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East End Hospice Inc

EIN 11-2878502 · Westhampton Beach, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EAST END HOSPICE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES ACROSS EASTERN LONG ISLAND THROUGH EXPERT CARE, COMFORT AND COMPASSION FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$14.7 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
115
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$330,797, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $7.4 million spent. OUR COMPASSIONATE TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDES A PHYSICIAN, NURSES (LPNS AND RNS), HOSPICE AIDES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND SPIRITUAL AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS. ALL ARE FULLY TRAINED AND SPECIALIZE IN END-OF-LIFE CARE. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO A VALUED PART OF THE TEAM. PHYSICIANS AND NURSES MANAGE PAIN AND PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS. HOSPICE AIDES TEND TO PERSONAL CARE, SUCH AS BATHING, DRESSING, AND FEEDING. SOCIAL WORKERS LOOK AFTER EMOTIONAL NEEDS, HELPING PATIENTS WITH FEELINGS OF FEAR AND ANXIETY, OR COMMUNICATION ISSUES WITH FAMILY. THEY ALSO ASSIST WITH PRACTICAL MATTERS, SUCH AS INSURANCE BENEFITS AND FINAL ARRANGEMENTS. SPIRITUAL COUNSELORS PROVIDE SPIRITUAL CARE. SHARE MOMENTS OF QUIET REFLECTION, GUIDE PATIENTS ON DIFFICULT DECISIONS, OR PUT THEM IN TOUCH WITH THEIR PRIEST, MINISTER OR RABBI. LIKE MOST HOSPICES, EAST END HOSPICE IS MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL: AND RESPECTS ALL RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS.
  2. $3.3 million spent. THE KANAS CENTER FOR HOSPICE CARE PROVIDES ALL THE SERVICES YOU WOULD EXPECT IN A HOSPITAL--IN A MUCH MORE WELCOMING, HOME-LIKE SETTING. SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED, STAFFED AND EQUIPPED FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE, THE CENTER OFFERS ROUND-THE-CLOCK SKILLED CLINICAL STAFFING, STATE-OF-THE ART EQUIPMENT, AND ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS, HOSPICE AIDES, SOCIAL WORKERS, BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS, CHAPLAINS, AND OTHER SPECIALISTS. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH CARE AND COMPANIONSHIP. THE SERENE SETTING ENCOURAGES VISITS FROM FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AND HONORS A 24-HOURS VISITATION POLICY, WHICH INCLUDES CHILDREN, AND OFTEN PETS. EACH PATIENT SUITE IS DESIGNED FOR COMFORT, PRIVACY, AND EASE OF CARE. IN ADDITION TO THE PRIVATE BATH, EACH INCLUDES A PATIO, SPACE FOR MEMENTOS AND PERSONAL TOUCHES, SITTING AREAS AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SPEND THE NIGHT IF THEY CHOOSE.
  3. $553,578 spent. AT EAST END HOSPICE OUR TEAM OF HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS OFFERS BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING NOT ONLY TO THE FAMILIES OF OUR HOSPICE PATIENTS, BUT FOR THE LARGER EAST END COMMUNITY. THE ZINBERG FAMILY BEREAVEMENT CENTER SERVICES MAY INCLUDE WEEKLY GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. THE ZINBERG FAMILY BEREAVEMENT CARE TEAM IS CURRENTLY OFFERING THE FOLLOWING BEREAVEMENT GROUPS: LOSS OF SPOUSE, LOSS OF A PARENT OR SIBLING, LOSS OF A CHILD, GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD AND TEEN SUPPORT GROUPS, EQUINE THERAPY GROUPS AND AN UPCOMING SPANISH LANGUAGE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP. GROUPS MEET WEEKLY AT CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS, OR ON ZOOM. WE OFFER TRAINING IN GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT THERAPY TO COUNSELORS, EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND IMPORTANTLY, OFFER BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS TO CHURCH, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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