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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire Inc

EIN 58-1630107 · Savannah, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE IS TO CREATE, FIND AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
41.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
17
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$135,675, exec.directo

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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 41.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $749,034 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS NEAR A MEDICAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES AWAITING TREATMENT.ROOM FEES ARE BASED UPON ABILITY TO PAY.
  2. $900 spent. MOBILE CARE UNIT - OUR CARE MOBILE PROVIDES FREE DENTAL EXAMS AND PREVENTIVE TREATMENTS TO APPROXIMATELY 1,600 UNDERSERVED SCHOOL CHILDREN (AGES 3 - 11) IN BEAUFORT, JASPER AND HAMPTON COUNTIES(SC). MANY CHILDREN HAVE NEVER SEEN A DENTIST BEFORE THEIR FIRST CARE MOBILE VISIT. THE IMPACT WE ARE MAKING ON THE LIVES OF THESE CHILDREN IN THEIR OVERALL HEALTH IS INVALUABLE. SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE REPORTED A DROP IN SCHOOL ABSENCES DUE TO DENTAL-RELATED PROBLEMS SINCE THE CARE MOBILES DEBUT IN 2002. EFFECTIVE APRIL 3, 2020, THE CARE MOBILE SUSPENDED OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19.
  3. $33,464 spent. FAMILY ROOM - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM.THE FAMILY ROOM SERVES ALL FAMILIES OF PEDIATRIC AND SPECIAL CARE NURSERY PATIENTS.IT IS A PLACE WITHIN THE HOSPITAL WHERE FAMILIES CAN RELAX AND GET AWAY WHILE STILL BEING CLOSE TO THEIR CHILD.THE FAMILY ROOM OFFERS FAMILIES A COMPUTER WITH INTERNET ACCESS,TELEVISION,LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE AND LAUNDRY SERVICES.THERE ARE TWO QUIET AREAS FOR NAPPING AND A CHILDREN'S PLAYROOM FOR HEALTHY SIBLINGS.

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 June 1986.

    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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