Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO CREATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES DURING THEIR MOST DIFFICULT OR CHALLENGING TIMES.
RMHC OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. OWNS AND OPERATES THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF BUFFALO. THE 15-BEDROOM FACILITY, WHICH OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1983, PROVIDES AFFORDABLE LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. THE HOUSE SERVES CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT AT JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO, ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE, AND ALL AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN. IN 2017, SUITE RENOVATIONS COMENCED AT THE HOUSE, ALLOWING THEM TO ACCOMADATE FAMILIES WHO REQUIRE A PRIVATE BATHROOM AND ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE FOR AN EXTENDED STAY. FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN AGE 21 AND UNDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAY AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF BUFFALO. THEY MUST BE REFERRED BY A PHYSICIAN AND BE UNDERGOING INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT CARE AT A MEDICAL FACILITY. THERE IS A SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF $15 PER NIGHT PER FAMILY, WHICH ONLY PARTLY DEFRAYS OPERATING COSTS. IF A FAMILY CANNOT PAY AND THERE IS A ROOM AVAILABLE, THEY STAY FOR FREE. THE HOUSE HAS PAID STAFF 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE HOUSE IS AN APPROVED LODGING FACILITY FOR FAMILIES COVERED BY MEDICAID.FUNDS ARE SOLICITED THROUGH THE "HEROES & HUGS" NEWSLETTER PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED THREE TIMES A YEAR, TWO DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATIONS AND FUNDRAISING. NON-CASH DONATIONS OF GOODS AND IN-KIND SERVICES TOTALING $53,324 WERE RECEIVED IN 2019. MOST SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH DONATIONS AND IN-KIND SERVICES ARE FOR FOOD, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.APPROXIMATELY 45 WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS HELP TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND FAMILIES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BY PROVIDING LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING FOR THE 14,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY, OFFICE ASSISTANCE, MEAL PREPARATION, AND LANDSCAPING. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 12,200 HOURS EACH YEAR, WHICH REDUCES THE NEED TO HIRE ADDITIONAL STAFF TO PROVIDE THESE NECESSARY SERVICES. THE 22-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS REGULARLY AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP THROUGH THEIR SERVICE ON VARIOUS STANDING COMMITTEES.IN NOVEMBER 2017, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES PARTNERED WITH THE NEW JOHN R. OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND OPENED A LOUNGE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. THE FAMILY LOUNGE IS SPONSORED BY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC. AND EXPANDS REACH IN WESTERN NEW YORK.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Sally S Vincent | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $99,887 |
| Gary Weber | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer L Rizzo-Choi Esq | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Don Richardson | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Marti Peterson Dds | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| James Olek | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Jeannine Higgins | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Phyliss A Hafner Esq | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Gregg Gallson | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| David Schlant | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Alfonzo I Cutaia Esq | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Clauss | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| George Terhaar | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| David Freiman | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Birmingham Esq | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Raymond J Bednarski Aia Leed Ap | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca E Pratt Md | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| Nicholas Alberalla | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth M Savino | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| Thomas P Grogran Cpa | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Brayer | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| Christopher Lotempio | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| Janice Larson | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
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