Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enable people to live with dignity and independence by offering community support through nutritious meals and coordinated services that improve well-being."
Year, State Incorporated:
1973, TX
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County (MOWTC) enables people to live with dignity and independence by providing nutritious meals, coordinating other services, and making referrals where necessary. In addition to delivering meals to the homes of individuals unable to prepare a nutritious meal on their own, the agency also operates the congregate meal program where meals are delivered to adult activity centers. The centers provide a place to socialize, exercise, and participate in coordinated programming activities. MOWTC also provides medication, reconciliation, nutrition counseling, and assistance with other needs such as companion pet meals, supplemental groceries, toiletry supplies, utility assistance, minor medical equipment, and home repairs. The organization reports aiming to promote independent living in a safe and healthy environment. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, MOWTC delivered 971,973 meals to 6,437 clients through the nutrition program.
For the year ended September 30, 2025, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County's program expenses were:
| Program services | $10,474,927 |
| Total Program Expenses | $10,474,927 |
Chief Executive
Alissa Deaton, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$120,963
Chair of the Board
Ann Salyer Caldwell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Deputy Director, Tarrant County Public Health
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
68
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving, Cryptocurrency
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $14,594,879, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended September 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Government grants | $9,279,644 |
| Contributions | $5,136,406 |
| Investment income, net | $658,505 |
| Special events, net | $168,073 |
| Rental income | $127,945 |
| Other | $111,635 |
| In-kind contributions | $10,756 |
| Total Income | $15,492,964 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $15,492,964 |
| Total expenses: | $12,658,157 |
| Program expenses | $10,474,927 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,165,380 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,017,850 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,834,807 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $27,463,918 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $30,298,725 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,048,000 |
| Total Assets | $31,346,725 |
Note: According to MOWTC’s audited - consolidated - financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025, the organization received in-kind contributions of $10,756 in the form of supplies and food.
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