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The Ronald McDonald House of Burlington depends on the generosity of our donors, community members and partners to provide hope, caring and support to the families who must be away from home for their child to receive medical care.
Over 75% of our funding comes from individuals and the community with the remaining 25%  provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities. While operationally it costs $100 a night per family to provide housing and supportive services, families are never asked to pay.

There are many ways you can help support our House, Family Room and Care Mobile.  Every gift, of any size, is greatly appreciated by our entire team and those we serve.  And, as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, your gift is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. 

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Ways to Give

There are a variety of ways you can make a gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington including making a donation to the annual appeal (general fund) or by making a planned gift.

Make your gift by mail: Send your check or money order to:

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington
16 South Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401

*Checks should be made payable to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington

Donate a gift certificate

Gift certificates for goods or services from your business are used as an auction or prize item at one of our fundraising events. We rely on the support and donations of the local business community to help make our fundraising campaigns successful. Contact us for more information.

Collect Can Pull Tabs/ Pop Tabs

Donate your pull tabs/ pop tabs. It is best to drop pop tabs off at the house instead of mailing them. The tabs often cost more in postage than they are worth, and we don’t want your hard work going to waste!

More information on the pop tab program can be found in this PDF document ».

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United Way Designation

Designate the Ronald McDonald House of Burlington, VT as your United Way Campaign choice in Vermont and New York. Since the Ronald McDonald House of Burlington is not a member of the Chittenden County United Way, make your donations directly or through “donor choice.” You can also designate the Ronald McDonald House of Burlington as your CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) choice.

Memorial or Honor Donations

Acknowledge an exemplary person by making a monetary contribution in the form for a donation, Honorarium or Memorial. 

Prepare a Meal

Each evening we like to provide a home-cooked meal for our guest families. To schedule a time to prepare a meal call the house to set something up 802-862-4943.

Planned Giving

Gifts of monetary value to the Ronald McDonald House Charities are tax deductible.


By remembering Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington in your will or estate plans, you assure that we can provide a “home away from home” for future generations of guest families. Learn More

Stock

If you have stock that has appreciated in value and are concerned about paying large capital gains taxes, make your profits count by donating the stock to the Ronald McDonald House Charities instead of selling it.

  • You pay no capital gains upon the transfer of the stock to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
  • You will receive a charitable tax deduction for the full market value of the stock if you have held it for more than a year.

Life Insurance

To receive a charitable tax deduction, donate a life insurance policy you own, or purchase a new policy and designate the Ronald McDonald House Charities as the owner and beneficiary.

Wills and Bequests

You can add the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington to your will through an amendment called a codicil, so your entire will does not have to be rewritten.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

By establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust, you can set aside some of your appreciated assets now for the future benefit of RMHC, while reserving a lifetime income for yourself and/or others. By doing so, you will be entitled to a significant deduction from current income taxes for the charitable value of the trust.

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