OUR MISSION & ABOUT US
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE STAFF
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2025 YEAR IN REVIEW
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
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2025 MEMORIAL & TRIBUTE DONATIONS
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Keeping families together and providing the comforts of home while their kids receive medical care.
Our two core programs enable families to spend more time with their sick children, to interact with their doctors, and to be involved in important decisions about their child’s care Much of a family’s ability to stay close to their child during illness is related to unexpected costs that families face and their means to cover these. Costs of hotel rooms, eating out, traveling from home, missed work, and medical bills are just a few challenges that families face.
The Ronald McDonald House provides housing for families with children 21 or younger who are receiving care at Sanford Health, Essentia Health, Eating Disorder and Weight Management Institute, Roger Maris Cancer Center or Prairie St. John’s. So much more than a hotel, we also provide home-cooked meals, play areas, laundry facilities, computers, and a homelike atmosphere to families working to care for their critically ill children We surround our families with love and support from giving volunteers, caring staff, and from other guest families who understand what families are going through While families can donate $20 per night toward the cost of their stay, there is no requirement for payment for families to utilize our programs In fact, approximately 90% of our families pay nothing to stay at the Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald Family Room serves as a respite for families with babies receiving medical care at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo Like the Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Essentia Health is designed to support families through their child’s medical journey – whether it’s a break from the clinical environment, a restorative nap or night’s rest, or a sense of normalcy. We provide a relaxed space for families to grab a snack or a drink, take a shower, or take a quick break just steps from their critically-ill child, if only for a few moments
Chief Executive Officer
Jill Christopher
Development Director
Mikayla Young
Director of Family Services
Kellcie Childress
Community Engagement Manager
Audra Shelton
Mission Support Specialist
Sarah Baumgarten
Brooke Brekhus
Communications Specialist
Makelle Gulleson
Family Services Manager
LeAnn Ebersviller
Kendall Thinnes
Ava
Cailyn
Caitlin Grace Jayda Kaitlynn Leah Lisa
A special thanks to our housekeepers and security team who committed their time and talents to RMHC in 2025.
Each year, I am reminded how extraordinary this community truly is through the compassion shown to the families we serve each day at RMHC of the Red River Valley It is a privilege to witness the difference YOU our incredible donors, volunteers, and advocates make every single day for families facing some of life’s hardest moments
Traveling far from home for medical treatment can place an enormous emotional and financial burden on families. Last year, our Ronald McDonald House hosted 666 family stays, with 90% of families staying at no cost. Volunteers generously gave 7535 hours of their time to prepare meals, maintain welcoming spaces, and provide the thoughtful touches that transform a house into a home
While these tangible forms of support are deeply important, what stands out most to me is the sense of hope created within our walls I invite you to use the QR code on the next page to learn more about the Lundquist family and their long journey to get their daughter, Ella, home She will steal your heart As you listen to their story, I hope you will recognize the powerful role your support plays in moments like these
