Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (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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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (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) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 3,787,678 | 1,103,165 | 2,286,310 | 2,020,565 | 1,466,699 | 10,664,417 |
| 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 | 20,818,654 | 24,088,682 | 27,012,411 | 33,582,722 | 27,639,727 | 133,142,196 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 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 | 24,606,332 | 25,191,847 | 29,298,721 | 35,603,287 | 29,106,426 | 143,806,613 |
| 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.) | 143,806,613 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 24,606,332 | 25,191,847 | 29,298,721 | 35,603,287 | 29,106,426 | 143,806,613 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 117,860 | 218,036 | 231,791 | 215,633 | 120,734 | 904,054 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 117,860 | 218,036 | 231,791 | 215,633 | 120,734 | 904,054 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on 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 VI.) .. | 17,782 | 17,796 | 50,166 | 148,157 | 359,000 | 592,901 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 24,741,974 | 25,427,679 | 29,580,678 | 35,967,077 | 29,586,160 | 145,303,568 |
| 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): |
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| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12 OTHER INCOME | DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 17782.0, COLUMN B - 17796.0, COLUMN C - 50166.0, COLUMN D - 148157.0, COLUMN E - 359000.0, COLUMN F - 592901.0; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | THE DOZIER HOUSE IS A LICENSED 12-BED INPATIENT FACILITY TO PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE FOR THOSE PATIENTS WITH A HIGHER LEVEL OF ACUITY AND WHO MAY REQUIRE ROUND-THE-CLOCK (24 HOUR) SKILLED NURSING CARE. BBH OPERATES A LICENSED 8-BED INPATIENT WING IN TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE'S HOSPITAL (FIRST COMMERCE CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE). THIS WING IS FULLY OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR HIGHER LEVEL ACUITY PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE THE SAME ROUND-THE-CLOCK (24 HOUR) SKILLED NURSING CARE BUT CANNOT BE EASILY TRANSPORTED FROM THE HOSPITAL TO THE DOZIER HOUSE. THE ORGANIZATION PROIVDES SERVICES TO ITS HOSPICE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AS WEEL AS TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, FOR WHICH NO REIMBURSEMENT IS RECEIVED, SUCH AS LOSS COUNSELING TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS, AND MUSIC THERAPY AS AN ENHANCEMENT TO BASIC HOSPICE CARE. DURING FYE 9/30/2025, BIG BEND HOSPICE ADMITTED AND SERVED 2,526 PATIENTS. BBH'S DOZIER HOUSE SERVED 523 PATIENTS, THE FIRST COMMERCE CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE SERVED 631 PATIENTS AND BBH SUPPORTED 531 PATIENTS IN SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. FOLLOWING A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS, PARTIENTS AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH ANTICIPATORY GRIEF ARE ASSISTED BY TRAINED STAFF. IN ADDITION TO THE ANTICIPATORY GRIEF SUPPORT PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES, BIG BEND HOSPICE CONTINUES THE HOSPICE JOURNEY WITH CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AFTER THE PATIENT DIES THROUGH ITS BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL FACE TO FACE SESSIONS, TELEPHONE SUPPORT,AND ACCESS TO BEREAVEMENT GROUPS AND EVENTS. BIG BEND HOSPICE'S BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE BROADER BIG BEND COMMUNITY THROUGH GRIEF GROUPS, CAMPS, AND BEREAVEMENT EVENTS. DURING FYE 9/30/25, THE BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED INDIVIDAUL, FACE-TO-FACE GRIEF SUPPORT SESSIONS. BBH FACILITATED 4 SIX-WEEK ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, A MONTHLY SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (12 SESSIONS), 5 TEEN NIGHT GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS, 8 CRISIS RESPONSE SESSIONS, 6 HOLIDAY BEREAVEMENT EVENTS, 9 CHILDREN AND TEEN NIGHTS, AND TEEN WOE-BE-GONE. COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES PROVIDED TO PATIENTS DURING FYE 9/30/2025 INCLUDING 100+ HOURS OF ANIMAL THERAPY, 5,104 MUSIC THERAPY VISITS, AND 3,833 SPIRITUAL CARE VISITS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | BBH HAS DEEP ROOTS THROUGHOUT OUR EITH-COUNTY SERVICE AREA, SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LOVED ONES IN THE BIG BEND. BBH'S HOLISTIC APPROACH IS FOUNDED ON PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR THE WHOLE PERSON, INCLUDING THEIR PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. BBH CONSIDERS THE PATIENT'S ENTIRE FAMILY AS THE "UNIT OF CARE". BBH HELPS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES MAKE CHOICES ABOUT END-OF-LIFE ISSUES AND ENABLES PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES TO HAVE GREATER CONTROL OVER THESE CHOICES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A DELEGATE BROAD AUTHORITY TO A COMMITTEE | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALL OFFICERS OF THE BOARD AS WELL AS THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR OF THE BIG BEND HOSPICE BOARD, AND THE CHAIR OF THE BIG BEND HOSPICE FOUNDATION, WHICH SHALL HAVE AND SHALL EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY | A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY | AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY THEREAFTER (OR AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE), BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO DISCLOSE TO THE CEO AND THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON ANY BUSINESS OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS WHICH REPRESENT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH BIG BEN HOSPICE. IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIRPERSON REVIEW THE STATEMENT AND DETERMINE IF THERE IS AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS ALL CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST STATEMENTS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND SHALL EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING DURING DISCUSSION AND THE VOTING PROCESS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL | THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO INCLUDES A REVIEW BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION SURVEYS ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION. THE LAST REVIEW TOOK PLACE DURING FYE 9/30/2024 AND WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES | THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR SALARY INCREASES IS APPROVED BY THE CEO AND PRESENTED AS PART OF THE OVERALL BUDGET TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES | EQUITY TRANSFER - -674034; INTERCOMPANY ELIMINATION - 800148; TOTAL - 126114; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |