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Ronald Mcdonald House Northwest Florida Inc

EIN 59-2172279 · Pensacola, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE THE BEST HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME AND SOURCE OF RESPITE AND RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SUFFERING A MEDICAL CRISIS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
22.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
26
Volunteers
7,494
Highest pay
$147,925, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.9 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (1)
  1. $1.7 million spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (RMH) OF NWFL, INC. PROVIDES A 26 BEDROOM HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL OR CRITICALLY INJURED CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT HOSPITALS IN THE PENSACOLA AREA. THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ASCENSION STUDER FAMILY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, NEMOURS, BAPTIST HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA WEST HOSPITAL AND LIFEVIEW. RMH SERVES FAMILIES PRIMARILY FROM THE BAY, WALTON, OKALOOSA, SANTA ROSA, AND ESCAMBIA COUNTIES, BUT HAS SERVED FAMILIES FROM OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES. THE HOUSE INCLUDES A FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, FITNESS ROOM, PLAYROOM, NURSING NOOK, FREE WIFI, COMPUTERS AND AN OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND FOR FAMILIES STAYING AT RMH. OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE ART THERAPY, ANIMAL THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. OUTSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDE DENTAL AND EYE CARE FOR THE FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE. THESE SERVICES ARE AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES. THE LARGE COMMUNAL KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO SHARE MEALS WHICH ARE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, OR TO PREPARE THEIR OWN FOOD IF THEY CHOOSE. IN 2025, WE SERVED 840 FAMILIES FOR 6,761 NIGHTS. VOLUNTEERS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SERVING OUR FAMILIES. IN 2025, 3,105 VOLUNTEERS LOGGED IN 8,050 HOURS. FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO CONSIDER A DONATION OF 10 PER NIGHT, BUT NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. THE ACTUAL COST PER NIGHT TO HOUSE A FAMILY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE MEALS AND SERVICES, IN 2025 WAS 101. RMH IS LICENSED BY MCDONALDS CORPORATION TO USE THE BRAND NAME WHICH IS UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED TODAY. MCDONALDS CORPORATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OUR PROGRAMS WITH VALUABLE TRAINING AND NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES, HOWEVER, LIKE EVERY RMH, WE DEPEND ON OUR COMMUNITY FOR MOST OF OUR ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT. OUR OTHER CORE PROGRAM, THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM (RMFR), PROVIDES US WITH THE ABILITY TO SERVE MORE FAMILIES WHO DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE THEIR CHILDS BEDSIDE AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE LOCALLY. THE RMFR IS MINUTES FROM THE LEVEL III NICU, LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE STUDER FAMILY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. THE RMFR HAS SEVERAL COMMON AREAS: FULL KITCHEN, DINING AREA, LIVING ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, PLAYROOM, AND A QUIET ROOM WHERE FAMILIES CAN HAVE PRIVACY. THE COMMON AREAS ARE OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 8A-4P TO ANY FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THE STUDER FAMILY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. AT THE RMFR, THEY CAN ENJOY QUIET MOMENTS OF RESPITE, A CUP OF COFFEE, SNACKS, A MEAL, START A LOAD OF LAUNDRY, AND FRESHEN UP WITH A SHOWER. THE FAMILY ROOM ALSO FEATURES THREE SLEEPING ROOMS, FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED TO BE STEPS FROM THEIR CRITICAL CHILDS BEDSIDE. IN 2025, THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM HAD MORE THAN 6,693 VISITS BY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL. THE OVERNIGHT BEDROOMS SERVED 85 FAMILIES FOR A TOTAL OF 655 NIGHTS. AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY FINANCE COMMITTEE OVERSEAS THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING WORKING WITH AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE AUDIT. AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OVERSEES INVESTMENTS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (RMH) OF NWFL, INC. PROVIDES A 26 BEDROOM HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL OR CRITICALLY INJURED CHILDREN BEING TREATED AT HOSPITALS IN THE PENSACOLA AREA. THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ASCENSION STUDER FAMILY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, NEMOURS, BAPTIST HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA WEST HOSPITAL AND LIFEVIEW. RMH SERVES FAMILIES PRIMARILY FROM THE BAY, WALTON, OKALOOSA, SANTA ROSA, AND ESCAMBIA COUNTIES, BUT HAS SERVED FAMILIES FROM OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES. THE HOUSE INCLUDES A FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, FITNESS ROOM, PLAYROOM, NURSING NOOK, FREE WIFI, COMPUTERS AND AN OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND FOR FAMILIES STAYING AT RMH. OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE ART THERAPY, ANIMAL THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. OUTSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDE DENTAL AND EYE CARE FOR THE FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE. THESE SERVICES ARE AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES. THE LARGE COMMUNAL KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO SHARE MEALS WHICH ARE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, OR TO PREPARE THEIR OWN FOOD IF THEY CHOOSE. IN 2025, WE SERVED 840 FAMILIES FOR 6,761 NIGHTS. VOLUNTEERS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SERVING OUR FAMILIES. IN 2025, 3,105 VOLUNTEERS LOGGED IN 8,050 HOURS. FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO CONSIDER A DONATION OF 10 PER NIGHT, BUT NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. THE ACTUAL COST PER NIGHT TO HOUSE A FAMILY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE MEALS AND SERVICES, IN 2025 WAS 101. RMH IS LICENSED BY MCDONALDS CORPORATION TO USE THE BRAND NAME WHICH IS UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED TODAY. MCDONALDS CORPORATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OUR PROGRAMS WITH VALUABLE TRAINING AND NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES, HOWEVER, LIKE EVERY RMH, WE DEPEND ON OUR COMMUNITY FOR MOST OF OUR ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT. OUR OTHER CORE PROGRAM, THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM (RMFR), PROVIDES US WITH THE ABILITY TO SERVE MORE FAMILIES WHO DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE THEIR CHILDS BEDSIDE AND FAMILIES WHO LIVE LOCALLY. THE RMFR IS MINUTES FROM THE LEVEL III NICU, LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE STUDER FAMILY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. THE RMFR HAS SEVERAL COMMON AREAS: FULL KITCHEN, DINING AREA, LIVING ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, PLAYROOM, AND A QUIET ROOM WHERE FAMILIES CAN HAVE PRIVACY. THE COMMON AREAS ARE OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 8A-4P TO ANY FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD RECEIVING TREATMENT AT THE STUDER FAMILY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. AT THE RMFR, THEY CAN ENJOY QUIET MOMENTS OF RESPITE, A CUP OF COFFEE, SNACKS, A MEAL, START A LOAD OF LAUNDRY, AND FRESHEN UP WITH A SHOWER. THE FAMILY ROOM ALSO FEATURES THREE SLEEPING ROOMS, FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED TO BE STEPS FROM THEIR CRITICAL CHILDS BEDSIDE. IN 2025, THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM HAD MORE THAN 6,693 VISITS BY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL. THE OVERNIGHT BEDROOMS SERVED 85 FAMILIES FOR A TOTAL OF 655 NIGHTS. AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY FINANCE COMMITTEE OVERSEAS THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDIN

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 May 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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