Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area, Inc.
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UNDING CONSIDERATIONS
To be considered for funding, a children’s organization must be designated as not-for profit 501(c)(3) and
tax exempt as defined under IRS codes.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Board of Trustees is most interested in
organizations that have:
A program that directly benefits children ages 0-21years
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Consistent and effective management
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Clear goals and objectives
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A broad base of funding support
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A demonstrated ability to respond to the needs of specific groups of children in a manner that
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yields measurable results
A specific program they are seeking to fund
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RMHC does not fund:
Advertising or fundraising drives
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Partisan, political or denominational programs
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Ongoing general and administrative costs
Intermediary funding agencies / third party funding
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Endowment or capital campaigns
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Ongoing salaries or travel expenses
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Requests that are not in writing
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Organizations that have received RMHC NYTSA funding less than one year past
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area (RMHC NYTSA) is governed by a
Board of Trustees, comprising health professionals, business and civic leaders and McDonald’s corporate
officers, owner/operators and suppliers. The Board meets three times per year to review, select and award
grants to not-for-profit organizations which have demonstrated an ability to respond to the needs of specific
groups of children in a definite, “hands-on” manner that yields measurable results.
If you submit a COMPLETE application on time, you will receive a written acknowledgement of your
submission, and will be advised of the grant cycle in which your application will be reviewed. Incomplete
applications, or the use of old, outdated applications will result in an immediate dismissal from
consideration. Please be sure to use the most current application available, as posted on our website
during the funding cycle you are considering. Please note that it may take up to six months before an
application is reviewed by the RMHC board. If the Board has questions regarding your proposal, you may
receive a telephone call or a letter requesting further information.
All Board decisions are reported by mail, generally within two weeks of the Board meeting. If your
proposal is approved, your organization will receive a letter of agreement outlining the terms and
conditions of the grant, which must be signed by an authorized organization official and returned to
RMHC. Your grant award check will be sent to you upon our receipt of your signed agreement.
Applicants whose grants have been declined will also receive a letter of this status. Specific reasons for the
Board’s decision to decline will not be discussed with applicants.
RMHC asks that appropriate recognition be given to our donation in the form of a plaque or other
signage, and/or through a check presentation and press release.
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The recipient of any grant from RMHC must use the funds awarded for the specific purpose of their
original intent. RMHC requires detailed accounting of all funds awarded. A follow-up report must be
submitted within one year from receipt of the grant. It is understood that any funds not used within one year
of funding and in the manner specified in the letter of agreement must be returned to RMHC. Any request
for a revision regarding use of funds must be submitted in writing to RMHC, and must receive prior written
approval.
Revised 07/2012