irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.10MTHE BREAKFAST BOX IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 30 MEALS, INCLUDING SHELF STABLE AND FROZEN FOOD, AND EIGHT POUNDS OF PRODUCE, PROCURED, PACKAGED, AND DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS BY THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER MONTHLY. DELIVERED 381,480 MEALS.
- #2 $3.16MTHE EMERGENCY FOOD PACKAGES PROGRAM SERVED 250,146 MEALS. IN TIME FOR THE COLD WEATHER, CITYMEALS DISTRIBUTES TO EACH ELDERLY MEAL RECIPIENT (22,000) TWO EFP BOXES (CONTAINING 4 MEALS EACH) OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD TO ENSURE THE ELDERLY ARE PREPARED AND STOCKED FOR WINTER OR OTHER EMERGENCIES WHEN THE CLIENT'S REGULAR DELIVERIES MIGHT BE DELAYED. CITYMEALS DELIVERED 157,444 EMERGENCY PACKAGES TO CURRENT MEAL RECIPIENTS AND DELIVERED 92,702 3-7 MEALS OF EXTRA EMERGENCY BAGS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Food Security Research
Partners with CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute to study food insecurity among older adults accessing meal programs, engaging 500 participants in research
Home-Delivered Meal Program
Delivers nutritious meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers, providing both food and human companionship
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 4 activities
- Emergency and seasonal meal distributionDistributes shelf-stable meals during emergencies, severe winter weather, and holidays when regular meal centers are closed, ensuring continuous access to food for homebound elderly.
- Expansion of meal distribution infrastructureOpened a 25,000-square-foot distribution center in Hunts Point to expand meal delivery capacity and operational resources for serving homebound older adults.
- Financial model for public donationsDirects 100% of public donations toward meal preparation and delivery by covering administrative costs through city partnerships and designated grants, ensuring maximum impact of donor contributions.
- Meal delivery and companionship for homebound elderlyProvides nourishing, hand-delivered meals and social companionship to homebound older adults across all five boroughs of New York City, including on weekends, holidays, and during emergencies. The program operates year-round and has delivered over 72 million meals since 1981.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Breakfast Box pilot programProvides monthly deliveries of 30 days’ worth of breakfast meals, pantry staples, and fresh produce to 5,000 meal recipients to address nutritional needs beyond standard meal delivery.
- Volunteer engagement programEngages nearly 17,000 volunteers annually who contribute approximately 30,000 hours of service to support meal preparation and delivery operations.
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Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- Research on food security among older New YorkersPartnered with the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute to conduct research on the food security needs of older New Yorkers, engaging 500 participants to inform program development and policy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33.30M
Contributions & grants$29.63M89%
Program service revenue$332K1%
Investment income$4.68M14%
Other revenue$-1.35M
expenses
Total expenses$34.69M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$5.67M
Grants paid out$23.58M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$85.79M
Cash$2.60M
Investments$63.63M
Liabilities$2.19M
Net assets$83.60M
Liquid reserves22.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH SHAPIRO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $436K |
| SHANNON SNEAD | SR. VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $322K |
| RACHEL SHERROW | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $295K |
| LIS GORIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $275K |
| JONATHAN ETTINGER | SR. DIR. OF MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $217K |
| JEANETTE ESTIMA | DIR. OF POLICY & ADVOCACY | 40 | $160K |
| ALANA KULIG | SR. DIR. OF EVENTS (THRU 6/10/2025) | 40 | $155K |
| ANDREA WEYHING | DIR. OF DIRECT RESPONSE MA | 40 | $150K |
| MARLA TRUGERMAN | DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 24 | $132K |
board members · 16
- AARON GOLDMAN — TREASURER
- ALAN R GROSSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ALBERT P BEHLER — BOARD MEMBER
- ALEX GUARNASCHELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- ALISON LOHRFINK BLOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- ALIYYAH BAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW FRIEDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE E COHEN — SECRETARY
- BARBARA TARMY — BOARD MEMBER
- BEN LEVENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
- BYRON C ATHANS — BOARD MEMBER
- CAMILLE JOSEPH-GOLDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLOS ARRIZURIETA — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/1/25)
- CHARLES PALMER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA STEINBRENNER — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAIRE PAULL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute Partner — Partnered to analyze the food security needs of older New Yorkers accessing meal programs
- City of New York Government — Partnership to cover administrative expenses, enabling 100% of private donations to fund meals.
- City of New York Government — Partnership to cover administrative expenses, enabling 100% of public donations to fund meal preparation and delivery.
- City of New York Government — Provides funding for administrative expenses, enabling 100% of public donations to fund meal preparation and delivery.
- City of New York Partner — Partnership enables Citymeals to direct 100% of donations toward meal preparation and delivery by covering administrative expenses.
- City of New York Partner — Partnership enables Citymeals to use 100% of public donations for meal preparation and delivery by covering administrative expenses.
- DFTA Government — Public agency partner in the first public/private partnership established to support meal delivery for homebound elders.
- FoodHelp NYC Partner — Referral partner providing access to food pantries and community kitchens for individuals able to leave home
- Heermance Farm Partner — Sponsored a new meal delivery van for Citymeals on Wheels.
- NYC's Food Policy Government — Partner agency providing information on SNAP and food assistance resources
strategies · 4
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.
- Integrated Meal and Social Connection Modelmethodology: integrated_meal_and_companionshipBy combining meal delivery with regular social interaction through volunteer visits, the organization addresses both hunger and social isolation among homebound older adults, because sustained human contact improves mental health and engagement with care.
- Public-Private Cost Separation Modelmethodology: public_private_partnershipBy using government funding, board contributions, and designated grants to cover administrative costs, 100% of private donations can be directed toward meal preparation and delivery, maximizing donor impact and public trust in the efficiency of giving.
- Research-Informed Service Designmethodology: research_partnershipBy partnering with academic institutions to study the food security needs of older adults, the organization ensures that its programs are grounded in evidence and responsive to evolving elder nutrition challenges.
- Targeted Support for Vulnerable Elder Subpopulationsmethodology: targeted_support_for_vulnerable_elder_populationsBy recognizing that certain subgroups of older adults—such as LGBTQ elders—face heightened risks of isolation and food insecurity due to lifelong marginalization, services are tailored to meet these specific social determinants of elder health.