Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE.
- Income
- $3.7 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 59 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 2,100
- Highest pay
- $155,092, chief exec o
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. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 59.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 23 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $1.1 million spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. (RMHCPT) OWNS AND OPERATES A 36-BEDROOM FACILITY THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FOR FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR HOME COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. FOR MOST OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE, THEIR CHILDREN ARE PATIENTS AT ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEVINE CHILDREN'S BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OR NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER. HOWEVER, ANY MEDICAL FACILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY (SERVICE AREA) MAY REFER FAMILIES CARING FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY, OUR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OFFERS OUR GUEST FAMILIES COMFORTABLE BEDROOMS, HOME-COOKED MEALS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, FREE PARKING, AREAS FOR RECREATION AND THE SUPPORT OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND OTHER GUESTS IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. IN 2025, OUR HOUSE PROVIDED 7,940 FAMILY NIGHTS SERVING 1,137 FAMILIES FROM 67 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES, AND 12 OTHER STATES, AND 1 OTHER COUNTRY. FAMILIES ARE ASKED FOR A DONATION OF 10.00 FOR EACH NIGHT THEY STAY WITH US. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY AND APPROXIMATELY 94% OF OUR FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO DONATE ANY AMOUNT. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COST TO OPERATE EACH ROOM AND THE AMOUNT PAID BY OUR FAMILIES IS FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DONATIONS. CIVIC GROUPS, CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OUR HOUSE. IN-KIND GOODS AND SERVICES VALUED IN EXCESS OF 179,300 ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR FAMILIES AND REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL DONATIONS SPENT ON PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS. SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR IN-KIND GIFTS INCLUDE: LAUNDRY, YARD WORK AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES, 403 MEALS PREPARED BY VOLUNTEERS OR PROVIDED BY LOCAL RESTURANTS AS DONATIONS OR PURCHASED WITH DONATED FUNDS, SNACK FOODS, DRINKS,HOUSEHOLD AND PAPER GOODS. WE ENJOYED HAVING 45 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 1,925 HOURS TO SUPPORT STAFF AND FAMILIES IN OUR HOUSE ON A REGULAR BASIS BY ASSISTING IN MEAL PREPARATION, GUEST FAMILY RELATIONS, OFFICE AND HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES. IN ADDITION, 2,398 ONE-TIME VOLUNTEERS SERVING 5,581 HOURS, WERE INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THE HOUSE AND IMPLEMENTING THE HOUSE'S ANNUAL SERVICE & FUNDRAISING EVENTS: HOUSE AND GROUNDS CLEANING, SPORT-A-SHIRT/SHARE-A- NIGHT, DBMC GOLF TOURNAMENT, WINE WOMEN & SHOES, CHARACTER BREAKFAST AND LUMINARY KIT SALES. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. (RMHCPT) OWNS AND OPERATES A 36-BEDROOM FACILITY THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FOR FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR HOME COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. FOR MOST OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE, THEIR CHILDREN ARE PATIENTS AT ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEVINE CHILDREN'S BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OR NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER. HOWEVER, ANY MEDICAL FACILITY IN OUR COMMUNITY (SERVICE AREA) MAY REFER FAMILIES CARING FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS. MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY, OUR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OFFERS OUR GUEST FAMILIES COMFORTABLE BEDROOMS, HOME-COOKED MEALS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, FREE PARKING, AREAS FOR RECREATION AND THE SUPPORT OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND OTHER GUESTS IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. IN 2025, OUR HOUSE PROVIDED 7,940 FAMILY NIGHTS SERVING 1,137 FAMILIES FROM 67 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES, AND 12 OTHER STATES, AND 1 OTHER COUNTRY. FAMILIES ARE ASKED FOR A DONATION OF 10.00 FOR EACH NIGHT THEY STAY WITH US. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY AND APPROXIMATELY 94% OF OUR FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO DONATE ANY AMOUNT. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COST TO OPERATE EACH ROOM AND THE AMOUNT PAID BY OUR FAMILIES IS FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DONATIONS. CIVIC GROUPS, CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OUR HOUSE. IN-KIND GOODS AND SERVICES VALUED IN EXCESS OF 179,300 ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR FAMILIES AND REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL DONATIONS SPENT ON PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS. SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR IN-KIND GIFTS INCLUDE: LAUNDRY, YARD WORK AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES, 403 MEALS PREPARED BY VOLUNTEERS OR PROVIDED BY LOCAL RESTURANTS AS DONATIONS OR PURCHASED WITH DONATED FUNDS, SNACK FOODS, DRINKS,HOUSEHOLD AND PAPER GOODS. WE ENJOYED HAVING 45 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 1,925 HOURS TO SUPPORT STAFF AND FAMILIES IN OUR HOUSE ON A REGULAR BASIS BY ASSISTING IN MEAL PREPARATION, GUEST FAMILY RELATIONS, OFFICE AND HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES. IN ADDITION, 2,398 ONE-TIME VOLUNTEERS SERVING 5,581 HOURS, WERE INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THE HOUSE AND IMPLEMENTING THE HOUSE'S ANNUAL SERVICE & FUNDRAISING EVENTS: HOUSE AND GROUNDS CLEANING, SPORT-A-SHIRT/SHARE-A- NIGHT, DBMC GOLF TOURNAMENT, WINE WOMEN & SHOES, CHARACTER BREAKFAST AND LUMINARY KIT SALES.
