Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.| (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? |
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| Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | ||||
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THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC |
591744006 | 9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
| (2)
THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC |
592252045 | 7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
| (3)
THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC |
593176721 | 7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
| (4)
AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS INC |
592862537 | 7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
| (5)
PROJECT GRACE INC |
311699259 | 9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
| (6)
SUNCOAST PACE INC |
452980257 | 9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | ||||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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). | ||||||






| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.). | ||||||




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| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | (CONTINUED FROM PART III) HOSPICE CARE SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMFORT, CARE AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO ARE LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES OR CONDITIONS. ITS PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE TEAMS AND VOLUNTEERS FOCUS FIRST ON EACH PATIENT AND THEN ON EACH PATIENT'S FAMILY. SUNCOAST HOSPICE PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE TEAMS PROVIDE CARE AND SERVICES WHEREVER PATIENTS RESIDE, WHETHER THAT BE IN PRIVATE HOMES, APARTMENTS, NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES (ALF), HOSPITALS, SUNCOAST'S HOSPICE HOUSES OR IN ANY OTHER SETTING. ONCE PAIN AND SYMPTOMS ARE ADDRESSED, TEAMS OFFER NUMEROUS OTHER OPTIONS, VISITS FROM CHAPLAINS AND SOCIAL WORKERS, VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE, PALLIATIVE THERAPIES TO INCLUDE SUCH CHOICES AS MASSAGE, PET VISITS, MUSIC, REIKI, HUMOR AND OTHERS. RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RITUALS REGARDING CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS IS A MAINSTAY OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE. FOREMOST IN EACH SUNCOAST HOSPICE TEAM'S APPROACH IS THE DESIRE TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IN THEIR CARE DIES ALONE, IN FEAR OR IN PAIN. THOSE WHO CONTACT SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOR INFORMATION, AS WELL AS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN SORTING OUT THE MISSIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY OF OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SUNCOAST HOSPICE PATIENT AND CARE TEAMS ARE THERE FOR THOSE WE SERVE AT SOME OF LIFE'S MOST CHALLENGING, HEARTBREAKING TIMES. OVER AND OVER, THEY GUIDE THOSE IN THEIR CARE TOWARD EASING PAIN, FINDING PEACE AND FINDING PATHWAYS TO HEALING. NO PERSON WHO NEEDS THE SERVICES OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS EVER DENIED CARE. STEPPING STONES AND STEPPING STONES 4 KIDS THERE IS PERHAPS NO MORE DIFFICULT, HEARTBREAKING CHALLENGE IN LIFE THAN HAVING A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS, LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS. FAMILY DYNAMICS CHANGE - SIBLINGS MAY FEEL LEFT OUT AS PARENTS DEVOTE TIME AND ATTENTION TO THE SICK CHILD AND EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS MAY FEEL HELPLESS IN ATTEMPTS TO BE SUPPORTIVE. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES COVER THE SPAN FROM NEWBORN TO AGE 21. YOUNGSTERS MAY RECEIVE CARE FROM STEPPING STONES 4 KIDS IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR ANYWHERE ELSE THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS. FOCUS IS ON BRINGING COMFORT TO THE CHILDREN AND PROVIDING MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE - MEDICAL CARE AND SYMPTOM RELIEF, NURSING CARE, HOME HEALTH AIDES AND PALLIATIVE ARTS, SUCH AS PET THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY AND MORE. FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED WITH VISITS FROM TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, FAMILY FUN NIGHTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, ASSISTANCE WITH DIFFICULT DECISIONS AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. STEPPING STONES PROGRAMS PROVIDE EXCELLENT, SPECIAL COUNSELING FOR YOUNGSTERS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO NEED HELP TO FIND HEALING AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBER. IN ADDITION, SPECIAL PERINATAL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH PREGNANCIES THAT CANNOT BE CARRIED TO TERM OR THOSE WHOSE PREGNANCIES END IN THE TRAGEDY BEARING A STILLBORN CHILD. