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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AGRACE HOSPICECARE INC
Employer identification number
39-1319537
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
..................................................
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
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
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
386,549
1,266,679
633,803
1,088,330
938,597
4,313,958
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......
38,744,774
42,539,018
45,311,566
45,132,046
45,440,910
217,168,314
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
39,792
41,375
38,282
36,312
28,261
184,022
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
39,171,115
43,847,072
45,983,651
46,256,688
46,407,768
221,666,294
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
0
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.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
221,666,294
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
39,171,115
43,847,072
45,983,651
46,256,688
46,407,768
221,666,294
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
15,937
8,720
5,256
2,607
2,126
34,646
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
15,937
8,720
5,256
2,607
2,126
34,646
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
1,276,696
1,380,507
1,417,624
1,419,226
1,528,098
7,022,151
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
40,463,748
45,236,299
47,406,531
47,678,521
47,937,992
228,723,091
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
96.910 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.940 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.020 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.020 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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
.....
20
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - CONTRACTED SERVICES, COLUMN A - 1234800, COLUMN B - 1323000, COLUMN C - 1377800, COLUMN D - 1392400, COLUMN E - 1468968, COLUMN F - 6796968; DESCRIPTION - OTHER REVENUE, COLUMN A - 41896, COLUMN B - 57507, COLUMN C - 39824, COLUMN D - 26826, COLUMN E - 59130, COLUMN F - 225183;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AGRACE HOSPICECARE INC
Employer identification number
39-1319537
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
AGRACE HOSPICECARE PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABLISHED RATES. SUCH PATIENTS ARE IDENTIFIED BASED ON FINANCIAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE PATIENT AT THE TIME THEY ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM OR SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THEIR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE, THEY ARE NOT REPORTED AS REVENUE. AGRACE HOSPICECARE'S MISSION, "ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AT THE END OF LIFE", IS FULFILLED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE CARE WE PROVIDE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACED WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, HELPING THEM TO LIVE AS FULLY AS THEY CAN UNTIL THE END OF LIFE. IN 2012, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CHARITY CARE OF APPROXIMATELY $245,000. MOST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WANT TO RECEIVE CARE IN THE HOME. MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF AGRACE HOSPICECARE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN PATIENTS' HOMES OR IN HOMELIKE SETTINGS SUCH AS COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND NURSING HOMES. AGRACE HOSPICECARE ALSO MAKES HOSPICE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS. AGRACE HOSPICECARE PROVIDES ALL LEVELS OF CARE TO OUR PATIENTS AND MAINTAINS AN INPATIENT UNIT FOR ACUTE AND RESPITE CARE IN ADDITION TO HAVING A RESIDENCE ON THE AGRACE CAMPUS.
PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
FOOD SERVICE: AGRACE HOSPICECARE EMPLOYS TALENTED CHEFS TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES COMFORTING MEALS COOKED WITH LOCALLY GROWN, FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS AND HERBS. STAFF DIETICIANS WORK WITH THE KITCHEN STAFF TO PREPARE MEALS THAT PROVIDE SUSTENANCE AND COMFORT TO PATIENTS. SOMETIMES A PATIENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DIGEST SOLID FOODS, BUT SMALL MEALS CAN BE PREPARED FOR THEM TO ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF THE SMELLS THAT MEALS PROVIDE. IN ADDITION TO PATIENT AND FAMILY MEALS, AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOOD SERVICES MAKES FRESH BAKED GOODS, COFFEE AND TEA AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, GUESTS, EDUCATIONAL EVENT ATTENDEES AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS.
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT THE POWER TO: (A) ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION; OR (B) FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; OR (C) AMEND OR REPEAL ANY PROVISION OF THESE BY-LAWS, OR (D) ADOPT PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD INVOLVE CONTINUING ACTIVITY OR SUPPORT BY THE CORPORATION FOR MORE THAN ONE (1) FISCAL YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BE AUTHORIZED TO DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION. NO PERSON WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
DAVID CULLEN AND MARION WOZNIAK - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT/CEO AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITH VOTING RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO EXECUTE BUSINESS DOCUMENTS.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE CONTROLLER AND VP OF FINANCE 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 ENTIRE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND AN ENTITY SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY IS PROVIDED. THE ENTIRE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A 990 HIGHLIGHT SUMMARY. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES FOR REASONABLENESS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CROWE HORWATH PREPARED A DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE FORM 990 THAT WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY CROWE HORWATH.
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. 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 EXECUTIVE 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 GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR. THE CONTROLLER AND GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR 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
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 SURVEYS. IN FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS THIS INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, ALONG WITH A 990 ANALYSIS OF 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 FEBRUARY 2013.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
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 SURVEYS. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PAY IS ADJUSTED BASED ON: 1) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE; 2) MARKET DATA FOR THE POSITION; 3) PERFORMANCE; AND 4) MARKET DATA FOR THE 65TH PERCENTILE OF TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 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 FEBRUARY 2013.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
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 MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST.
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B)
ALL AGRACE EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON THIS 990 WORK ON AVERAGE A MINIMUM OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK, BUT IN MOST CASES MORE THAN 40 HOURS PER WEEK.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9
CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF AFFLIATE - 1496178; NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION - 31831;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.