Our Relationship with McDonald’s

Ronald McDonald House Charities has been McDonald’s “charity of choice” for over 40 years.  We are a non-profit 501 (c ) (3) organization, but McDonald’s is our largest corporate donor.  Portions of the annual operating costs for Ronald McDonald Houses are supported by McDonald’s Corp. and the owner/operators of local McDonald’s restaurants, this amount averages around 8% annually. Donation boxes in restaurants are the largest source of ongoing fundraising, as well as Round-Up, a program in which McDonald’s patrons can Round-Up their total on their purchase to the nearest dollar.  Each year, the Michigan McDonald’s Owners Business Association makes a substantial donation to each Ronald McDonald House in Michigan.

McDonald’s involvement extends beyond monetary support.  Franchises partner with local Chapters for promotional and fundraising events, owner/operators participate on local and global RMHC boards, and McDonald’s employees are dedicated volunteers.  In addition, McDonald’s vendors such as The Coca-Cola Company, La-Z-Boy, Georgia Pacific and others are donors supporting RMHCAA with in-kind donations.

The remainder of our annual operating income comes from the generosity of our local community – including individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations.

McDonald’s Owner Operators

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