Meals On Wheels Of Long Beach, Inc.
Meals On Wheels Of Long Beach, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Meals on Wheels of Long Beach (MOWLB) is to nourish, comfort and protect members of the community who are homebound due to age and/or medical or psychological problems. The organization's vision is, “Meals on Wheels of Long Beach will deliver nourishing meals to homebound clients five days a week using a volunteer work force of drivers and friendly visitors." MOWLB's goals are to provide the highest quality prepared meals with a friendly visit, and to continually grow the program delivery to ensure that we meet the needs of the vulnerable and isolated individuals in our community who need our services.
About
During 2018, Meals on Wheels of Long Beach (MOWLB) delivered 175,412 meals, an increase of over 50,000 meals in the last four years. In fact, MOWLB has consistently and sustainably increased the number of clients served during this period. Currently, MOWLB serves upwards of 425 homebound seniors, veterans and disabled, regardless of age, in Long Beach, Signal Hill and Leisure World Seal Beach. According to a recently conducted survey, MOWLB clients stated that they are satisfied with Meals on Wheels services. MOWLB works hard to provide a varied and delicious menu of balanced meals for our clients. Each delivery with a "Friendly Visit" includes two complete means---a hot dinner, cold lunch, dessert and beverage. Our fee for this service is $8.25 per day, which 65% of our clients are able to pay this nominal fee. 35% of our clients receive the same meal service and are subsidized at 100% of the cost. These subsidies are supported by foundation grants, individual donors and fundraising projects. In addition, MOWLB is a service provider for SCAN Health Plan and Independence at Home, providing meal service to their approved members.MOWLB works to be "More than a Meal" for its clients by providing daily social contact with a "friendly visitor", wellness checks and connecting them with other nonprofit organizations to bring additional community support that improves their quality of life and helps them age in place comfortably.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Meal preparation & delivery to shut-ins”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Meal preparation & delivery to shut-ins”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as PO BOX 15688, LONG BEACH, CA, 90815.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 7 employees.
- 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $6,029.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not established through a review and approval by a neutral party.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $265,473 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $15,600 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.