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Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Inc

EIN 38-2535537 · Grandville, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY NUTRITION SERVICES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE OF OLDER ADULTS.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
125
Volunteers
1,688
Highest pay
$148,965, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $4.6 million spent. THE HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES A PACKAGED, FRESHLY PREPARED, DINNER-TYPE MEAL DELIVERED AROUND THE NOON HOUR TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS THROUGHOUT WEST MICHIGAN. A LIGHTER SECOND MEAL IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE HOMEBOUND WHO NEED IT, WHICH IS ALSO DELIVERED AROUND THE NOON HOUR. THESE MEALS FOLLOW ONE-THIRD RDA AND MEET OR EXCEED MICHIGAN STANDARDS FOR SENIOR MEAL PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES SENIOR CITIZENS UNABLE TO PREPARE NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR THEMSELVES, AND WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. SENIORS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM RECEIVE SEMI-ANNUAL VISITS FROM MOWWM ASSESSMENT PERSONNEL WHO ASSESS THE CLIENT FOR CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS ABOUT OTHER SERVICES. 532,819 MEALS WERE DELIVERED, INCLUDING THOSE PROVIDED THROUGH THE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM. (Expenses $ 35,086 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 304,087) ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRIVATE MEALS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. THE CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES FRESHLY PREPARED AND HOT NOON MEALS AT 15 COMMUNITY OR SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT KENT AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES TO ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 60. THE CENTERS OFFER SENIORS A MEAL AS WELL AS SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ALL FOOD IS PREPARED IN THE MOWWM CENTRAL KITCHEN AND FOLLOWS ONE-THIRD RDA IN ITS OFFERINGS. 94,656 MEALS WERE SERVED.
  3. $681,000 spent. THE PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD HELP TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WHO LIVE IN KENT COUNTY. THE FOOD PANTRY IS A CLIENT CHOICE PANTRY WHERE SENIORS CAN COME ONCE EVERY OTHER WEEK TO SHOP FOR A VARIETY OF GROCERY ITEMS. THE PANTRY OFFERS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALONG WITH STAPLE GROCERY ITEMS AND FOLLOWS ONE-THIRD RDA IN ITS OFFERINGS. THE PANTRY RECEIVED 24,689 VISITS. (Expenses $ 35,086 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 304,087) ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRIVATE MEALS.
  4. $35,086 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRIVATE MEALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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