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Health : Patient and Family Support

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana

We believe when a child is sick, a family is sick.

three stars

86.80

1301 West 22nd Street Suite 905
Oak Brook, IL 60523
tel: (630) 354-7750   Web Site
EIN: 36-3532553

Board Leadership
Pete Bensen
Chairman

CEO
Holly Buckendahl
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.80 three stars
  Financial 81.34 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

We exist so families can get better together

We exist so families can get better together

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of nights families were able to keep close to their child receiving hospital treatment at a Chicagoland Ronald McDonald House or Ronald McDonald Family Room.
44,718
Number of children who received a medical screening and/or medical treatment on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
3,767
Number of children served by Chicagoland Ronald McDonald Houses and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms.
11,820
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

81.34

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 07/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 70.7%
  Administrative Expenses 14.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 14.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 6.79
  Program Expenses Growth 0.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 4.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (IL) 86.80 three stars
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (IA) 91.54 four stars
Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth (TX) 87.53 three stars
Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte (NC) 86.69 three stars
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CA) 86.55 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $9,501,801
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $2,251,003
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $11,752,804
   Program Service Revenue $284,289
Total Primary Revenue $12,037,093
   Other Revenue $851,372
TOTAL REVENUE $12,888,465
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,867,205
   Administrative Expenses $1,605,685
   Fundraising Expenses $1,389,911
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $9,862,801
   
Payments to Affiliates $56,965
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $3,025,664
   
Net Assets $65,087,150

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Ronald McDonald Houses $6,586,604 95.9%
Care Mobile $143,601 2.1%
Scholarship Program $137,000 2.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 07/01/2020 86.80 three stars
2017-12 03/01/2019 85.23 three stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 87.84 three stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 96.26 four stars
2014-12 08/01/2016 92.49 four stars
2013-12 06/01/2016 91.78 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 08/01/2015 93.68 four stars
2012-12 06/01/2014 91.58 four stars
2011-12 08/01/2013 89.23 three stars
2010-12 08/01/2012 91.34 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 36-3532553
Name in IRS Master File RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CHICAGOLAND AND NORTHWEST INDIANA
NTEE Code P30
NTEE Classification Children's, Youth Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 2006
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$296,733 3.00% Holly Buckendahl Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (IL) 86.80 three stars
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (TX) 89.73 three stars
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida (FL) 87.34 three stars
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program (MA) 85.12 three stars
Compassionate Care ALS (MA) 93.95 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana
1301 West 22nd Street
Suite 905
Oak Brook, IL 60523
tel: (630) 354-7750
EIN: 36-3532553

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Board Leadership

Pete Bensen
Chairman

CEO

Holly Buckendahl
Chief Executive Officer

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