Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund
The trust fund was created to receive, hold, preserve, and invest cash and other assets for the ultimate benefit of ronald mcdonald house lexington, inc. In operation of the house.
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund gave $143K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $143K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $142,800
- Median grant
- $142,800
- Total assets
- $4,599,537
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Lexington Inc ($143K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Lexington Inc Lexington, KY | Furtherance of Ronald McDonald House Lexington, Inc. Mission | $142,800 |
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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 | $4,599,537 | $119,066 | $171,481 | $142,800 | 1 | $119,066 |
| 2024 | $4,346,534 | $457,279 | $29,293 | — | — | $387,279 |
| 2023 | $3,713,266 | $179,619 | $24,276 | — | — | $59,619 |
| 2022 | $3,027,011 | $2,791 | $23,593 | — | — | $2,791 |
| 2021 | $3,603,420 | $334,112 | $24,738 | — | — | $234,112 |
| 2020 | $3,104,884 | $298,407 | $21,441 | — | — | $98,407 |
About Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund
Based on IRS filings
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $143K. Net investment income was $119K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund is led by Nathan Graham, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan Graham
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Helsinger
President
Secretary → President-Elect, 2024
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Graham
President-Elect
Treasurer → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austen Bloomer
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Max Smith (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Claudia Healy (2020–2023) — Past-President
- Former: Charles Rowland (2023) — President
- Former: Greg Hosfield (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Charlie Rowland (2022) — President
- Former: Kate Burton (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Vollet (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Julie Owens (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Quin Broadbent (2020) — Past President
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 Trust Fund
How much does Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund give each year?
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund gave $143K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund?
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119K.
What is Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund?
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund operate?
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund's EIN?
Ronald McDonald House Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6216083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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