irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.05MRockland Senior Centers ProgramThe organization operates multipurpose Senior Centers strategically located across Rockland open five days a week to residents 60 and older. The Centers offer a variety of support services including transportation, recreation, health screening, advocacy, information and referral and a hot meal. Participants contribute toward the costs of the meals. In January 2024, we reopened a senior activity center in Orangetown. In October 2024, we reopened our fifth senior activity center. The fifth center was opened in Haverstraw. During 2024, the programs provided 27,421 days of service to seniors at five centers.
- #2 $599KIncluded in other programs are contract meals with other organizations.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Learning Center
Provides technology education for older adults, including computer and communication skills training through weekly courses lasting four to six weeks.
Homebound Program
Delivers prepared and packaged meals to homebound residents of Rockland County due to illness, age, or disability; provides meals up to seven days a week, with 168,800 meals delivered in 2023.
Rockland Senior Centers Program
Operates five multipurpose senior centers offering meals, transportation, recreation, health screenings, and social services to residents aged 60+; provided over 27,000 days of service in 2024.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 2 activities
- Home-Delivered Meal ServicesDelivers fresh, nutritious meals—including hot lunch and/or cold dinner options on weekdays, frozen weekend meals, and medically tailored options (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, renal, kosher, mechanically altered)—to homebound residents of Rockland County who are unable to shop or cook due to illness, disability, or advanced age. The program delivered 168,800 meals in 2023 and operates 52 weeks per year, including holidays.
- Medically Tailored and Special-Need Meal ProgramsProvides medically tailored meal options including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, renal, kosher (certified), and mechanically altered (cut or pureed) meals for individuals with specific health conditions. Menus are designed daily by a Registered Dietitian licensed by the American Dietetic Association. Includes Magnolia Meals at Home, which delivers nourishing meals at no cost to households affected by specific cancers.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Adult Technology Education ProgramOperates the Adult Learning Center, offering courses for older adults on computer and communication technology. Sessions last four to six weeks and meet weekly for two hours to improve digital literacy and connectivity.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Contract Meal ServicesPrepares and provides contract meals to other organizations as part of its broader food service operations.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Senior Activity Center OperationsOperates five multipurpose Senior Centers in Rockland County (including locations in Haverstraw, Nanuet, New City, Nyack, and Orangetown), open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, excluding holidays and inclement weather. Centers provide daily hot meals, social and recreational activities, health screenings, information and referral, and advocacy services. Provided 27,421 days of service in 2024.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Social and Wellness Programming for Older AdultsOffers structured recreational, educational, and social activities at senior centers, including exercise programs, guest speakers, entertainment, games, book clubs, shopping trips, local excursions, and inter-center events to combat social isolation and promote wellness among older adults.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Transportation Services for SeniorsProvides door-to-door transportation services to seniors accessing Senior Activity Centers in Haverstraw, Nanuet, New City, Nyack, and Orangetown, enabling access to meals, social activities, and wellness programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.01M
Contributions & grants$2.90M72%
Program service revenue$1.07M27%
Investment income$34K1%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$4.49M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$2.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.13M
Cash$216K
Investments$840K
Liabilities$690K
Net assets$2.44M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN HARDY | EXECUTIVE DIREC | 40 | $163K |
| MARION ELKINS | DIRECTOR OF FIN | 40 | $92K |
board members · 23
- BARRY DORFMAN — Director
- BRIAN FONTANA — Director
- CHERYL MALLON — Secretary
- DANA STILLEY — Director
- FERN GOTTLIEB — LIASON FOR NCJW
- HOWARD DEAN — Director
- JESSICA KILEY — Director
- KAREN PALETTA — Director
- KEVIN FRANCIS — Chairman
- LISA ARRIGO — PAST CHAIR
- LOU DRETCHEN — Director
- MARIE LORENZ — Director
- MICHAEL GUARNIERI — Director
- MICHELLE VILLANI — Director
- NOREEN MYERS-WRIGHT — Director
- RAJA AMAR — Director
- RALPH TRAVAGLINI — VICE CHAIR
- RAYMOND FRANCIS — Director
- REBECCA DAY — Director
- RENE RODRIGUEZ — Treasurer
- RICHARD BURNS — Director
- RYAN O'GORMAN — Director
- STANLEY SCHWARZ — Secretary
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Administration on Aging Government — Provides partial support for the Clarkstown/Pearl River Senior Activity Center.
- Administration on Aging Government — Provides partial support for the Nyack Senior Activity Center program.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Collaborates with Meals on Wheels Rockland on the Magnolia Meals at Home Program.
- County of Rockland Government — Provides partial support for the Clarkstown/Pearl River Senior Activity Center.
- County of Rockland Government — Provides partial support for the Nyack Senior Activity Center program.
- Dina Santos Partner — Volunteer Program Coordinator for Meals on Wheels Rockland
- Dina Santos Partner — Volunteer Program Coordinator involved in coordinating volunteer efforts for the Meals on Wheels program.
- Dina Santos Partner — Volunteer Program Coordinator involved in coordinating volunteer efforts for the Portable Meals Program.
- Dina Santos Partner — Volunteer Program Coordinator involved in coordinating volunteer support for Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland Inc.
- Edgewood Country Club Partner — Hosts the annual Fall Gala, Cornucopia, to benefit Meals on Wheels Rockland.
- Eisai US Partner — Partner in the Magnolia Meals at Home Program to support community nutrition.
- Lo Media Agency Partner — Donated time and talent to produce a film celebrating 50 years of volunteer service for Meals on Wheels Rockland.
- Magnolia Meals at Home Partner — Collaborative meal delivery program providing free meals to households affected by specific cancers.
- New York State Office for the Aging Government — Provides partial support for the Clarkstown/Pearl River Senior Activity Center.
- New York State Office for the Aging Government — Provides partial support for the Nyack Senior Activity Center program.
- Other organizations Partner — Receives contracts for meal delivery services from other organizations.
- Paramount Country Club Partner — Hosted the annual Meals on Wheels of Rockland Golf Outing to support fundraising efforts.
- Rockland County Office for the Aging Government — Provides partial support for the Clarkstown/Pearl River Senior Activity Center.
- Rockland County Office for the Aging Government — Provides partial support for the Nyack Senior Activity Center program.
- Subaru Partner — Partner in the Subaru Share the Love Event, receiving donations from vehicle sales to support seniors.
- Tallman Beach & Pool Club Partner — Hosts fundraising events where a portion of proceeds supports Meals on Wheels Rockland.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered Nutritional Flexibilitymethodology: adaptive_menu_planningBy adapting meal menus to reflect both dietary restrictions and ingredient availability, we increase accessibility and utilization because flexible, individualized service responds effectively to client health needs and real-world supply constraints.
- Continuum of Care for Aging in Placemethodology: continuum-of-careBy integrating home-delivered meals and senior center services into a coordinated system of care, we support sustained independence because nutritional and social needs are addressed proactively within a broader framework of aging support.
- Integrated Social Support Modelmethodology: social-support-integrated-serviceBy combining meal delivery with regular human interaction through volunteer visits, we produce improved senior wellness and independence because consistent social connection reduces isolation, enables safety monitoring, and strengthens community ties.