Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona

What Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona does

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona (RMHC-SA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, that provides free lodging, meals, and support services to families with children receiving medical treatment in the region. Established in 1981 (firmographics) — though the organization's own historical timeline cites 1984 as its founding year — the charity operates three core service programs: the Ronald McDonald House (a home-away-from-home providing overnight accommodations at 2155 E. Allen Rd.), Ronald McDonald Family Room programs (respite spaces embedded inside Banner Children's-Diamond Children's Medical Center and TMC for Children), and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile (mobile dental services for underserved communities). In 2024, RMHC-SA served 371 children, provided 6,751 total nights of family lodging at an average stay of 20 nights, and generated an estimated $2.2 million in combined lodging, meal, and other cost savings for those families.

The organization operates under a trademark licensing relationship with McDonald's Corporation as an independent chapter of the global RMHC network. Its revenue model is entirely donation-based, supported by individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, community fundraising events including Walk for Kids, House Party, and El Tour de Tucson, legacy giving and the Legacy of Love Society, in-kind donations, vehicle donations, and Arizona state tax-credit contributions. All services are provided at no cost to families, who are typically referred from rural Southern Arizona communities including Nogales and Rio Rico to Tucson for pediatric specialty care.

RMHC-SA is led by President & CEO Scott Matlick, supported by a small staff of approximately 12 employees, and governed by a Board of Directors. The charity has earned a Charity Navigator 4-Star rating, Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Transparency Seal, and BBB Accredited Charity status. A fourth program, the Ronald McDonald Sibling Center for childcare of patients' siblings, is in active launch as of 2026, and the organization is currently recruiting additional staff.

Name

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona

Legal name

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona, Inc.

Website

https://rmhctucson.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free lodging, meals, and support services to families with children receiving pediatric medical care in Tucson, having served 371 children and 6,751 nights of lodging in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Pediatric Family Housing Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Charitable family lodging
• Pediatric medical hospitality
• Nonprofit housing services
• Hospital family support
• Mobile dental care

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: Funded through cash donations from individuals, corporations, and community supporters. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relies on philanthropic contributions to sustain operations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RMHC of Southern Arizona provides free overnight lodging, meals, and support services to families of seriously ill children receiving pediatric medical treatment in Tucson, Arizona. Services are delivered through the Ronald McDonald House® near local hospitals, Ronald McDonald Family Room® Programs inside Banner Children's-Diamond Children's Medical Center and TMC for Children, and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® mobile dental program serving underserved Southern Arizona communities, alongside a now-open Sibling Center for siblings of hospitalized children.

Product overview

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona operates a coordinated suite of programs to support families with hospitalized children. The core offering is the Ronald McDonald House® (free overnight lodging near hospitals), complemented by Ronald McDonald Family Room® Programs located inside Banner Children's-Diamond Children's Medical Center and TMC for Children (respite spaces within the hospital), and two Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® units providing dental care to underserved communities. A Sibling Center is under development to provide childcare for siblings of patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ronald McDonald House: A home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at Tucson medical facilities. Provides lodging, meals, and support services at no cost to families.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room
• Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Products and services

• Ronald McDonald House® A home-away-from-home offering free overnight accommodations, home-cooked meals, and compassionate hospitality for families traveling to Tucson for their child's medical treatment at Banner Children's-Diamond Children's Medical Center and TMC for Children.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room® Programs On-site respite spaces within Banner Children's-Diamond Children's Medical Center and TMC for Children offering families a place to rest, eat, and recharge just steps from their hospitalized child's bedside.
• Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® Mobile dental care program delivering hundreds of dental visits annually to children in underserved communities throughout Southern Arizona who lack access to basic dental care.
• Ronald McDonald Sibling Center Childcare services for siblings of hospitalized children, allowing parents to focus on their child's medical care while younger family members are supervised at the House.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2,201,422 in estimated family savings in combined lodging, meal and other costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• McDonald's CorporationcoreOthersRonald McDonald House Charities operates under trademark license from McDonald's Corporation. The organization is part of the global RMHC network and uses McDonald's branded trademarks including Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
• Banner Children's Diamond Children's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner hosting Ronald McDonald Family Room program. Families with children receiving care at this hospital can access Family Room services and are referred to the Ronald McDonald House for lodging.
• TMC for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner hosting Ronald McDonald Family Room program within the hospital facility, providing convenient access for families with hospitalized children.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fisher House Foundation: Provides free lodging to families of hospitalized military veterans and, in some locations, other patients. Directly comparable to RMHC as a charitable housing organization serving families of hospitalized patients, with similar operational model of free lodging near medical facilities.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities (Global): The global parent organization of the RMHC network, operating under the same trademark license with McDonald's Corporation. Directly comparable as the umbrella entity that licenses the Ronald McDonald House, Family Room, and Care Mobile programs that RMHC of Southern Arizona runs locally.
• Healthcare Hospitality Network: National association of healthcare hospitality houses that provide lodging and support services to patients and families traveling for medical care. Comparable to RMHC's Ronald McDonald House program as a peer in the healthcare hospitality house category.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: National nonprofit raising funds for children's hospitals, including Banner Children's-Diamond Children's Medical Center, a partner of RMHC-SA. Comparable as a pediatric healthcare nonprofit operating in the same hospital partner ecosystem.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: Large national nonprofit supporting children with critical illnesses. Comparable to RMHC-SA as a broader pediatric health-focused nonprofit that also serves families during serious medical events, though its mission focuses on wish-granting rather than lodging.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Major national pediatric hospital and research institution. Comparable to RMHC-SA as a leading pediatric health nonprofit serving families with seriously ill children, though much larger and operating its own hospital versus lodging support.

Regional players

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona: Another Arizona-based RMHC chapter serving families in the central and northern parts of the state. Comparable as a fellow regional RMHC chapter with the same operational model but different geographic footprint in Arizona.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico: RMHC chapter serving New Mexico families with hospitalized children. Comparable as a neighboring regional RMHC chapter operating similar programs for pediatric families in the broader Southwest region.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix: Another Arizona RMHC chapter also serving families with hospitalized children in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Comparable as a fellow regional RMHC chapter operating the same program model but serving a different Arizona geography.

Others

• National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses: Industry association that supports and accredits healthcare hospitality houses across the U.S. Comparable to RMHC-SA as a peer organization in the healthcare hospitality house sector, providing network and standards for similar nonprofit lodging providers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ronaldmcdonaldhousesouthernaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rmhctucson
• Instagraminstagram.com/ronaldmcdonaldhouse_southernaz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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