Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

What Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California does

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC) is a regional chapter of the global Ronald McDonald House Charities organization and a private 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The chapter unifies seven Ronald McDonald Houses (Bakersfield, Inland Empire, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena, and Westside LA), three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms co-located inside hospitals (CHOC at Orange, CHOC at Mission Viejo, and a Ventura location under development), Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times (a year-round medically supervised camp for children with cancer and their families), and Family Support Services (24/7 emotional support and resources). The core service is free lodging and wrap-around care for families of children (birth to 21) receiving treatment at major Southern California pediatric hospitals; families are referred by hospital social workers and physicians, and no family is turned away for inability to pay. The implied cost of a room night is approximately $150, while families are asked to contribute only $25 per night.

The organization's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit fundraising stack: individual donations (including a Circle of Healing monthly giving program, planned giving via the Fred and Fran Hill Legacy Society, and modern vehicles such as crypto and IRA gifts), corporate sponsorships (with McDonald's as the founding mission partner since 1974 contributing 10-15% of annual budget, alongside Edwards Lifesciences, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and AbbVie), foundation grants (Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation, S. Mark Taper Foundation, MakeSense Foundation), and special events (Walk for Kids, multiple galas, golf tournaments, Xtreme Muscle Car Show). Distribution is purely direct-to-family through physical facilities and hospital referral relationships with CHOC, Huntington Health, Shriners Children's, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. Program spending was $13,049,935 in 2018 (73.9% of budget), with 16,000+ guests served and 48,850+ family nights provided in the most recent year. The technology stack is minimal — no proprietary software, no AI/ML components — as the value proposition is fundamentally human service delivery rather than technology products.

Name

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

Legal name

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

Website

https://rmhcsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RMHCSC is a Southern California 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating seven Ronald McDonald Houses, three hospital Family Rooms, and a camp, providing free lodging and wrap-around care to families of critically ill children receiving treatment at regional hospitals.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the RMHCSC mission. The organization runs Circle of Healing monthly giving program and accepts various forms of individual contributions including stocks, cryptocurrency, vehicles, and IRA donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners including McDonald's (10-15% of annual budget), Bank of America, Edwards Lifesciences, Coca-Cola, and others provide financial support, in-kind donations, and volunteer resources.
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as Tournament of Roses Foundation ($200,000+ in 2024, $230,000 in 2021), S. Mark Taper Foundation ($1.250M naming gift), and MakeSense Foundation support specific programs and capital improvements.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Walk for Kids, galas (SHINE Gala, Legacy of Hope Gala, RMHOC Annual Gala, There's No Place Like Home Gala), golf tournaments, and Xtreme Muscle Car Show.
5. Planned Giving: Legacy society (Fred and Fran Hill Legacy Society) accepting bequests, trust designations, and beneficiary designations from estate plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RMHCSC provides free temporary lodging, meals, and wraparound family support services to families of critically ill children receiving medical treatment at Southern California hospitals. The organization operates seven Ronald McDonald Houses, three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms inside hospitals, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times for children with cancer, and 24/7 Family Support Services — all provided at no cost to families.

Product overview

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California operates a portfolio of housing and support programs: seven Ronald McDonald Houses providing free lodging for families of seriously ill children near top regional hospitals; three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms inside hospitals offering day-use amenities for caregivers; Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a medically supervised camp for children with cancer and their families; and Family Support Services providing emotional support and resources. All services are provided at no cost to families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ronald McDonald House: Temporary lodging facilities for families of seriously ill children receiving medical treatment
• Ronald McDonald Family Room
• Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
• Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
• Family Support Services (FSS)

