About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an international nonprofit network of local chapters that support the health and well-being of children and their families. Its core programs include Ronald McDonald House facilities near hospitals, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms within hospitals, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile units that bring healthcare directly to underserved communities. The organization is closely associated with McDonald’s restaurant system, which is a major corporate partner, but RMHC itself is an independent charity.
A charge from “PayPal ronald mcdonald” on your statement typically indicates a donation made via PayPal to a local Ronald McDonald House Charities chapter or a specific RMHC fundraising campaign. This may be a one-time donation, a recurring monthly gift you set up, or a contribution made while checking out through a partner, event page, or online fundraising platform that routes payments via PayPal. In some cases, it may reflect a donation made in someone else’s name, a memorial gift, or participation in a fundraising event like a charity run or gala.
If you don’t recognize the charge, start by logging into your PayPal account to view the full transaction details, including the recipient’s email, chapter name, and any memo or campaign note. Compare this with email receipts from PayPal and RMHC or from an event organizer. For questions or refund requests, contact RMHC or the specific local House noted on your receipt via the contact information in that email or on their website; you can find local chapters through rmhc.org. If you still suspect unauthorized activity, you should open a dispute through PayPal and contact your card issuer to review and, if needed, block or reverse the transaction.