Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS INC
Employer identification number
30-0001715
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(1)
HOSPICECARE INC
391319537
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
SUPPORT TO RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11, HOLDINGS PROVIDES THE USE OF THEIR FACILITIES AND FIXED ASSETS TO HOSPICECARE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AT THE END OF LIFE. ,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000128
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS INC
Employer identification number
30-0001715
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
(CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1) IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION, HOLDINGS INVESTS IN, RECEIVES, HOLDS, USES AND DISPOSES OF ALL PROPERTY, REAL OR PERSONAL, AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF HOSPICECARE, INC, BECAUSE THE BUILDINGS WERE FUNDED ENTIRELY BY GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, HOLDINGS HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP THEM IN THEIR ORIGINAL STATE FOR THE USE OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN PERPETUITY.
REPORTING OF EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A AND FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 7
THE ORGANIZATION SHARES EMPLOYEES WITH HOSPICECARE, INC. (HCI), A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TIME WORKING FOR THE ORGANIZATION; THEREFORE, NO EMPLOYEES ARE REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A. THE ORGANIZATION DOES REIMBURSE HCI FOR THE TIME THE SHARED EMPLOYEES SPEND WORKING AT THE ORGANIZATION. THIS COMPENSATION EXPENSE IS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 7.
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED ON DECEMBER 16, 2010 BY THE SOLE MEMBER (HOSPICECARE, INC.). KEY CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS INCLUDE: · ESTABLISHING TERM LIMITS FOR BOARD MEMBERS. · ALLOWING THE BOARD TO ACT WITHOUT A MEETING IF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE DIRECTORS APPROVE THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN (PREVIOUSLY ALL DIRECTORS HAD TO APPROVE THE ACTION). · CLARIFYING THAT AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT TAX-EXEMPT CANNOT BE A MEMBER OF HOLDINGS. · CLARIFYING THAT THE SOLE MEMBER WILL SOLICIT AND GIVE DUE CONSIDERATION TO DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS BY THE HOLDINGS BOARD. · PROHIBITING THE HOLDINGS BOARD FROM HAVING A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS WHO ARE ALSO DIRECTORS OF HOSPICECARE, INC.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
HOSPICECARE, INC., A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF HOLDINGS AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT, REMOVE, AND REPLACE ANY DIRECTOR ON HOLDINGS BOARD. HOSPICECARE, INC. ALSO HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE HOLDINGS' BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. HOSPICECARE, INC. HAS NO OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OR VOTING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATIONS OF HOLDINGS.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
SEE RESPONSE TO FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE VP OF FINANCE AND THE CONTROLLER PERFORMED A DETAILED REVIEW OF FORM 990 AND THE RELATED SCHEDULES PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THIS INCLUDED VERIFICATION OF ALL AMOUNTS FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THE FORM AND SCHEDULES WERE ALSO REVIEWED FOR CONTENT, PRESENTATION AND REASONABLENESS. THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ALSO REVIEWED THE FORM AND SCHEDULES FOR CONTENT, PRESENTATION AND REASONABLENESS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES FOR REASONABLENESS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CROWE HORWATH WERE PRESENT AND ASSISTED THE CEO/PRESIDENT, VP OF FINANCE AND CONTROLLER IN LEADING THE REVIEW.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSONS) ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CODE OF CONDUCT, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY/STATEMENT. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION IN WRITING VIA THE ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO EACH INTERESTED PERSON. AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH A CONFLICT WILL EXCUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION, VOTE OR SIMILAR ACTION AS IT RELATES TO THE CONFLICT DISCLOSED. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCOVERED THAT WAS NOT DISCLOSED BY THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE ISSUE WOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR RESOLUTION. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH REGULAR REVIEW OF THE INTERESTED PERSONS PRACTICES AND QUESTIONNAIRES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SUGGESTS IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER AND DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE. THE CONTROLLER AND DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE DETERMINE WHETHER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS BASED ON THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED BY EACH INTERESTED PERSON.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON HOSPICECARE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY HOSPICECARE, INC. FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION GATHERS MARKET DATA FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THIS INCLUDES BENCHMARKS OF NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL COMPENSATION THAT ARE PROVIDED FROM INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES PRESENTS THIS INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, ALONG WITH A 990 ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION REPORTING BY SIMILAR SIZED NON-PROFIT HOSPICES. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SETS AND APPROVES THE PAY FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE YEAR AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS THEIR APPROVAL IN WRITING. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN JANUARY 2010.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON HOSPICECARE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY HOSPICECARE, INC. FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION GATHERS MARKET DATA FOR COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM. THIS DATA INCLUDES BENCHMARKS OF NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL COMPENSATION THAT ARE PROVIDED FROM INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PAY IS ADJUSTED BASED ON: 1) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE; 2) MARKET DATA FOR THE POSITION, AND; 3) PERFORMANCE. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES PRESENTS THE MARKET DATA INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD APPROVES THE PAY STRUCTURE FOR THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES AND DOCUMENTS THEIR APPROVAL IN WRITING. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN JANUARY 2010.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST.
Average hours worked per week for related organization
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B
SUSAN PHILLIPS - CEO, DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 35 HOURS A WEEK TO HOSPICECARE, INC. AND 5 HOURS TO HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION, INC., BOTH OF WHICH ARE RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. SARAH BEALLES - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CFO, DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 35 HOURS A WEEK TO HOSPICECARE, INC. AND 5 HOURS A WEEK TO HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION, INC., BOTH OF WHICH ARE RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF AFFILIATE - 2541108; UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - 27066;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.