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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Denver Inc

EIN 84-0728926 · Denver, CO

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

THE MISSION OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF DENVER, INC. IS THAT WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT REMOVE BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES, AND PROMOTE HEALING WHEN CHILDREN NEED HEALTHCARE.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
29.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
44
Volunteers
3,698
Highest pay
$178,888, 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 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.4 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $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. $4.9 million spent. RMHC-DENVER OFFERS A FREE PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO STAY WHEN THEY TRAVEL TO DENVER FOR MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED 35,070 NIGHTS OF LODGING, WE HAD 2,908 CHECK-INS AND SERVED 1,912 FAMILIES. OUR CULINARY TEAM ENSURES THAT OUR FAMILIES RECEIVE DINNER SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK, EASING THE BURDEN ON PARENTS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON CARING FOR THEIR CHILD. THEY ALSO PROVIDE MENU GUIDANCE AND PLANNING SUPPORT FOR OUR MEAL GROUP VOLUNTEERS. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED 46,000 MEALS TO OUR FAMILIES. OUR FAMILY ROOM IS LOCATED WITHIN HCA HEALTHONE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S AT PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S NEAR THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AND OFFERS FAMILIES A PLACE TO REST AND REGROUP RIGHT AT THE HOSPITAL. THE FAMILY ROOM HAD 6,734 VISITORS IN 2025. RMHC-DENVER OFFERS A FREE PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO STAY WHEN THEY TRAVEL TO DENVER FOR MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED 35,070 NIGHTS OF LODGING, WE HAD 2,908 CHECK-INS AND SERVED 1,912 FAMILIES. OUR CULINARY TEAM ENSURES THAT OUR FAMILIES RECEIVE DINNER SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK, EASING THE BURDEN ON PARENTS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON CARING FOR THEIR CHILD. THEY ALSO PROVIDE MENU GUIDANCE AND PLANNING SUPPORT FOR OUR MEAL GROUP VOLUNTEERS. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED 46,000 MEALS TO OUR FAMILIES. OUR FAMILY ROOM IS LOCATED WITHIN HCA HEALTHONE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S AT PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S NEAR THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AND OFFERS FAMILIES A PLACE TO REST AND REGROUP RIGHT AT THE HOSPITAL. THE FAMILY ROOM HAD 6,734 VISITORS IN 2025.

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 1977.

    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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