Nonprofit · EIN 59-1391249
MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34237
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,758,187 | $1,129,748 | $628,439 | $5,322,401 | $45,862 | $5,276,539 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,837,977 | $1,052,045 | $785,932 | $4,496,409 | $31,404 | $4,465,005 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,122,767 | $1,166,769 | $955,998 | $3,625,713 | $87,060 | $3,538,653 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,270,129
- of which government grants
- $195,000
- Program service revenue
- $157,965
- Investment income
- $253,027
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $135,206
- Net income from fundraising events
- $77,066
- Other revenue
- $77,066
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,784
- Other salaries and wages
- $325,238
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $486,069
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $52,025
- Occupancy
- $51,267
- Depreciation
- $28,235
- Program services (functional)
- $872,486
- Management and general (functional)
- $131,900
- Fundraising (functional)
- $125,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,496,409
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,322,401
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,862
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,276,539
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $183,673
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,650,905
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,884,222
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $392,317
- Gross receipts
- $3,238,558
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 570
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Leiberick | Executive Dir Officer | 45 | $127,784 |
| John Hermansen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Justin Senior | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Dresner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jay Ahlman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Collins | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| William Gandy | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Knaack-Delgado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kevin Tinley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Leiberick | Executive Dir Officer | 45 | $126,923 |
| Jay Ahlman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Flanagan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Dresner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Gandy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Hermansen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Knaack-Esbeck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Senior | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Leiberick | Executive Dir Officer | 45 | $112,115 |
| John Raleigh | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Diane Weaver | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Dresner | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Flanagan | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Ahlman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Gandy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dwight Henry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Hermansen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Knaack-Esbeck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Senior | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 421 N LIME AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34237-5124
- In care of
- % RHONDA LEIBERICK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Rhonda Leiberick, 421 North Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
- Signed the 990
- Rhonda Leiberick, Executive Director
- Phone
- (941) 366-6693
- Return prepared by
- CS&L CPAS
Mission
PREPARATION & DELIVERY OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO SARASOTA COUNTY RESIDENTS FIVE DAYS PER WEEK WHO ARE ELDERLY, HOMEBOUND, OR UNABLE TO PREPARE A MEAL FOR THEMSELF.
Program accomplishments
- Meal Service Program: Prepare and deliver nutritious meals to homebound and elderly residents Monday-Friday. Clients pay for services on a sliding scale based on income. In 2025, we provided 119,287 meals to 886 clients; 56% of clients received our Meal Service Program free of charge. We rely on 50+ volunteers each day to deliver the hot meals, social connection and a wellness check.Expenses $846,903 · revenue $157,965
- Pet Love Program: Assist homebound clients with cat and dog food. For seniors living alone, their pet may be the closest companion and one of their only sources of consistent comfort. Pets play a very important role in the life of a homebound older adult, providing socialization and enhancing their physical and mental health and well-being.Expenses $25,583
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-1391249
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,322,401
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,238,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,758,187 | $1,129,748 | $5,322,401 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,837,977 | $1,052,045 | $4,496,409 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,122,767 | $1,166,769 | $3,625,713 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,042,962 | $1,345,364 | $2,565,387 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 59-1391249).
Questions about MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC
- What is the EIN of MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC is 59-1391249.
- Is MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC 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 MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rhonda Leiberick.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,784 (Rhonda Leiberick, Executive Dir).
- How much revenue does MEALS ON WHEELS OF SARASOTA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,758,187, expenses of $1,129,748 and total assets of $5,322,401 at year end.
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