Nonprofit · EIN 31-1168281
MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
Tax-exempt · MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,775,641 | $4,920,939 | -$145,298 | $5,341,252 | $378,386 | $4,962,866 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,520,522 | $4,587,737 | -$67,215 | $5,513,644 | $413,065 | $5,100,579 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,130,306 | $4,074,468 | $55,838 | $5,423,860 | $362,433 | $5,061,427 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,368,868
- Program service revenue
- $3,198,202
- Investment income
- $189,626
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $134,699
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,238
- Other revenue
- $18,945
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $156,641
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,771,042
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,325,125
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,550
- Accounting fees
- $15,514
- Occupancy
- $77,662
- Travel
- $81,136
- Depreciation
- $234,910
- Program services (functional)
- $4,005,637
- Management and general (functional)
- $593,153
- Fundraising (functional)
- $322,149
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,513,644
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,341,252
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $378,386
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,962,866
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,250,864
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,745,448
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $217,418
- Gross receipts
- $4,835,969
- Employees
- 80
- Volunteers
- 541
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN ELINKOWSKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $156,641 |
| AMY BLAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| APRIL GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK MIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES KATONA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LASHUNG WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHAEL WRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERNE P SEEHAUSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BLINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WARREN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE WEBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC CULP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA FEZLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA NOE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $103,979 | $8,297 |
| RYAN ELINKOWSKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $85,010 | $0 |
| AMY BLAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK KINNEY | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KATONA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHUNG WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GYURE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL WRIGHT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNE P SEEHAUSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BLINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA NOE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $120,864 | $10,274 |
| AMY BLAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK KINNEY | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA CATALANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KATONA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHUNG WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GYURE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL WRIGHT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERNE P SEEHAUSEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BLINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN M ROUSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8446 VIRGINIA ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-6233
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RYAN ELINKOWSKI, 8446 VIRGINIA STREET, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
- Signed the 990
- RYAN ELINKOWSKI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (219) 756-3663
- Website
- WWW.MOWNWI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SWARTZ RETSON & CO PC
Mission
WE PREPARE AND DELIVER ESSENTIAL NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO OUR COMMUNITY, PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND INDEPENDENCE OF ALL, WITH THE SUPPORT OF A DIVERSE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY NETWORK.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING MEALS OF OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST INDIANA. APPROXIMATELY 1,932 UNDUPLICATED PERSONS UTILIZED THIS SERVICE, RECEIVING 519,249 MEALS.Expenses $4,005,637 · revenue $3,220,385
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
- 31-1168281
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,341,252
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,835,969
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,775,641 | $4,920,939 | $5,341,252 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,520,522 | $4,587,737 | $5,513,644 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,130,306 | $4,074,468 | $5,423,860 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,471,765 | $3,545,540 | $5,191,602 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 31-1168281).
Questions about MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
- What is the EIN of MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC is 31-1168281.
- Is MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RYAN ELINKOWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,641 (RYAN ELINKOWSKI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,775,641, expenses of $4,920,939 and total assets of $5,341,252 at year end.
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