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Ronald Mcdonald House Atlanta Inc

EIN 58-1295754 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TRANSFORM PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND EXPERIENCES FOR FAMILIES WITH ILL, INJURED, OR RECOVERING CHILDREN THROUGH A NETWORK OF HOUSES, FAMILY ROOMS, CARE MOBILES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Income
$30.0 million
Spending
$8.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
58
Volunteers
13,131
Highest pay
$346,915, president & 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 71% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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 (3)
  1. $6.1 million spent. ATLANTA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, INC. OWNS AND OPERATES TWO TEMPORARY HOUSING FACILITIES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING TREATMENT (OUTPATIENTS OR INPATIENTS) FOR SERIOUS ILLNESSES AND INJURIES. THESE FACILITIES ARE LOCATED AT 795 GATEWOOD ROAD, ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND 5420 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA AND HAVE A TOTAL OF 81 ROOMS. THE HOUSES ARE MUCH MORE THAN A ROOM TO STAY IN, THEY PROVIDE COMFORT, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL. TO ENSURE NO FAMILIES ARE TURNED AWAY, THE CHARITY UTILIZED HOTEL PARTNERS IN ADDITION TO ITS TWO HOUSING FACILITIES IN 2024. 3,652 FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY OUR HOUSE AND HOTEL PROGRAMS IN 2024.
  2. $253,417 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM AT CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITE WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT WITH A SPECIAL FAMILY RESPITE ROOM FOR THEIR COMFORT AND SUPPORT. 734 FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY THE FAMILY ROOM IN 2024.
  3. $39,684 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE IS A 40-FOOT LONG, 8-FOOT WIDE VAN THAT IS A FULLY FUNCTIONING MEDICAL CLINIC PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION, PRIMARY CARE, ASTHMA CARE, SCHOOL-REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS, HEALTH CHECKS AND SPORTS PHYSICALS TO CHILDREN IN LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. IN 2024, THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE PROVIDED SERVICES AT 33 SCHOOLS, SERVING 979 STUDENTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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