Meals on Wheels California Inc
Meals on Wheels California Inc is a public charity based in Anaheim, California. It is a statewide association that supports and advocates for member organizations serving older adults and vulnerable populations.
Meals on Wheels California Inc at a glance
In short: Meals on Wheels California Inc reported $1K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -99.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $516,436
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $155,470
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,735
- Expenses (2024)
- $319,308
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Meals on Wheels California Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 N Knollwood Circle, Anaheim, CA 92801
Website: https://mowca.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Meals on Wheels California Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as statewide in California. Its 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in San Francisco and Rocklin, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican American Opportunity Fund | — | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels West LA Los Angeles, CA | — | $10,000 |
| St Francis Living Room San Francisco, CA | — | $10,000 |
| On LOK Pace & Senior Care Programs San Francisco, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Seniors First Auburn, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Common Good Senior Services | — | $10,000 |
| Torrance Lomita Meals on Wheels Torrance, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Healy Senior Center Redway, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Santa Clarita, CA | — | $10,000 |
| Vietnamese American Community Ctr San Leandro, CA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,436 | $155,470 | $319,308 | $1,000 | Total only | $9,735 |
| 2023 | $663,848 | $160,149 | $452,547 | $100,000 | 10 | — |
| 2022 | $951,885 | $813,682 | $263,207 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $689,110 | $517,597 | $234,223 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $102,285 | $126,000 | $67,703 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a unified voice advocating for seniors and broaden the impact of its programs across California, improving the lives of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families. Its 2024 filing describes its program as advocating and educating Meals on Wheels members and California legislators about the importance of senior nutrition.
Its website describes support for member agencies through advocacy, funding and grant support, training, peer networking, and operational resources. In 2023, grantees included St Francis Living Room, whose stated mission is to improve the quality of life for homeless and low-income seniors in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, and Seniors First Inc, whose stated mission is to help Placer County older adults maintain their independence and thrive.
Grantmaking
The organization reported $100,000 in grants across 10 grants in 2023, an average of $10,000 per grant. Two named grantees received $10,000 each: St Francis Living Room and Seniors First Inc. The 2022 and 2024 filings each reported zero grants.
The available information does not specify a grant application process, required materials, or restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Chris Baca, Ray Cancino, Charlie Deterline, Veronica Dover, Alejandro Lupercio, Siri Perleman, and Jennifer Steele, directors; Laurie Hartmann, treasurer; Brent Wakefield, president; and Christine Winge, vice president.
Meals on Wheels California Inc is led by Brent Wakefield, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent Wakefield
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Baca
Director
Conference C → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Deterline
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Cancino
Director
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Dover
Director
On filings since 2021
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Lupercio
Director
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Steele
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Siri Perleman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Hartmann
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Winge
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Darren Dunaway (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Holly Hagler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Grey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Caitlin Sly (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Cruikshank (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bobbie Wartson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Willy Gloria (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashley McCumber (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kevin McAllister (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Moxon (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Mangosong-Shankle (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Meals on Wheels California Inc
How much does Meals on Wheels California Inc give each year?
Meals on Wheels California Inc reported $1K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $100K across 10 grants.
How large is Meals on Wheels California Inc?
Meals on Wheels California Inc reported $516K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $155K.
What does Meals on Wheels California Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide a unified voice advocating for seniors and broaden the impact of its programs across California, improving the lives of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Meals on Wheels California Inc?
Meals on Wheels California Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mowca.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Meals on Wheels California Inc make grants?
The organization describes its work as statewide in California. Its 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in San Francisco and Rocklin, California.
What is Meals on Wheels California Inc's EIN?
Meals on Wheels California Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4698325. 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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