Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin (RMHC Eastern Wisconsin) aims to be a home away from home for families seeking medical care for seriously ill or injured children at partner hospitals. The organization reports providing a comfortable bed, healthy meals, and family programs to offer support, hope and a sense of community. During 2020, RMHC Eastern Wisconsin reports serving 984 families.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin's program expenses were:
Program services - house operations |
$2,445,860 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,445,860 |
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Chief Executive
Ann Petrie, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$182,545
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Chair of the Board
Todd Jones
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President and Controller, Northwestern Mutual
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Board Size
18
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Paid Staff Size
32
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,151,431, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$2,669,053 |
Fundraising events, net |
$1,482,378 |
Investment income, net |
$1,378,012 |
Lodging donations |
$54,854 |
Total Income |
$5,584,297 |
- Programs: 78%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 10%
Total Income |
$5,584,297 |
Program expenses |
$2,445,860 |
Fundraising expenses |
$340,728 |
Administrative expenses |
$386,807 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,173,395 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$2,410,902 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$34,660,339 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$37,071,241 |
Total Liabilities |
$973,942 |
Total Assets |
$38,045,183 |
Note 1: According to the organization’s 2020 audited financial statements, RMHC Eastern Wisconsin received in-kind contributions of $470,227, including donated goods ($345,236), laundry and carpet cleaning services ($78,924), other services ($41,907), and legal services ($4,160).
Note 2: In finding that RMHC Eastern Wisconsin meets BBB WGA’s Standard 10, which calls for charities to not retain unrestricted assets totaling more than three times the previous year’s expenses, BBB WGA considered the following. The organization reports setting aside $14 million for their Imagine Capital Campaign to expand RMHC Eastern Wisconsin facilities with the aim of serving more long-term families and additional gathering, recreational and other common spaces.