EIN 23-7447812

Meals on Wheels Association of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
62
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.
Also known as...
Meals on Wheels America
Total revenues
$21,299,001
2022
Total expenses
$20,830,752
2022
Total assets
$36,789,535
2022
Num. employees
62
2022

Program areas at Meals on Wheels Association of America

Strategy and impact - the Meals on Wheels America strategy and impact team provides thought leadership, research and data, innovative programming and tools, and grant opportunities to aid local programs in extending their reach and impact. The team leverages best practices and evidence-based interventions in the foundational support systems that enable seniors to live independently: nutrition, socialization, safety and community connections at both the national and local levels. Examples of such initiatives include the work of Meals on Wheels health that brings together our nationwide network in partnership with healthcare providers and payers that improve health outcomes and the quality of care, while lowering costs of healthcare's high-risk, special needs population. The trust Meals on Wheels has built over decades of supporting seniors in their communities means our programs are invited into the homes of their clients daily, and therefore are able to identify any threatening changes in their condition or home safety hazards that need attention. As such, Meals on Wheels is also growing its role in the healthcare continuum, providing preventative support to our most vulnerable older americans that helps avert health crises before they happen and to support transitions out of hospitals, nursing homes and rehab centers back into their homes.in 2020, as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and a doubling of demand for home delivered Meals that was expected to take 40 years to materialize, Meals on Wheels America went into overdrive, establishing two funds, one in 2020 earmarked for immediate "response and as the pandemic continued full throttle in 2021, a fund earmarked for "recovery" to support of the association's national and local member programs. The association was thereby able to increase its member grantmaking activities to unprecedented levels in all three years, 2020-2022. In addition, the association continued in 2022 implementing several other member support programs, begun in 2020, and aimed at meeting the current and future challenges of the new paradigm we find ourselves in. In addition, the strategy and impact team:-engages in research to demonstrate the impact and value that Meals on Wheels has in addressing hunger, malnutrition, isolation and loneliness among millions of seniors each year. -supported the 2021-2022 health resources and services administrtion's efforts to boost covid-19 vaccination rates among older americans by leveraging our network in an effort to increase vaccine awareness among this high-risk population.-deepened our investment in a range of supportive services that augment the core nutrition component of the Meals on Wheels service model through strategic partnerships with organizations like: -the home depot foundation in an initiative that enabled home repairs and safety modifications (such as installing ramps and grab bars) to be made by local programs to keep seniors safe and reduce fall risks. Together, we completed the 2,000th critical home repair for veterans and their families served by Meals on Wheels member programs in eight states. -petsmart charities which underwrote our national strategy and local grantmaking to help seniors keep and care for their beloved pets. Together, we funded more that 100,000 pounds of emergency pet food, accelerated access to veterinary care in 25 states and served thousands of the furry companions of Meals on Wheels clients. -caesars foundation which invested in essential infrastructure to accelerate the development of social connection programs to reduce senior isolation and loneliness. This included launching socialization pilots in multiple markets, with plans to refine and scale effective socialization programming across the Meals on Wheels network in the coming years. As more than 12,000 americans turn 60 every day, this work supports our commitment to ensuring that local Meals on Wheels programs have the tools and resources they need to meet the growing demand for services in their communities.
Marketing and communications - the Meals on Wheels America marketing and communications team raises visibility of the hidden and growing nationwide epidemics of senior hunger and isolation and the value/impact of Meals on Wheels. As such, the team works to strengthen and leverage the Meals on Wheels brand across America through various thought-leadership efforts, paid and donated media and digital marketing initiatives. This work is designed to garner more financial and volunteer support for this critical, yet under-resourced work, by engaging key influencers across multiple sectors, through multiple channels, with a simple call to action to volunteer, advocate and/or donate so that no senior is forgotten. In addition, this team supports the communications needs of our healthcare initiatives, membership, and advocacy teams to ensure that the national network is informed, engaged, and building a sustainable and effective future on behalf of America's older adults.
Membership and advocacy - the Meals on Wheels America membership and advocacy teams provide direct member support in a variety of ways that include advocacy, education and training, program and capacity-building support and networking opportunities. The membership team provides grants and revenue distribution services, peer-to-peer learning, and a discount program that delivers savings on the products and services that local community-based nutrition organizations rely on to run their operations. They also produce and provide training programs and learning opportunities for local Meals on Wheels program staff through a national conference, state association meetings, webinars, information sharing through online platforms, professional development and crisis response tools and resources. The advocacy team is also engaged in ongoing initiatives and activities aimed at driving substantial revenue for local programs to support their efforts to combat the growing problems of senior hunger and isolation. To that end, we work to build support on capitol hill and within the federal administration to advance legislation and policies that strengthen home-delivered and group setting (congregate) programs, the volunteers who make them happen and the seniors they serve.

Grants made by Meals on Wheels Association of America

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Meals on Wheels Central TexasProject Support$650,120
Osceola County Council on AgingProject Support$168,500
Meals on Wheels of Central MarylandProject Support$165,102
...and 212 more grants made totalling $4,910,478

Who funds Meals on Wheels Association of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Home Depot Foundation and Homer FundTo Assist Local Charities$1,410,000
Petsmart CharitiesAccess To Care, Pet Food Insecurity$1,000,000
Public Health InstituteCapacity Building$400,362
...and 120 more grants received totalling $5,304,124

Personnel at Meals on Wheels Association of America

NameTitleCompensation
Ellie HollanderPresident and Chief Executive Officer$462,616
Kenneth C. EuwemaChief Financial and Operations Officer$202,027
Kristine TemplinChief Development and Marketing Officer$216,324
Susan WaldmanChief Marketing and Comm Officer$206,112
Todd TurnerChief Membership Officer$147,837
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Meals on Wheels Association of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,439,682
Program services$2,405,558
Investment income and dividends$965,999
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,530,576
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,972
Miscellaneous revenues$11,366
Total revenues$21,299,001

Form 990s for Meals on Wheels Association of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-07990View PDF
2021-122022-08-10990View PDF
2020-122021-09-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Meals on Wheels Association of America

OrganizationLocationRevenue
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NY$39,537,069
The Food TrustPhiladelphia, PA$8,677,230
Northwest Harvest HarvestSeattle, WA$56,239,363
Food & FriendsWashington, DC$14,662,587
Hunger Task ForceWest Milwaukee, WI$34,053,293
Community BridgesWatsonville, CA$16,622,379
Meals on Wheels of San Francisco (MOWSF)San Francisco, CA$29,881,546
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (KLF)Kalamazoo, MI$7,434,766
Community Servings (CS)Jamaica Plain, MA$15,169,268
Kids' Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI$9,412,405
Data update history
January 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 39 new grant, including a grant for $1,410,000 from The Home Depot Foundation and Homer Fund
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Petsmart Charities
September 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Food and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1550 Crystal Dr 1004
Arlington, VA 22202
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ 
Phone
(888) 998-6325
Facebook page
MealsonWheelsAmerica 
Twitter profile
@_mealsonwheels 
IRS details
EIN
23-7447812
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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