Sos Meals On Wheels
Sos Meals On Wheels
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of SOS Meals on Wheels is to promote nutritional health, decrease the possibility of premature institutionalization, and foster and support the independence and dignity of homebound seniors by enhancing their quality of life through our meals on wheels system of care.
About
The Meals on Wheels Program served approximately 352,800 meals homebound seniors during the fiscal year 2019. Nutritious balanced meals were delivered directly to qualified homebound senior citizens five days a week. Cold and frozen meals were delivered on Thursdays and Fridays for the weekend. A wellness check of the homebound senior was noted by the drivers at the time of the meal delivery. The area serviced by the Organization is Central Alameda County San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Hayward and Castro Valley and the City of Oakland.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The organizations primary function is to deliver one nutritious meal and perform a wellness check to homebound seniors 60 years and older. the goal is to help homebound seniors remain in their home safely and healthy for as long as they possibly can.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The organization delivers one nutritious meal and a wellness check to homebound seniors 60 years and older.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is CA, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 2235 POLVOROSA AVE SUITE 260, SAN LEANDRO, CA, 94577.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 69 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $268,752.
- The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,843,911 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $135,153 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.