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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Texas Inc

EIN 74-2277664 · Austin, TX

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

TO PROVIDE LODGING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
33
Volunteers
1,425
Highest pay
$215,310, 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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 25

    22 of 22 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 (5)
  1. $3.3 million spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IS LOCATED ON THE DELL CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS. THE 30,000 SQUARE FOOT, CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING IS THE FIRST LEED PLATINUM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IN THE WORLD. THE 30 GUEST ROOM HOUSE IS A HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME THAT KEEPS FAMILIES TOGETHER SO THEY CAN STAY CLOSE TO THEIR HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN. FAMILIES STAYING AT THE HOUSE RECEIVE DAILY PREPARED MEALS, INTERNET ACCESS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND SUPPLIES, ACCESS TO A FITNESS ROOM AND PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SERVED 345 FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN IN 2024. THIS INCLUDED 1,466 TOTAL FAMILY MEMBERS SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 9,960 ROOM NIGHTS PROVIDED TO FAMILIES.
  2. $66,767 spent. THE HEALING HEARTS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL BURIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN THE CENTRAL TEXAS AREA WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A CHILD. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY WITH A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SUPPORT OF $1,000. DURING 2024, 139 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE PROGRAM. HEALING HEARTS ALSO PROVIDES A FACILITATED BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD AS WELL AS A MEMORIAL SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN.
  3. $10,861 spent. SEVEN RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS LOCATED AT ST. DAVIDS WOMENS CENTER OF TEXAS, DELL CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER, ST. DAVIDS MEDICAL CENTER, SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN,DELL CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER NORTH,ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN BRYAN AND ST. JOSEPH HEALTH COLLEGE STATION HOSPITAL PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN REST AND REGROUP WHILE STAYING CLOSE TO THEIR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN IN THE NEONATAL OR PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNITS. DURING 2024, THE FAMILY ROOMS PROVIDED ACCOMODATIONS TO 982 LOCAL FAMILIES FOR A TOTAL OF 3,754 ROOM NIGHTS PROVIDED TO FAMILIES. PROGRAM SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL CENTRAL TEXAS-AREA FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN.
  4. $3,634 spent. THE HAPPY WHEELS HOSPITALITY CARTS STROLL THE HALLWAYS OF SEVEN CENTRAL TEXAS HOSPITALS PROVIDING COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES, SNACKS, SMALL TOYS, AND TOILETRIES TO FAMILIES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN. DURING 2024, 33,000 ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED IN CENTRAL TEXAS.
  5. THE HAPPY WHEELS HOSPITALITY CARTS STROLL THE HALLWAYS OF SEVEN CENTRAL TEXAS HOSPITALS PROVIDING 3634. 0. 0.

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 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 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 November 1983.

    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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