- $306,045 spent. THE RMHCPT FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICE NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF THE WHOLE FAMILY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ADJUST TO THEIR CHILD'S ILLNESS BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT ENRICH PARENTING AND COPING SKILLS. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH DAILY VISITS WITH FAMILIES AT THE HOSPITAL BY THE HOSPITALITY SERVICE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS, RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SESSIONS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SIBLINGS, FAMILY MEMBER BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, PET THERAPY AND BINGO. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, AND PARENTING WORKSHOPS. A FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH BOOKS AND VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO RESEARCH. TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE. WE HAD 72 RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 292 VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE RMHCPT FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICE NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF THE WHOLE FAMILY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ADJUST TO THEIR CHILD'S ILLNESS BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT ENRICH PARENTING AND COPING SKILLS. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH DAILY VISITS WITH FAMILIES AT THE HOSPITAL BY THE HOSPITALITY SERVICE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS, RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SESSIONS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SIBLINGS, FAMILY MEMBER BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, PET THERAPY AND BINGO. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, AND PARENTING WORKSHOPS. A FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH BOOKS AND VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO RESEARCH. TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE. WE HAD 72 RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 292 VOLUNTEER HOURS.
- $369,450 spent. RMHCPT OPERATES THREE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEVINE CHILDREN'S BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ONE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER, AND ONE ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. THE FAMILY ROOMS OFFER THE DAY SERVICES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WITHIN THE WALLS OF THE HOSPITAL. COMFORTABLE SEATING AREAS, A KITCHEN STOCKED WITH COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS AND SNACKS, AND COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS ARE AMONG THE AMENITIES PROVIDED. THE FAMILY ROOMS ARE OPEN TO ANY FAMILY WITH A PEDIATRIC PATIENT RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THE HOSPITAL. OUR 75 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 6,607 HOURS TO STAFF OUR FAMILY ROOMS MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. THE FAMILY ROOMS WELCOMED 6,487 UNIQUE VISITORS FOR 19,853 VISITS. RMHCPT OPERATES THREE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEVINE CHILDREN'S BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ONE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER, AND ONE ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. THE FAMILY ROOMS OFFER THE DAY SERVICES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WITHIN THE WALLS OF THE HOSPITAL. COMFORTABLE SEATING AREAS, A KITCHEN STOCKED WITH COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS AND SNACKS, AND COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS ARE AMONG THE AMENITIES PROVIDED. THE FAMILY ROOMS ARE OPEN TO ANY FAMILY WITH A PEDIATRIC PATIENT RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THE HOSPITAL. OUR 75 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 6,607 HOURS TO STAFF OUR FAMILY ROOMS MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. THE FAMILY ROOMS WELCOMED 6,487 UNIQUE VISITORS FOR 19,853 VISITS.
- $330,878 spent. RMHCPT OFFERS A HOSPITALITY CART/PERSONAL CARE KIT PROGRAM TO SERVE: (1) PARENTS THAT ARE RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THEIR CHILD'S BEDSIDE AND/OR (2)MOTHERS-TO-BE THAT ARE RECEIVING ANTEPARTUM CARE AT HOSPITAL PRIOR TO BIRTH OF A CHILD WITH MEDICAL CHALLENGES AND (3) FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES AT A HOSPITAL/MEDICAL FACILITY TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM OR EVEN THE SERVICES OF A HOSPITALITY CART. OUR TEN HOSPITALITY CARTS OPERATING AT ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEVINE CHILDREN'S BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (TWO), ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST DOWNTOWN HEALTH PLAZA (ONE), ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL PLAZA - PREMIER (ONE) NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER (ONE),NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (ONE), NOVANT HEALTH WAUGHTOWN PEDIATRICS CLINIC (ONE), NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH PEDIATRICS - WESTGATE (ONE)CONE HEALTH M.H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (ONE) AND CONE HEALTH TIM & CAROLYNN RICE CENTER (ONE) ARE COMPLEMENTED BY THE PERSONAL CARE KIT PROGRAMS OPERATING AT HIGH POINT MEDICAL CENTER AND RANDOLPH HEALTH. OUR 60 HOSPITALITY CART/PERSONAL CARE KIT VOLUNTEERS GIVING 3,167 HOURS OF SERVICE JOINED STAFF IN SERVING 49,799 INDIVIDUALS WITH ITEMS FROM OUR HOSPITALITY CARTS AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF PERSOANL CARE KITS.
- RMHCPT OFFERS A HOSPITALITY CART/PERSONAL CARE KIT PROGRAM TO SERVE: (1) PARENTS THAT ARE RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THEIR CHILD'S BEDSIDE AND/OR (2)MOTHERS-TO-BE THAT ARE RECEIVING ANTEPARTUM CARE AT HOSPITAL PRIOR TO BIRTH OF A CHILD WITH MEDICAL CHALLENGES AND (3) FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES AT A HOSPITAL/MEDICAL FACILITY TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM OR EVEN THE SERVICES OF A HOSPITALITY CART. OUR TEN HOSPITALITY CARTS OPERATING AT ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEVINE CHILDREN'S BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (TWO), ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST DOWNTOWN HEALTH PLAZA (ONE), ADVOCATE HEALTH ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL PLAZA - PREMIER (ONE) NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER (ONE),NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (ONE), NOVANT HEALTH WAUGHTOWN PEDIATRICS CLINIC (ONE), NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH PEDIATRICS - WESTGATE (ONE)CONE HEALTH M.H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (ONE) AND CONE HEALTH TIM & CAROLYNN RICE CENTER (ONE) ARE COMPLEMENTED BY THE PERSONAL CARE KIT PROGRAMS OPERATING AT HIGH POINT MEDICAL CENTER AND RANDOLPH HEALTH. OUR 60 HOSPITALITY CART/PERSONAL CARE KIT VOLUNTEERS GIVING 3,167 HOURS OF SERVICE JOINED STAFF IN SERVING 49,799 INDIVIDUALS WITH ITEMS FROM OUR HOSPITALITY CARTS AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF PERSOANL CARE KITS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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