CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

360 LEXINGTON AVE FL 9, NEW YORK, NY 10017-6558

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BETH SHAPIRO, 360 LEXINGTON AVENUE 9TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10017

Signed the 990

BETH SHAPIRO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone

(212) 687-1234

Website

WWW.CITYMEALS.ORG

Return prepared by

RSM US LLP

Mission

CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS PROVIDES A CONTINUOUS LIFELINE OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND HUMAN COMPANY TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY NEW YORKERS, HELPING THEM LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR OWN FAMILIAR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. 100% OF ALL PUBLIC DONATIONS ARE USED FOR THE PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF MEALS.

Program accomplishments

• WEEKEND HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM SERVED 1,417,451 MEALS. CITYMEALS PROVIDES FUNDING TO 26 MEAL CENTERS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY THAT PREPARE, PACKAGE, AND DELIVER NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY WHO DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO SHOP AND PREPARE ADEQUATE FOOD. GOVERNMENT FUNDING IS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAYS, 250 DAYS A YEAR. THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEED FOR MEALS ON THE WEEKENDS.
  Expenses $16,123,230 · grants $14,174,510
• THE BREAKFAST BOX IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 30 MEALS, INCLUDING SHELF STABLE AND FROZEN FOOD, AND EIGHT POUNDS OF PRODUCE, PROCURED, PACKAGED, AND DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS BY THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER MONTHLY. DELIVERED 381,480 MEALS.
  Expenses $4,095,071 · grants $3,600,124
• THE EMERGENCY FOOD PACKAGES PROGRAM SERVED 250,146 MEALS. IN TIME FOR THE COLD WEATHER, CITYMEALS DISTRIBUTES TO EACH ELDERLY MEAL RECIPIENT (22,000) TWO EFP BOXES (CONTAINING 4 MEALS EACH) OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD TO ENSURE THE ELDERLY ARE PREPARED AND STOCKED FOR WINTER OR OTHER EMERGENCIES WHEN THE CLIENT'S REGULAR DELIVERIES MIGHT BE DELAYED. CITYMEALS DELIVERED 157,444 EMERGENCY PACKAGES TO CURRENT MEAL RECIPIENTS AND DELIVERED 92,702 3-7 MEALS OF EXTRA EMERGENCY BAGS.
  Expenses $3,156,789 · grants $2,775,247
• THE HOLIDAY FOOD PACKAGE PROGRAM SERVED 68,521 MEALS. CITYMEALS PROVIDES FOOD FOR HOMEBOUND ELDERLY NEW YORKERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR RELIGIOUS OR NATIONAL HOLIDAYS WHEN THE LOCAL MEALS CENTERS ARE CLOSED. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 1-8 SHELF-STABLE MEALS DELIVERING 47,374 BOXES.
  Expenses $740,398 · grants $650,911
• THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS AT CONGREGATE SITES (OLDER ADULT CENTERS) AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS RECIPIENTS WITH ADDITIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC TO HELP WITH NUTRITION AND SOCIALIZATION.
  Expenses $616,757 · grants $542,212
• ON SPECIAL HOLIDAYS, DETERMINED BY MEAL CENTERS, HOT NUTRITIOUS AND FESTIVE HOLIDAY MEALS ARE PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NEW YORK. HOLIDAYS INCLUDE INDEPENDENCE DAY, THANKSGIVING, HANUKKAH, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR'S DAY, LUNAR NEW YEAR AND MOTHER'S DAY.
  Expenses $426,070 · grants $374,574
• THE MAJORITY OF CITYMEALS' RECIPIENTS SUBSIST ON LOW INCOMES. ABOUT 14% REPORT TRYING TO STRETCH THE ONE DAILY MEAL THEY RECEIVE TO LAST UNTIL THE NEXT DELIVERY. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MEALS RECIPIENTS LIVING IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FOOD AND HIGH LEVELS OF POVERTY. CITYMEALS PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD DELIVERIES TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY WHO HAVE THE GREATEST NEED FOR EXTRA FOOD TO MAINTAIN THEIR STRENGTH.
  Expenses $486,212 · grants $427,446
• CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS BEGAN ITS FRESH FRUIT AND PRODUCE PILOT PROGRAM WITH HOMEBOUND CLIENTS, MOSTLY POOR MINORITIES RESIDING IN PUBLIC HOUSING IN EAST HARLEM. THESE MEAL RECIPIENTS RECEIVE FRESH FRUITS AND PRODUCE ALONG WITH THEIR REGULAR DAILY DELIVERED MEALS. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR CLIENTS WHO LIVE IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT LACK GOOD ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FRESH FRUITS. THE PROGRAM NOW SERVES CLIENTS IN EAST HARLEM AND QUEENS. SUPPLEMENTAL MEALS DELIVERED 78,259.
  Expenses $726,786 · grants $638,943
• CITYMEALS STARTED THE WHOLESALE PILOT IN SEPTEMBER 2022. IN FY25, THE PROGRAM SOLD 46,0458 READY-TO-EAT MEALS FROM THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO CONTINUE THE MISSION OF CITYMEALS OF MEETING THE GROWING NEEDS AS THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION INCREASES BEYOND ALL THE OTHER AGE GROUPS.
  Expenses $413,853 · grants $363,833 · revenue $332,483
• A PROGRAM CREATED TO SUPPORT NON-FOOD NECESSITIES, LIKE CARING CASES AND SMALL EQUIPMENT FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND DELIVERY TO THE MEAL PROVIDERS.
  Expenses $36,925 · grants $32,462

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

13-3634381

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1992

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Food, agriculture and nutrition (K360)

Assets (IRS master file)

$85,787,759

Income (IRS master file)

$55,645,198

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3634381).

Questions about CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS

What is the EIN of CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS is 13-3634381.

Is CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.

Are donations to CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETH SHAPIRO.

Who are the officers and directors of CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 63 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $377,462 (BETH SHAPIRO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).

How much revenue does CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,300,419, expenses of $34,689,627 and total assets of $85,787,759 at year end.

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