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Human Services Network Inc

EIN 59-2450043 · Plantation, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES HUMAN SERVICES NETWORK, INC. D/B/A MEALS ON WHEELS SOUTH FLORIDA (THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND WAS INCORPORATED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1984, UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SECURE FUNDING TO SERVE SENIORS IN BROWARD COUNTY THROUGH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT (OAA), AS MANAGED BY THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF BROWARD COUNTY (AAABC). RECOGNIZING THE VULNERABILITY OF SINGLE-SOURCE FUNDING DEPENDENCY, LEADERSHIP IMPLEMENTED STRATEGIC FINANCIAL DIVERSIFICATION THROUGH PROGRAM EXPANSION. BY 2022, THE ORGANIZATION HAD SUCCESSFULLY REDUCED ITS FEDERAL FUNDING DEPENDENCY FROM 100% TO APPROXIMATELY 60%.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
59 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 35%
Employees
10
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$111,491, finance dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 73% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $542,316 spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS: PROVIDED AT NO COST TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS AGED 60+, LIVING NEAR THE POVERTY LINE, WITH LIMITED FAMILY SUPPORT.
  2. $126,216 spent. EMERGENCY MEALS: PROVIDES RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED SENIORS (60+) WITH DINNER AND BREAKFAST FOR A 14-DAY RECOVERY PERIOD. INITIALLY FUNDED THROUGH THE JIM MORAN FOUNDATION, THIS PROGRAM IS EXPANDING THROUGH ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES.
  3. $361,177 spent. T"GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE: SERVES SENIORS WHO CAN AFFORD GROCERIES BUT CANNOT SHOP INDEPENDENTLY. VETTED VOLUNTEERS HANDLE SHOPPING LISTS, PURCHASING, DELIVERY, AND UNPACKING, PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND TO CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. "COST SHARE PROGRAM: AN INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH WHERE MEAL COSTS ARE SHARED BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND CLIENTS, ENSURING SERVICE CONTINUITY WHILE PROMOTING CLIENT DIGNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION. "BROWARD COUNTY HURRICANE MEAL KIT DISTRIBUTION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON AGING (FCOA), PROVIDES HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS KITS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO CLIENTS' HOMES. "COMPANION PET PROGRAM: DELIVERS MONTHLY PET FOOD TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS ENROLLED IN OUR MEAL PROGRAM WHO NEED ASSISTANCE CARING FOR THEIR ANIMALS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE VETERINARY CARE, MEDICATIONS, FLEA/TICK TREATMENTS THROUGH OUR MOBILE VET SERVICE, AND MOBILE GROOMING SERVICES. "CLARIS COMPANION PROGRAM: FUNDED THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA AND THE CAESARS FOUNDATION, PROVIDES SENIORS WITH TABLETS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS. FEATURES INCLUDE LARGE BUTTONS/TEXT, VERIZON 4G LTE CONNECTIVITY, PROTECTIVE CASING, AND BUILT-IN SECURITY TO FACILITATE SAFE ONLINE CONNECTION WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CAREGIVERS. "HOLIDAY CARE BOXES: FACILITATED THROUGH A DEDICATED LONG-TIME DONOR WHO RAISES FUNDS AND COLLABORATES WITH STAFF TO SECURE DONATIONS, RESULTING IN HUNDREDS OF CARE PACKAGES DELIVERED TO CLIENTS EACH DECEMBER. T"GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE: SERVES SENIORS WHO CAN AFFORD GROCERIES BUT CANNOT SHOP INDEPENDENTLY. VETTED VOLUNTEERS HANDLE SHOPPING LISTS, PURCHASING, DELIVERY, AND UNPACKING, PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND TO CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. "COST SHARE PROGRAM: AN INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH WHERE MEAL COSTS ARE SHARED BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND CLIENTS, ENSURING SERVICE CONTINUITY WHILE PROMOTING CLIENT DIGNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION. "BROWARD COUNTY HURRICANE MEAL KIT DISTRIBUTION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY (FPL) AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON AGING (FCOA), PROVIDES HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS KITS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO CLIENTS' HOMES. "COMPANION PET PROGRAM: DELIVERS MONTHLY PET FOOD TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS ENROLLED IN OUR MEAL PROGRAM WHO NEED ASSISTANCE CARING FOR THEIR ANIMALS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE VETERINARY CARE, MEDICATIONS, FLEA/TICK TREATMENTS THROUGH OUR MOBILE VET SERVICE, AND MOBILE GROOMING SERVICES. "CLARIS COMPANION PROGRAM: FUNDED THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA AND THE CAESARS FOUNDATION, PROVIDES SENIORS WITH TABLETS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS. FEATURES INCLUDE LARGE BUTTONS/TEXT, VERIZON 4G LTE CONNECTIVITY, PROTECTIVE CASING, AND BUILT-IN SECURITY TO FACILITATE SAFE ONLINE CONNECTION WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CAREGIVERS. "HOLIDAY CARE BOXES: FACILITATED THROUGH A DEDICATED LONG-TIME DONOR WHO RAISES FUNDS AND COLLABORATES WITH STAFF TO SECURE DONATIONS, RESULTING IN HUNDREDS OF CARE PACKAGES DELIVERED TO CLIENTS EACH DECEMBER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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