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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Hawaii Inc

EIN 99-0222124 · Honolulu, HI

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

PROVIDE SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH AN ENVIRONMENT FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA AND OHANA.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
74 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
28
Volunteers
262
Highest pay
$126,572, president (ex-officio)

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 74.0 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: HOUSE SERVICES - PROVIDES A HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA AND OHANA FOR FAMILIES WITH A SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILD FROM THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS AND PACIFIC REGION WHILE THE CHILD IS RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT IN HONOLULU. IN 2024, THE HOUSE PROGRAM SERVED 2,900 PERSONS. VOLUNTEER SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTS THE ORGANIZATION'S WORKFORCE, PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED MANPOWER AND RESOURCES TO HELP RMHC-HI MEET ITS MISSION AND SERVICE GOALS. IN 2024, WE HAD AN ASTOUNDING 262 REGULARLY SCHEDULED VOLUNTEERS, PERFORMING A MULTITUDE OF TASKS AT THE ORGANIZATION`S TWO RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, AND 823 VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING AT OUR THREE MAIN FUNDRAISING EVENTS (RED SHOE 5K, GOLF, AND GALA).
  2. $13,853 spent. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED IT'S VERY FIRST HOSPITALITY CART AT KAISER PERMANENTE ON OCTOBER 12, 2023. WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED THE HOSPITALITY CART PROGRAM AND LAUNCHED ANOTHER CART AT KAPIOLANI WOMENS AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ON JUNE 13, 2024. HOSPITALITY CART SERVICES - LOCATED IN THE NICU WAITING ROOMS, PROVIDES COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO NICU AND PEDIATRIC VISITORS SO THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON THE HEALTH AND RECOVERY OF THEIR KEIKI. OUR CARTS ARE STOCKED WITH WATER, K-CUP PODS FOR COFFEE, TEA AND HOT CHOCOLATE, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND ACTIVITY ITEMS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THIS SERVICE IS 100% VOLUNTEER DRIVEN. OPERATING TWICE A WEEK.

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 November 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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