Ronald Mcdonald House of San Francisco

“Form 990 was distributed to the finance committee and entire board for review. At an upcoming meeting, the finance committee will again review the document with the full board, to ensure that all members understand their responsibilities related to form 990.”

“Persons covered under the conflict of interest policy include all members of the board of directors and the executive director. Staff members other than the executive director are not permitted to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the organization. The individuals covered under the policy disclose potential conflicts when the conflict or the possible appearance of a conflict arises. The board or appointed committee reviews any potential conflict and the individual involved is not permitted to remain in the room for the final deliberation and vote. The policy further outlines documentation of proceedings, procedures if a conflict is determined to exist, and periodic reviews of the policy.”

“The executive director's salary is reviewed and approved by the executive committee and/or the full board of directors. Comparables from other nonprofit organizations are used, and records kept regarding the decisions.”

“See schedule o for form 990, part vi, line 15a”

“The conflict of interest policy, form 990 and audit are made available to the public upon request.”

“Organization's mission or most significant activities: since 1989, the ronald mcdonald house of san francisco has provided a home- away-from-home and a supportive community to families coping with a child's life-threatening condition or disease. Diagnoses include cardiac problems, premature birth, organ transplants, neurological conditions, gastro-intestinal problems, and many other life-threatening illnesses and conditions. During 2013, ronald mcdonald house of san francisco provided lodging, volunteer-prepared meals and other supportive services to a total of 137 families at ronald mcdonald house on scott street. This represents 3,215 nights of housing with a 95% occupancy rate. The average length of stay is 23 nights. Due to advances in medicine, more young lives can be saved, but the treatment is intense and lengths of stay for critically ill children are growing longer. In addition, at ucsf benioff children's hospital, rondald mcdonald house staff and volunteers served 18,816 family members in our child's bedside program. We are bringing "the best of ronald mcdonald house" into the hospital to families of young patients. Regardless of whether they are staying at the ronald mcdonald house. Another program, called "parent support events," brings families together over a simple meal served near their child's hospital unit and gives parents access to hospital and ronald mcdonald house staff who can help them with specific issues. During 2013, 840 family members attended these events. The aim of these programs is to help parents and families build a supportive community of volunteers, staff and fellow families to help them through this challenging time. Parents continually tell us that being part of that supportive community is one of the greatest benefits of staying at ronald mcdonald house.”

“Volunteers perform all services on a pro bono basis and receive no benefits. Volunteer services include preparing meals for families residing at the house, visiting with families and taking them beverages in the hospital, serving meals and hosting families at the parent support events, and maintaining areas of the house, such as the gardens or playroom. Volunteers help with fundraising activities, including staffing events and securing contributions and in-kind donations.”

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