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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2023 Expires: June 2025

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Inc

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

2900 Wilson Ave SW STE 500
Grandville, MI, 49418-1395

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 Western Michigan Inc meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Our mission is to provide nutrition services to promote the health and independence of older adults.

Year, State Incorporated:
1984, MI

Also Known As:
Senior Meals Program, Inc Senior Meals on Wheels

Our program provides access to healthy meals and food through three programs. Dining Sites which provide a balanced lunch in an environment that promotes social engagement through a variety of activities. Senior Pantry which provides healthy foods to older adults in Kent County. Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) which provides nutritious meals delivered by a friendly driver who also provides social interaction and a safety check.

For the year ended September 30, 2022, Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Inc's program expenses were:

Home delivered meals $4,244,261
Congregate Meals $1,080,662
Pantry $551,354
Catering and other $143,281
Total Program Expenses $6,019,558

Chief Executive
Lisa Wideman

Compensation*
$79,699

Chair of the Board
Shannon Heads

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
100

* 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, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 10.95%

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 Western Michigan Inc's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Federal and State Grants $2,372,642
Kent County Senior Millage $2,233,907
Contributions $1,896,370
Program Income $411,134
Medicaid waiver $294,220
United Way $45,000
Loss on interest in assets $-7,267
Investment Loss $-35,543
Total Income $7,210,463

Programs: 84% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $7,210,463
Total expenses: $7,147,439
  Program expenses $6,019,558
  Fundraising expenses $467,457
  Administrative expenses $660,424
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $63,024
Beginning Net Assets $4,275,224
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,338,248
Total Liabilities $414,958
Total Assets $5,696,476

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Western Michigan