Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Paducah, KY EIN: 61-1224406

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a public charity based in Paducah, Kentucky. Its 2024 Form 990 is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has wound down or stopped grantmaking.

Key facts about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc

In short: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc gave $899K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
61-1224406
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$898,841
Grants made (2024)
28
Average grant
$32,101
Median grant
$10,000
Primary geography
Indiana (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$899K

+715.3% YoY

Grant Count

28

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+103.8% YoY

How Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc gives

  • 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 437% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission was to benefit local youth by donating to tax-exempt organizations and programs, including schools, libraries, museums, youth programs, and Ronald McDonald Houses.

Its 2024 grants included support for educational activities for children and accommodations for children and their families during medical treatment. Among its grantees, Community Christian Academy described its mission as operating a Christian-based kindergarten-through-12th-grade school. Mayfield Rotary Club said it works to serve others and advance goodwill and peace. Starfish Orphan Ministry described its work as supporting orphaned children through education, humanitarian aid, and support. Southern Illinois Community Foundation said it connects charitable donors with causes and builds endowment funds for the Southern Illinois region.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the organization reported 28 grants totaling $898,841. Grant amounts ranged from $5,290 to $400,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $400,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio Valley for accommodations for children and families during medical treatment; $90,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities St. Louis for the same purpose; and $83,808 to McCracken County School District for educational activities for children. Community Christian Academy received $26,480, Mayfield Rotary Club received $14,500, and Starfish Orphan Ministry and Southern Illinois Community Foundation each received $10,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (45%), Kentucky (31%), Illinois (14%), and Missouri (11%). The filing also described assistance to Ronald McDonald Houses outside the tri-state service area.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.

Cities

PaducahMayfieldSt. LouisEvansvilleLouisvillePrincetonMarionMount VernonCape GiradeauCarbondaleCartervilleEddyvilleGilbersvilleHerrinJuctionMcLeansboroMetropolisWest Frankfort

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M3 grants2020 5 grants2021 6 grants2022 7 grants2023 28 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $899K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $899K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio Valley: $400KRonald McDonald HouseCharities of Ohio Valley$400KRonald McDonald House Charities St Louis: $90KRonald McDonald HouseCharities St Louis$90KMcCracken County School District: $84KMcCracken County SchoolDistrict$84KFrankfort Cusd 168: $39KFrankfort Cusd 168$39KPaducah Public Schools: $29KPaducah Public Schools$29KCommunity Christian Academy: $26KCommunity Christian Academy$26KSt Mary School System: $25KSt Mary School System$25KMount Vernon City School District 80: $24KMount Vernon City SchoolDistrict 80$24KCaldwell County School District: $20KCaldwell County SchoolDistrict$20KMayfield Rotary Club: $15KMayfield Rotary Club$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio Valley ($400K). Together the top 10 received $751K.

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

44<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio Valley Evansville, INAccomodations for children and their families during medical treatment$400,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis St. Louis, MOAccomodations for children and their families during medical treatment$90,000
McCracken County School District Paducah, KYEducational Activities for Children$83,808
Frankfort Cusd 168 West Frankfort, ILEducational Activities for Children$38,565
Paducah Public Schools Paducah, KYEducational Activities for Children$28,588
Community Christian Academy Paducah, KYEducational Activities for Children$26,480
St Mary School System Paducah, KYEducational Activities for Children$25,035
Mount Vernon City School District 80 Mount Vernon, ILEducational Activities for Children$24,091
Caldwell County School District Princeton, KYEducational Activities for Children$19,557
Mayfield Rotary Club Mayfield, KYEducational Activities for Children$14,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2022 $1,026,928 $354,925 $238,122 $96,924
2023 $1,242,847 $642,607 $426,243 $110,247
2024 — $531,020 $1,750,536 $898,841

The 2024 grant total covered 28 grants.

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$1,242,847$1,026,928
Revenue$531,020$642,607$354,925
Expenses$1,750,536$426,243$238,122
Net Investment Income$55,374$39,037$8,627

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing listed Michael Love as chairman and Bruce Hahn, David Schell, Thomas Keuler, and Joe McEnaney as directors.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc is led by Michael Love, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael Love

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Hahn

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • David Schell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Joe McEnaney

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Keuler

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 7809, Paducah, KY 42002-7809
Phone: (270) 554-4002

Frequently asked questions about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc

How much does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc give each year?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc gave $899K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 7 grants.

What is Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's typical grant size?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,101, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc give grants?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's top state is Indiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Kentucky (31%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paducah, KY (6 grants), Mayfield, KY (5 grants) and Mount Vernon, IL (2 grants).

Does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Activities for Children" (26 grants).

Who are Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's largest grantees?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio Valley ($400,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis ($90,000) and McCracken County School District ($83,808), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission was to benefit local youth by donating to tax-exempt organizations and programs, including schools, libraries, museums, youth programs, and Ronald McDonald Houses. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's EIN?

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1224406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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