Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad Inc.

“Rmhws amended and restated its bylaws on september 25,2017. A copy is attached to this 2017 form 990.”

“The friends of the ronald mcdonald house is an auxilary organization of ronald mcdonald house of winston-salem for which members pay dues.”

“The members of friends of ronald mcdonald house elect the president of the friends of ronald mcdonald house. The president serves on the board of ronald mcdonald house and has voting rights.”

“The executive director and a member of the executive committee thoroughly review the form 990 and afterwards the form 990 is emailed to board members for comments before filing.”

“Annually, each member of the board of directors and board committees signs the conflict of interest form. They are filed with the executive director who reviews each one to determine if there are any potential conflicts that might influence decision making.”

“For the executive director position, the board designates the human resource committee to gather board comments and comparable data and to recommend compensation based upon this data and comparability factors including but not limited to the size of the organization, the geographical location of the organization and the employee's length of service. The board designates the executive committee to review the comments and the recommendations from the human resource committee and to set the compensation package for the executive director.”

“The executive director reviews the compensation of key employees and submits compensation recommendations to the finance committee as part of the annual budget process. The annual budget is approved by the full board.”

“Governing documents and financial statements are available on the organization's website and office upon request. Conflict of interest policy is available at the organizations's office upon request.”

“Donation of 10.00 per night, which can be waived if necessary as 67% of our guests cannot pay this small fee. The difference between the cost to operate each room and the amount paid by our families is funded by community donations. Civic groups, churches and individuals participate in providing funding for the house. In-kind goods worth thousands of dollars are donated to the ronald mcdonald house each year. These donations allow the house to enhance the services provided to the families and to reduce expenditures in program, administrative and fundraising areas. Some examples of major in- kind gifts include yard work and landscaping, 415 home-cooked meals, soft drinks, food, laundry service, toys, and paper goods. 3,940 volunteers giving 17,223 hours support the staff and families in the house on a regular basis by assisting in guest relations, special events, office and housekeeping duties. Additionally, 400+ members of the friends of the ronald mcdonald house and over 600 volunteers are involved in promoting the house and implementing the house's annual luminary fundraising project.”

“Resource library with books, videos, a computer for doing research or simply checking emails, and educational materials. Transportation to medical appointments and facilities, and assistance with access to community resources is available. A core group of 40 volunteers providing 843 volunteer hours help make family support program services possible.”

“Use of leased vehicle 8,645 use of leased vehicle -8,645”