Nonprofit · EIN 23-7157579
MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,574,652 | $1,480,838 | $93,814 | $3,083,107 | $454,746 | $2,628,361 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,142,698 | $1,394,849 | -$252,151 | $3,287,959 | $753,412 | $2,534,547 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,500,548 | $1,413,288 | $87,260 | $3,372,842 | $586,144 | $2,786,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,043,123
- of which government grants
- $248,394
- Program service revenue
- $416,751
- Investment income
- $16,187
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,251
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $21,438
- Other revenue
- $98,591
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $360,136
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,395
- Other salaries and wages
- $438,697
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $624,569
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,111
- Accounting fees
- $17,687
- Occupancy
- $64,877
- Travel
- $7,196
- Depreciation
- $109,200
- Program services (functional)
- $1,229,202
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,181
- Fundraising (functional)
- $62,455
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,287,959
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,083,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $454,746
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,628,361
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,393,757
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,495,108
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $133,253
- Gross receipts
- $1,616,516
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY L'DON SAWYER | CEO Officer | 40 | $117,262 | $5,314 |
| ROGER CLARK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX COHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NKINNISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE RHODES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LOYA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BREK MONTOYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE GLAZAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA KERN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARUNESH MOHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE NAVARRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER TERSIGNI | INTERIM CEO Officer | 20 | $119,690 | $0 |
| ROBERT JENSEN | PRIOR CEO Officer | 40 | $19,945 | $6,482 |
| ROGER CLARK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX COHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NKINNISON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE RHODES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LOYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BREK MONTOYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE NAVARRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE GLAZAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA KERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| L'DON SAWYER | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT JENSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,217 | $3,371 |
| JENNIFER TERSIGNI | INTERIM CEO Officer | 20 | $45,514 | $0 |
| ROGER CLARK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX COHEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NKINNISON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE RHODES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LYLE FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH HALTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LOYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BREK MONTOYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE NAVARRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE PERLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LACEY PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3355 S 6TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85713-6103
- In care of
- % BEVERLY LDON SAWYER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEVERLY L'DON SAWYER, 3355 S 6TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 857136103
- Signed the 990
- BEVERLY L'DON SAWYER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (520) 622-1600
- Website
- WWW.MOBILEMEALSSOAZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADDINGTON & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
MEAL DELIVERY - THIS IS A VOLUNTEER-BASED PROGRAM THAT PRESERVES THE HEALTH, DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE OF HOMEBOUND ADULTS BY DELIVERING MEDICALLY-TAILORED MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE IF THEY ARE HOMEBOUND, LIVE WITHIN MOBILE MEALS' SERVICE AREA, AND ARE UNABLE TO COOK OR SHOP FOR THEMSELVES. CLIENTS RECEIVE TWO MEALS A DAY, A LUNCH AND A DINNER, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. MOBILE MEALS OPENED ITS OWN KITCHEN AND HAS BEEN PREPARING THE MEALS INTERNALLY.
Program accomplishments
- MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA (MMSA) ENHANCES THE HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND INDEPENDENCE OF VULNERABLE ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN PIMA COUNTY BY PROVIDING HEALTHY AND MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS, AND MEANINGFUL SOCIAL CONNECTION. THROUGH WEEKDAY MEAL DELIVERY, CARING VOLUNTEERS ENSURE CLIENTS WHO CANNOT COOK OR SHOP FOR THEMSELVES RECEIVE ESSENTIAL NOURISHMENT AND REGULAR WELLNESS CHECKS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 199 MMSA VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED 90,000 MEALS TO 796 CLIENTS.Expenses $1,229,202 · grants $360,136 · revenue $416,751
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7157579
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K36Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,083,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,616,516
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,574,652 | $1,480,838 | $3,083,107 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,142,698 | $1,394,849 | $3,287,959 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,500,548 | $1,413,288 | $3,372,842 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,711,661 | $1,185,377 | $3,295,418 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 23-7157579).
Questions about MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
- What is the EIN of MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA is 23-7157579.
- Is MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA 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 MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BEVERLY L'DON SAWYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,262 (BEVERLY L'DON SAWYER, CEO).
- How much revenue does MOBILE MEALS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,574,652, expenses of $1,480,838 and total assets of $3,083,107 at year end.
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