Ronald Mcdonald House Jacksonville Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE JACKSONVILLE IS A 501(C3) ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING LODGING, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND A COMMUNITY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE TO CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO NEED TO BE NEAR A HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.VISION: A WORLD WHERE EVERY FAMILY HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO ENSURE THE BEST HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. CORE VALUES:WE LEAD WITH COMPASSION; WE ARE DEEPLY RESPECTFUL; WE ACT WITH INTEGRITY; WE ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED
- Income
- $3.9 million
- Spending
- $3.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 24.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 723
- Highest pay
- $238,608, chief executive officer
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 24.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 2519 of 19 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 (1)
- $2.7 million spent. IN 2025, 1,346 FAMILIES FROM 23 STATES AND 12 COUNTRIES STAYED AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE JACKSONVILLE. OUR FAMILIES ENJOYED THE SERVICES OF PRIVATE AND SECURE ACCOMMODATIONS AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS PREPARED BY OUR IN -HOUSE CHEF AND SERVED BY OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. NEARLY 23,000 MEALS WERE SERVED AND THE FAMILIES HAD ACCESS TO A FULLY STOCKED PANTRY THAT PROVIDED THEM WITH DAILY SNACKS AND LUNCH TOTES TO BE CARRIED TO THEIR DAILY HOSPITAL VISITS. OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE DAILY HEALTH OF OUR FAMILIES THROUGH NUTRITIOUS MEALS WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE STRESS OUR FAMILIES FACE. OUR FAMILY STAYS ARE FURTHER SUPPORTED WITH A FITNESS CENTER, THEATRE ROOM, ROOFTOP GARDEN, A NONDENOMINATIONAL ROOM OF CONTEMPLATION, COFFEE BAR AREAS, PLAYROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOMS, AND A PLAYROOM AND LEARNING CENTER KNOWN AS THE KIDZONE LEARNING CENTER. OUR COMMUNITY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE IS ANCHORED BY OUR EXPERIENCED GUEST RELATIONS STAFF DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING OF OUR FAMILIES. THEY ARE ALSO SUPPORTED BY ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO STRIVE TO WELCOME EVERY FAMILY ENGAGING THEM ON A DAILY BASIS AND MAKING RONALD MCDONALD HOUSEC JACKSONVILLE THEIR COMFORTING AND TEMPORARY "HOME AWAY FROM HOME". OUR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND FORGE RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR RESOLVE. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE RMHC JACKSONVILLE MISSION. IN 2025, 723 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 1346 FAMILIES INSIDE RMH, ASSISTED AT OUR EVENTS, AND SUPPORTED OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING 16,502 HOURS OF SERVICE. THESE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS MEET AND GREAT OUR FAMILIES WITH CARE AND COMPASSION. THEY CAN BE FOUND WORKING AT OUR FRONT DESKS, HOUSEWARMING IN OUR KITCHENS, VOLUNTEER COOKING, LANDSCAPING, DOING MAINTENANCE WORK, VOLUNTEERING FOR EVENTS, CRAFTS AND GAMES AND VOLUNTEERING DAILY IN OUR KIDZONE LEARNING CENTER. GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS OFTEN CREATE EVENTS FOR OUR CHILDREN LIKE BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND CRAFT EVENTS, KARAOKE, SUPERHERO AND PRINCESS NIGHTS. A SEASONAL FAVORITE IS ALWAYS A VISIT FROM THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS WHO COOK BREAKFAST OR HOST A HOLIDAY EVENT. THE MCDONALD'S OWNER/OPERATORS ALSO VISIT SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR TO COOK UP EVERYONE'S FAVORITE MCDONALD'S BISCUITS, EGG, AND SAUSAGE SANDWICHES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR VOLUNTEERS HELP TO MAKE OUR FAMILIES FEEL AT HOME AND LEND A COMPASSIONATE EAR DURING A VERY CHALLENGING TIME. OUR KIDZONE HAS BECOME A FAVORITE OF OUR CHILDREN AND PARENTS ALIKE. IT IS A JOYOUS PLACE OF LEARNING AND EXPLORATION CREATED, MANAGED AND STAFFED BY OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, MANY WHO HAVE SPENT THEIR CAREERS IN EDUCATION. EXCITING THEMES AND CURRICULUMS WITH CRAFTS AND LEARNING GREET THE CHILDREN EVERY DAY, WHERE THE CHILDREN CAN FORGET ABOUT THEIR ILLNESS AND ENJOY BEING A CHILD. GIANT LEGOS ABOUND AND CHILDREN'S ART IS MASTERFULLY DISPLAYED. TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO OUR KIDZONE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTS OF A STEM CURRICULUM. IN 2025, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE JACKSONVILLE LAUNCHED A RENOVATION PROJECT TO EXPAND THE KIDZONE. IT IS SET TO OPEN IN THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2026. THE NEWLY EXPANDED SPACE, ADVENTURE ALLEY, WILL SERVE BOTH YOUNG CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS, PROVIDING SEPARATE SPACES BUILT WITH INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, CONNECTION AND JOY. NOT ALL FAMILIES WITH A CHILD IN THE HOSPITAL CAN STAY WITH US, BUT THEY STILL NEED SUPPORT. LONG DAYS AT THE HOSPITAL ARE EXHAUSTING, AND THE COST OF MEALS ADDS UP FAST. TO FILL THIS GAP, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE JACKSONVILLE PARTNERED WITH WOLFSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN 2025 TO LAUNCH THE MEALS THAT HEAL PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, A WARM AND NUTRITIOUS DINNER IS PREPARED EVERY EVENING BY OUR ON-SITE CHEF, IS DELIVERED TO WOLFSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND IS SERVED BY OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OFFERING A SENSE OF COMFORT AND COMMUNITY.
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 July 1986.
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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