MEALS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING OF SENIORS WHO CHOOSE TO AGE IN THEIR HOME OR FOR THOSE THAT ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD QUALITY INSTITUTIONAL CARE AND MUST REMAIN AT HOME. MANY SENIORS EXPERIENCE CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND DISABILITIES THAT OFTEN MAKE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING DIFFICULT. MEANS ON WHEELS SAN DIEGO COUNTY IS PART OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY NET SERVING OLDER ADULTS IN THE HOME WITH CARE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE THE DELIVERY OF UP TO TWO FRESH MEALS A DAY, DAILY SAFETY CHECKS (WITH REFERRAL TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES IF NECESSARY) AND A FRIENDLY VISIT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $209k
- Bonus
- $31k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $166
- Base
- $121k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Food, Agriculture & Nutrition peers in California | $209k | $31k | — | $166 | $247k $274k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $121k | $12k | — | $26k | $163k $181k |
Chief External Affairs Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $146k $162k |
Senior Projects Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $134k $149k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 7%
from 2022
From $231k in 2022 to $247k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC received $246,953 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC reported $10.7M in total revenue and $10.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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