Nonprofit · EIN 62-1578123
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC
Tax-exempt · JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,090,877 | $693,748 | $397,129 | $3,956,287 | $19,259 | $3,937,028 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $810,836 | $662,768 | $148,068 | $3,413,169 | $6,296 | $3,406,873 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $685,058 | $678,938 | $6,120 | $3,242,611 | $17,820 | $3,224,791 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $932,373
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $148,249
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,807
- Other revenue
- $10,255
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,242
- Other salaries and wages
- $216,158
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $380,350
- Professional fundraising fees
- $38,315
- Accounting fees
- $27,402
- Occupancy
- $84,177
- Travel
- $498
- Depreciation
- $58,986
- Program services (functional)
- $520,522
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,422
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,804
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,413,169
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,956,287
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,259
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,937,028
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $490,198
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,977,344
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,706,941
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $230,087
- Gross receipts
- $1,143,453
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 475
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWAYNE DICKENS | CEO Officer | 40 | $102,242 | $3,105 |
| JEFF ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BOLTWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY FAUSNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GANGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA HAYES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FARIS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PATY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PLUMLEY | 1ST VICE PRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA PENDELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN REED | 2ND VICE PRE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SIMPSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM WHALEN | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWAYNE DICKENS | CEO Officer | 40 | $100,927 | $3,095 |
| JASON CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GANGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA HAYES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL HYMES | 1ST VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FARIS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON KESTNER | PAST-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PATY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENORA PENNY-TACKLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PLUMLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SIMPSON | 2ND VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WHALEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE GANGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GARLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSEA HAYES | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL HYMES | 2ND VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS JETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON KESTNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN KISS | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA LUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE PATY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LENORA PENNY-TACKLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PLUMLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SIMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM WHALEN | 1ST VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEWAYNE DICKENS | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 418 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-6035
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEWAYNE DICKENS, 418 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
- Signed the 990
- DEWAYNE DICKENS, CEO
- Phone
- (423) 975-5437
- Website
- WWW.RMHSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLEARPOINT CPAS PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE A "TEMPORARY" HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN ANY LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Program accomplishments
- THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS HOUSE) IS A PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, (CHARITIES), GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OPERATIONS AND STAFF WHO OVER-SEE THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS. GUEST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN SERVED BY THE HOUSE COME FROM A RADIUS OF 125 MILES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF JOHNSON CITY, TN. (INCLUDES COUNTIES LOCATED IN NE TENNESSEE, SW VIRGINIA, EASTERN KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA). THE HOUSE IS IN JOHNSON CITY, TN BUT IS A REGIONAL FACILITY. AS OF DECEMBER 2025, FAMILIES FROM SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CONTINUE TO USE THE HOUSE THE MOST. SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA 50% NORTHEAST TENNESSEE 48% EASTERN KENTUCKY 0% MISC. STATES 2% THE HOUSE IS 14,000 SQ. FEET, HAS 10 BEDROOMS/PRIVATE BATHS WITH A KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, TV ROOMS AND PLAY AREAS AS COMMON AREAS SHARED BY ALL GUEST FAMILIES. EVENING MEALS ARE PROVIDED BY CHURCH GROUPS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, FRATERNAL GROUPS, FAMILIES/FRIENDS OR RESTAURANTS AT LEAST 25 OUT OF 30 DAYS. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES TO PREPARE AT THEIR LEISURE. