Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (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
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 618,091 | 1,970,184 | 771,738 | 844,337 | 459,309 | 4,663,659 |
| 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...... | 22,579,830 | 24,286,348 | 25,314,841 | 25,740,176 | 26,163,513 | 124,084,708 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | 70,560 | 48,378 | 86,459 | 97,050 | 108,551 | 410,998 |
| 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. | 23,268,481 | 26,304,910 | 26,173,038 | 26,681,563 | 26,731,373 | 129,159,365 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 250 | 2,200 | 55 | 100 | 2,605 | |
| 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 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 250 | 2,200 | 55 | 100 | 2,605 | |
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 129,156,760 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 23,268,481 | 26,304,910 | 26,173,038 | 26,681,563 | 26,731,373 | 129,159,365 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 36,734 | 603,627 | 213,607 | 236,680 | 244,126 | 1,334,774 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 21,107 | 20,698 | 23,188 | 21,266 | 17,785 | 104,044 |
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 57,841 | 624,325 | 236,795 | 257,946 | 261,911 | 1,438,818 |
| 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 VI.) .. | 122,808 | 38,108 | 59,374 | 147,887 | 113,825 | 482,002 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 23,449,130 | 26,967,343 | 26,469,207 | 27,087,396 | 27,107,109 | 131,080,185 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | OTHER INCOME - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 9,343. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 12,165. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 14,262. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 9,453. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 27,359. INSURANCE COST REDUCTION - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 113,465. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 25,943. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 45,112. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 132,628. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 64,237. VENDING MACHINE INCOME - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 5,806. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 22,229. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMES IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF PHOEBE BERKS HEALTH CARE CENTER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY A BOARD TOTALING NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN, IN ADDITION TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. ELECTED TRUSTEES, NOT LESS THAN SEVEN, SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD ITSELF AND THREE OF WHOM SHALL BE ELECTED AS FOLLOWS: ONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONFERENCE OR MINISTER DESIGNATE; ONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONFERENCE OR MINISTER DESIGNATE; AND ONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONFERENCE OR MINISTER DESIGNATE. IF A CONFERENCE MINISTER CANNOT FULFILL THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, THE GOVERNING BOARD WILL CONSULT WITH THE CONFERENCE MINISTER AS TO AN APPROPRIATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP. ALL NOMINEES FOR ELECTION BY THE BOARD SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. ALL PERSONS SELECTED FOR NOMINATIONS SHALL BE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF THEIR CONCERN AND INTEREST IN PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMES AND ITS SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS. NO SALARIED OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE HOMES OR ITS SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE HOMES, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRUSTEESHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | INITIAL REVIEW OF THE TAX RETURN IS DONE BY THE CONTROLLER OF PHOEBE MINISTRIES. AFTER INITIAL APPROVAL, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. FOLLOWING FINAL APPROVAL BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. ONCE THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETE, THE RETURN IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANY NEW EMPLOYEE MEETING THE DEFINITION OF INTERESTED PERSON IS PROVIDED A LETTER REGARDING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH INCLUDE THE FULL POLICY AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT FOR SIGNATURE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS RENEWED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER REVIEWS ALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS FOR ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS INCLUDE LANGUAGE REGARDING FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AS SOURCES OF POSSIBLE INTERESTED PERSONS. IF A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CONFLICT IS ACCEPTABLE. IF A BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT, HE OR SHE WOULD ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTES THAT WERE IN THE AREA OF THE CONFLICT. ALL DOCUMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | EACH YEAR A COMPENSATION SURVEY REVIEW IS COMPLETED FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. INFORMATION IS COMPILED AND COMPARED WITH CURRENT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DATA FOR BENCHMARKING. BASED ON THIS ANALYSIS, THE OVERALL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS AND PLAN CRITERIA ARE PRESENTED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE YEARLY PLAN FOR OVERALL ADJUSTMENTS IS VOTED ON BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO/CFO. ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS MADE BY THE COMMITTEE ARE DETERMINED IN KEEPING WITHIN FAIR MARKET VALUE RANGE FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DISCUSSIONS ARE RECORDED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MINUTES. A GENERAL SUMMARY IS PROVIDED BY THE CHAIR OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS THROUGH DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND THE 990 IS POSTED TO THE WEB SITE GUIDESTAR.ORG. OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII, COLUMN B | THE OFFICERS OF PHOEBE MINISTRIES DEVOTE THEIR TIME TO EACH ORGANIZATION IN THE GROUP (SEE SCHEDULE R). HOWEVER, THE TIME NEEDED FOR EACH ORGANIZATION VARIES WIDELY FROM WEEK TO WEEK, MONTH TO MONTH, ETC., AND CONSEQUENTLY, IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE ANALYSIS OF THE APPROXIMATE TIME DEVOTED TO EACH ENTITY. PHOEBE MINISTRIES PREFERS NOT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT IT CANNOT SUBSTANTIATE AND THEREFORE WILL LIST 40 HOURS PER WEEK FOR EACH OF ITS OFFICERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO REPORTING HOURS WORKED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 210,021. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 210,021. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 230,651. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,279. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 248,930. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,228,992. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 19,494. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,248,486. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 39,171. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,171. PURCHASED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 229,021. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 170,828. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 399,849. DIETARY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,290,877. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,290,877. CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,695. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 41,040. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 42,735. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST SWAP AGREEMENT -71,330. CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE GIFT -14,106. ACTUARIAL ADJUSTMENT TO PENSION LIABILITY -45,601. |
| FORM 990 | PHOEBE MINISTRIES NARRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMES (D/B/A PHOEBE MINISTRIES) IS A PENNSYLVANIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. PHOEBE ISN'T JUST A NURSING HOME, THOUGH OUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HAS GROWN FROM JUST A SINGLE ALLENTOWN FACILITY IN 1903 TO NOW SERVE THOUSANDS OF OLDER ADULTS ANNUALLY. LOCATED IN SEVEN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES, PHOEBE FEATURES FOUR CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, EIGHT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES, HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND TWO PHARMACIES. PHOEBE'S COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING CARE, PERSONAL CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING, IN HOME CARE COORDINATION, SHORT TERM AND OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND AWARD-WINNING MEMORY SUPPORT AND DEMENTIA SERVICES. PHOEBE'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES COMMUNITIES IN BERKS, BUCKS, LEHIGH, MONTGOMERY, NORTHAMPTON AND UNION COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. PHOEBE'S CHARITABLE CARE BENEFIT: PHOEBE PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE TO ALL RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT CARE ROSE SUBSTANTIALLY TO OVER $14 MILLION DURING THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR. THIS IS A TREND THAT HAS BEEN INCREASING OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS AND IS LINKED TO REDUCED GOVERNMENTAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS. PHOEBE REMAINS COMMITTED TO OUR RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYS COMPREHENSIVE CHARITABLE CARE PROGRAMMING TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE UNCOMPROMISED CARE EVEN WHEN THEY EXHAUST THEIR FUNDS. THIS IS A CLEAR DEMONSTRATION OF PHOEBE'S ENDURING LEGACY OF CARE AND COMPASSION. THOSE SERVED BY CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT CARE ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE OUR QUALITY CARE AND PROGRAMMING, ENSURING THAT EACH AND EVERY PERSON AT PHOEBE IS EXPERIENCING THE JOYS, COMFORTS, AND HAPPINESS EXPECTED IN LIFE. PHOEBE'S WORKFORCE BENEFIT: PHOEBE SERVES AS A STABLE EMPLOYER WITH COMPETITIVE SALARIES, EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING GROWTH AND EDUCATION WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSION. LAST YEAR, PHOEBE MINISTRIES CONTINUED AS A LEADER IN PROVIDING JOBS TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, EMPLOYING 1,255 INDIVIDUALS. OVER THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, PHOEBE HIRED 276 EMPLOYEES. VOLUNTEERISM AT PHOEBE: PHOEBE IS ABLE TO DELIVER THE BEST SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS WITH THE HELP OF WELL-TRAINED STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. PHOEBE WORKS WITH A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER THEIR MEMBERS AS VALUABLE RESOURCES TO ASSIST THOSE WHO LIVE IN PHOEBE COMMUNITIES. PHOEBE WORKS WITH MORE THAN 884 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP WITH ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM OFFICE WORK TO CHAPLAIN DUTIES. LAST YEAR, DEDICATED PHOEBE VOLUNTEERS LOGGED 67,113 HOURS OF WORK (NOT INCLUDING GOVERNING BOARD AND COMMITTEE HOURS). PHOEBE ALSO WELCOMES YOUTH VOLUNTEERS EVERY SUMMER, PROVIDING THEM WITH MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES AND VALUABLE EXPOSURE TO CAREERS IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: PHOEBE COMMUNITIES SERVE AS CLINICAL TRAINING SETTINGS FOR STUDENTS IN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA), LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) AND REGISTERED NURSING (RN) PROGRAMS AT AREA SCHOOLS. WE ALSO PROVIDE A ROTATION SITE FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS OF AREA HOSPITALS. PHOEBE SERVICES PHARMACY IS A TEACHING FACILITY AND ROTATION SITE FOR DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDIDATES. ADDITIONALLY, PHOEBE SERVES AS A TEACHING FACILITY FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES (PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH THERAPY) AS WELL AS A TRAINING SITE FOR MASTER'S DEGREE-LEVEL SOCIAL WORK INTERNS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, PHOEBE'S CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAM HAS TRAINED MORE THAN 186 CLERGY, SEMINARIANS AND QUALIFIED LAY PERSONS OF ALL FAITHS IN THE ART AND SKILL OF PASTORAL CARE. OUR LONG TERM CARE COMMUNITIES ALSO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP POSITIONS FOR STUDENTS AT AREA COLLEGES IN FIELDS SUCH AS BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS, NUTRITION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. THE PHOEBE INSTITUTE ON AGING PROVIDES FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION AND LEARNING, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COOPERATIVE VENTURES AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND CARE FOR THE AGING AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE REGION PHOEBE SERVES. LAST YEAR, THE ANNUAL INSTITUTE BENEFIT RAISED MORE THAN $26,000 NET; THESE FUNDS SUPPORTED THREE FREE COMMUNITY CONFERENCES THAT WERE ATTENDED BY NEARLY 700 CAREGIVERS, PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS. PHOEBE ALSO PROACTIVELY HELPS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY TO STAY INDEPENDENT. PHOEBE AT HOME SERVICES IS A GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEDICATED TO EXPLORING NEW WAYS TO PROVIDE CARE TO OLDER PERSONS LIVING AT HOME. IN-HOME SERVICES ARE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS, INTERESTS AND VALUES. SINCE THE LAUNCH OF PHOEBE AT HOME SERVICES, THE GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HAS HELPED NEARLY 600 CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY STAY INDEPENDENT LONGER. PHOEBE MINISTRIES ALSO OFFERS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS EVENTS, SUPPORT GROUPS, SENIOR EXPOS, NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH SERVICES AND INFORMATIONAL AGING FORUMS AS FREE PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY. PASTORAL CARE: PASTORAL CARE IS FOUNDATIONAL TO PHOEBE'S CONTINUUM OF CARE. PHOEBE EMPLOYS FOUR FULL-TIME CHAPLAINS WHO ARE BOARD CERTIFIED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL CHAPLAINS AND THREE PART-TIME CHAPLAINS. ECUMENICAL WORSHIP, SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENTS, LIFE REVIEW, POETRY THERAPY, COUNSELING, BEREAVEMENT, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUPS, FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PHOEBE CHAPLAINS SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE WITH LOCAL CONGREGATIONS, AGENCIES, SENIOR CENTERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH CONFERENCES AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS. |