Thank you for helping families find comfort, encouragement, and care while navigating the uncertainty that comes with a child’s medical journey. Every day, I am grateful to see the impact your kindness has on the families we are privileged to serve
Together with you,
Jill R. Christopher
Scan the QR code to hear how our house became a home away from home for the Lunduists as their family sought medical treatment in Fargo. Meet the Lundquists
President
Todd Anderson, Josef’s School of Hair, Skin and Body
Immediate Past President
Madison Quamme, Flint Group
Vice President
Jessica Shawn, WEX
Treasurer
Lindsey DiFiore, NDSU College of Business
Secretary
Mandi Swanson, Essentia Health
Members
Amanda Richter, Arkos Health
Shawn Paschke (resigned 4/2/25), Xcel Energy
Scott Steinmetz, WEX
Kevin Cook, McDonald’s
Michael Carlson, Sterling Management
Kate Klemetson, Goldmark Property Management
Theresa Larson, Sanford Health
Rachel Schall, Aldevron
Caitlin Stoecker, Doosan Bobcat
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short-term Investments
Property, Equipment, Less Accumulated Depreciation
Long-Term Investments/Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS $1,473,644 $3,924,737 $2,299,797 $7,698,178
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Lease Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES $216,472 $16,285 $232,757
Without Donor Restrictions
With Donor Restrictions
Total Net Assets $6,383,347 $1,082,074 $7,465,421 NET ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $7,698,178
INCOME
Contributions
Fundraising Events (net of expenses)
Grants
Non-Cash Contributions, Net
Program Service Revenue
Investment Income
Loss on Disposal of Assets
TOTAL INCOME $687,408 $367,260 $46,750 $132,915 $75,395 $283,683 $(477) $1,592,934
FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
Program Services (House Operations & Outreach)
Fundraising Management & General TOTAL EXPENSES $1,154,229 $183,032 $87,436 $1,424,697
Gifts in 2025 were given in memory of and in honor of those below
AliceDougherty AliviaPlutowski AubryPorter BarbaraJohnson
BentonDegerstrom
BeverlyBattagler
EnidandLeNoel
LeoSebek LincolnGingles LindaRosene LyleRasmussen
MarcusRichardson
MarkRichardson
ChristineDoniff ChristopherLubbers
CindySchreiberBeck
CooperDavidPeterson
CooperPeterson
DavidJanson
DeAnnaSkilbred
DeniseMork DickPeabody EarlandJunette
Bostrom
JeanBlauert
SaraMcAllister
SarahHayes
SarahTJones
SueWild
SylviaBurtness
SylviaMagsam
TerrieMenze
ThaddeusZaharia
TiahnaHoff
TimAnderson
TheAasandFamily
AlexHogenson
Amanda(Mandi)
Swanson
AmberAnthony
AmeliaandJosie
AndreaKlein
AndySobolik
AshleyandElizabeth Johnson
AtheyTriplets
BennettLipetzky
BethannCrary
BettyJacobson
BraelynnWahlo
BraydenRolfson
Brooklynand ConnorGjervre
BrooksOffermanCaleb
ClayFell
ConnorArbach
CoreyJohnson
CrosbySchulz
DavisIsraelson
EliasSchiele
EricaJohnsrud
ErikTrangsrud
EssentiaNICUNurses
Gavin
GretaMarie
GretaSobolik
GunnarHaseltine
Gustavo
HadleyPetersen
HattieLayneJohnson
HenryKuehn
IoneTobin
JacksonMeyer
JadenReep
JaegerFamily
JakelleHoffmann
JalynWolford
JaydenReep
JeremiahSobolik
JillChristopher
JoanneLattaReeves
JodiWical
JoeandMarieTalley
JordanDravitz
JoshandOlivia
KateKlemetson
Kathryn(Kati)
Neuharth
KatieandJoeRizzo
KissesforKenzie
KyaLee KyleEdens
LaidleyFamily
LaikenHiedeman
LaurenThoen
LawsonNelson
LeahLashley
LeviLeeHaller
LoganWolden
MarloDanielKotek
MaryFridgen
MaryOlson
McCoySatrom
MelvinandAudrey
Schrader
MichelleHoppe
MikeSimonich
MikeyAlsop
MillieHelmick
MillieVogt
MorganLittle
NateandJen
Vollmuth
NickKuzas
NielsenFamily
OliveIsraelson
OrrinSchweitzer
OskarBerg
PatrickFellman
PaxtonPetersen
Piecemakers
QuiltGroup
RonM
RonaldMcDonald
Housestaff
RonaldMcDonald
Housevolunteers
Ryan RykerPetersen
SaraStalboerger
SilveeRyan
TerryandDianeTobin
TheHelmFamily
TheHoffmannFamily
TheRaderFamily
TheoKuderling
TrudyWimer
WestonGregor
WilliamKezer
WoldenFamily
WolfordFamily
Wyatt,Dani,Hope, andFaithStramer
ZayneZehren
