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Meals on Wheels of Chesapeake Inc

EIN 54-1080366 · Chesapeake, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$754,535
Spending
$556,355
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
6
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$46,279, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $531,068 spent. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION, DELIVERED ITS MORE THAN A MEAL TM PROGRAM, ADDRESSING THE NUTRITION, SAFETY, AND WELLBEING OF HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. PARTICPANTS ARE PRIMARILY OLDER ADULTS LIVING ALONE WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AND DISABILITIES, PLACING THEM AT INCREASED RISK OF ISOLATION AND FOOD INSECURITY. MORE THAN 500 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 12,375 HOURS AND DROVE 90,450 MILES, DONATING AN ESTIMATED 3,350 GALLONS OF FUEL.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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  3. (CONTINUED FROM 990 PAGE 2 PART III LINE 4A) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 85,904 MEALS AND 42,952 SAFETY CHECKS AND SOCIAL CONNECTION VISITS TO 375 PARTICIPANTS, ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDED RESOURCE COORDINATION; PAWS (PETS ASSISTING THE WELLBEING OF SENIORS), PROVIDING PET FOOD, SUPPLIES, AND DISCOUNTED MOBILE VETERINARY CARE; CLOSING THE GAP (GROCERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM); BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL CONNECTION; AND SHELF-STABLE MEAL BOXES TO ENSURE CONTINUITY DURING EXTREME WEATHER. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DELIVERED 13,882 MEALS TO CONGREGATE DINERS IN NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH AND TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN NORFOLK AND VIRGINIA BEACH. THE MAJORITY OF PARTICIPANTS (81%) FACE FINANCAIL HARDSHIP, AND 57% OF MEALS (49,250) WERE FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS AND DONATIONS. PARTICIPANTS REPORT IMPROVED NUTRITION WELLBEING, SAFETY, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY, ALONG WITH REDUCED ISOLATION, MALNUTRITION, AND FOOD INSECURITY. CONTINUED PHILANTHROPIC AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO SUSTAIN THESE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 May 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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