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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Triangle

EIN 56-1220376 · Durham, NC

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

THE MISSION OF RMHC IS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED AND ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S CARE.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
49
Volunteers
6,154
Highest pay
$286,036, 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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 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 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $5.6 million spent. IN 2025, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE TRIANGLE PLANNED AND FUNDED A NEW RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FAMILY ROOM INSIDE DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT DUKE CENTRAL TOWER. THIS RESPITE PROGRAM THAT OPENED IN JANUARY 2026 OFFERS RESPITE, NOURISHMENT, AND SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN TREATED IN DUKE'S NEW INPATIENT TOWER. THIS INCLUDES CHILDREN RECEIVING BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTS AND OTHER LONG-TERM TREATMENTS. IN 2025, RMHC TRIANGLE WELCOMED 1,791 FAMILIES FOR RESIDENTIAL HOSPITALITY IN RALEIGH, DURHAM, AND CHAPEL HILL FOR A TOTAL OF 28,965 NIGHTS OF CARE. 55,022 MEALS WERE SERVED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 28,115 RESPITE VISITS WERE PROVIDED TO CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES INSIDE DUKE, UNC, AND WAKEMED CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS. 6,154 VOLUNTEERS SHARED 31,009 HOURS OF SERVICE TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. THE COST SAVINGS TO FAMILIES FROM RMHC TRIANGLE PROGRAMS IN 2025 WAS $5.4M.

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 1979.

    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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