| FORM 990 | PHOEBE MINISTRIES NARRATIVE CONT: DONOR SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION: SUPPORT FROM OUR DONORS FUNDS EXCEPTIONAL CARE AND PROGRAMMING FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND ALSO ENHANCES EDUCATION FOR THOSE WHO SERVE OUR AGING POPULATION. UNRESTRICTED GIFTS REMAIN THE BACKBONE OF SUPPORTING PHOEBE'S MISSION AND PLAY A PART IN MANY PROJECTS COMPLETED AT PHOEBE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. UNRESTRICTED GIVING PROVIDES PHOEBE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE THE MONEY WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST AND WHERE IT WILL HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT. AN UNRESTRICTED GIFT MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CARE OR COMMUNITY LIFE PROGRAMMING, EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, PASTORAL CARE PROGRAMMING OR EVEN COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS. PHOEBE ALSO ACCEPTS RESTRICTED GIFTS THAT ARE DEEMED REASONABLE BY THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT. DONORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FIRST DISCUSS THEIR IDEAS FOR RESTRICTED GIFTS WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT TO ASSURE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THEIR CHARITABLE GIFT AND OFFICIAL ACCEPTANCE. MANY OF OUR DONORS ALSO CHOOSE TO REMEMBER PHOEBE MINISTRIES IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS. THEIR THOUGHTFULLY ARRANGED DEFERRED GIFTS HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON PHOEBE'S MISSION AND MINISTRY EVEN AFTER THEIR DEATH. PHOEBE IS ALSO BLESSED BY DONORS WHO HAVE ESTABLISHED PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS THAT ARE PRUDENTLY INVESTED AND PROVIDE AN ONGOING INCOME STREAM TO PHOEBE IN PERPETUITY. DONORS ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PHOEBE THROUGH TRUSTS OF VARIOUS TYPES, WHILE OTHERS CHOOSE TO UTILIZE CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES (A SIMPLE CONTRACT WITH PHOEBE MINISTRIES) AS A MEANS OF MAKING A SIGNIFICANT GIFT TO PHOEBE WHILE RETAINING A LIFE INCOME STREAM. DONORS MAY CONTACT THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE (610-794-5132) TO EXPLORE GIFT PLANNING OPTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, PHOEBE ENCOURAGES DONORS TO CONSULT THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS WHEN CONSIDERING SIGNIFICANT CHARITABLE GIFTS. THE INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT STAFF FREQUENTLY WORKS WITH DONOR ADVISORS TO ACCOMPLISH THE DONORS' GOALS AND DESIRED OUTCOMES. GENERAL GIFT PLANNING INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT PHOEBE.ORG/GIFTPLANNING. PHOEBE AS AN INNOVATOR: ALL FOUR OF OUR CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES HAVE ACHIEVED THE EXCELLENCE IN CARE DISTINCTION FROM THE ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (AFA). IN FACT, PHOEBE IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTRY TO ACHIEVE THE EXCELLENCE IN CARE STATUS FOR ALL OF ITS MEMORY SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOODS. WE'VE LAUNCHED A NEW MODEL OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH NEUROCOGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS. THE NET (NEUROCOGNITIVE ENGAGEMENT THERAPY) MODEL IS UNIQUE BECAUSE IT INCORPORATES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS AND COMMUNITY LIFE STAFF TO PROVIDE THE BEST THERAPY EXPERIENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA. PHOEBE HAS RECOGNIZED PEOPLE'S DESIRE TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE WHILE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES. TO MEET THIS NEED, WE ESTABLISHED PHOEBE AT HOME SERVICES AND CERTIFIED CARE MANAGEMENT. WITH THESE SERVICES, WE DEVELOP PERSONALIZED CARE PLANS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND OFFER EDUCATION TO HOME CAREGIVERS. THIS SERVICE COMBINES PHOEBE'S LEGACY OF COMPASSIONATE CARE WITH THE CURRENT NEEDS OF TODAY'S SENIORS. WE HAVE LAUNCHED PATHSTONES BY PHOEBE, A NEW, MEMBERSHIP-BASED PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN PLACE. PATHSTONES BY PHOEBE OFFERS A PERSONALIZED PLAN FOR WELLNESS COORDINATION AND THE SERVICES OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC) IN THE COMFORT AND SECURITY OF A MEMBER'S HOME. WE WORK WITH MEMBERS BEFORE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS EMERGE, PROVIDING PROACTIVE CARE THAT MAY LIMIT THE NEED FOR SERVICES LATER. LEADERSHIP: FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, PHOEBE MINISTRIES WAS NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE BY THE MORNING CALL. PHOEBE IS THE ONLY LARGE BUSINESS TO MAKE THIS LIST FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. ADDITIONALLY, TWO PHOEBE COMMUNITIES RECEIVED BEST NURSING HOME RANKINGS FROM U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT IN 2015. EXPANDED FACILITIES AND SERVICES: PHOEBE RICHLAND HAS A DRAMATIC ADDITION TO ITS CAMPUS: A PERSONAL CARE FACILITY FEATURING 72 STUDIO AND ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND FOUR SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS. THE PROJECT AFFORDS LOWER LEHIGH VALLEY AND UPPER BUCKS COUNTY SENIORS ACCESS TO PHOEBE'S QUALITY CARE CLOSER TO HOME. SIGNIFICANT RENOVATIONS TO THE TREXLER WING OF THE PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER CONTINUE AS WELL. |
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