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Making a donation is easy!  Donate online, by phone, or mail.

Checks made payable to: The Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco
Mail to: RMH-SF, 1640 Scott St. San Francisco, CA 94115
To make arrangements over the phone call: 415.673.0891 x112

Both restricted and unrestricted gifts are welcome.

Matching Gifts

  • Double your donation through a company matching gift program.
  • Name the House in your Workplace Program, Combined Federal or United Way campaign.

Fulfill Our Families Daily Needs

  • Provide an idem off our wishlist
  • Donate gift cards for Costco, Target, Safeway, Home Depot and other household supply stores.
  • Offer handyman, plumbing or other trade skills.
  • Give your time and assist us with event planning, gardening, cooking, or administrative support

Donate Your Automobile

To donate your car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle to Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, please fill out the secure donation form. A (CARS™) representative will contact you shortly to guide you through the next step in the car donation process.

Stock Donations

Please provide the following instructions to your financial advisor. The transfer details are as follows:

Charles Schwab & Co.
DTC # 0164
Account # 3080-6918

Account name:
Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco
1640 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

To ensure that the gift is credited to the donor, please contact:
Lois Moore, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House
(415) 673-1506, lois@ronaldhouse-sf.org

Include: name of the donor, type of stock and any specific instructions about the use of the gift.

For any questions or assistance in making the transfer, please contact:
Abby Gleason at Wetherby Asset Management
417 Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415.869.5410

Estate Plans

Including RMH in Your Estate Plan

The Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco highly recommends that any person interested in legally including the House in their estate plans to discuss their interest with their lawyer. It is very crucial that you clearly describe your wishes to your lawyer so that no mistakes are made when the time for interpretation arises.

The Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco would love to hear from you once you have named the House in your will or living trust. We would like the opportunity to thank you for your generosity. When drafting your will please have your lawyer include the following language:

Official legal bequest language for an unrestricted bequest to the Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, Inc. is:

“I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, Inc., 1640 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

If you wish to have your gift remain anonymous we will gladly respect your decision. Your gift will be kept completely confidential. However, we encourage you to make your donation public as your gift has the power to inspire others to do the same. Whatever your decision is, we will honor your wishes.

If you have any questions or concerns about your bequest please contact the Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco at 415.673.0891.

Bequest Options

Below are types of bequests that can be discussed with your attorney when you update your will. The following types of bequests to individual heirs or charitable organizations typically define the amount of the bequest.

  • Specific bequest:  a gift of a specific item to a specific beneficiary.
  • General bequest:  usually a gift of a stated sum of money.
  • Contingent bequest:  a bequest made on condition that a certain event must occur before distribution to the beneficiary.
  • Residuary bequest:  a gift of all the “rest, residue and remainder” of your estate after all other bequests, debts and taxes have been paid.

The bequest types below are optional considerations that would be attached to one of the above four bequests, when a gift is made to charity.

  • Unrestricted bequest: allows for the beneficiary to use the gift for general purpose and at the discretion of the governing board. A gift without conditions is very useful for our organization as it allows us to use the money where it is most needed.
  • Restricted bequest: restricts the use for the beneficiary. For example, you may have a special project in mind for your gift.
  • Honorary or memorial bequest: a gift given “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone.
  • Endowed bequest:  a gift requiring the beneficiary to hold the funds permanently and use only the investment income it generates, or other similar formula. Creating an endowment ensures that your gift keeps on giving throughout the years.