For decades, people who have shared the vision of Ronald McDonald House Charities have become partners in helping us accomplish our mission. Together we have improved the lives of those affected by serious illness and disease. The generosity of our donors is essential to ensure that RMHC continues to provide quality care and services to families and to improve the health and well being of children.

Why choose RMHC to give to?

  • Research shows that a family presence in the hospital helps children heal faster. Our programs are unique in that they allow for families to spend additional time with a sick child, help ease financial burdens, provide a sense of normalcy to families, keep families together and provide access to healthcare.
  • Your money goes to those who need it. Eighty-four cents of every dollar spent is used to fund our programs globally.
  • We are global and diverse. We are committed to and contributing to communities all over the world. RMHC transcends languages, nationalities and cultures.
  • The need is endless. Demand exceeds capacity for every RMHC program and we need your support to serve more children and families. We have plans to expand our core programs by 37% by 2010.
  • We are a Charity of first resort, not last resort. And, our experience is unmatched. For over 35 years, RMHC and its local Chapters have been the answer to millions of families looking for a place to stay when their child is facing a serious illness or looking for basic healthcare when they have no insurance and their children need to see a doctor.
  • RMHC is a careful steward of the public’s trust. RMHC currently meets the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability.

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Learn about the many ways you can help our cause:

If you have questions about making a donation, contact the RMHC global office at fundraising@rmhc.org.

Tax Status

Ronald McDonald House Charities is an Illinois nonprofit corporation that is classified by the Internal Revenue Services as exempt under IRC Section 501©(3) and as a public charity under IRC Section 509. Therefore, donations from individuals and corporations, as well as grants from private foundations, qualify for maximum tax benefits allowable by the IRS.

The following discussion of gifting techniques is general in nature. Donors should seek the advice of a professional tax advisor. The Planned Giving department of RMHC will be happy to assist donors and advisors in structuring their gifts.

Private Foundations

As a public charity, RMHC is qualified to receive grants from private foundations. A grant to RMHC will help your foundation satisfy its annual distribution requirements while helping RMHC accomplish its mission to serve children.

Donations of Securities

In addition to donating cash to RMHC, individual donors may make gifts of publicly traded securities. The donor is not taxed on any gain in the property, and the donor may deduct the fair market value of the gifted securities against other income (subject to certain limitations).

How Your Donation Dollars Help

Your donation dollars will help us continue to improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families!

Demand exceeds capacity for every program. To meet these needs, RMHC and our local chapters plan to expand programs by 37%. Your donation will help us fund ongoing programs such as the Ronald McDonald House.

84 cents of every dollar spent is used to fund programs globally.

Because McDonalds Corporation pays for most of RMHC Global’s administrative costs, you can be sure the majority of your donation is going directly to those that need it most.

RMHC is a careful steward of the public’s trust. RMHC currently meets the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability.

By making a monetary contribution to the Charity, you can make a difference for millions of children and their families.

Help us make the world a better place by serving children – give today.