Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City

What Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City does

Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City (RMHC-OKC) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and locally governed chapter of the global Ronald McDonald House Charities network, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Oklahoma City. The organization provides free temporary housing and support services to families of seriously ill or injured children (age 21 or younger) receiving medical care at Oklahoma Children's Hospital on the OU Health campus. Its core products are the Ronald McDonald House—a 40-bedroom facility on the 3rd and 4th floors of Garrison Tower connected by skywalk to the hospital—and the Ronald McDonald Family Room, a day-use respite area on the hospital's 6th floor offering kitchen, showers, laundry, and quiet space. Supporting programs include the Guest Chef volunteer meal program and the Adopt-a-Room corporate sponsorship initiative covering 38 bedrooms and 2 extended guest suites. A second 29,000-square-foot, 28-family-capacity house is under construction in NW Oklahoma City near Mercy Hospital, INTEGRIS Children's, and Bethany Children's Health Center, targeted to open in 2026 under the Opening Doors Finding Hope capital campaign.

RMHC-OKC operates on a donation-driven nonprofit revenue model with no fees charged to guest families (only a $20 refundable security deposit is requested). Revenue is generated across six primary streams: individual donations, Adopt-a-Room corporate sponsorships, community fundraising events (Walk for Kids, Red Shoe Rendezvous, Clays for a Cause, Day of Giving, plus third-party hosted events), vehicle donations, McDonald's round-up/donation-box programs (equivalent to approximately 1,000 nights of stay annually), and major gifts/capital campaign contributions. Distribution is via hospital referral (doctors, nurses, social workers), with families prioritized by medical severity and travel distance. Operationally, the organization served 667 families providing 13,851 nights of stay in 2024 (14% YoY growth), drew families from 72 of 77 Oklahoma counties plus 8 other states, and achieved an average length of stay of 19 nights and longest stay of 306 nights. In 2025, the Family Room logged 8,054 visits. The organization runs with a lean staff of 8 employees, leveraging a large volunteer base and McDonald's as founding mission partner under trademark license. The 40-year operating history, capital campaign progress of $13M raised toward the $17M Phase I goal, and the under-construction NW expansion position the chapter for materially expanded reach through 2026.

Name

Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City

Legal name

Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City

Website

https://rmhc-okc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free temporary housing, meals, and support services to families of seriously ill or injured children receiving care at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, operating a 40-bedroom facility connected by skywalk to the hospital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Family Housing & Support Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Family lodging services
• Pediatric family housing
• Charitable housing support
• Hospital hospitality services
• Family support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals, including one-time and recurring gifts, memorial/honor gifts, and spontaneous contributions.
2. Adopt-a-Room Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors can adopt individual rooms or suites for a year, providing recurring revenue and named recognition.
3. Community Fundraising Events: Revenue from events including Walk for Kids, Red Shoe Rendezvous, Clays for a Cause, and community-hosted fundraisers.
4. Vehicle Donations: Car, truck, boat, and RV donations where proceeds go to supporting operations.
5. Capital Campaign Contributions: Major gifts and naming opportunities for the Opening Doors Finding Hope capital campaign for the new NW Oklahoma City house.
6. Round Up at McDonald's: Change collection boxes at McDonald's restaurants and round-up programs generating approximately 1,000 nights of stay annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

RMHC-OKC provides free temporary lodging, meals, and support services to families of seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care in the Oklahoma City area. The organization operates a 40-bedroom Ronald McDonald House connected by skywalk to Oklahoma Children's Hospital, a Ronald McDonald Family Room respite area on the hospital's sixth floor, a Guest Chef volunteer meal program, Adopt-a-Room sponsorships, and annual fundraising events. All housing and core services are provided at no cost to eligible guest families.

Product overview

Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City provides essential housing and support services to families of seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care in the Oklahoma City area. The organization operates two core programs: the Ronald McDonald House at Oklahoma Children's Hospital (40-bedroom facility in Garrison Tower connected by skywalk to the hospital) and the Ronald McDonald Family Room (respite area on the 6th floor of the hospital). Supporting programs include the Guest Chef Program (volunteer-prepared meals), Adopt-a-Room sponsorship program, and annual fundraising events (Walk for Kids, Red Shoe Rendezvous, Clays for a Cause). A capital campaign (Opening Doors Finding Hope) is underway to build a second house in northwest Oklahoma City. All core programs are provided at no cost to guest families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ronald McDonald House at Oklahoma Children's Hospital: 40-bedroom facility on 3rd and 4th floors of Garrison Tower on OU Health campus, connected by skywalk to Oklahoma Children's Hospital. Provides overnight accommodation for families of hospitalized children.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room at Oklahoma Children's Hospital
• Opening Doors Finding Hope

