Meals on Wheels America
To empower local programs to improve the health and quality of life of vulnerable seniors.
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Meals on Wheels America helps local programs support seniors in need. Your donation fights hunger and isolation for older adults nationwide.
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Mission
To empower local programs to improve the health and quality of life of vulnerable seniors.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Meals on Wheels America has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMeals on Wheels America is a registered human services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 237447812. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 157 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Meals on Wheels America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237447812. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Meals on Wheels America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Meals on Wheels America is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Meals on Wheels America has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Meals on Wheels America is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 157 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Meals on Wheels America. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Meals on Wheels America holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Meals on Wheels America helps local programs support seniors in need. Your donation fights hunger and isolation for older adults nationwide. Meals on Wheels America is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Meals on Wheels America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237447812, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Meals on Wheels Plus executive director to retire after more than 50 years of service - KTXS
Meals on Wheels Chicago Launches Feed a Neighbor Fund as Demand for Senior Meals Surges - Yahoo Finance
Letter to editor: Meals on Wheels is a lifeline for Tennessee seniors - Main Street Media of Tennessee
Meals on Wheels providers sounding alarm amid looming budget deficit - Greenfield Recorder
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA AND PETSMART CHARITIES REACH NEW MILESTONE: 20 MILLION PET MEALS DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND THEIR PETS - PR Newswire
Medina County Meals on Wheels gets boost from billionaire MacKenzie Scott - Cleveland.com
Meals on Wheels Grant Allows CareLink to Serve More Seniors - Arkansas Money & Politics
Why Meals on Wheels America Desperately Needed the $70 Million It Got From MacKenzie Scott - Time Magazine
Visiting Angels Foundation Makes Landmark $100,000 Commitment to Meals on Wheels America - citybiz
$70 million donation to Meals on Wheels may not help Wichita - KSN-TV
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 157 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 157 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1976
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Meals on Wheels America
- What is Meals on Wheels America?
- Meals on Wheels America is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arlington, United States. Meals on Wheels America helps local programs support seniors in need. Your donation fights hunger and isolation for older adults nationwide.
- When was Meals on Wheels America founded?
- Meals on Wheels America was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Meals on Wheels America?
- Ellie Hollander serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Meals on Wheels America located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is Meals on Wheels America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Meals on Wheels America trustworthy?
- Meals on Wheels America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Meals on Wheels America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237447812. Registration: 23-7447812 (United States).
- What is Meals on Wheels America's website?
- http://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org