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Lightbridge Hospice Community Foundation

EIN 20-1931420 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS FUNDING EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE END OF LIFE JOURNEY FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO.TYPICAL PAYORS OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PAY FOR BENEFITS THAT INCLUDE A CORE GROUP OF MEDICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES. HOWEVER, THOSE PLANS DO NOT PROVIDE FOR THE CREATIVE AND THEREPUTIC INTERVENTIONS THAT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AND HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES.THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS CARE & SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE. AS PART OF THEIR MISSION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND GRANTS FOR CLINICAL TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$170,449
Spending
$180,715
Reserves
23.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%

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

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $334 spent. OTHER MISSION DRIVEN PROGRAMS
  2. $29,943 spent. THE SIMPLE GIFTS PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO FUND END-OF-LIFE WISHES AND UNFUFILLED DREAMS. IT MAY INCLUDE SUCH PROGRAMS AS A FAVORITE MEAL, OR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FOR AN END-OF-LIFE MOMENT WITH FAMILY OR LOVED ONES.
  3. $6,251 spent. THE JEWISH HOSPICE FUND UNDERWRITES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUND HOSPICE CARE FOR THOSE WITHOUT FINANCIAL MEANS, SUPPORTS SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND SPONSORS HOSPICE & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE SAN DIEGO JEWISH COMMUNITY.
  4. $23,778 spent. THE NORMA SLUIZER MUSIC THERAPY FUND IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GIFT OF MUSIC TO HOSPICE PATIENTS.
  5. $13,082 spent. The Alma Wise Fund supports a variety of non-medical, therapeutic programs designed to speak to the heart, embrace the soul and ease the burden and stress often associated with the hospice journey. In addition to funding needed supplies and materials, donations to this fund support special training for staff and volunteers in these unique healing arts

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 August 2005.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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