Bismarck Meals on Wheels Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MEALS ON WHEELS IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE THAT PROVIDES FRESH, NUTRITIOUS MEALS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE HOMES OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. IN ADDITION TO REGULARLY PROVIDING HEALTHY FOODS, CARING VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A SOCIAL CONNECTION THAT HELPS MEAL RECIPIENTS REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. WITH THE HELP OF MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS, SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES GET THE NOURISHMENT AND HUMAN CONNECTION NEEDED TO SUPPORT DAILY ACTIVITES, WHILE REDUCING THE NEED FOR MEDICAL SUPPORT. FOR SOME RECIPIENTS, THESE DAILY MEALS ARE THE DIFFERNCE BWWEEN LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND MOVING TO A NURSING HOME.
- Income
- $-824
- Spending
- $46,835
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Highest pay
- $2,000, treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- AT THE CORE OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICE IS A NUTRITIOUS MEAL, COMPANIONSHIP AND A WATCHFUL EYE ON THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR SENIORS. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TROUBLE GETTING AROUND, WE BRING THE SERVICE TO THEM. FOR THOSE WHO CAN STILL VENTURE OUT INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES, WE SERVE IN GATHERING PLACES, SUCH AS SENIOR CENTERS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES. NO MEALS WERE SERVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/25.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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