NIGHTS. IN ADDITION TO LODGING, THE HOUSE PROVIDED FOOD BOXES AND GIFTS FOR ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO OVER 255 FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. ALMOST 362 VOLUNTEERS WORKED TO HELP FULFILL THE MISSION OF RMHC SW-VA. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FOR THE FAMILIES OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES TO UNDERGO SPECIALIZED MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY. THE EIGHTEEN-BEDROOM HOUSE PROVIDED 4,297 NIGHTS FOR FAMILIES NEEDING LODGING. EACH FAMILY IS PROVIDED A PRIVATE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE AT LEAST FOUR ADULTS. THE HOUSE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER FOR GUESTS USING FOOD PURCHASED BY DONATIONS OR FOOD PROVIDED THROUGH IN-KIND OR MONETARY DONATIONS MADE BY HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUAL GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES, A TOY ROOM, A PLAYGROUND, AND LIBRARY EQUIPPED WITH A COMPUTER WITH INTERNET ACCESS FOR FAMILIES. THE HOUSE ACCEPTS ROOM DONATIONS FROM FAMILIES; HOWEVER, NO FAMILY HAS A FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO DONATE. THE AVERAGE HOUSE STAY IS APPROXIMATELY 21 NIGHTS. IN ADDITION TO LODGING, THE HOUSE PROVIDED FOOD BOXES AND GIFTS FOR ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO OVER 255 FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. ALMOST 362 VOLUNTEERS WORKED TO HELP FULFILL THE MISSION OF RMHC SW-VA.
  2. $28,000 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOM, LOCATED WITHIN CARILION CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, IS A RESPITE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. THE FAMILY ROOM PROVIDES COMFORTABLE SEATING, COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS, A KITCHEN WITH A REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE, COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS, AS WELL AS A QUIET SPACE TO MAKE PERSONAL PHONE CALLS. THE FAMILY ROOM IS STAFFED TOTALLY BY VOLUNTEERS. THE FAMILY ROOM HAD 3,084 VISITS FROM FAMILIES AND VOLUNTEERS WORKED 3,613 HOURS TO MEET MISSION GOALS. TO CONTINUE SERVING FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL, RMHC SW VA BEGAN A COMFORTS OF HOME PROGRAM. 326 COMFORTS OF HOME BAGS WERE PROVIDED TO HELP FAMILIES THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME.

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 July 1985.

    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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