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO HELP FAMILIES FIND THEIR WAYS TOWARD HEALING FOLLOWING SUCH INCIDENTS, INCLUDING SPECIAL COMPASSIONATE TOUCHES SUCH AS UNBELIEVABLY TINY, ULTRA SOFT BABY CLOTHES FOR PARENTS TO WRAP THEIR LITTLE ONES IN RIGHT AFTER BIRTH OR FOR BURIAL. SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSE BAYFRONT, SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSE BROOKSIDE & SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSE WOODSIDE & VILLAS SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSES ARE HAVENS WHEN PATIENTS NEED SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, RESPITE CARE OR BECAUSE FOR VARIOUS REASONS, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE FOR THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSES OFFER WARM, HOMELIKE SETTINGS AND AS MUCH INDIVIDUALITY AS CAN BE ACHIEVED FOR EACH PATIENT AND FAMILY. GROUNDS ARE WELCOMING AND PARK LIKE WITH GARDENS, WINDING PATHWAYS, FLOWERING BUSHES. EACH HAS ITS OWN LOOK AND ATMOSPHERE WITH STAFFS THAT ARE ATTENTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE. EVEN THE FOOD OFFERED AT THE HOSPICE HOUSES IS AS MUCH LIKE HOME COOKING AS IT CAN BE, MINDFUL OF INDIVIDUAL DIETARY NEEDS. PROJECT GRACE THE MAIN GOAL OF PROJECT GRACE IS TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TALK WITH THEIR CARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES, EXPLORING WHAT THEY WOULD WANT - OR NOT WANT - SHOULD THEIR MEDICAL CONDITION BE SUCH THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO VOICE THEIR OWN DESIRES AND NEEDS. PROJECT GRACE TEACHES HOW TO COMMUNICATE SUCH WISHES AND PROVIDES DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT DECISIONS. ADVANCE CARE PLANNING IS JUST THAT - HAVING A VOICE AND CHOICE ABOUT WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR NOT DONE YOUR BEHALF RATHER THAN ALLOWING OTHERS TO DECIDE FOR YOU. CARE IS TAKEN TO HONOR SPIRITUAL, MEDICAL AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS, ALL OF WHICH MAY BE INDICATED ON ADVANCE CARE DOCUMENTS. PROJECT GRACE STAFF MEMBERS MAKE THEMSELVES AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY, LISTENING, TEACHING AND CONVERSING - ALL DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES REGARDING SOME OF LIFE'S MOST SENSITIVE, DIFFICULT DECISIONS. PROJECT GRACE INFORMATION IS DISSEMINATED IN SCHOOLS, ELDER CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS, RELIGIOUS GROUPS, ONLINE AND OTHER PUBLIC FORUMS. AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC. (ASAP) ASAP PROVIDES HIV EDUCATION, PREVENTION SERVICES, TESTING, CASE MANAGEMENT, FOOD AND PERSONAL NEEDS PANTRY, CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MORE. ASAP CLIENTS ARE SERVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, WITH GUIDANCE ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM. LAST YEAR, MORE THAN 8,200 CLIENTS WERE SERVED AND 194,000 LIVES WERE TOUCHED BY ASAP'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. BRIGHTER SEASONS FOR CHILDREN WHEN FAMILIES ARE AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS, IT MEANS CHILDREN ARE AS WELL. THE BRIGHTER SEASONS FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED MORE THAN 15 YEARS AGO TO HELP CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED OR AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS. TYPICALLY, BRIGHTER SEASONS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES FAMILY FOOD BASKETS FOR HOLIDAYS, GIFTS, A SPRING PICNIC AND OTHER ITEMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FAMILY QUALITY OF LIFE. AND EACH YEAR, CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM RETURN TO SCHOOL WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. MORE THAN 2,300 CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY BRIGHTER SEASONS FOR CHILDREN LAST YEAR. ALFRED T. MAY FOOD & PERSONAL NEEDS PANTRY ASAP CLIENTS MAY ACCESS PANTRY ITEMS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. IN KEEPING WITH ASAP'S FOCUS ON RESPECTING AND HONORING THE DIGNITY OF CLIENTS, PANTRY SELECTIONS ARE MADE BY CLIENTS RATHER THAN ASAP STAFF. THE SUNCOAST PROJECT THE SUNCOAST PROJECT PROVIDES RAPID HIV TESTING, COUNSELING AND REFERRALS FOR SERVICES TO MEN WHO LOVE MEN. RAPID TESTING IS JUST THAT - PROVIDING TEST RESULTS IN AS LITTLE AS 20 MINUTES. THE PROGRAM FEATURES REFERRALS FOR MEN WHO NEED HELP WITH A VARIETY OF ISSUES, SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. REFERRALS LINK CLIENTS AT RISK FOR HIV TO MANY PROGRAMS THAT MAY BE HELPFUL TO THEM. SUNCOAST PROJECT TESTING COUNSELORS ARE WELL-TRAINED ON THE SUBJECTS OF HIV TRANSMISSION AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. A WIDE VARIETY OF RESOURCE MATERIAL IS OFFERED, AS WELL AS FREE CONDOMS AND SAFER SEX KITS. THE SUNCOAST PROJECT ALSO BRINGS RAPID HIV TESTING TO SITES THROUGHOUT PINELLAS, HILLSBOROUGH AND PASCO COUNTIES VIA A MOBILE TESTING UNIT. |
| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | (CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) SUNCOAST HOSPICE INSTITUTE THIS PRACTICE-BASED EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS RESOURCES AND TRAINING PERTAINING TO EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH. ITS FOCUS ON THE DELIVERY OF COMPASSIONATE, HIGH QUALITY HOSPICE CARE IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AND EXPERTISE IN END-OF-LIFE CARE. OF PRIMARY FOCUS AT SUNCOAST HOSPICE INSTITUTE ARE INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED COURSES, LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND E-RESOURCE LIBRARY. A BLEND OF WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES WILL BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN FORMAL CLASSROOM AND INFORMAL OR SOCIAL LEARNING, WHICH OCCURS IN ORGANIZATIONS AND WILL CONTRIBUTE TO FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF HOSPICE WORKFORCE TALENT AND COMPETENCY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH BECAUSE SUNCOAST HOSPICE AND ITS FAMILY OF PROGRAMS BELONG TO THE PINELLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY, IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO REMAIN TUNED INTO THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. THE WORK OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS MISSION-DRIVEN AND IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONVEY THAT DEGREE OF COMMITMENT TO OTHERS. IN THAT REGARD, SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A TRUSTED CONNECTION TO SUNCOAST HOSPICE AND ITS FAMILY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AREA RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO MIGHT RESIDE OUTSIDE OF PINELLAS COUNTY BUT HAVE A CONNECTION TO SUNCOAST HOSPICE, RELY ON THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE WAYS IN WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL KINDS MAY BE MADE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. DONORS MAY DESIGNATE USE OF FUNDS OR IN-KIND GIFTS OR SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION WILL FIND THE MOST JUDICIOUS CHOICES, DEPENDING ON IMMEDIATE OR LONG-RANGE NEEDS. AS IT FULFILLS ITS STEWARDSHIP ROLES, SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION CAREFULLY POSITIONS SUNCOAST HOSPICE AND ITS AFFILIATES AS THE COMMUNITY'S PREMIER PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION, AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS IN TUNE WITH THOSE IT SERVES. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EVENTS, SUCH AS THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE BEACH STROLL, AS WELL AS SUNCOAST HOSPICE RESALE SHOPPES AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS. THANKS TO A GENEROUS COMMUNITY AND THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS, HOSPICE CARE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO NEED THEM REGARDLESS OF DIAGNOSES, RACE, FAITH, AGE OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. CHARITABLE SUPPORT ENABLES SUNCOAST HOSPICE AND ITS FAMILY OF PROGRAMS TO EXCEED BASIC STANDARDS OF CARE AND SERVICE, DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS AS NEEDED AND ENSURE NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE IN COUNTLESS COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS. THEY ARE FREQUENTLY GUEST PRESENTERS FOR CIVIC GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, FAITH COMMUNITIES AND OTHERS. THEY TAKE ACTIVE ROLES IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, CIVIC CLUBS, LEADERSHIP GROUPS AND MORE. THEIR PRESENCE HELPS TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. EVENTS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SUNCOAST HOSPICE BEACH STROLL THE ANNUAL SUNCOAST HOSPICE BEACH STROLL OFFERS TWO PICTURE-PERFECT SETTINGS - CLEARWATER BEACH AND ST. PETE BEACH - FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER TO ENJOY NATURE AND CELEBRATE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES OR PAY TRIBUTE TO LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED. STROLLERS MAY PARTICIPATE INDIVIDUALLY OR FORM GROUPS - PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO ALL. WHATEVER THE MOTIVATION, STROLLERS HAVE A GREAT TIME AND SUPPORT THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE MISSION AS WELL. SUNCOAST HOSPICE RESALE SHOPPES SPANNING PINELLAS COUNTY, SUNCOAST HOSPICE RESALE SHOPPES ARE IN TARPON SPRINGS, CLEARWATER AND ST. PETERSBURG. THE SHOPS ARE UNIQUE IN THAT THEY ARE ALMOST ENTIRELY OPERATED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO PUT THEIR HEARTS AND SOULS INTO MAKING THE STORES SUCCESSFUL. ITEMS IN THE STORES ARE DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY AND ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. IN SOME CASES, BELONGINGS OF MUCH-LOVED INDIVIDUALS NOW DECEASED ARE DONATED BY THEIR FAMILIES OR FRIENDS. WORKERS AT THE SHOPS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO TREAT ALL DONATIONS, ESPECIALLY THESE, WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND RESPECT IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO CAN NO LONGER USE THEM AND OF THOSE WHO LOVINGLY OFFER THEM. THE SUNCOAST RESALE SHOPPES ALSO OFFER INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT SUNCOAST HOSPICE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS A WELCOMING GATHERING PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE STORES BROUGHT IN NEARLY $2 MILLION LAST FISCAL YEAR. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION PROVIDES LIMITED, THOUGHTFUL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS BY SUPPORTING OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SUPPORT EXTENDS BEYOND FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIPS TO ACTUAL HANDS-ON INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHERS IN THE FORM OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE FOUNDATION STAFF MEMBERS AND OTHER SUNCOAST HOSPICE STAFF IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND ADVISORY GROUPS, THUS ENHANCING QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE. |
| Delegate broad authority to a committee | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE SECRETARY AND THE TREASURER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DESIGNATE FROM ITS MEMBERS UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT IN SESSION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT, IF ANY, THAT SUCH AUTHORITY SHALL BE LIMITED BY A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS IN OFFICE. |
| Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 | MARY LABYAK, BETTY OLDANIE, MICHAEL GAINES, SCOTT KISTLER, & PATRICK BARMORE - ALL SERVE ON THE BOARD OF HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC. A RELATED, FOR-PROFIT COMPANY - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP |
