Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gaffney, South Carolina, registered in 1985, with $613,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 8009, Gaffney, SC, 29340 EIN 57-0773044 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$614K
▲ 31.3% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$637K
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels: 23 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8009, Gaffney, SC, 29340
- City
- Gaffney
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $305K (FY2013) to $614K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $867KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-3.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$867K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $613,948▲31.3% | $636,730▲28.6% | $1,226,647▼48.5% | $2,093,485▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $467,699▼16.9% | $495,230▲21.6% | $2,380,960▲85.8% | $3,276,247▲75.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $563,064▼2.9% | $407,117▲20.2% | $1,281,491▲13.1% | $1,870,053▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $579,696▼5.5% | $338,835▲7.9% | $1,133,357▲27.0% | $1,173,585▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $613,203▲30.3% | $314,050▼1.8% | $892,496▲50.4% | $906,619▲49.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $470,675▲46.2% | $319,715▲0.6% | $593,343▲34.1% | $608,596▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $321,922▲10.1% | $317,661▲2.0% | $442,383▲1.0% | $454,477 | 990 |
| 2017 | $292,457▼2.2% | $311,445▲1.6% | $438,122▼4.2% | $454,504▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $299,122▼5.5% | $306,628▲5.3% | $457,110▼1.1% | $469,478▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $316,675▲19.6% | $291,057▼1.6% | $462,250▲6.8% | $475,456▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $264,842▼13.2% | $295,702▲12.2% | $432,948▼7.0% | $444,314▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $305,287 | $263,449▲2.9% | $465,612▲9.9% | $474,450▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $256,007 | $423,783 | $435,584 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $355K total
13 grants to Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels totaling $355K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2024 | $42,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $39,892 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $22,183 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,549 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2023 | $46,500 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2023 | $46,500 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2022 | $41,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $12,000 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2021 | $27,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2020 | $41,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2020 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0773044, based in Gaffney, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels's EIN?
- Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0773044.
- How much revenue does Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels report?
- Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels reported $613,948 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels have?
- CharityIndex grades Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cherokee County Meals-on-wheels (EIN 57-0773044) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.