Ways to Give
Your generosity keeps families close to their hospitalized child, providing the support they need during a medical crisis.
Donate Now |Investment Giving | Monthly Donation | Other Ways to Give
Make an Impact with a One-Time Donation
Make a donation and help families get better together today.
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Every dollar you give unlocks an equal gift from the Fowler Family Challenge to our Imagine the Moment Campaign, doubling your impact for families in need.
Prefer to send a check?
Please mail to: San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House, 2929 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123. EIN: 95-3251490
Any questions, please contact Katie Ward at (858) 598-2430.
Investment Giving Opportunities
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Inc. | 2929 Children’s Way, San Diego, CA 92123 | Federal tax ID number: 95-3251490
Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account that gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House and other qualified charities.
Donate Through Your IRA
A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older: You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $108,000) per year from your IRA directly.
Give Appreciated Securities
Donating publicly traded appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, etc.) – that you have owned for more than a year and have gone up in value – may bring you great tax advantages while rebalancing your portfolio. Please consult your tax and/or legal advisor(s) when considering your gift.
Plan Your Legacy
Your thoughtfulness today becomes life-transforming care for tomorrow’s families. By making a gift in your estate plans, you create a lasting embrace of care and support – helping future families find strength and stay close at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House.
Donate Cryptocurrency
Donating cryptocurrency directly to the House is now as easy as making any other online gift, thanks to our partnership with The Giving Block.
Endowment Gifts
Endowment donations are invested gifts. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at the House. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.
Stock Transfer Instructions
Transfers of stock may be initiated by you as donor or through your financial consultant. After completing the transfer, please inform Katie Ward, Director of Individual Philanthropy at 858-598-2430.
Please use the following instructions for electronic transfer of DTC Eligible Book Entry Issues to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Inc. :
- Bank of America Nominee Name: PACO
- A/N Bank of America
- DTC Participant #0955
- DTC Agent #20955
- DTC Institutional #20955 (to be used if Bank of America is affirming party)
- Customer Account Name: Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Inc.
- Customer Account Number: 022030008403
- Reference Donor’s Name
- Reference Stock Ticker Symbol
Mutual Fund Share Transfer Instructions
Transferring shares of mutual funds requires the advance assistance of RMHC-San Diego. Please send the following information to the attention of Katie Ward, whose contact information is below.
Mutual Fund Transfers – additional instructions to provide:
- Mutual Fund Name
- Ticker or CUSIP
- Shares or dollar amount to be transferred
- Where the Fund is held: (Broker or direct at Fund company)
- Contact name at broker or fund company
- Account number at broker or fund company
- Name of Donor
Please contact Katie Ward, Director of Individual Philanthropy at 858-598-2430.
Provide Ongoing Support with Monthly Giving
Monthly giving is the most convenient and effective way to
provide consistent support to seriously ill children and their
families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House.
When you become a member of our Monthly Giving Program, you make a
meaningful impact every day and throughout the year.
Other Ways to Donate
Donate a Vehicle
Donate your vehicle to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. It’s easy and we even pick it up for you! Learn more at CARS and have a representative contact you to facilitate your vehicle donation quickly and conveniently. Or call 1-855-CARS-HELP.
Wish Lists
You can help support families and keep our House running smoothly by donating useful personal, household, and pantry items. Easily order through our Amazon Wish Lists and have your purchases shipped directly to the House.
In-Kind Donations
Support comes in many forms—and items from our wish lists, professional services, and items for auctions — are a powerful way to help us care for families when they need it most.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees and/or employees’ spouses.