| Review of form 990 by governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS THE EXPERTISE OF AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF ITS IRS FORM 990. PRIOR TO FILING THE IRS FORM 990, MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR REVIEW THE TAX RETURN AND ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSONS) OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BOTH REAL AND PERCEIVED, WHICH MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE ORGANIZATION OR THOSE IT SERVES. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTED PERSONS ARE TO BE GUIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION AND VALUES AND TO SERVE PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT NEED FOR ANY PERSONAL FAVOR OR GAIN. THE ORGANIZATION'S ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE PLAN EMPHASIZES THE DUTY INTERESTED PERSONS HAVE TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY BENEFIT THEIR PRIVATE INTERESTS OR RESULT IN A POSSIBLE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED ANNUALLY ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INTERESTED PERSONS MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THEIR FINANCIAL INTEREST AND DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR, CEO OR OTHER DESIGNATED PERSONS. IF IT IS DETERMINED AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND AN INTERESTED PERSON, THE PARTY WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI) BOARD WILL MEET ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. EVERY 3-5 YEARS THE CAREER CENTER WILL EMPLOY A WELL-RECOGNIZED, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE MARKET RANGES FOR THE CEO OF SCCI. THE REVIEW WILL INCLUDE A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF SIMILAR JOBS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED COMPANIES IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITHIN A REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE RANGE. THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND ANY MARKET-BASED CHANGES OR POSSIBLY JUST ASSURE OURSELVES OF THE CURRENT CORRECT POSITIONING OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. DURING THIS REVIEW, THE CAREER CENTER WILL ALSO GIVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE A BROAD OVERVIEW OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE FULL ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE PHILOSOPHY AND SYSTEMS SET IN PLACE TO MANAGE IT. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. THE PROCESS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. |
| Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b | BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI) FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FAMILY OF PROGRAMS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SCCI. THIS REVIEW WILL INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CAREER CENTER WHEN AN EXTERNAL REVIEW HAS BEEN PERFORMED PER THE PROCESS BELOW. EVERY 3-5 YEARS THE CAREER CENTER WILL EMPLOY A WELL-RECOGNIZED, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE MARKET RANGES FOR THE CEO OF SCCI AND THE OTHER OFFICERS. THE REVIEW WILL INCLUDE A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF SIMILAR JOBS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED COMPANIES IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITHIN A REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE RANGE. THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS IS APPROPRIATE TO RECOMMEND ANY MARKET-BASED CHANGES OR POSSIBLY JUST ASSURE OURSELVES OF THE CURRENT CORRECT POSITIONING OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. THE PROCESS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. |
| 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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. |
| Average number of hours devoted per week to related organization | Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B | BETTY OLDANIE:AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, PROJECT GRACE, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;SUSAN BROWN:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.000;KELLI HANLEY-CRABB, ESQ.:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.000;BENJAMIN HAYES:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.000;SISTER PAT SHIRLEY:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.000;MARY LABYAK, MSSW, LCSW:AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, PROJECT GRACE, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;PATRICK BARMORE:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;MARY JEAN ETTEN, ED.D.:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.000;MICHAEL GAINES:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;CHAD WHETSTONE, CPA:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.000;ANNE HOCHSPRUNG:THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, PROJECT GRACE, INC.- 1.0001.000, AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;SCOTT KISTLER:AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000; |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 | PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS - 28634511; NET INCOME FROM AFFILIATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - 684554; NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM SUBSIDIARY - -169387; TRANSFER TO AFFILIATE - 1542193; |
| PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 | THE PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT TO THE NET ASSETS REFLECTS A CHANGE TO THE INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES BASED ON AN UPDATE MADE TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
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