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Southern California Hospice Foundation

EIN 04-3720198 · Mission Viejo, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE END-OF-LIFE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING PALLIATIVE OR HOSPICE CARE.

Income
$950,976
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
32.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
19
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$150,101, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $612,908 spent. HEAVENLY HOME PROJECT: THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FOUNDATION'S HEAVENLY HOME IN MISSION VIEJO IS A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE IN A PEACEFUL, FAMILY-LIKE SETTING. DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE A TRUE HOME RATHER THAN A MEDICAL FACILITY, IT OFFERS PRIVATE ROOMS, HOME-COOKED MEALS, AND PERSONALIZED CARE FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS.
  2. $108,304 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: WEVE DEVELOPED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FAMILIARIZE THE BROADER COMMUNITY WITH THE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM WHEN THE NEED FOR HOSPICE CARE ARISES. THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO ALLEVIATE THE STRESS THAT CAN OVERWHELM A FAMILY IN TIMES WHEN HOSPICE CARE IS NEEDED. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HOSPICE THROUGH TABLING EVENTS, TELEVISION ADS, NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. WE ALSO CONDUCT REGULAR BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOPS IN ORDER TO EQUIP THE GRIEVING WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO FIND HOPE AND HEALING.
  3. $81,570 spent. PATIENT ASSISTANCE: THROUGH OUR ANGELS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE SERVICES THAT TYPICALLY ARE NOT COVERED BY MEDICAL INSURANCES, MEDICARE OR MEDICAL; NEEDS THAT ARE LARGELY OVERLOOKED IN TODAYS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. SOMETIMES, THESE SERVICES ARE AS SIMPLE AS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION. SOMETIMES, THEY ARE AS COMPLEX AS ARRANGING FOR A CHILD TO MEET THEIR HOLLYWOOD HERO BEFORE THEY DIE. ALL ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT AND ALL SPEAK TO THE COMPASSION AND DIGNITY WE SEEK TO PROVIDE. ULTIMATELY, OUR GOAL IS TO AWARD PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES MEANINGFUL MOMENTS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
  4. $12,192 spent. WE HONOR VETS: THE WE HONOR VETS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF TERMINALLY ILL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY TRAINING HOSPICE STAFF ON THE CHALLENGES THAT VETERANS MAY FACE AT THE END-OF-LIFE. THINGS LIKE STOICISM, FEAR OF ADMITTING PAIN AS A SIGN OF WEAKNESS, AND THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. IT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO HONOR OUR VETERANS WHO SO BRAVELY FOUGHT TO DEFEND OUR COUNTRY. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: OUR HOPSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HELPS TO DELIVER MUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO SUPPORT THOSE AT THE END OF LIFE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS AND BIRTHDAYS, CREATING AND DELIVERING BAGS OF LOVE AND OFFERING ANOTHER LAYER OF SUPPORT.
  5. WE HONOR VETS: THE WE HONOR VETS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF TERMINALLY ILL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY TRAINING HOSPICE STAFF ON THE CHALLENGES THAT VETERANS MAY FACE AT THE END-OF-LIFE. THINGS LIKE STOICISM, FEAR OF ADMITTING PAIN AS A SIGN OF WEAKNESS, AND THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. IT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO HONOR OUR VETERANS WHO SO BRAVELY FOUGHT TO DEFEND OUR COUNTRY. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: OUR HOPSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HELPS TO DELIVER MUCH NEEDED SERVICES TO SUPPORT THOSE AT THE END OF LIFE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS AND BIRTHDAYS, CREATING AND DELIVERING BAGS OF LOVE AND OFFERING ANOTHER LAYER OF SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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