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MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA

EIN: 237447812

ARLINGTON, VA 22202-4142 USA

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Organization at a Glance

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IRS Status
Contributions are deductible.
Overall exemption / public charity indication.
Latest Form 990
December, 2024
Most recent tax period on file.
Income Range
10,000,000 to 49,999,999
Approximate annual revenue.
Primary NTEE
Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
High-level cause / program area.

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Meals On Wheels America — IRS Status Overview

Meals On Wheels America is headquartered in Arlington, VA, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 237447812. Donations are tax-deductible. The IRS NTEE classification code is K30, Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs within the Food, Agriculture and Nutrition category. The IRS ruling year for tax exemption was August, 1976.

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Mission Statement

Provides funding for meals and nutrition services through community-based meal programs to reduce hunger, improve health and enhance quality of life for frail homebound seniors.

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DEDUCTIBILITY & EXEMPTION

Deductibility
Contributions are deductible.

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Deductibility Status
PC
Exemption
501(c)(3)
Organization Type
Corporation
Exempt Status
Unconditional Exemption
Ruling Date
August, 1976

Date the IRS recognized or last ruled on this organization’s exempt status.

CLASSIFICATION, AFFILIATION & ACTIVITIES

IRS Classification
Educational Organization
NTEE Code
K30
NTEE Classification
Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NTEE Type
Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
Affiliation
Independent - This code is used if the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
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 pur
Activities
Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc.

FINANCIAL DATA

Latest Form 990 filed
December, 2024

Tax period for the most recent Form 990 used for the financial data below.

Fiscal Year End
December
Income Range in dollars
10,000,000 to 49,999,999
Income Amount
37781722.00
Asset Range in dollars
10,000,000 to 49,999,999
Asset Amount
37781722.00
Form 990 Amount
25549678.00

FILING REQUIREMENTS

Filing Requirements
(all other) or 990EZ return
Filing
No PF return

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