Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Jolla, California, registered in 1974, with $155,697 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037 EIN 95-2880653 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$156K
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$168K
Net assets
$511K
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 Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc— 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 rating37 mo reserves · -8% 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 Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc: 37 mo reserves · -8% 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 Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc— 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 Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
- City
- La Jolla
- State
- California
- Category
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $147K (FY2012) to $156K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $511K
Operating margin
-7.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$522K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$511K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,697▲8.0% | $167,546▲8.1% | $511,070▲1.2% | $521,690▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $144,120▲21.7% | $155,006▲11.8% | $505,239▲5.3% | $515,679▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118,386▼20.9% | $138,650▲1.0% | $480,008▼10.7% | $487,990▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $149,669▼20.8% | $137,334▲1.6% | $537,343▲7.5% | $545,924▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $189,053▲54.7% | $135,139▲8.5% | $499,630▲14.7% | $507,670▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $122,235▲11.0% | $124,553▼6.5% | $435,690▲3.9% | $443,545▲3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $110,157▼14.9% | $133,257▲5.9% | $419,407▼12.2% | $426,749▼12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $129,504▼44.2% | $125,775▼3.9% | $477,603▲2.8% | $486,894▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $231,896▲163% | $130,842▼0.4% | $464,812▲32.9% | $472,236▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,329▼30.7% | $131,376▼10.9% | $349,874▼14.5% | $359,469▼14.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $127,527▲27.7% | $147,366▲14.0% | $409,414▼7.5% | $417,913▼7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $99,874▼32.0% | $129,234▲38.6% | $442,507▼3.5% | $453,258▼2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $146,890 | $93,236▼3.8% | $458,600▲15.2% | $466,774▲14.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $96,879 | $398,022 | $407,489 | 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 · $207K total
15 grants to Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc totaling $207K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scan Health Plan | Grant to support program and food costs to provide home-delivered meals to older adult clients in la jolla, ca and surrounding areas. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Senior nutrition program home-delivered meals | 2023 | $22,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2021 | $12,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2020 | $20,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To support home delivered healthy meals for low income seniors | 2020 | $12,000 |
| Scan Health Plan | Funding to underwrite 1,600 meals. this equates to two medically-appropriate, home delivered meals per day to approximately 40 low-income seniors residing in la jolla and university city for one month. | 2020 | $5,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To pay the cost of home-delivered, healthy meals | 2019 | $9,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To pay for home delivered, nutritious meals for low-income seniors whose meals are subsidized 100% by la jolla meals on wheels | 2018 | $6,150 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2017 | $10,500 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2016 | $27,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2880653, based in La Jolla, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc's EIN?
- Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2880653.
- How much revenue does Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc report?
- Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc reported $155,697 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater La Jolla Meals-on-wheels Inc (EIN 95-2880653) 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.