Minneapolis, MN

South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels

EIN 41-1328066

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Seniors People with disabilities

Mission

Our mission is to serve people in our service area who cannot shop for groceries or have difficulty putting together a healthy meal for themselves. We provide a friendly face and healthy food for those in need.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels

South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels (SMMOW) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers hot, nutritious noontime meals to elderly and disabled residents of South Minneapolis. The program is operated primarily through a network of member churches and community volunteers who deliver meals Monday through Friday, with weekend options delivered on Fridays.

Founded in 1973, SMMOW has sustained long-term local operations and regularly files public Form 990s. In recent years the organization has continued measurable program activity—delivering tens of thousands of meals annually (for example roughly 17,308 meals in 2021 and 15,146 meals in 2022) and reporting revenue growth to about $200K in its most recent filings—reflecting ongoing community support and program income.

Notable achievements

50+ years of continuous service

Established in 1973, SMMOW has provided home-delivered meals in South Minneapolis for more than five decades, demonstrating long-term community commitment and operational continuity.

Tens of thousands of meals delivered annually

SMMOW sustained high program output in recent years, delivering on the order of tens of thousands of meals per year to homebound older adults and people with disabilities, maintaining regular daily delivery schedules through its volunteer network.

Sustained financial stability

The organization has shown revenue growth and positive net assets in recent Form 990 filings, with program service revenue comprising the majority of income and reported total revenue near $200K in its most recent reporting period.

At a glance

Total assets: $331K
Annual revenue: $200K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1328066
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.southmplsmealsonwheels.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed on public nonprofit databases and maintains publicly available Form 990 filings (e.g., ProPublica/Nonprofit Explorer and similar services).

Profiled on local donor platforms (such as GiveMN) and volunteer portals, reflecting active donor- and volunteer-facing operations.

Present on Charity Navigator as a listed organization (currently not rated due to eligibility/filing criteria), indicating recognition by major charity information services.

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