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Giving to RMHC
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. Generous donations are essential to ensure that RMHC continues to provide quality care and services to families and to improve the health and well being of children.
Learn about the many ways you can help our cause.
- Online donations
- Online donations disclosure
- Donate by mail or fax
- Planned giving
- Toy and food donation
- Pop Tab Collection program
- RMHC Canister Program
If you have questions about making a donation, contact the RMHC global office at fundraising@us.mcd.com.
Tax Status
Ronald McDonald House Charities is an Illinois nonprofit corporation that is classified by the IRS as exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(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 IRC.
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 worldwide mission.
Donations of Securities
In addition to donating cash to RMHC, individual donors may make gifts of publicly traded securities to RMHC. 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).
