Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America is a national leadership organization based in Arlington, Virginia, that supports local community programs serving older adults. It works with a network of more than 5,000 independent community-based providers, which serve more than 2 million seniors annually.
Key facts about Meals on Wheels America
In short: Meals on Wheels America gave $5.0M across 235 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Texas. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 23-7447812
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,033,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 235
- Average grant
- $21,420
- Median grant
- $11,807
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (21 of 235, 2024)
- Total assets
- $44,381,722
- Primary geography
- Texas (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Create an account in the online grant system to view and submit applications for open opportunities and, if awarded, complete grant acceptance and reporting. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$44.4M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
-15.9% YoY
Grant Count
235
-3.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-13.0% YoY
Is Meals on Wheels America open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 235 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Meals on Wheels America’s mission is “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.” Its funding supports provider capacity and programs addressing unmet client needs, medically tailored meals, social connection, in-home safety and repairs, and emergency relief and recovery.
The organization’s 2024 grantees include community-based senior nutrition and service providers. For example, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland describes its mission as keeping homebound people safely and independently at home through nutritious meals, personal contact, and support services. Meals on Wheels Chicago says it works to ensure Chicago seniors and people with disabilities benefit from nutritious meal programs that improve quality of life and maximize independence. North Star Council on Aging describes its mission as providing meals, transportation, and accessibility services to seniors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Meals on Wheels America reported 235 grants totaling $5,033,750. Awards ranged from $2,973 to $622,000, with a median grant of $11,807. The listed largest award was $622,000 to Meals on Wheels Central Texas for project support. Other notable 2024 grants included $157,286 to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, $152,000 to Osceola Council on Aging, and $131,141 to Senior Neighbors Inc.; each was designated for project support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across states, with Texas receiving 18%, Florida 8%, California 6%, North Carolina 6%, and Michigan 5%. The listed 2024 grants include recipients in states such as Maryland, Alaska, Minnesota, Illinois, and Georgia as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 235 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,719 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEALS ON WHEELS CENTRAL TEXAS Austin, TX | PROJECT SUPPORT | $622,000 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL MARYLAND Baltimore, MD | PROJECT SUPPORT | $157,286 |
| OSCEOLA COUNCIL ON AGING Kissimmee, FL | PROJECT SUPPORT | $152,000 |
| SENIOR NEIGHBORS INC Grand Rapids, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT | $131,141 |
| NORTH STAR COUNCIL ON AGING Fairbanks, AK | PROJECT SUPPORT | $99,294 |
| FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER Rochester, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT | $94,381 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS CHICAGO Chicago, IL | PROJECT SUPPORT | $91,249 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS SAN ANTONIO San Antonio, TX | PROJECT SUPPORT | $84,469 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY AGING SERVICES Pittsboro, NC | PROJECT SUPPORT | $82,000 |
| NEIGHBORLY CARE NETWORK Clearwater, FL | PROJECT SUPPORT | $77,980 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,381,722 | $25,549,678 | $27,067,545 | $5,033,750 |
| 2023 | $44,678,464 | $28,322,694 | $25,432,423 | $5,982,955 |
| 2022 | $36,789,535 | $21,299,001 | $20,830,752 | $5,100,645 |
The organization is listed as a public charity. Its website states that it does not receive or distribute federal funding to local providers; federal funding for local programs flows through government channels to community-based providers.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,381,722 | $44,678,464 | $36,789,535 |
| Revenue | $25,549,678 | $28,322,694 | $21,299,001 |
| Expenses | $27,067,545 | $25,432,423 | $20,830,752 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,984,982 | $734,028 | $-564,577 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Luann Oatman, chair; Kevin Donnellan, vice chair; John Marick, secretary/treasurer; and Patti Lyons, immediate past chair. Directors listed are Stephanie Archer-Smith, Lisa Davis, Holly Hagler, Marvin Irby, Derrick Mashore, and Jennifer Steele.
