Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Idaho Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho supports families of ill or injured children by keeping them together in times of medical need. Families are the center of our purpose and we provide them with a safe and secure place for healing filled with hope and comfort as we invest and strengthen healthcare partnerships to meet families' growing and changing needs.
- Income
- $4.5 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 68%
- Reserves
- 41.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 2,931
- Highest pay
- $157,134, executive director
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 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 41.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1568% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 2517 of 17 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, 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)
- $1.8 million spent. Ronald McDonald House Program: When families must travel long distances to access top medical care for their child, accommodations and support can be expensive or not readily available. The Ronald McDonald House program located in Boise, Idaho, helps families stay close to their ill or injured child without financial obligation. The House provides temporary lodging, meals, clothing, toys, emotional and physical comfort, and more. The program reduces burdens and removes barriers so families can spend more time with their child, interacting with their child's clinical care team, and participating in critical medical care decisions. (Continued on Schedule O)1625 families with ill or injured children called the Ronald McDonald House home in 2025. We provided 8555 nights of lodging for these families. The House continues to provide shelter and resources for families from across Idaho and eastern Oregon as well as 15 other states and 2 other countries. The average length of stay for these families is 9 nights but we have had some families stay a year or more. Over 90% of the families that used the House paid nothing out-of-pocket for their stay. A nominal $10 per day donation is requested, however, no one is turned away if they are unable to donate. In 2025, the House had 2,605 unique volunteers who helped with a variety of tasks around the House including organization, sanitation and the service of 411 meals. Overall, Ronald McDonald House saved families $1.25 million in lodging and meal expenses in 2025.
- $175,337 spent. Family Room Program: When a child is critically ill, parents may be reluctant to leave the hospital. In order to provide comfort and support to their child, it is important that parents have an opportunity to rest, have a meal, or have a moment of quiet. Located within the walls of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the Ronald McDonald Family Room program serves families from across eastern Idaho and beyond. The Family Room serves as a place for respite, relaxation, and privacy for family members, often just steps away from where their child is being treated. The Ronald McDonald Family Room program provides parents with an opportunity to remain close to their hospitalized child and to be an active member of their child's healthcare team. (Continued on Schedule O)In 2025, the Family Room served 869 unique families totaling 4,721 day use visits. 186 families used the program for 815 overnight stays. The average length of stay was 9 days and 100% paid nothing out-of-pocket for accommodations. In 2025, volunteers provided 2407 hours of support at the Family Room.
- $8,675 spent. Hospitality Cart Program: Designed to serve families who remain with their child without leaving the hospital or their child's bedside, the Ronald McDonald Hospitality Carts provide a bit of comfort as they travel the hallways of local hospitals bringing parents a hot beverage and snack while keeping the little ones entertained with books, fun activities, and toys. Run by volunteers at each hospital, the carts are active between two and five days a week to provide compassion and care for hundreds of families each month. (Continued on Schedule O)In 2025, the Ronald McDonald Hospitality Carts served 8,551 pediatric patients and their families at St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise, St. Luke's Magic Valley and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. We are proud to offer services that meet families when and where they need us the most.
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
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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 May 1991.
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 November 4, 2026.
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