Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of
Provide nutrition services, in-home support services, information/referral, and transportation services to older adults in Fairfield county
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of at a glance
In short: Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of gave $155K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,250
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,050
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,622,816
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairfield Co Guardianship Board ($64K). Together the top 5 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $164K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Co Guardianship Board Lancaster, OH | Supports casework for guardian program | $64,000 |
| Lancaster Public Transit System Lancaster, OH | Assist Elderly Transportation | $56,250 |
| Information and Referral Lancaster, OH | Information and Referral Service | $15,000 |
| Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging Columbus, OH | Volunteer Guardian | $10,000 |
| Lancaster FF Community Action Lancaster, OH | Support food pantry for seniors | $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 | $5,622,816 | $6,101,564 | $5,189,865 | $155,250 | 5 | $137,654 |
| 2023 | $4,681,880 | $5,182,775 | $4,615,304 | $162,250 | 6 | $108,097 |
| 2022 | $4,086,307 | $4,138,383 | $4,011,057 | $164,300 | 7 | $-123,571 |
| 2021 | $3,993,071 | $4,316,169 | $3,775,135 | $162,650 | 7 | $6,159 |
| 2020 | $3,527,954 | $4,576,651 | $3,387,638 | $132,269 | 6 | $2,275 |
About Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of
Based on IRS filings
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lancaster, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $138K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of is led by Anna Tobin, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Tobin
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$78K (2021) → $105K (2024)
Jeff Wagner
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hill
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christa Moody
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Clark
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Dixon
Past President
Board Member → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Fox-Moore
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Harding
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sitterley
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lara Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margie Donnell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mueller
Board Member
Vice President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Smith
Vice President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Tauer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari James
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Iles
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Howard Sniderman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Moore (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Bates (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Sanner (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Luann Snyder (2020–2021) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Anna Tobin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of
How much does Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of give each year?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of gave $155K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $162K across 6 grants.
What is Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's typical grant size?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,050, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of give grants?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, OH (4 grants).
Does Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's largest grantees?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's largest 2024 grantees include Fairfield Co Guardianship Board ($64,000), Lancaster Public Transit System ($56,250) and Information and Referral ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What is Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lancaster, OH. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's EIN?
Meals on Wheels Older Adult Alternatives of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7331496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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