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN A LOCAL HOSPITAL SETTING ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAY AS GUESTS AT THE HOUSE. A CHILD MUST BE A DEPENDENT OF THE PARENT(S), 21 YEARS OR YOUNGER. FAMILIES LIVING THE GREATEST DISTANCE FROM THE HOSPITAL PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD ARE GIVEN PRIORITY IN STAYING AT THE HOUSE. A CRITICALLY ILL CHILD OR ONE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF DEATH RECEIVES PRIORITY REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE. A NIGHTLY CONTRIBUTION OF 10 IS REQUESTED. HOWEVER, NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF THE INABILITY TO MAKE THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION. IN 2025, THE AVERAGE NIGHTLY CONTRIBUTION WAS .19, AND THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 14 DAYS. THE HOUSE PROVIDED 4,244 NIGHTS AND RECEIVED 815.00 THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GUEST FAMILIES. THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF 10 HELPS TO DEFRAY THE FULL COST OF 80/NIGHT TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO STAY AT THE HOUSE. IF THE HOUSE HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE FOR FAMILIES WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY 848,800.00 (MOTEL, FOOD, GAS, LAUNDRY, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS). THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RAISING FUNDS TO MEET THE BUDGETARY NEEDS OF THE HOUSE EACH YEAR. THE CHARITIES IS DEPENDENT ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND DONATIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AT THE HOUSE. FUNDRAISING EVENTS INCLUDE: HEARTS FOR THE HOUSE; SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K, AND THE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC. VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS AND MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA HOLD FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE HOUSE AS WELL. IN-KIND DONATIONS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY RANGE FROM CANNED GOODS, PAPER PRODUCTS, FRESH VEGETABLES, HOME-MADE BREADS, MUFFINS TO SOMEONE PROVIDING YARD WORK, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING, CLERICAL ASSISTANCE, CLEANING THE KITCHEN, MOPPING FLOORS, REPLACING SMOKE DETECTORS, REPLACING FILTERS ON HEATING/AC UNITS AND MONTHLY CHECKS OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THESE GENEROUS IN-KIND DONATIONS HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES AND WE ARE BETTER ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO FIND A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE AT OUR HOUSE. THERE IS A STAFF OF 4 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND 5 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. VOLUNTEERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOUSE. VOLUNTEER'S CLEAN ROOMS, WASH LINENS, MOP FLOORS, RUN THE VACUUM, CLEAN WINDOWS, BAKE CAKES/COOKIES, REGISTER/CHECK-OUT FAMILIES, AND HELP WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS. VOLUNTEERS DO WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE TO KEEP THE HOUSE CLEAN AND INVITING FOR OUR GUEST FAMILIES. IN 2025, 475 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 3,396 HOURS TO THE HOUSE FOR A VALUE OF 115,464.00. THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CONTINUES TO BE A HAVEN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A LOVING, SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL SETTING THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO BE MORE RELAXED AND BUILD THEIR RESOURCES. THE GUEST FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE BECOME ONE BIG FAMILY SHARING AND NURTURING EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AS WELL AS THE BAD TIMES. WE CANNOT PROVIDE ALL THE AMENITIES OF HOME, BUT WE CAN PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH AS MUCH NORMALCY AS POSSIBLE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME WITH A SICK CHILD. WHILE WE CANNOT TAKE AWAY THE CRISIS WE CAN GIVE FAMILIES WITH A SICK CHILD THE BEST MEDICINE - EACH OTHER. EVALUATIONS OF THE HOUSE AND STAFF BY FAMILIES WHO STAY AT THE HOUSE CONTINUE TO SHOW WHAT A BLESSING AND A NEED IS MET BY THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DURING A TIME OF CRISIS WITH A CHILD. WE CONTINUE TO MEET OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING A "TEMPORARY HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN ANY AREA HOSPITAL. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GLOBAL, CHICAGO, IL REQUIRES EACH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, INC. TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S OPERATING EXPENSE IN RESERVE. THESE RESERVE FUNDS WILL HOLD THE CHARITIES RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROGRAM IN GOOD STEAD SHOULD THERE BE DIFFICULT TIMES OR DISASTER. OUR CHARITIES HAS REACHED THIS MILESTONE BY CAREFUL APPROPRIATION OF MONIES RAISED THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS, BEING TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDS DONATED BY STAKEHOLDER AND DUE DILIGENCEExpenses $520,522
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1578123
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,956,287
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,143,453
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,090,877 | $693,748 | $3,956,287 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $810,836 | $662,768 | $3,413,169 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $685,058 | $678,938 | $3,242,611 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $565,998 | $582,748 | $3,091,758 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-1578123).
Questions about SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC is 62-1578123.
- Is SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEWAYNE DICKENS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,242 (DEWAYNE DICKENS, CEO).
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,090,877, expenses of $693,748 and total assets of $3,956,287 at year end.
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