Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the organization's executive director and by the finance/audit committee prior to filing. The form 990 is also sent to the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy is signed upon election to the board and annually thereafter.”

“Board president conducts annual ed performance review and makes recommendation to finance committee and board for annual increase.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available at the organization's front office upon request.”

“In 1996, ronald mcdonald house charities (rmhc) of southwest florida opened its doors in fort myers to offer a "home-away-from-home" to the families of seriously ill children hospitalized at the adjacent golisano children's hospital of southwest florida. Since then, services have expanded to include the ronald mcdonald care mobile, the rmhc scholars program, a community grants program, and a ronald mcdonald family room located inside golisano children's hospital opening in may 2017. Through our partnership with golisano children's hospital, our guests and visitors can easily be with their precious newborns that came into this world a little sooner than planned or at the bedside of their child hospitalized due to illness or injury. Whatever the reason that our paths cross, it is a true gift being part of this "home-away-from-home" for moms and dads, grandparents and siblings during the most challenging time of their lives. At rmhc, each family receives private and safe accommodations, nourishing meals, close access to healthcare and the kindhearted support of our staff, volunteers, and other rmhc families who are facing similar challenges. The gift of togetherness provided by our house allows parents and caregivers to focus on their top priority: the health and healing of their child. Rmhc was very pleased to announce plans to open and operate a ronald mcdonald family room program in the new 128-bed golisano children's hospital opening in may, 2017. A ronald mcdonald family room extends the rmhc hallmark of care and comfort beyond the house itself. While our ronald mcdonald house generally serves families who travel a distance from home for specialized medical care, a ronald mcdonald family room can serve dual roles. The ronald mcdonald family room also serves families who may live near the hospital but prefer not to leave for even a short break or a meal. Ronald mcdonald care mobile is a mobile unit that annually provides much- needed medical and dental screenings and treatment to more than 3,000 underserved children in collier county. 40% of the children receiving services are uninsured. These services are made possible through our partnership with healthcare network of southwest florida. The ronald mcdonald care mobile also travels to lee county one day a month for autism screenings provided in partnership with golisano children's hospital. Rmhc is currently anticipating the delivery of a much needed second ronald mcdonald care mobile to provide medical and dental treatment to underserved children in lee, charlotte, glades and hendry counties. Another element of the charities is the grants program that provides financial support to other organizations that share our mission of providing programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families in southwest florida. And, finally, there is the rmhc scholarship program providing 13 deserving high school seniors a scholarship to further their education. Since starting the rmhc scholars program in 2009, more than 100 students from southwest florida have been awarded scholarships. 2016 marked the 20th anniversary of ronald mcdonald house in fort myers. With the help of the southwest florida interior design industry, rmh received a design makeover. "project design 2016" was a complete renovation and update of the entire house, including: six resident bedroom suites; kitchen and pantry, dining room, living room, common areas, restrooms, laundry room, staff and volunteer offices, resident manger's apartment and weekend manger's suite. The goal of project design 2016 was to help provide even more comforting accommodations to the hundreds of families who benefit from services provided by rmhc each year. By creating a temporary haven in a secure and comfortable environment among other families sharing a similar burden, rmhc gives families the ability to fully focus on the healing of their child. There are a number of ways that the business community support”

“Loss on disposal of fixed assets 30,162 unallocated payments rmhc global -39,936 loss on disposal of fixed assets -30,162 total -39,936”