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Meals on Wheels America (National Office)

CharityWatch rating issued
October 2026

B
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
67%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$17
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Meals on Wheels America (National Office)
1550 Crystal Drive
Suite 1004
Arlington, VA 22202

Other Names

Meals on Wheels Association of America

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

Stated Mission

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.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2025

Program Percentage: 67%

The percentage of Meals on Wheels America (National Office)'s cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$29,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $17

How many dollars Meals on Wheels America (National Office) spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$41,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Meals on Wheels America Audited Financial Statements 23-7447812
Meals on Wheels America IRS Form 990 23-7447812
Entity: Meals on Wheels America
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 23-7447812
Entity: Meals on Wheels America
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 23-7447812

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
Meals on Wheels America (National Office)
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Meals on Wheels America (National Office)
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Ellen Hollander President / CEO $673,210
2 Kristine Templin Chief Development & Marketing Officer $369,385
3 Robert Herbolsheimer Chief Legal / Compliance Officer $358,282
1
Name: Ellen Hollander
Title: President / CEO
Compensation: $673,210
2
Name: Kristine Templin
Title: Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Compensation: $369,385
3
Name: Robert Herbolsheimer
Title: Chief Legal / Compliance Officer
Compensation: $358,282

Analysts' Notes

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