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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Inc.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Inc.

Lubbock, TX
Tax ID75-1915179

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,570,079

Expenses

$1,511,847

Website

rmhcsouthwest.com

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FOR SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN, FAMILY ROOMS IN THREE HOSPITALS,HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE VIA CARE MOBILE, GRANTS TO NON-PROFITS,AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS.

About

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE- RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE SOUTHWEST, INC. ("RMHC") OWNS AND OPERATES THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS. THE 17-ROOM FACILITY PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN, AGE 21 AND UNDER,WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. THE HOUSE SERVES CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT AT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, COVENANT WOMENS AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND OTHER VARIOUS CLINICS AND DOCTORS. GUESTS MUST BE REFERRED BY A SOCIAL WORKER AND THE CHILD MUST BE UNDERGOING INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT CARE. WE WILL ACCEPT A NOMINAL DONATION OF 15 PER NIGHT PER FAMILY, WHICH ONLY PARTIALLY DEFRAYS THE COST OF OPERATING THE HOUSE, AND NO FAMILY IS EVER TURNED AWAY DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS. THE HOUSE IS ALSO AN APPROVED LODGING FACILITY FOR FAMILIES COVERED BY MEDICAID. OVER 656,720 OF IN-KIND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES WERE RECEIVED IN 2018 COVERING PROGRAM EXPENSES THAT THE CHARITY WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO PAY. MAJOR IN- KIND DONATIONS INCLUDE FOOD, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THE HOUSE IS LOCATED ON LAND OWNED BY TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY. THE YEARLY FAIR MARKET RENTAL VALUE OF THIS LAND HAS BEEN VALUED AT 48,000. NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS HELP SUPPORT THE STAFF AND GUESTS OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BY PROVIDING OFFICE ASSISTANCE, MEAL PREPARATION FOR FAMILIES,HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, GARDENING, MAINTENANCE AND SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANCE.USING THE PER HOUR VALUE OF VOLUNTEER TIME AS POSTED BY INDEPENDENTSECTOR.ORG, THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES RECEIVED IN 2018 WAS 391,015. APPROXIMATELY 2,500 PEOPLE WERE SERVED AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IN 2018. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C PAGE 2- THIRD ACHIEVEMENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOTH ORGANIZATIONS SERVE ON AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PROGRAM. RMHC ALSO RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH NON-CLINICAL ASPECTS OF OPERATING THE PROGRAM.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The organization provides temporary lodging for seriously ill children, family rooms in three hospitals,high quality healthcare via care mobile, grants to non-profits,and scholarships to students.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The organization provides temporary lodging for seriously ill children, family rooms in three hospitals,high quality healthcare via care mobile, grants to non-profits,and scholarships to students.”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of TX, as reported.
  • The non-profit has a total of 42 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $58,232.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1983.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $721,979 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $80,902 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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