Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida

What Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida does

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It operates three Ronald McDonald Houses, each co-located on the campus of a major Central Florida pediatric hospital (AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children / Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Nemours Children's Health), providing free or low-cost temporary housing, meals, laundry, and 24/7 staff support to families with children (up to age 21) receiving medical treatment. The organization serves up to 84 families per night and has helped more than 38,000 families since inception; its primary service area spans nine Central Florida counties.

The operating model is a hybrid of direct service delivery and donor-relations-driven fundraising. RMHCCF generates revenue through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (including the $5,000 Adopt-A-Room program and $1,000+ Cornerstone Society legacy-donor tier), corporate and individual event sponsorships across signature events (Appetite for the Arches, Golf Classic, Sporting Clays, Bubbles & Blackjack, Block Party for the Houses), workplace giving, planned/legacy giving (Lou Ann DeVoogd Society, established November 2023), and grants (e.g., $50,000 Victory Cup Initiative award in 2022). Families who can afford it are asked for a suggested $20 per night contribution against an actual cost of approximately $132 per night; no family is ever turned away for inability to pay. The organization supplements direct housing with extension services including Family Rooms, Hospitality Carts (eight carts across four counties), in-hospital Family Resource Centers, and volunteer programs (over 20,000 volunteer hours annually).

The organization functions as part of the global Ronald McDonald House Charities network with McDonald's Corporation as founding mission partner, but operates independently under its own Board of Directors and EIN 59-3211250. It employs approximately 45 staff and is currently undergoing a top-level executive transition, with a new CEO (Roel Yambao, MSHA, July 2026), CAO (Amy Racicot, April 2025), and CDMO (Clifford Marvin, M.A., May 2025) appointed to assume leadership. Technology footprint is minimal and conventional: a Convio/OneCause-powered website for donations and event registration, with no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no mobile app.

Name

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida

Legal name

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Inc.

Website

https://rmhccf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida operates three Ronald McDonald Houses on pediatric hospital campuses in Orlando, providing free or low-cost housing, meals, and support to families with hospitalized children across nine Central Florida counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Family Lodging Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Healthcare Travel Housing (Travel Nurses, Locums, Patient/Family) (THAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Charitable family lodging
• Pediatric family housing
• Nonprofit hospital hospitality
• Family support services
• Community charitable care

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donors contribute monetary donations. RMHCCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations are tax-deductible. The organization states it never turns families away due to inability to pay, relying on donor generosity to sustain operations.
2. Family Suggested Contribution: Families who are able are asked to make a small suggested contribution of $20 per night. This is not a mandatory fee and no family is turned away for inability to pay.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships for signature events (Appetite for the Arches, Golf Classic, Sporting Clays, Block Party for the Houses, Key Initiative Events) provide exposure and fundraising revenue.
4. Adopt-A-Room Program: Corporate or individual donors contribute $5,000 to underwrite a Ronald McDonald House bedroom for one year, covering linens, lighting, housekeeping, carpet cleaning, overhead, utilities, and staffing. Recognition includes a plaque and room dedication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida operates three Ronald McDonald Houses on the campuses of AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children/Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, providing free or low-cost temporary lodging, private bedrooms with bathrooms, daily warm meals, on-site laundry, and 24/7 staffing for families with children receiving medical treatment. The organization supplements on-campus housing with Extension Services (Family Gathering Rooms within hospitals) and a mobile Hospitality Cart that delivers comfort items to families at the bedside.

Product overview

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida operates as a nonprofit charitable organization providing essential services to families with children receiving medical treatment. The organization operates three Ronald McDonald Houses located on the campuses of AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children/Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Nemours Children's Health. Core programs include the Ronald McDonald House (primary housing accommodation), Extension Services/Ronald McDonald Family Room (hospital-based respite areas), and Hospitality Cart (mobile comfort services). Supporting programs include volunteer opportunities, Kit Creation and Wish List donations, Pop Tabs recycling, donor recognition societies (Cornerstone Society and Lou Ann DeVoogd Society), Adopt-A-Room, and signature fundraising events. The organization serves families from children up to age 21 receiving medical care at Orlando area hospitals, providing free or subsidized housing, meals, and comfort services.

