Lawrence Meals on Wheels
Lawrence Meals on Wheels
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About this organization
Mission
Lawrence Meals on Wheels' mission has always been to provide food service for the aged, convalescent and/or disabled residing in Lawrence, Kansas, regardless of race, color or creed, in order to remain independent in their own homes as long as possible. It has always been the organization's goal to provide services to eligible clients regardless of their ability to pay.
About
Lawrence Meals on Wheels provides hot nutritious meals to the homebound elderly and/or disabled, who have a special dietary need and are unable to prepare their own meals. The organization is the only program in Lawrence, Kansas that can provide specialized diets such as diabetic, low fat, and renal. The organization is also the only program that serves those under 60 years of age. Lawrence Meals on Wheels not only delivers meals which are vital to the client's health but also is a daily point of contact and socialization that many might not have otherwise. Pet supplies to those who need it are delivered compliments of Trinity Pet Pantry. Checking on their well-being gives their family members peace of mind. The organization is currently averaging 120-140 meals per day by delivering 20 routes Monday - Friday and provides 25-40 bulk meals daily to Midland Adult Day Care.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Lawrence meals on wheels' mission has always been to provide food service for the aged, convalescent and/or disabled residing in lawrence, kansas, regardless of race, color or creed, in order to remain independent in their own homes as long as possible. it has always been the organization's goal to provide services to eligible clients regardless of their ability to pay.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Lawrence meals on wheels' mission has always been to provide food service for the aged, convalescent and/or disabled residing in lawrence, kansas, regardless of race, color or creed, in order to remain independent in their own homes as long as possible. it has always been the organization's goal to provide services to eligible clients regardless of their ability to pay.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as KS.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 2121 KASOLD SUITE B, LAWRENCE, KS, 66047.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 4 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $10,757.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $68,133 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $19,593 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.