Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc
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.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $898,841
- +715.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,101
- +103.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7809, Paducah, KY 42002-7809
Phone: (270) 554-4002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc gives
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $899K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $899K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio Valley Evansville, IN | Accomodations for children and their families during medical treatment | $400,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis St. Louis, MO | Accomodations for children and their families during medical treatment | $90,000 |
| McCracken County School District Paducah, KY | Educational Activities for Children | $83,808 |
| Frankfort Cusd 168 West Frankfort, IL | Educational Activities for Children | $38,565 |
| Paducah Public Schools Paducah, KY | Educational Activities for Children | $28,588 |
| Community Christian Academy Paducah, KY | Educational Activities for Children | $26,480 |
| St Mary School System Paducah, KY | Educational Activities for Children | $25,035 |
| Mount Vernon City School District 80 Mount Vernon, IL | Educational Activities for Children | $24,091 |
| Caldwell County School District Princeton, KY | Educational Activities for Children | $19,557 |
| Mayfield Rotary Club Mayfield, KY | Educational Activities for Children | $14,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grant total covered 28 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $531,020 | $1,750,536 | $898,841 | 28 | $55,374 |
| 2023 | $1,242,847 | $642,607 | $426,243 | $110,247 | 7 | $39,037 |
| 2022 | $1,026,928 | $354,925 | $238,122 | $96,924 | 6 | $8,627 |
| 2021 | $900,072 | $317,086 | $293,056 | $167,478 | 5 | $2,521 |
| 2020 | $904,135 | $304,818 | $153,359 | $55,000 | 3 | $6,655 |
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.
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.
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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tristate Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-of-tristate-inc-morg_61bfeb348a8540529aad11e46ce9e5fc
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