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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Marshfield Inc

EIN 93-0833012 · Marshfield, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (RMHC) MISSION IS TO KEEP FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN TOGETHER AND NEAR THE CARE AND RESOURSES THEY NEED. RMHC OF MARSHFIELD IS DEDICATED TO EASING THE BURDEN OF FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED AS A RESULT OF THEIR CHILDREN'S ILLNESS OR INJURY. RMHC OF MARSHFIELD OPERATES A HOUSE PROVIDING TEMPORARY LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN WHILE THOSE CHILDREN ARE PATIENTS AT MARSHFIELD CLINIC AND/OR MARSHFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

Income
$662,810
Spending
$692,283
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
23
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$55,189, exeuctive di

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $420,059 spent. THE MISSION AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (RMHC) OF MARSHFIELD IS TO KEEP FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN TOGETHER AND NEAR THE CARE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED. RMHC OF MARSHFIELD IS COMMITTED TO EASING THE BURDEN FOR FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED BY A CHILD'S ILLNESS OR INJURY. WE OPERATE A HOUSE THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE AT MARSHFIELD CLINIC AND MARSHFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. IN 2024, THE HOUSE SERVED 325 FAMILIES AND PROVIDED OVER 3,500 MEALS. THE LARGEST PATIENT POPULATION SERVED WERE NICU FAMILIES, MAKING UP 47% OF TOTAL STAYS. FAMILIES STAYED FOR AN AVERAGE OF 5.5 NIGHTS. GUESTS STAY AT NO COST, REMOVING A MAJOR FINANCIAL BURDEN DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY. THE HOUSE IS STAFFED 24/7/365 BY TRAINED EMPLOYEES, WITH VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING DAILY OPERATIONS INCLUDING MEALS, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS. RMHC OF MARSHFIELD ALSO MAINTAINS A DEDICATED FAMILY LOUNGE JUST OUTSIDE THE PICU AND PEDS DEPARTMENT, AND OPERATES A HOSPITALITY CART THAT DELIVERS SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS TO ALL PEDIATRIC BEDSIDES. THE MISSION AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES (RMHC) OF MARSHFIELD IS TO KEEP FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN TOGETHER AND NEAR THE CARE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED. RMHC OF MARSHFIELD IS COMMITTED TO EASING THE BURDEN FOR FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN DISRUPTED BY A CHILD'S ILLNESS OR INJURY. WE OPERATE A HOUSE THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE AT MARSHFIELD CLINIC AND MARSHFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. IN 2024, THE HOUSE SERVED 325 FAMILIES AND PROVIDED OVER 3,500 MEALS. THE LARGEST PATIENT POPULATION SERVED WERE NICU FAMILIES, MAKING UP 47% OF TOTAL STAYS. FAMILIES STAYED FOR AN AVERAGE OF 5.5 NIGHTS. GUESTS STAY AT NO COST, REMOVING A MAJOR FINANCIAL BURDEN DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY. THE HOUSE IS STAFFED 24/7/365 BY TRAINED EMPLOYEES, WITH VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING DAILY OPERATIONS INCLUDING MEALS, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS. RMHC OF MARSHFIELD ALSO MAINTAINS A DEDICATED FAMILY LOUNGE JUST OUTSIDE THE PICU AND PEDS DEPARTMENT, AND OPERATES A HOSPITALITY CART THAT DELIVERS SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS TO ALL PEDIATRIC BEDSIDES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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