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Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego

Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors

four stars

90.92

2254 San Diego Avenue Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92110
tel: (800) 573-6467   Web Site
EIN: 95-2660509

Board Leadership
Tom Rodiguez
Chair of the Board

CEO
Debbie Case
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 90.92 four stars
  Financial 87.16 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The mission of Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego is to support the independence and well being of seniors. Meals-on-Wheels home-delivers two meals a day, for seven days a week (including holidays), and provides modified diets, to seniors, age 60 and older, throughout San Diego County from San Ysidro to Oceanside, Alpine to the Coast, and most areas in between. Meals-on-Wheels is committed to reducing the isolation experienced by so many elderly. Meals are delivered to seniors' homes by volunteers. Frequently the volunteer may be the only person the senior sees all day, providing human contact and a safety net, particularly for those seniors living alone.

The mission of Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego is to support the independence and well being of seniors. Meals-on-Wheels home-delivers two meals a day, for seven days a week (including holidays), and provides modified diets, to seniors, age 60 and older, throughout San Diego County from San Ysidro to Oceanside, Alpine to the Coast, and most areas in between. Meals-on-Wheels is committed to reducing the isolation experienced by so many elderly. Meals are delivered to seniors' homes by volunteers. Frequently the volunteer may be the only person the senior sees all day, providing human contact and a safety net, particularly for those seniors living alone.

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Financial

three stars

87.16

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 81.8%
  Administrative Expenses 7.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.19
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.54
  Program Expenses Growth 3.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego (CA) 90.92 four stars
Hunger Free America (NY) 90.87 four stars
D.C. Central Kitchen (DC) 91.78 four stars
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee (FL) 90.39 four stars
Food For Thought (CA) 91.10 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,015,672
   Federated Campaigns $20,423
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $355,766
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $68,534
Total Contributions $2,460,395
   Program Service Revenue $1,652,561
Total Primary Revenue $4,112,956
   Other Revenue $80,394
TOTAL REVENUE $4,193,350
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,543,316
   Administrative Expenses $311,829
   Fundraising Expenses $485,084
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,340,229
   
Payments to Affiliates $150
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-146,879
   
Net Assets $4,957,853

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Home-Delivery of Meals to Elderly $3,543,316 100.0%

Ratings History
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-09 12/01/2017 90.92 four stars
2015-09 11/01/2016 92.36 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 89.47 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 84.87 three stars
2013-09 10/01/2014 88.03 three stars
2012-09 08/01/2013 87.64 three stars
2011-09 07/01/2012 81.49 three stars
2010-09 09/20/2011 77.85 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 11/01/2010 67.65 one star
2008-09 07/01/2009 67.71 one star
2006-12 11/01/2007 72.17 two stars
2005-12 10/01/2006 87.00 three stars
2004-12 10/01/2005 91.79 four stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 88.88 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 95-2660509
Name in IRS Master File MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC
NTEE Code K36
NTEE Classification Meals on Wheels
NTEE Type Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
(569) Referral service (social agencies)
(575) Services for the aged (see also 153 ad 382)
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1972
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
  • September, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$146,462 3.37% Deborah J. Case President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego (CA) 90.92 four stars
Meals On Wheels America (VA) 94.55 four stars
Martha's Kitchen (CA) 94.34 four stars
Tri Lakes Cares (CO) 94.69 four stars
FamilyWorks (WA) 90.16 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego
2254 San Diego Avenue
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92110
tel: (800) 573-6467
fax: (619) 260-6373
EIN: 95-2660509

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Board Leadership

Tom Rodiguez
Chair of the Board

CEO

Debbie Case
President, CEO

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