Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Greater Houston Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF HOUSTON, INC. IS TO OFFER A HOME AWAY FROM HOME AND TO PROVIDE CARE, COMPASSION, AND HOPE TO FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN BEING TREATED IN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.
- Income
- $9.2 million
- Spending
- $8.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 78
- Volunteers
- 603
- Highest pay
- $309,014, chief executive officer
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 58% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2543 of 43 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, 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 (4)
- $5.6 million spent. HOLCOMBE HOUSEAT THE HOLCOMBE HOUSE, FAMILIES STAY IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT NEAR THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALS WHILE THEIR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN ARE BEING TREATED AS INPATIENTS OR OUTPATIENTS. THE FREESTANDING HOLCOMBE HOUSE HAS SEVENTY BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE BATHS, A LARGE COMMUNAL KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, PLAYROOM, AND TEEN GAME ROOM AND IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER. COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE HOUSE ENCOURAGES CARING AND SHARING AMONG GUEST FAMILIES AND THEIR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN. PARENTS FIND MUTUAL COMFORT AND SUPPORT FROM EACH OTHER, AND THE CHILDREN FIND PLAYMATES AND FRIENDS WHO ARE GOING THROUGH SIMILAR TREATMENTS. ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS IN 2024 PLACED ON FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE (1) MEAL PER DAY AT EACH PROGRAM LOCATION. THIS IS BEING DONE THROUGH OUR JOYFULL EATS PROGRAM THAT SEEKS IN-KIND AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM.
- $612,075 spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE HOUSTON INSIDE TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITALTHE TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ("TCH") HOUSE OFFERS NINETEEN BEDROOMS FOR OVERNIGHT SLEEP ACCOMMODATIONS AND DAY NAPPING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE INPATIENTS AT TCH. THE HOUSE HAS A KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, LIBRARY/COMPUTER ROOM, AND QUIET ROOM FOR FAMILIES TO USE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE. THIS HOUSE, IN ADDITION TO OVERNIGHT STAYS, OFFERS DAILY USAGE OF COMMON AREAS FOR CAREGIVERS TO RELAX, FIND A BITE TO EAT, AND/OR TALK WITH VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER PARENTS. THIS HOUSE PROVIDES THE COMFORTS OF HOME WITHIN MINUTES OF THE CHILD'S TREATMENT AREA AND RELIEVES SOME OF THE STRESS OF SPENDING HOURS OR DAYS IN A STERILE WAITING ROOM ENVIRONMENT. RMH OPERATES A TOTAL OF TEN FAMILY ROOMS, LOUNGES, AND FAMILY KITCHENS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT TCH. THESE AREAS ARE ADJACENT TO INPATIENT, INTENSIVE CARE, AND OUTPATIENT CARE UNITS AND OFFER A QUIET SITTING AREA, DINING TABLES, TELEVISION, SNACKS, FRESH COFFEE, AND PERIODIC MEALS PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. MANY ARE OPEN AND AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES ON A 24/7 BASIS. ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS IN 2024 PLACED ON FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE (1) MEAL PER DAY AT EACH PROGRAM LOCATION. THIS IS BEING DONE THROUGH OUR JOYFULL EATS PROGRAM THAT SEEKS IN-KIND AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM.
- $406,485 spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE HOUSTON INSIDE MD ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL:LOCATED ON THE PEDIATRIC FLOOR, THE FAMILY KITCHEN AND LOUNGE AREAS INCLUDE A LIBRARY AND COMPUTERS, A WAITING AREA WITH AQUARIUM, TELEVISION, COMFORTABLE SEATING, DINING TABLES, SNACKS, FRESH COFFEE, AND PERIODIC MEALS PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. TWO BEDROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OVERNIGHT SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE INPATIENTS AT MD ANDERSON CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL. ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS IN 2024 PLACED ON FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE (1) MEAL PER DAY AT EACH PROGRAM LOCATION. THIS IS BEING DONE THROUGH OUR JOYFULL EATS PROGRAM THAT SEEKS IN-KIND AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM.
- $383,949 spent. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE HOUSTON INSIDE CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL:THE CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL ("CMHH") HOUSE OFFERS A TOTAL OF TWENTY BEDROOMS FOR OVERNIGHT SLEEP ACCOMMODATIONS AND DAY NAPPING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE INPATIENTS AT CMHH. THE HOUSE HAS FAMILY LOUNGES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE INTENSIVE CARE AND INPATIENT UNITS THAT OFFER A QUIET SITTING AREA, DINING TABLES, TELEVISION, SNACKS, FRESH COFFEE, AND PERIODIC MEALS PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS IN 2024 PLACED ON FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE (1) MEAL PER DAY AT EACH PROGRAM LOCATION. THIS IS BEING DONE THROUGH OUR JOYFULL EATS PROGRAM THAT SEEKS IN-KIND AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM.
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
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 2024.
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 April 1983.
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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