Ronald Mc Donald House Charities Of Pittsburgh And Morgantown, Inc.
Ronald Mc Donald House Charities Of Pittsburgh And Morgantown, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc. provides a way for families to stay close to their children receiving medical care, and is committed to helping the families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
About
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF PITTSBURGH, INC. (RMHC) OWNS AND OPERATES THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, THE ORGANIZATION'S CORNERSTONE PROGRAM, PROVIDES A "HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME" FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN LESS THAN 21 YEARS OF AGE BEING TREATED IN PITTSBURGH FOR CANCER, TRANSPLANTATION SURGERY AND OTHER SERIOUS ILLNESSES. A MODEST DONATION (CURRENTLY $15 PER NIGHT) IS REQUESTED AND IS WAIVED WHEN DEEMED APPROPRIATE. EXPERIENCE HAS SHOWN THAT THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES, IN LIGHT OF THE WIDE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA FROM WHICH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH AND OTHER LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES DRAW THEIR PATIENTS AND THE HIGH COST OF ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA. IN ADDITION, RMHC PARTNERS WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH OF UPMC IN THE OPERATION OF THE "CARE MOBILE" WHICH PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN LOCAL UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. RMHC BEGAN OPERATIONS IN THE LATE 1970'S WHEN THEY PURCHASED A LARGE VICTORIAN HOME IN THE SHADYSIDE SECTION OF PITTSBURGH. IN 1994 THEY PURCHASED AN APARTMENT BUILDING NEXT TO THE VICTORIAN HOME. IN NOVEMBER 2009, RMHC MOVED TO ITS NEW EXPANDED FACILITY ON THE CAMPUS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH OF UPMC INCREASING THE NUMBER OF LEASABLE ROOMS FROM 24 TO 59. IN 2015, RMHC EXPANDED THE NUMBER OF LEASABLE ROOMS TO 74.IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING LODGING, THE FACILITIES SERVE AS PLACES WHERE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES CAN DISCUSS COMMON FEARS, ANXIETIES AND PROBLEMS AND OFFER ONE ANOTHER PRACTICAL HELP AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.RMHC REVENUES ARE USED TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION, RENOVATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITIES IT OPERATES. RMHC HAS BEEN AND WILL BE THE RECIPIENT OF FUNDS RAISED FROM PROMOTIONS BY THE PITTSBURGH AREA MCDONALDS RESTAURANT OWNERS ASSOCIATION. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND ARE ANTICIPATED FROM BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, OTHER SOURCES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Rmhc provides families with a home away from home for seriously ill children receiving medical treatment, and is committed to helping children and their families lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Ronald mcdonald house charities of pittsburgh, inc. (rmhc) opened its original facility in july 1979 in the shadyside section of pgh. in 1992, rmhc acquired & renovated an adjacent apartment building which it opened in early 1994. in sept. 2008, rmhc sold these 2 properties for $2 million & entered into a lease agreement with children's hospital of pgh of upmc to relocate to their new campus in the lawrenceville section of the city of pgh. while renovating the new space, rmhc occupied the shady ave. properties rent free for 10 months. in oct. 2009, rmhc relocated to its new facility. nearly tripling in size. rmhc meets an urgent need, providing families with affordable, temporary housing. yet, rmhc is more than just a roof over their heads. during this exhausting & emotional time, the house offers the comforts of home, while also providing support & encouragement from staff & volunteers. the modest one bedroom apartments connected to children's hospital provides a sense of privacy.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2018 was 451 44TH STREET - PENTHOUSE FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15201.
- The form of the non-profit reports 26 employees as of 2018.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$72,556.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization pays $718,801 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $391,053 in fundraising expenses.