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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2026 Expires: May 2028

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern KY

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(513) 661-2777
2091 Radcliff Drive
Cincinnati, OH, 45204
https://www.muchmorethanameal.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern KY meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Our mission is to deliver essential services that promote the independence and well-being of seniors.

Year, State Incorporated:
1949, OH

Also Known As:
Cincinnati Area Senior Services, Inc., Wesley Community Services Organization

Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY is a leading senior service provider in Greater Cincinnati. Our mission is to deliver essential services that promote the independence and well-being of seniors. We provide:

* Home-delivered meals 
* Social services
* Pet support
* Health and wellness
* Congregate meals 
* Transportation services 
* OTR Senior Center

We are an official member of Meals on Wheels America, and our regional organization is one of the largest in the country. Every year, we reach nearly 11,000 seniors throughout 13 counties with our services. 

Meals on Wheels aims to maximize the health and well-being of seniors. We do so by addressing two increasing challenges and their negative impact: social isolation and loneliness, and hunger and malnutrition. The impact of these challenges is detrimental to the physical, emotional, and mental health of adults aged 60 and older. Our services are designed to meet those challenges head-on so seniors may age in place with independence and dignity.

Our production facility includes a restaurant-grade kitchen and a distribution center. Our fleet includes 50+ vehicles for transportation services and home-delivered meals. Were fueled by a dedicated team of 140+ employees and a growing community of nearly 5,500 volunteers.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern KY's program expenses were:

Program services $13,807,278
Total Program Expenses $13,807,278

Chief Executive
Mike Dunn, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mary Wagner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired

Board Size
20

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other

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 Southwest Ohio & Northern KY's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Community service revenue $13,641,320
Contributions and grants $6,766,972
In-kind contributions $657,669
Investment return, net $246,736
Other income $137,746
Total Income $21,450,443

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $21,450,443
Total expenses: $15,710,600
  Program expenses $13,807,278
  Fundraising expenses $870,575
  Administrative expenses $1,032,747
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $5,739,843
Beginning Net Assets $12,222,514
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $17,962,357
Total Liabilities $3,728,797
Total Assets $21,691,154

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