Meals On Wheels-la Mirada is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Mirada, California, registered in 1976, with $89,222 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$89K
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$108K
Employees
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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 Meals On Wheels-la Mirada— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Meals On Wheels-la Mirada: 12 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Meals On Wheels-la Mirada— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Meals On Wheels-la Mirada: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $95K (FY2012) to $89K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-19.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$110K
Total liabilities
$1,554
Net assets
$108K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,222▲2.9% | $106,296▲0.3% | $108,215▼13.6% | $109,769▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $86,717▼0.9% | $105,944▼0.5% | $125,289▼13.3% | $126,083▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,474▼34.6% | $106,430▼11.3% | $144,516▼11.6% | $145,169▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $133,726▼35.1% | $120,009▼1.7% | $163,472▲9.2% | $164,186▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $206,160▲73.4% | $122,075▼1.4% | $149,755▲128% | $150,216▲129% | 990 |
| 2019 | $118,917▲30.8% | $123,760▲30.5% | $65,670▼6.9% | $65,670▼6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $90,927▼8.8% | $94,812▼13.2% | $70,513▼5.2% | $70,513▼5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $99,750▼24.1% | $109,252▼4.5% | $74,398▼11.3% | $74,398▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $131,506▲0.8% | $114,357▼5.2% | $83,900▲25.7% | $83,900▲25.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $130,490▲6.6% | $120,654▲6.2% | $66,751▲17.3% | $66,751▲17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $122,417▲8.4% | $113,626▲8.2% | $56,915▲18.3% | $56,915▲17.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $112,933▲18.3% | $105,020▲12.1% | $48,124▲19.7% | $48,642▲21.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $95,447 | $93,699 | $40,211 | $40,211 | 990EZ |
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Data for Meals On Wheels-la Mirada (EIN 95-3045900) 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.