Products and services

• Ronald McDonald House at Oklahoma Children's Hospital Free overnight accommodation facility providing 40 spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, living areas, kitchens, dining areas, and a playroom for families of children receiving care at OU Health campus.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room at Oklahoma Children's Hospital Day-use respite area on the 6th floor of Oklahoma Children's Hospital offering a living area, kitchen with snacks, showers, laundry facilities, quiet room, and computers for families of critically ill children.
• Guest Chef Program Volunteer-driven meal program where groups prepare and serve home-cooked evening meals for guest families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
• Adopt-a-Room Sponsorship Program Sponsorship program enabling donors to sponsor one of 38 private bedrooms or 2 extended guest suites for an entire year to help defray operating costs.
• Walk for Kids Fundraising Event Annual family-friendly fundraising walk held at Scissortail Park that raises funds and awareness for families served by RMHC-OKC through team-based walker fundraising.
• Red Shoe Rendezvous Fundraising Gala Annual black-tie fundraising gala held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center supporting families served by RMHC-OKC.
• Clays for a Cause Fundraising Event Clay shoot fundraising event held at Side X Side Ranch raising funds for RMHC-OKC families.
• Opening Doors Finding Hope Capital Campaign Capital fundraising campaign to build a new 29,000-square-foot Ronald McDonald House in northwest Oklahoma City with capacity for 28 families nightly.
• Hotel Stay Program Backup lodging arrangement placing families in nearby partner hotels when the Ronald McDonald House is at capacity, including during construction and high-demand periods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 667 families served in 2024; 13,851 nights of stay provided
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• McDonald's CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Mission Partner since 1974. McDonald's provides ongoing financial support, volunteerism, board participation, and media donations. Local McDonald's restaurants host donation boxes and round-up programs. The relationship is central to RMHC's identity and operations, with McDonald's helping impact thousands of lives globally.
• Dell TechnologiescoreOthersCorporate Adopt-a-Room sponsor for guest bedrooms. Dell employees also participate in Guest Chef program, with teams planning and preparing monthly meals for families.
• Vizient CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer group from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas offices. Annual Community Day volunteer activities at the House including organizing closets, donated items, and outdoor maintenance.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List partnership allowing donors to purchase household items, food, and essentials directly for families staying at the House.
• Okie Sleds Car ClubminorOthersAdopt-a-Room sponsor for Extended Guest Suites.
• LSB IndustriesminorOthersCorporate Adopt-a-Room sponsor and board member company (Kristy Carver serves as Senior Vice President and Treasurer).
• Cox CharitiesminorOthersCorporate Adopt-a-Room sponsor for guest bedrooms.
• OG&E Seminole Power PlantminorOthersCorporate Adopt-a-Room sponsor for guest bedrooms.
• Junior Hospital ClubminorOthersLong-standing community partner. Adopt-a-Room sponsor and historical supporter dating to founding.
• Alpha Delta Pi SororitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with RMHC since 1979. Alpha Delta Pi at Oklahoma State University (Alpha Omicron chapter) actively volunteers and supports RMHC-OKC.
• Children's Hospital OU HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner. RMHC facilities are located within and adjacent to the hospital, serving families of pediatric patients.
• McDonald's Owner/Operators of Central and Western OklahomacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal McDonald's franchise owners who support through donations, hosting donation boxes, and round-up programs at their restaurants.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ronald McDonald House Charities Global: Global parent network operating 685+ Ronald McDonald House programs across 60 countries. Sets operational standards, brand strategy, and national fundraising partnerships that local chapters like RMHC-OKC operate within.

Others

• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Shares a donor base and pediatric-medical mission with RMHC-OKC but delivers wish experiences rather than lodging and support services.
• National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses: Industry association representing nonprofit hospital hospitality house programs across the U.S. RMHC-OKC fits within this broader ecosystem of medical-lodging nonprofits that share operational standards and best practices.
• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: National nonprofit raising funds for children's hospitals. Mission-adjacent — both serve seriously ill children — but operates through hospital fundraising partnerships rather than direct family lodging services.

Direct peers

• American Cancer Society Hope Lodge: Provides free, hospital-adjacent lodging to cancer patients and families across more than 30 U.S. locations. Operates a near-identical hospitality-for-medical-families model funded through donations and corporate sponsorship, serving as the closest direct functional peer.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Kansas City: Sister chapter operating a House and Family Room near Kansas City pediatric hospitals. Closest geographic and demographic peer, sharing similar population scale, donor ecosystem, and pediatric hospital anchors.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dallas: Sister chapter serving North Texas pediatric medical families with a similar House + Family Room model. Direct peer sharing the same global RMHC operating framework, donor overlap, and program structure as RMHC-OKC.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Houston: Larger sister chapter serving the Texas Medical Center, including multiple Houses and Family Rooms. Operates the same global RMHC model at greater scale, providing a useful comparison point for capacity, fundraising, and program scope.

Emerging players

• Family Promise: National nonprofit providing shelter and stabilization services for families experiencing housing insecurity. Operates a comparable nonprofit model of free temporary residential support, though focused on homelessness rather than medical need.
• Hospitality Homes of Boston: Regional nonprofit providing free short-term housing for patients and families traveling to Boston for medical care. Smaller-scale but functionally equivalent to RMHC's hospitality-for-medical-families model in another market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/RMHCOklahomaCity
• Facebookfacebook.com/RMHCOKC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rmhc-okc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmhcokc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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