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Products and services

• Ronald McDonald House Provides a "home away from home" for families with children receiving medical treatment at Orlando-area hospitals and medical facilities, offering private bedrooms with bathrooms, daily warm meals, on-site laundry, living and play areas, and 24-hour staff support. RMHCCF operates three such Houses on three pediatric hospital campuses in Orlando, accommodating up to 84 families per night at a suggested $20 per night contribution with no family turned away for inability to pay.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room (Extension Services) Hospital-based respite areas located within partnering pediatric hospitals, providing parents and caregivers with comfort and care beyond the Houses. Offers entertainment, comfort items, snacks, and shower facilities to families not staying overnight at a House.
• Hospitality Cart Mobile service delivering hygiene kits, comfort items, snacks, drinks, and family-centered activities directly to families in partnering hospitals who may not be staying at a House. Provides care at the bedside and is sponsored by partners including Macy's/Bloomingdale's, Foley, NASCAR Motorsports, Three Sixteen, the Jason Beaird Memorial Foundation, and the Pridemore Family.
• Adopt-A-Room Program Sponsor recognition program that allows corporate or individual donors to underwrite the cost of operating a Ronald McDonald House bedroom for one year with a $5,000 contribution. The donation covers linens, lighting, housekeeping, carpet cleaning, general overhead, utilities, and staffing. Donors receive a plaque on the Adopt-A-Room wall and the option to include encouraging notes or small gifts for families.
• Cornerstone Society Annual donor recognition program for individuals contributing $1,000 or more per year. Members receive recognition, networking affairs, and exclusive invitations to intimate mission-driven events. Managed by the Director of Advancement & Engagement.
• Lou Ann DeVoogd Society Legacy and planned giving society for donors who make planned and estate gifts to RMHCCF. Named in honor of the founding President & CEO who served for 25 years.
• Signature Fundraising Events Annual fundraising events including Appetite for the Arches, Golf Classic, Sporting Clays, Bubbles & Blackjack, Block Party for the Houses, and Key Initiative Events. Sponsorship tiers available; proceedings directly support the three Houses' 365-day operations.
• Donation and Fundraising Services Various donation and fundraising channels including monetary donations (online, by mail), workplace giving, planned/legacy giving, community fundraising events, and corporate sponsorships. Donation impact levels: $20 helps underwrite one-night stay; $132 fully covers one-night stay; $500 covers dinner at all three Houses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,000+ families served since 1996
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ICON ParkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 June 2022ICON Park provided 13 volunteers for Share-A-Meal events across all three Houses. Meals sponsored by Sloppy Joe's restaurant at ICON Park. RMHCCF team tables at ICON Park monthly for community outreach. Gregory Fornadel from ICON Park is a member of the Key Initiative committee.
• McDonald's CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcDonald's is the founding mission partner of RMHC globally. In Central Florida, McDonald's restaurants support RMHCCF through fundraising, awareness, and the shared mission of keeping families close during children's medical crises.
• AdventHealth for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner hosting one of three Ronald McDonald Houses on its campus. First House opened in 1996. Also hosts a Family Resource Center in partnership with RMHCCF (opened 2021).
• Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & BabiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner hosting one of three Ronald McDonald Houses on its campus. House opened in 2003 with 37 bedrooms. Also hosts a Family Gathering Room (opened 2009).
• Nemours Children's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner hosting one of three Ronald McDonald Houses on its campus. House opened in 2016.
• Jason Beaird Memorial FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Hospitality Cart program, which provides comfort items to families in partnering hospitals who may not be staying at a House.
• Pridemore FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Hospitality Cart program.
• NASCAR MotorsportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Hospitality Cart program.
• Macy's / Bloomingdale'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Hospitality Cart program.
• FoleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Hospitality Cart program.
• Three SixteenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Hospitality Cart program.
• Trademark Metals RecyclingminorOthersAccepts donated pop tabs from RMHCCF's Pop Tab Program across multiple Florida locations (Ocala, Orlando, Rockledge, Sanford). Tabs are weighed and funds credited to RMHCCF's account.
• Media Outlets, Local Bloggers, and Community InfluencersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with local media outlets, bloggers, and community influencers for Giving Tuesday campaigns to encourage public donations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles8 records

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