Financials & Policies

Meals on Wheels Chicago is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

Our legal name is The Chicago Fund on Aging and Disability DBA Meals on Wheels Chicago. We ascribe to the highest standards of financial accountability and as a fundraising organization, make every effort to ensure maximum impact of financial investments in our programs.

Meals on Wheels Chicago seeks general operating support and funding to maintain the Home Delivered Meals programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Strategic partnerships with the corporate community are vital to achieving our long term fundraising goals. Through the generosity of corporate foundations, family foundations, and individuals who contribute funds and in-kind donations, Meals on Wheels Chicago will continue to raise and distribute funds to our city partners who are changing the lives of thousands of Chicago’s most vulnerable citizens every day.

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Policies

  • Our Commitment to Our Donors

    We will not sell, share, or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by Meals on Wheels Chicago, both online and offline, on any Platform (“Platform”, includes the Meals on Wheels Chicago website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.

  • Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Meals on Wheels Chicago serves an incredibly diverse population and is committed to reflecting that diversity within our organization. We believe diversity drives innovation and creates a culture of inclusion, which ultimately helps us serve our clients better. These principles guide how we build our teams and cultivate relationships, and we are constantly adding to our network of people, programs, and resources to help our staff and volunteers grow both personally and professionally.