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 FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
30-0001703
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)
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(A)
AGRACE HOSPICECARE INC
391319537
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
534,109
Total
534,109
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
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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
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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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
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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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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 FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
30-0001703
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
BRIEF MISSION (CONTINUED)
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
ALTHOUGH THE COST OF BASIC HOSPICE SERVICES IS COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND MOST COMMERCIAL INSURERS, A NUMBER OF ESSENTIAL AGRACE PROGRAMS ARE UNDER-FUNDED OR NOT FUNDED AT ALL BY THESE SOURCES. FUNDS RAISED ARE USED TO SUPPORT CARE PROVIDED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
CONTRIBUTIONS
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 8
THE CONSOLIDATED AGRACE ENTITIES' CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2012 ARE $5,402,092 WHICH DOESN'T INCLUDE 203,000 OF DONATED IN-KIND SERVICES. THE $4,344,233 OF CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTED ON LINE 8 OF PAGE OF THIS FORM 990 DOES NOT INCLUDED DONATED MERCHANDISE SALES PROCEEDS OF $817,053 WHICH IS INCLUDED ON LINE 10. THE BALANCE OF THE $241,000 OF CONSOLIDATED CONTRIBUTIONS RELATES TO DONATIONS MADE DIRECTLY TO ONE OF THE OTHER AGRACE AFFILIATES: AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS.
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC., WHICH IS A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CARE AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACING LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. THE AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTED BY A COMMUNITY OF DONORS WHO SHARE THE VISION OF ACCESS TO A QUALITY END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY FOR EVERYONE. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT HAS HELPED AGRACE HOSPICECARE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF ITS SERVICE AND EXPAND ITS REACH TO THOSE WHO NEED AGRACE HOSPICECARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN. IN ADDITION TO THE GRANT SUPPORT THAT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TO AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS, INC., THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN WORKING TO BUILD A SIX MONTH OPERATING RESERVE FUND TO HELP AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. WEATHER FINANCIAL CHALLENGES.
FORMS W-2
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
THE NUMBER OF FORMS W-2 REPORTED BY THE ORGANIZATION WERE SUBMITTED UNDER THE FEIN OF AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. WHO SERVES AS A PAYROLL AGENT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION, INC. AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT, REMOVE, AND REPLACE ANY DIRECTOR ON FOUNDATION BOARD. AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. ALSO HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. HAS NO OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OR VOTING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATIONS OF AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
PLEASE SEE NARRATIVE FOR PART VI, LINE 6
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, LINE 15A
THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON AGRACE HOSPICECARE, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE 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 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 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 UNDERTAKEN IN FEBRUARY 2013.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON AGRACE HOSPICECARE, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE 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 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.
PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON AGRACE HOSPICECARE, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE 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 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 NET ASSETS OF AFFLIATE - 143061; CHANGE IN VALUE OF ANNUITY - 60000;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.