MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC

EIN: 952660509 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$13,555,654
Total Expenses
$12,379,719
Total Assets
$30,306,219
Net Assets
$16,144,956
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
BRENT WAKEFIELD
Phone
6192606110
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $13.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $12.4M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

MEALS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING OF SENIORS WHO CHOOSE TO AGE IN THEIR HOME OR FOR THOSE THAT ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD QUALITY INSTITUTIONAL CARE AND MUST REMAIN AT HOME. MANY SENIORS EXPERIENCE CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND DISABILITIES THAT OFTEN MAKE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING DIFFICULT. MEANS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO COUNTY IS PART OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY NET SERVING OLDER ADULTS IN THE HOME WITH CARE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE THE DELIVERY OF UP TO TWO FRESH MEALS A DAY, DAILY SAFETY CHECKS (WITH REFERRAL TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES IF NECESSARY) AND A FRIENDLY VISIT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,364,987 Revenue: $2,580,734

MEALS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO COUNTY SERVES ALL OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, INCLUDING THE 3,049 SQUARE MILES OF RURAL AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS. OF ALL SENIORS SERVED, 85% ARE CONSIDERED EXTREMELY LOW TO LOW...

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MEALS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO COUNTY SERVES ALL OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, INCLUDING THE 3,049 SQUARE MILES OF RURAL AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS. OF ALL SENIORS SERVED, 85% ARE CONSIDERED EXTREMELY LOW TO LOW INCOME ACCORDING TO THE 2023 INCOME GUIDELINES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). WE SUBSIDIZE MORE THAN 63% OF THE COSTS OF MEALS, DELIVERY, AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED, REGARDLESS OF A SENIOR'S ABILITY TO PAY. FURTHER SUBSIDIES ARE PROVIDED FOR SENIORS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. FOR FISCAL 2025 (TAX YEAR 2024), WE SERVED 4,476 HOMEBOUND SENIORS THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY WITH 709,311 MEALS, DAILY SAFETY CHECKS AND FRIENDLY VISITS USING 3,956 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 118,653 HOURS DRIVING OVER 690,000 MILES. WE ALSO PROVIDED "ANIMEALS'" TO 466 SENIOR PET COMPANIONS DURING THIS PERIOD. MEALS ON WHEELS CLIENTS REPORT IMPROVED HEALTH, SECURITY AND INDEPENDENCE. FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS, MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE LITERALLY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REMAINING IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND NEEDING TO RELOCATE TO A NURSING FACILITY. THE NUTRITIOUS MEAL, FRIENDLY VISIT AND SAFETY CHECK HELP THEM COPE WITH THREE OF THE BIGGEST THREATS OF AGING: HUNGER, ISOLATION AND LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE. RESEARCH PROVES THAT WHEN SENIORS HAVE THE RIGHT SUPPORT, THEY GAIN GREATER QUALITY OF LIFE, NEED FEWER HOSPITAL STAYS AND LIVE LONGER.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,597,033
Program Service Revenue $2,580,734
Investment Income $3,007,253
Other Revenue $370,634
TOTAL REVENUE $13,555,654

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,088,500
Fundraising Expenses $915,760
Program Expenses $10,364,987
Other Expenses $7,291,219
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,379,719

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $13,555,654 $10,713,136 +0.3%
Expenses $12,379,719 $10,668,879 +0.2%
Net Income $1,175,935 $44,257 +25.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
153
Volunteers
3956

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$220,281
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
1
$180,325
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGARET MALOWNEY BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM KAYLOR BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM PENDRELL BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY TORANO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE HARRIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG GARFIELD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON FRANZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAYA MADSEND TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK GENTRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE STERLING TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA HERNHOLM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY LAZARSKI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY MENDOZA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID COHN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY FITZSIMMONS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT WAKEFIELD PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$212,145 $8,136 $220,281
KEITH FISHER CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$174,310 $6,015 $180,325
PATRICK ZONDLER SENIOR PROJECTS DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,755 $15,856 $133,611
MATTHEW TOPPER CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$128,474 $19,427 $147,901
AMIE BROWN CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$134,779 $12,568 $147,347
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $13,555,654 $12,379,719 $30,306,219 $1,175,935
2024 $10,713,136 $10,668,879 $30,962,646 $44,257
2023 $9,136,190 $8,912,086 $29,709,930 $224,104
2022 $7,769,932 $7,896,133 $15,090,572 $-126,201
2021 $10,633,904 $7,023,860 $16,972,184 $3,610,044
2020 $7,454,494 $5,963,915 $12,117,255 $1,490,579
2019 $5,036,168 $4,843,104 $10,459,174 $193,064
2018 $9,298,998 $4,593,029 $10,266,317 $4,705,969
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