Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF is a public charity based in Youngstown, Ohio. Its stated mission was to help youth in the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania by funding health and educational programs that positively affect people up to age 21.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania at a glance
In short: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania gave $5.0M across 16 grants in 2020 (avg $310K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,960,376
- +718.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 16
- +128.6% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $310,024
- +258.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 783-5659
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 23 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission referred to youth in the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania. In 2020, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania gives
- 19% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $606K (2019) to $5.0M (2020). In 2020 it made 16 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Cleveland, OH | General Support | $4,053,872 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Boardman, OH | General Support | $250,000 |
| United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | General Support | $250,000 |
| Youngstown City Schools Youngstown, OH | General Support | $150,000 |
| Links Inc (Youngstown Chapter) Youngstown, OH | General Support | $60,000 |
| Economic Action Group Youngstown, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Childrens Rehabilitation Center Warren, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Smarts Youngstown, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Mercer County Hermitage, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Pro Football HOF Canton, OH | General Support | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,738,198 | $4,963,824 | $4,960,376 | 16 | $1,738,198 |
| 2019 | $4,874,194 | $411,636 | $672,466 | $606,024 | 7 | $363,970 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated that it supported health and educational programs for youth up to age 21 in the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania. Its filing describes it as a local chapter that collected money from the public, remitted 25% of the total collected to the national Ronald McDonald House, and distributed the amount retained to local 501(c)(3) organizations.
The grantees’ own mission statements show the range of organizations supported. Children’s Rehabilitation Center described its work as pediatric outpatient services, including therapies, assistive technology, and child and family counseling. United Way of Mercer County said it champions the needs of children and families in its region. Economic Action Group described its mission as supporting downtown Youngstown’s resurgence and serving as a catalyst for economic development in the Mahoning Valley. Fairhaven Foundation said it provides assistance in MR/DD consumer activities.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the organization reported 16 grants totaling $4,960,376. Grant amounts ranged from $5,275 to $4,053,872, with a median of $15,000. The largest award was $4,053,872 to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Cleveland, Ohio, for general support. Other notable awards for general support included $250,000 each to Akron Children’s Hospital and United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley; $150,000 to Youngstown City Schools; $60,000 to Links Inc (Youngstown Chapter); and $50,000 each to Economic Action Group and Children’s Rehabilitation Center.
The filing says the organization relied on grantees to use awards for appropriate purposes and reserved the right to request further documentation from a grantee on a case-by-case basis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2020 filing were Herb Washington, president; Tom Micco, treasurer; and Barbara Hirst, Susan Moorer, Dan Letson, Lisa Taafe, Dave Coy, and Guy Burney, directors.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania is led by Herb Washington, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Herb Washington
President
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Hirst
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Letson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Coy
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Burney
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Taafe
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Moorer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Micco
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania
How much does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania give each year?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania gave $5.0M across 16 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $606K across 7 grants.
What is Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's typical grant size?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's median grant in 2020 was $15,000, and its average grant was $310,024, across 16 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania give grants?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (8 grants).
Does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's largest grantees?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's largest 2020 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities ($4,053,872), Akron Children's Hospital ($250,000) and United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley ($250,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania fund?
The organization stated that it supported health and educational programs for youth up to age 21 in the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania 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 Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's EIN?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1748911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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