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Ronald Mcdonald House Charleston

EIN 57-0724845 · Charleston, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE WITH A VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERY FAMILY HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO ENSURE THE BEST HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR THEIR CHILDREN.

Income
$12.1 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
33
Volunteers
3,968
Highest pay
$110,650, ceo

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 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 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 106% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $2.3 million spent. IN 2025, THE HOUSE PROGRAM SERVED 1,512 GUESTS STAYING OVER 10,373 NIGHTS WITH AN AVERAGE OF 24 NIGHT STAY PER FAMILY; 82% OF THE PATIENTS WERE MEDICAID ELIGIBLE. THE TRUE VALUE OF THE RMHC CHARLESTON HOUSE PROGRAM IS HOW THE FAMILIES SUPPORT EACH OTHER DURING THEIR MOST TRYING TIMES.
  2. $66,200 spent. IN 2025, OUR HOSPITALITY CART PROGRAM SERVED 94,938 PEOPLE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES REFRESHMENTS BEDSIDE AND IN WAITING ROOMS AT MUSC SJ'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL AND THE SUMMEY MEDICAL PAVILION.
  3. $23,402 spent. BABYBLOOMS: THE BIRTH OF A BABY BORN PREMATURELY THRUSTS EACH FAMILY INTO AN ARENA OF MULTIPLE UNCERTAINTIES AND A WIDE RANGE OF EMOTIONS SUCH AS: FEAR OF DEATH, SADNESS, GUILT, DISAPPOINTMENT, FATIGUE, ANXIETY, JOY, AND SURPRISE. MANY FAMILIES ALSO ENCOUNTER EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND FINANCIAL CONCERNS AS A RESULT OF, THEIR CHILD'S HOSPITALIZATION. RMHC CHARLESTON DEVELOPED BABY BLOOMS TO OFFER APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN AND ASSIST FAMILIES AS THEY JOURNEY FROM THE HOSPITAL TO HOME. THROUGH WEEKLY LEARNING AND ACTIVITY SESSIONS, BABY BLOOMS SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE PARENTING EXPERIENCE USING EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICES, WHILE CREATING AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENRICH BONDING, INFANT CARE, AND DEVELOPMENT.

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 March 1982.

    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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