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MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA

MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA

Arlington, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7447812
Logo for "MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA"

MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA

Arlington, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7447812

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Est.

1976

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Meals on Wheels America is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Texas, California, and Ohio, with a total of $5 million awarded to 721 grantees in 2024. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in relationship-based funding through invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Meals on Wheels America can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO EMPOWER LOCAL PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF VULNERABLE SENIORS.
Total Funding Given

$5M

2024
Grantees funded
721
Multi-year grantees
66%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

235

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.4K
E
Ellen Hollander
Board Member
D
Derrick Mashore
Board Member
H
Holly Hagler
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA?
No. MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA give?
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA make each year?
In 2024, MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA awarded about 240 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA fund recently?
In 2024, MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA awarded grants to about 720 grantees. Recent grantees include MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE INC, Osceola County Council on Aging Inc, and MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL MARYLANDINC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA?
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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