Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Inc.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT GIVE COMFORT, COMPASSION AND CARE.
About
DURING 2018 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. IMPROVED THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH OUR CORNER-STONE PROGRAM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE. WE PROVIDED GOODS AND SERVICES WITH A MARKET-VALUE TOTALING OVER $900,000.RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROVIDED TEMPORARY, HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME LODGING FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN RECEIVING INTENSIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT. OUR FACILITY INCLUDES 16 PRIVATE BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE BATHS; 4 KITCHENS; 2 LAUNDRY ROOMS; LIVING ROOM; TELEVISION AREAS; PLAY ROOM; PATIO AND COURTYARD. MOST FAMILIES ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THEIR HOSPITALIZED CHILD. ALONG WITH LODGING FACILITIES, ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, PARKING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND LAUNDRY SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL FAMILIES FREE OF CHARGE.THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OPERATES 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. STAFF MEMBERS, INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS AND GROUPS ASSIST WITH CARING FOR THE FAMILIES AND THE FACILITY. THEY PROVIDE A CARING FACE AND LISTENING EAR TO THE NUMEROUS FAMILIES WHO ARE TRAUMATIZED BY THE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OF THEIR CHILD. APPROXIMATELY 900 VOLUNTEERS GAVE THEIR TIME.WE ARE FORTUNATE AND VERY GRATEFUL FOR IN-KIND GIFTS AND SERVICES TOTALING OVER $114,000 WHICH AIDED TREMENDOUSLY IN OUR PROVIDING THE AFOREMENTIONED SERVICES.APPROXIMATELY 300 FAMILIES FOUND COMFORT AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DURING 2018. OCCUPANCY LEVELS AVERAGED 84% WITH FAMILIES STAYING AN AVERAGE OF 16 NIGHTS. FAMILIES PRIMARILY CAME FROM THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI WITH SEVERAL CLAIMING RESIDENCY IN SURROUNDING STATES. GUEST FAMILIES DONATED AN AVERAGE OF $.30 PER ROOM, PER NIGHT FOR THE YEAR. THUS, INDIVIDUAL, SERVICE GROUP, AND CORPORATE DONATIONS ARE VITAL TO CARING FOR THESE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN.WITH MOST OF OUR FAMILIES HAVING CHILDREN IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, THE GREATEST THINGS THEY RECEIVE WHILE AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ARE THE CONCERN OF OTHERS AND THE FRIENDSHIP OF FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING - THE DEVASTATION OF HAVING A CRITICALLY ILL CHILD.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES DURING 2018 INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF FOUR BEDROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, 120-GALLON HOT WATER HEATER,COMPUTER AND PHONE SYSTEM. THESE UPGRADES HELP MAINTAIN A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, THE INTEGRITY OF OUR BUILDING, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL OF OUR GUESTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The purpose of this corporation is to improve the well-being of children and families through programs that give comfort, compassion and care.”.
Their activities were defined as: “The purpose of this corporation is to improve the well-being of children and families through programs that give comfort, compassion and care.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as MS.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 105 BRIGHTON DRIVE, CLINTON, MS, 39056.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 10 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$14,090.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $201,661 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,015 in fundraising expenses.
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