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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BIG BEND HOSPICE FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-3258493
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)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
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
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
805,591
1,378,181
1,500,963
1,510,159
1,093,622
6,288,516
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
805,591
1,378,181
1,500,963
1,510,159
1,093,622
6,288,516
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)..
88,150
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,200,366
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
805,591
1,378,181
1,500,963
1,510,159
1,093,622
6,288,516
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
61,233
53,244
47,792
81,208
57,766
301,243
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
219,604
30,931
57,166
35,766
58,165
401,632
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,991,391
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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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))
.........
14
88.690 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
86.840 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 218757, COLUMN B - 30931, COLUMN C - 55391, COLUMN D - 30886, COLUMN E - 54754, COLUMN F - 390719; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 847, COLUMN B - 0, COLUMN C - 0, COLUMN D - 0, COLUMN E - 0, COLUMN F - 847; DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM GAMING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 0, COLUMN B - 0, COLUMN C - 1775, COLUMN D - 4880, COLUMN E - 3411, COLUMN F - 10066;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BIG BEND HOSPICE FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-3258493
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
(CONTINUED FROM PART III) DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012, THE MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM MADE 3,699 VISITS TO 685 HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY, WORKING WITH THE BEREAVEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING TRAININGS TO LOCAL MUSIC THERAPY PROFESSIONALS. THE MUSIC THERAPY DEPARTMENT TRAINED 8 INTERNS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GRIEF AND LOSS SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, WHETHER OR NOT A FAMILY MEMBER HAS BEEN SERVED BY BIG BEND HOSPICE, THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING COUNSELING TO HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, GRIEF SUPPORT, CARING TREE AND SUICIDE AND EARLY LOSS GROUPS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,190 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY LAST YEAR. EMERGENCY FUNDS HELP BIG BEND HOSPICE PATIENTS WHO NEED GOODS AND SERVICES NOT REIMBURSED BY ANY PAYER SOURCE. NEEDS ARE DETERMINED BY THE PATIENT'S HOSPICE CARE TEAM AS ESSENTIAL TO QUALITY OF LIFE.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
BIG BEND HOSPICE (BBH) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BIG BEND HOSPICE FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION). FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS ARE INITIALLY APPOINTED BY THE FOUNDATION, BUT ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY BBH.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
BIG BEND HOSPICE (BBH) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BIG BEND HOSPICE FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION). FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS ARE INITIALLY APPOINTED BY THE FOUNDATION, BUT ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY BBH.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FULL FORM 990, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE SCHEDULES, IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BY OUR TAX ADVISORS. A COPY IS THEN PROVIDED TO EACH REMAINING BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER (OR AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE), BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO DISCLOSE TO THE CEO AND THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON ANY BUSINESS OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS WHICH REPRESENT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE ORGANIZATION. IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIRPERSON REVIEW THE STATEMENT AND DETERMINE IF THERE IS AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND SHALL EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING DURING DISCUSSION AND THE VOTING PROCESS.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION SURVEYS ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION. THE LAST REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN 2012 AND WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE ORGANIZATIONS'S CEO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE CEO USES COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ALL SALARY INCREASES IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS REVIEWD AND APPROVED. THE CEO REPORTS THE FINDINGS TO THE BOARD AT A SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. SALARY INCREASES WERE NOT SUBMITTED DUE TO DECREASED CENSUS.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
BLUCHER LINES, ROCKY BEVIS AND BOB INZER DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR/WEEK TO BIG BEND HOSPICE, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION). CATHY ADKISON, PRESIDENT & CEO, DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 35 HOURS/WEEK TO BIG BEND HOSPICE, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION).
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 72733;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.