Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 1971, with $6,615,563 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
70 Bath St, Providence, RI, 02908 EIN 05-0340723 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.6M
▲ 14.1% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.9M
Net assets
$11.9M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +25% 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 Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc: 29 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A 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 Meals On Wheels of Ri 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 Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 70 Bath St, Providence, RI, 02908
- City
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.7M (FY2013) to $6.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $473KNet assets $11.9M
Operating margin
25.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.4M
Total liabilities
$473K
Net assets
$11.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,615,563▲14.1% | $4,941,339▲17.2% | $11,949,040▲23.1% | $12,421,695▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,798,735▲20.5% | $4,215,969▲13.3% | $9,709,295▲26.3% | $9,966,148▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,812,812▲6.7% | $3,720,616▲14.1% | $7,689,704▲7.0% | $7,900,680▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,511,641▼40.0% | $3,262,132▼30.2% | $7,183,614▲22.4% | $7,282,572▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,517,203▲140% | $4,671,733▲62.8% | $5,868,625▲99.5% | $6,190,491▲97.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,130,703▲11.6% | $2,869,019▲4.9% | $2,941,813▲17.6% | $3,136,616▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,806,496▼1.9% | $2,734,959▼13.3% | $2,501,001▼1.8% | $2,630,478▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,861,653▼2.0% | $3,153,026▲1.1% | $2,547,210▼6.4% | $2,838,928▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,921,141▼6.5% | $3,120,115▲15.6% | $2,721,344▼5.1% | $3,115,735▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,123,643▲23.8% | $2,698,530▲1.9% | $2,867,675▲14.3% | $3,195,850▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,523,084▼8.0% | $2,647,262▼3.4% | $2,509,197▼5.3% | $2,678,388▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,742,887 | $2,741,604▼3.9% | $2,648,974▲4.1% | $2,778,843▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,851,492▼4.7% | $2,544,309▼0.6% | $2,793,785▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,991,790▼18.1% | $2,559,023▲22.7% | $2,713,970▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,652,510 | $2,086,374 | $2,331,401 | 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 · $3.0M total
74 grants to Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $150,958 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Basic human needs | 2023 | $120,160 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $18,175 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2023 | $16,559 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2023 | $16,559 |
| Navigant Credit Union | Charitable contributions | 2023 | $6,728 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $189,263 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Culturally responsive home-delivered meals for seniors | 2022 | $70,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Meals on wheels of ri: meals for at-risk seniors | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,250 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Home-delivered meal program | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Home-delivered meal program for homebound ri seniors; rws selection panel award; general support; home-delivered meal program for east bay seniors; home-delivered meal program for newport county seniors; strategic plan; general operating; home-delivered meal program for bristol seniors; meals for seniors; meal assistance; home-delivered meals for north smithfield seniors; home-delivered meal program for barrington seniors; matching contribution; unrestricted; home-delivered meal program vehicle | 2021 | $244,498 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2021 | $36,714 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 05-0340723, based in Providence, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc's EIN?
- Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 05-0340723.
- How much revenue does Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc report?
- Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc reported $6,615,563 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Meals On Wheels of Ri Inc (EIN 05-0340723) 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.