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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT INC
Employer identification number
52-1205921
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?
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,483,577
1,532,318
730,471
991,779
993,659
5,731,804
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
1,483,577
1,532,318
730,471
991,779
993,659
5,731,804
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)..
920,467
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,811,337
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,483,577
1,532,318
730,471
991,779
993,659
5,731,804
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
98,408
170,573
144,735
195,190
143,461
752,367
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.)..
585
1,879
11,132
6,280
19,876
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,504,047
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
52,888,278
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
73.970 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
71.310 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT INC
Employer identification number
52-1205921
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
HOSPICE SERVICES: - HOSPICE IS A PHILOSOPHY OF CARE, NOT A PLACE - DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE ARE FOUNDATIONAL VALUES AT HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE NO ONE NEED DIE ALONE OR IN PAIN. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS EACH YEAR, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FROM HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT CARE FOR PEOPLE WHEREVER THEY CALL HOME (INCLUDING PRIVATE HOMES, NURSING HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES) PROVIDING EXPERT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, ENSURING THAT PATIENTS ARE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE AND HELPING PATIENTS, THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES UNDERSTAND AND COPE WITH END OF LIFE ISSUES. HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT CURRENTLY SUPPORTS OVER 1,000 HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH YEAR BY ADDRESSING THE PRACTICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS LEADING UP TO AND AFTER DEATH. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT PROVIDED 64,984 DAYS OF CARE TO PATIENTS ACROSS NINE COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA. PERFORMING THESE SERVICES WERE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF DOCTORS, NURSES, HOME HEALTH AIDES, SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS, COUNSELORS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT HAD APPROXIMATELY 125 EMPLOYEES AND 200 VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER TEN THOUSAND HOURS OF SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF HOSPICE CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EACH HOSPICE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY WITH CUSTOMIZED END OF LIFE CARE PLANS INCLUDING MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT, HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SERVICES TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE, OFFERING GRIEF WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING FOR A MINIMUM OF 13 MONTHS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, BEREAVEMENT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 3,000 PEOPLE. ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED SERVICES INCLUDE THE "WE HONOR VETERANS" PROGRAM TO HONOR THE SERVICE OF MANY INDIVIDUALS IN OUR CARE AND SUPPORT THEIR PARTICULAR NEEDS; VOLUNTEER THERAPY PROGRAMS SUCH AS MUSIC AT THE BEDSIDE AND MASSAGE THERAPY; AND THE HOSPICE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, LEADING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO MEET THE AREA'S GROWING NEED FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
THE NEWTON AND WILMA THOMAS HOSPICE HOUSE: - ALTHOUGH THE MAJORITY OF HOSPICE PATIENTS CAN BE CARED FOR WHEREVER THEY CALL HOME, THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. WHEN A FAMILY FINDS ITSELF UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CARE REQUIRED TO ALLOW THEIR LOVED ONE TO REMAIN AT HOME DURING THE FINAL DAYS OR WEEKS OF THEIR ILLNESS THE NEWTON AND WILMA THOMAS HOSPICE HOUSE IS AVAILABLE. THE HOSPICE HOUSE OFFERS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF HOSPICE CARE, INCLUDING ROUND THE CLOCK NURSING STAFF, IN A PEACEFUL, HOMELIKE SETTING. THE COSTS OF ROOM, BOARD, AND AROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE ARE NOT COVERED BY MOST INSURANCE PLANS. FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO COMPENSATE HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT FOR THESE EXPENSES ACCORDING TO ABILITY. A FINANCIAL SCREENING AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, SLIDING SCALE FEES ARE OFFERED TO ALL RESIDENTS. DONATONS TO THE HOSPICE HOUSE HELP ENSURE ACCESS TO THIS SERVICE FOR ALL PATIENTS, REGARDLESS OF INCOME.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