Products and services

• Ronald McDonald Houses (Bakersfield, Inland Empire, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena, Westside LA) Seven Ronald McDonald Houses across Southern California provide free home-like lodging to families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby regional hospitals. Each house includes private bedrooms, communal kitchens, meals, play areas, laundry, WiFi, and around-the-clock Family Support Services. No eligible family is ever turned away for inability to pay.
• Ronald McDonald Family Rooms (CHOC Orange, CHOC Mission Viejo, Ventura) Family Rooms located inside hospitals provide parents and caregivers an oasis with sleeping, showering, and kitchen facilities just steps from their child's hospital bed, supporting day-use respite during extended inpatient stays.
• Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times A year-round, medically supervised camp facility helping children with cancer and their families find hope, healing, and a sense of normalcy through recreational activities and respite programming.
• Family Support Services (FSS) Compassionate emotional support, education, and resources available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to families and staff of the Ronald McDonald House — including after families return home from a stay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,000+ guests served last year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McDonald's of Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcDonald's has been the founding mission partner for RMHC since 1974. Local McDonald's franchisees and corporation provide approximately 10-15% of RMHCSC's annual budget through fundraising and individual contributions. McDonald's provides significant visibility, volunteer resources, and financial support.
• Gen.GminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaming company partnering with McDonald's of Southern California for NEXTGEN Club Challenge fundraising competition among four SoCal universities supporting RMHCSC.
• McDonald's CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate founding partner since 1974. Provides approximately 10-15% of RMHCSC annual budget. Supports through franchisee fundraising, individual contributions, and community relations.
• Edwards LifesciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner15+ year partnership with RMHOC and Edwards Lifesciences Foundation. Supports through volunteering, sponsorships, Adopt-a-Room program, and Walk for Kids participation. In 2026, Edwards named RMHOC charity of choice for Global Supply Chain and Quality Summit, raising $17,000+.
• Coca-ColaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor providing beverage support for families at RMHCSC houses.
• AbbVieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting RMHCSC programs.
• Bank of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and honoree at SHINE Gala. Presented sponsor for major fundraising events.
• CHOC Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHOC operates two Family Rooms (at Orange and Mission Viejo) in partnership with RMHCSC. Primary referral partner for families needing RMHOC services.
• Huntington HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner for Pasadena House. Located directly across from Huntington Health. Primary referral source for families.
• Shriners Children'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShriners Children's Pasadena (0.5 miles from Pasadena House) serves many families staying at RMH Pasadena. Major referral partner.
• UCLA Mattel Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner28 miles from Pasadena House. Partner for Westside LA House development near UCLA/Mattel. Major referral source for families from Cyprus and internationally.
• National Charity League (NCL) of PasadenaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ year partnership providing Meals of Love program. During COVID, modified program to purchase meals from local restaurants for safe delivery to families.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SeriousFun Children's Network: Global network of medically supported camps for children with serious illnesses. Comparable to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times on medically supervised pediatric oncology recreation.
• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: Nonprofit raising funds for children's hospitals through corporate partner campaigns. Comparable in pediatric healthcare philanthropy, hospital-anchored distribution, and multi-channel fundraising.
• Starlight Children's Foundation: Nonprofit delivering programs (including hospital-based distraction, gaming, and family support) for seriously ill children. Comparable in hospital-partnered pediatric family-services model and corporate funding.
• National Children's Cancer Society: Nonprofit providing financial assistance, lodging support, and case management to families of children with cancer. Comparable in direct family-of-sick-child support services.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Nonprofit that delivers wish-granting experiences to critically ill children, supported by corporate partnerships and individual donors. Comparable in mission, donor base, and pediatric family-support positioning.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society (Hope Lodge): Large health nonprofit operating Hope Lodge free lodging for cancer patients near treatment centers. Comparable in free-lodging-for-medical-travel model and oncology family support.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities (Global): The global parent organization and 380+ chapter network operating the same family lodging model worldwide. Comparable because it sets standards, brand, and mission partner relationships that RMHCSC operates under.
• March of Dimes: National nonprofit focused on maternal and infant health with hospital partnerships and corporate fundraising. Comparable in pediatric/maternal health mission and corporate sponsorship model.

Regional players

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest (Arizona): Another regional RMHC chapter running Houses and a Family Room in Arizona. Comparable in chapter-level operating model and brand, with no geographic overlap with Southern California.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington: Sister RMHC chapter operating Houses and Family Rooms in a different geography. Comparable in operating model, brand standards, and hospital referral dynamics, but non-overlapping region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RMHCSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rmhoc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmhcsc
• Xx.com/rmhc_socal

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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