Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN BY (A) PROVIDING TEMPORARY LODGING PRIMARILY FOR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE RECEIVING TREATMENT AT NEARBY HOSPITALS OR SIMILAR TREATMENT FACILITIES AND (B) MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WHICH SUPPORT THE BETTERMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ARTS, AND CIVIC AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
About
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS OWNS AND OPERATES THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE LOCATED AT 1720 TREASURE HILLS BOULEVARD IN HARLINGEN, TEXAS. THIS 6-BEDROOM FACILITY OPENED MARCH 2, 1998 AND IS OPEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE HOUSE PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING TO THE FAMILY OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. IN 2018, 262 FAMILIES STAYED AS GUESTS AT THE HOUSE FOR PERIODS RANGING FROM A FEW DAYS TO A FEW MONTHS. FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AGE 18 AND UNDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAY AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE. THEY MUST BE REFERRED TO THE HOUSE BY A PHYSICIAN, NURSE OR SOCIAL WORKER AND MUST BE UNDERGOING INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT CARE AT THE LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITY. A CONTRIBUTION OF $10 PER NIGHT PER FAMILY IS REQUESTED, BUT NO FAMILY IS EVER TURNED AWAY DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS. THIS CONTRIBUTION ONLY PARTIALLY DEFRAYS THE COST OF OPERATING THE HOUSE AND, DURING 2018, ONLY 12 FAMILIES COULD AFFORD THIS NOMINAL CHARGE. ON FEBRUARY 26, 2009, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS OPENED A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM IN THE EDINBURG CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOCATED AT 1102 NORTH TRENTON, EDINBURG, TEXAS. THE FAMILY ROOM PROVIDES COMFORT AND CARE TO PARENTS IN A SIMILAR FASHION TO THAT PROVIDED BY A RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, BUT WITHIN THE WALLS OF THE HOST HOSPITAL. WHEN PARENTS PASS THROUGH THE DOOR TO A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM, THE HOSPITAL ATMOSPHERE MELTS AWAY. THE EDINBURG FAMILY ROOM CREATES A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE WITHIN THE HOSPITAL. THE EDINBURG FAMILY ROOM IS CURRENTLY OPENED 365 DAYS A YEAR FROM 8AM TO 8PM. THE FACILITY CONTAINS THREE SLEEPING ROOMS, A KITCHEN, COMPUTER AREA, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, BATHROOM/ SHOWER FACILITIES AND A LIVING ROOM/LOUNGE AREA. IN 2018, 1,898 FAMILIES WERE SERVED AT THE FAMILY ROOM. IN NOVEMBER 2010, AN ADDITIONAL FAMILY ROOM OPENED AT VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER IN HARLINGEN. LIKE THE FAMILY ROOM IN EDINBURG,THIS ROOM PROVIDES COMFORT AND CARE TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE IN THE HOSPITAL AT VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER. IT IS ALSO OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR FROM 8 AM TO 8PM. THE FACILITY CONTAINS A KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, COMPUTER AREA, BATHROOM AND ONE DAY ROOM. IN 2018 IT SERVED 262 FAMILIES. IN-KIND DONATIONS PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO GUESTS OF THE HOUSE AND COVER EXPENSES THAT THE CHARITY WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO PAY. DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES INCLUDE LONG DISTANCE PHONE CARDS FOR GUESTS, GROCERY STORE CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD, CLEANING SUPPLIES, HOUSEHOLD PAPER GOODS, PANTRY STAPLES, HOME COOKED DINNERS FOR GUESTS, SATELLITE TELEVISION SERVICE, AIRLINE TICKETS FOR STAFF TO ATTEND CONFERENCES, ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING SERVICES, STORAGE UNIT RENTALS AND VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS FOR GUESTS. VOLUNTEERS HELP TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND GUESTS OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BY PROVIDING OFFICE ASSISTANCE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITY AND FUNDRAISING ASSISTANCE. IN 2018, 82 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 9,543 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “See schedule o”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The organization supports the well being of children by (a) providing temporary lodging primarily for seriously ill children and their families while receiving treatment at nearby hospitals or similar treatment facilities and (b) making contributions and grants to other organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific or educational purposes which support the betterment of children through health care and medical research, education and arts, and civic and social services.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is TX, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 1720 TREASURE HILLS BLVD, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 15 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$112,695.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization pays $241,390 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $37,334 in fundraising expenses.
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