CENTER FOR CHILDREN:- HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT HAS ESTABLISHED THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE SPECIAL CARE REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING END OF LIFE ISSUES INCLUDING A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS, FAMILY DEATH, OR OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCES. CURRENTLY THE CENTER OFFERS TWO PROGRAMS: PIEDMONT KIDS AND JOURNEYS. PIEDMONT KIDS: - OFFERS SUPPORTIVE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FACING A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT NO CHARGE, AND ARE ADJUNCT TO THE CLINICAL CARE BEING PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS. HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT IS ABLE TO OFFER SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC CARE IN THE HOME OR HOSPITAL WHILE AGGRESSIVE CURATIVE TREATMENT IS CONTINUED. JOURNEYS: - THE JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS MAY BE DIFFICULT AND LONELY, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, YET THEY ARE OFTEN "FORGOTTEN GRIEVERS." CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS NEED A SAFE PLACE TO EXPRESS THE GRIEF, ANGER AND FEAR RELATED TO LOSS, THEREBY DEVELOPING IMPORTANT COPING SKILLS THAT WILL SERVE THEM THROUGHOUT LIFE. THROUGH THE JOURNEYS PROGRAM AT HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT, CHILDREN AND TEENS (AGES 4-18) DISCOVER THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE AND THAT THEIR FEELINGS ARE NORMAL. THE JOURNEYS PROGRAM AT HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: 1) INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT: - PROVIDED BY A REGISTERED ART THERAPIST OR BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR WHO WORKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE CONFRONTING THE ANTICIPATED OR RECENT DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. SESSIONS TAKE PLACE IN THE CLIENT'S HOME, SCHOOL, OR AT THE HOSPICE OFFICES. 2) SUPPORT GROUPS: - FACILITATED BY A BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR AND ART THERAPISTS, HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE GRIEF JOURNEY THROUGH EXPRESSION OF THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND FEARS. REGISTERED ART THERAPISTS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS USE ART AND OTHER CREATIVE MEANS TO HELP CHILDREN AND TEENS EXPRESS THEIR INNER FEELINGS, WHILE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS MEET WITH A BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR FOR SUPPORT IN LIVING WITH THEIR OWN LOSS AND LEARNING HOW BEST TO SUPPORT THEIR GRIEVING CHILDREN. 3) GRIEF CAMPS: - THESE ARE ORGANIZED SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR. THEY MAY BE DAY OR OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCES. DEPENDING ON THE SEASON, CAMP ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE ART/EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITIES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUITED TO THE SEASON, AND A MEANINFUL CLOSING MEMORIAL CEREMONY. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN A SUPPORT GROUP AND THE MEMORIAL CEREMONY AT EACH CAMP. HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT ALSO PROVIDES GRIEF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS, TEACHER'S GROUPS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND RANGE FROM IN-SCHOOL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONSULTATIONS AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DEALING WITH CHILDREN AND THE GRIEF PROCESS. JOURNEYS PARTICIPANTS NEED NOT HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER IN HOSPICE CARE SPECIFICALLY; ANY CHILD OR YOUTH WHO IS EXPERIENCING THE LOSS OF A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER CAN BENEFIT FROM THESE SERVICES. JOURNEYS IS ONE OF THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE; THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR PARTICIPANTS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014 HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT PROVIDED SUPPORT THROUGH THE JOURNEYS PROGRAM TO 208 PATIENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A COMPLIANCE POLICY ANNUALLY. THIS INCLUDES AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COMPLIANCE POLICY, AND SIGNING THE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, WHICH SPECIFICALLY INCLUDES A STATEMENT REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE AT EACH MEETING OF THE BOARD (BI-MONTHLY) ANY INTEREST THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION BASED ON DISCUSSIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES AND CONSULTANTS SPECIALIZING IN CEO COMPENSATION FOR A HOSPICE OR OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION. THIS RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES AND STUDIES OF LOCAL COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, FORM 1023 AND IRS DETERMINATION LETTER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.