Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of South Florida Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE.
- Income
- $10.6 million
- Spending
- $3.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 19.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 5,476
- Highest pay
- $125,446, executive director
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 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 119% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 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
0 of 10Did not give 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 (2)
- $3.2 million spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IS THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED: FAMILIES SERVED 300 DAYS OF CARE PROVIDED: TOTAL NUMBER OF NIGHTS: 9,487 NUMBER OF SESSION OR EVENTS HELD: 5 SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENTS PUBLICATIONS ISSUED - NONE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY - THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ASSISTS AVOID EXPENSIVE HOTEL STAYS AND MEAL COSTS DURING PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATIONS. THIS IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES OR THOSE TRAVELING FROM RURAL OR DISTANT AREAS. AN AVERAGE FAMILY CAN SAVE MORE THAN $6,000 A MONTH WHEN THEY STAY AT THE HOUSE FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS. OTHER NON-MEASURABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES INSIDE PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS WITH A PROGRAM CALLED "HOSPITALITY A LA CARTE". THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS 1,170 FAMILIES INSIDE THE HOSPITAL. VOLUNTEERS TAKE THE CHEERFUL CART AND PROVIDE COFFEE, COOKIES, PASTRIES, BOOKS, BLANKETS AND TOYS THROUGHOUT THE PEDIATRIC CANCER UNITS PROVIDING A MOMENT OF RESPITE.IN 2021, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (THE "PROJECT") TO REPLACE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXISTING HOUSE. THE NEW FACILITY IS BEING CONSTRUCTED ON THE CAMPUS OF JACKSON MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FACILITY WAS IN PROGRESS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO OPERATE FROM ITS EXISTING FACILITY IN MIAMI, FLORIDA.
- $46,000 spent. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GRANTS TO LOCAL CHARITIES BENEFITING CHILDREN. THESE GRANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH FUNDS FROM THE DONATION BOXES LOCATED INSIDE MCDONALDS.
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 November 6, 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 November 1979.
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 November 4, 2026.
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