Ronald McDonald House Global
Ronald McDonald House Global is a Chicago-based public charity that supports a worldwide network of local Ronald McDonald House Chapters. Its role includes building and sustaining infrastructure for Chapters, with support in areas such as operations, licensing and compliance, finance, risk management, communications, marketing and development.
Ronald McDonald House Global at a glance
In short: Ronald McDonald House Global gave $85.5M across 125 grants in 2025 (avg $684K), top state Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,504,753
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 125
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $684,038
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $475,179
- Total assets
- $328,947,036
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (19 of 125, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (7% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald McDonald House Global
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607-4106
Phone: (855) 720-2571
Website: https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald McDonald House Global funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana ($3.8M). Together the top 10 received $23.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
650 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 189 grants of 650 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution was led by Florida and Texas, each with 7%, followed by California, Missouri and New York, each with 6%. The organization also describes its programs and Chapter network as global.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 125 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald McDonald House Global open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 125 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $971K; repeat grants $633K. How we count
Medians: $656K first-time, $442K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34.1M (2020) to $85.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 125 grants totaling $85.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Hines, IL | See Part IV c | $3,768,767 |
| RMHC of Southern California Inc Los Angeles, CA | See Part IV c | $3,274,576 |
| RMHC of St Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | See Part IV c | $3,170,615 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, GA | See Part IV c | $2,525,768 |
| RMHC of Northeast Ohio Inc Cleveland, OH | See Part IV c | $2,120,156 |
| RMHC New York Metro Inc New Hyde Park, NY | See Part IV c | $1,989,423 |
| RMHC of the Ohio Valley Inc Evansville, IN | See Part IV c | $1,787,843 |
| RMHC Greater Houston Houston, TX | See Part IV c | $1,766,099 |
| Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | See Part IV c | $1,709,690 |
| RMHC of the Philadelphia Region Philadelphia, PA | See Part IV c | $1,641,811 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,947,036 | $134,535,982 | $137,938,261 | $85,504,753 | 125 | $10,790,010 |
| 2024 | $303,246,729 | $143,967,699 | $116,326,959 | $67,452,106 | 129 | $2,947,608 |
| 2023 | $254,165,091 | $106,340,085 | $89,266,349 | $50,206,476 | 129 | $3,462,269 |
| 2022 | $212,337,428 | $79,576,161 | $67,019,966 | $34,961,693 | 137 | $4,770,011 |
| 2021 | $229,404,695 | $90,370,860 | $70,063,696 | $38,443,545 | 130 | $13,218,968 |
| 2020 | $194,964,264 | $73,879,358 | $53,152,918 | $34,055,821 | 143 | $3,706,433 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Ronald McDonald House Global says it supports independent, separately registered public-benefit organizations called Chapters. Its filing describes grants for new and expanding Ronald McDonald House programs, new Ronald McDonald Family Room programs, and general Chapter operating support and capacity building. The organization also reported providing $5,816,000 for new and expanding House programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Ronald McDonald House Global reported 125 grants totaling $85,504,753. Grant amounts ranged from $18,175 to $3,768,767, with a median of $475,179.
Among the largest reported grants were $3,768,767 to Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana; $3,274,576 to RMHC of Southern California Inc; $3,170,615 to RMHC of St Louis Inc; $2,525,768 to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House; and $2,120,156 to RMHC of Northeast Ohio Inc. The filing lists their purposes as “See Part IV c.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2025 filing include Alex Dimitrief, Trustee and Chairman; Eduardo Sanchez, Trustee and Vice Chair; and Jeffrey Davis, Trustee and Treasurer. Other trustees listed are Barbara Ryan, Chris Kempczinski, David C Herman MD, Ginger Hardage, Grace Fung Oei, J Christopher Reyes and James D Watkins. Barbara Ryan began serving in February 2025; Ginger Hardage served until August 2025.
Ronald McDonald House Global is led by Katie Fitzgerald, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 31 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Fitzgerald
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Dimitrief
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee → Trustee & Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Kempczinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C Herman MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Sanchez
Trustee & Vice Chair
Trustee & Treasurer → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Hardage
Trustee
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Fung Oei
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Christopher Reyes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D Watkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Davis
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Schumacher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mats Lederhausen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Stephenson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart E Siegel MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Perlman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Harper Rawlins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter A Orenstein MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mann
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Banner
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ryan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janell Mason
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Smyth
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Woods Staton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Sabato
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Chf. Mktg. & Development Officer → Chief Marketing Officer, 2024
Chief Marketing Officer → Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Bifero
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Steele
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Jordan
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Duval
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrod Bell
Chief Information Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Jan Fields (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wayne Stingley (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Enrique Hernandez Jr. (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew J McKenna (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Javier C Goizueta (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Katherine Fitzgerald (2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Janet Burton (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Kelly Dolan (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Manish Yadav (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Rick Hernandez (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alan Harris MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nicole Enearu (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Alex Rodriguez (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mahrukh Hussain (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sheila Musolino (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Sheldon Lavin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Steven M Ramirez (2020) — Trustee & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Global
How much does Ronald McDonald House Global give each year?
Ronald McDonald House Global gave $85.5M across 125 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $67.5M across 129 grants.
What is Ronald McDonald House Global's typical grant size?
Ronald McDonald House Global's median grant in 2025 was $475,179, and its average grant was $684,038, across 125 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald McDonald House Global that year got $971K on average.
Where does Ronald McDonald House Global give grants?
Ronald McDonald House Global's top state is Florida, with 7% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and California (6%).
Does Ronald McDonald House Global give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 125 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald McDonald House Global's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part IV c" (104 grants), "See Part IV a c" (10 grants) and "See Part IV bc" (9 grants).
Who are Ronald McDonald House Global's largest grantees?
Ronald McDonald House Global's largest 2025 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana ($3,768,767), RMHC of Southern California Inc ($3,274,576) and RMHC of St Louis Inc ($3,170,615), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald McDonald House Global?
Ronald McDonald House Global reported $328.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $134.5M.
What does Ronald McDonald House Global fund?
The organization’s mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald McDonald House Global?
Ronald McDonald House Global has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ronald McDonald House Global's EIN?
Ronald McDonald House Global's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2934689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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