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Original analysis of senior service nonprofits in America using IRS Form 990 data from 2,393 organizations. Our research is cited by journalists, policy researchers, and nonprofit professionals.

1 in 3
MoW programs have waitlists
Crisis Report

Meals on Wheels in Crisis: How Funding Cuts Are Leaving Seniors Hungry

Federal funding cut for the first time in a decade. Demand up 38%. One in three programs now has a waitlist.

April 2026 · 10 min read
6x
CEO pay gap: large vs. small
Compensation Analysis

What Senior Nonprofit CEOs Really Earn: A State-by-State Analysis

IRS Form 990 data reveals enormous variation — from $52K at small community programs to $387K at large metro organizations.

April 2026 · 9 min read
#1
Nebraska leads all 50 states
State Rankings

Which States Care Most About Their Seniors? Ranking All 50 States

Our composite index ranks every state by senior nonprofit strength. Nebraska tops the list. Louisiana finishes last. And the results surprise.

April 2026 · 11 min read
$546B
Projected care gap by 2040
Policy Analysis

The $546 Billion Question: Is America Prepared for the Senior Care Crisis?

The 80+ population doubles by 2040. Our projections show a catastrophic gap between current nonprofit capacity and future need.

April 2026 · 13 min read
About our research: All analysis is based on public IRS Form 990 data collected via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Our database covers 2,393 senior service nonprofits across all 50 states and DC. Research is conducted by Alexey Kravchenko. For media inquiries or data requests, contact us.