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.
Our flagship annual report analyzes 2,393 senior service nonprofits across all 50 states — covering $15.7 billion in revenue, efficiency scores, regional disparities, Meals on Wheels financial stress, and executive compensation patterns.
Federal funding cut for the first time in a decade. Demand up 38%. One in three programs now has a waitlist.
IRS Form 990 data reveals enormous variation — from $52K at small community programs to $387K at large metro organizations.
Our composite index ranks every state by senior nonprofit strength. Nebraska tops the list. Louisiana finishes last. And the results surprise.
The 80+ population doubles by 2040. Our projections show a catastrophic gap between current nonprofit capacity and future need.