Meals on Wheels America is led by Ellen Hollander, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 13 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Hollander
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$597K (2024)
Luann Oatman
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Clark
Senior Director & Strategic Partnerships
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $135K (2024)
Derrick Mashore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Hagler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Adler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Noe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Steele
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Irby
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Rocky Egusquiza
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Archer-Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Wright
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wideman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Young
Vice President, Comms & Chief of Staff
Vice President of Communications → Vice President & Communications, 2022
Vice President & Communications → Vice President, Comms & Chief of Staff, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Kenneth C. Euwema
CFO & COO
Chief Financial & Operations Officer → Chief Financial & Operating Officer, 2022
Chief Financial & Operating Officer → CFO & COO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Kristine Templin
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Chief Development Officer → Chief Development & Marketing Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $282K (2024)
Lea C. Florence
Vice President & Programs
Senior Director, Strategy & Impact → Vice President & Programs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Robert Herbolsheimer
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $264K (2024)
Ipyana Spencer
Chief Health Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$201K (2022) → $209K (2024)
Todd Turner
Chief Mbrship Officer
Chief Membership Officer → Chief Mbrship Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $158K (2024)
Bradley Tritsch
Assistant General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Deirdre McGinley-Gieser
Chief Strategy & Impact Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$207K (2024)
Joshua Protas
Chief Policy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Lynn Gresham
Chief Hr Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
John Marick
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer -, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer - → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Lyons
Imm. Past Chair
Chair → Imm. Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Donnellan
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Calvin Moore (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ellie Hollander (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Erika Kelly (2020–2023) — Chief Govt & Ext Affairs Officer
- Former: Lucy Theilheimer (2020–2023) — Chief Strategy & Impact Officer
- Former: Qingxin Cai (2020–2023) — Senior Director & Finance
- Former: Vinsen Faris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Trimyer (2021–2023) — Vice President & Corportate Partnerships
- Former: L. Carter Florence (2022–2023) — Vice President & Programs
- Former: Amy Blumkin (2023) — Chief Mkt Officer
- Former: Susan Waldman (2020–2022) — Chief Marketing & Committee Officer
- Former: Katie Jantzi (2021–2022) — Vice President & Government Affairs
- Former: John Wider (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer -
- Former: Sasa Olessi Montano (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Ravileen Staley (2021) — Senior Director, Data & Technology
- Former: David Seldin (2020) — Director -
- Former: Pamela Furneaux - Chief Fin (2020) — Administrator Officer -
- Former: Sharron Corle (2020) — Director, Learning & Development
- Former: Ucheoma Akobundu (2020) — Senior Director, Nutrition Strategy & Impact
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 1550 Crystal Drive 1004, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 548-5558
Website: https://mealsonwheelsamerica.org
Frequently asked questions about Meals on Wheels America
How much does Meals on Wheels America give each year?
Meals on Wheels America gave $5.0M across 235 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 243 grants.
What is Meals on Wheels America's typical grant size?
Meals on Wheels America's median grant in 2024 was $11,807, and its average grant was $21,420, across 235 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Meals on Wheels America that year got $16K on average.
Where does Meals on Wheels America give grants?
Meals on Wheels America's top state is Texas, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Meals on Wheels America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 235 grants with a stated purpose on Meals on Wheels America's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project Support" (235 grants).
Who are Meals on Wheels America's largest grantees?
Meals on Wheels America's largest 2024 grantees include Meals on Wheels Central Texas ($622,000), Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland ($157,286) and Osceola Council on Aging ($152,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meals on Wheels America?
Meals on Wheels America reported $44.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $25.5M.
What does Meals on Wheels America fund?
Meals on Wheels America’s mission is “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.” Its funding supports provider capacity and programs addressing unmet client needs, medically tailored meals, social connection, in-home safety and repairs, and emergency relief and recovery. The organization’s 2024 grantees include community-based senior nutrition and service providers. For example, Meals on Whe…
How do I apply for a grant from Meals on Wheels America?
Create an account in the online grant system to view and submit applications for open opportunities and, if awarded, complete grant acceptance and reporting. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Meals on Wheels America's EIN?
Meals on Wheels America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7447812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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