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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Northern Nevada Inc

EIN 94-2863819 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF NORTHERN NEVADA CREATES AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
38.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
22
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$133,299, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.3 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 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 191% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $664,825 spent. THE RENO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE:THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN NORTHERN NEVADA. FAMILIES STAY AT NO COST, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN CLOSE TO THEIR CHILD WHILE RECEIVING THE COMFORT AND SUPPORT THEY NEED DURING A DIFFICULT TIME. THE HOUSE PROVIDES PRIVATE GUEST ROOMS, MEALS, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AND A CARING COMMUNITY OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, HELPING FAMILIES FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST, THEIR CHILD'S HEALING.IN 2025, LODGING WAS PROVIDED FOR 281 FAMILIES WITH A LENGTH OF STAY TOTALING 2,575 NIGHTS. IN TOTAL, 649 INDIVIDUALS WERE SEEN AT THE HOUSE. OUR CHEF PROGRAM EXPANDED TO SERVE NEARLY 7700 FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS TO OUR FAMILIES.
  2. $61,638 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM:THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM AT RENOWN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES A WELCOMING PLACE OF RESPITE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE. LOCATED WITHIN THE HOSPITAL, THE FAMILY ROOM OFFERS A COMFORTABLE PLACE TO REST, RECHARGE, ENJOY REFRESHMENTS, AND CONNECT WITH CARING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHILE REMAINING CLOSE TO THEIR CHILD. THE FAMILY ROOM HELPS REDUCE THE STRESS OF HOSPITALIZATION BY PROVIDING COMFORT, SUPPORT, AND A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES DURING A DIFFICULT TIME.IN 2025, THE FAMILY ROOM SERVED 654 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN RENOWN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NICU, PICU, AND PEDS UNITS.
  3. $4,233 spent. THE TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT PROGRAM / THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE:THE TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAVEL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WHEN A CHILD'S MEDICAL TREATMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE LOCALLY. WE HELP CHILDREN FROM NORTHERN NEVADA ACCESS THE MEDICAL CARE THEY NEED WHILE ENSURING THEIR FAMILIES CAN BE WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY. ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE GAS VOUCHERS AND AIRFARE, BASED ON ELIGIBILITY AND AVAILABLE FUNDING. IN 2025, THE TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT PROGRAM HELPED 51 FAMILIES ACCESS SPECIALTY CARE THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN NORTHERN NEVADA THROUGH TRAVEL FOR TREATMENT FUNDING. THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE PROGRAM BEGAN WINDING DOWN IN 2024 AND WAS FULLY RETIRED IN 2025. SINCE 2003, THE PROGRAM HAD PROVIDED BASIC MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, AS WELL AS HEALTH EDUCATION, TO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 AND PREGNANT WOMEN IN WASHOE COUNTY. THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE IMPROVED THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DELIVERED THROUGH THE STATE-OF-THE-ART MOBILE UNIT WERE COORDINATED AND ADMINISTERED BY COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE. TOGETHER, WE PROVIDED SERVICES THAT WENT BEYOND TREATMENTTHEY REDUCED RELIANCE ON EMERGENCY ROOMS, INCREASED AWARENESS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND HELPED ELIGIBLE FAMILIES OBTAIN GOVERNMENT-ASSISTED HEALTH INSURANCE.

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 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 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 July 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 November 4, 2026.

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