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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Oklahoma City Inc

EIN 73-1103242 · Edmond, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OKLAHOMA CITY BENEFITS CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A "HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME" FOR FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN WHO ARE RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE OKC AREA.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
54.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
28
Volunteers
734
Highest pay
$214,778, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.5 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 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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, 2024, 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)
  1. $745,182 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (RMH) AT OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS A WELCOMING "HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME" WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING, MEALS, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL COMFORT AND INCREASES THE CAREGIVERS' ABILITY TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH THEIR CHILD, INTERACT WITH THEIR CLINICAL CARE TEAM AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CRITICAL MEDICAL CARE DECISIONS. IN 2024, THE RMH PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 13,851 NIGHTS STAY TO 667 FAMILIES AT NO CHARGE TO FAMILIES.
  2. $98,388 spent. WHEN DEALING WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF THEIR CHILD'S CRITICAL ILLNESS, PARENTS MAY BE RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THE HOSPITAL FOR SELF-CARE. THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM (RMFR) LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR OF OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SERVES AS A PLACE OF RESPITE, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM WHERE THEIR CHILD IS BEING TREATED. THE RMFR PROVIDES PARENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO REST, HAVE A SNACK OR HAVE A MOMENT OF QUIET, SO THEY CAN PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO THEIR CHILD AND BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHCARE TEAM. IN 2024, THE RMFR SERVED 8,025 GUESTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 March 1981.

    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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