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Trustbridge Foundation Inc

EIN 20-3974070 · Lakewood Ranch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO RAISE AND MANAGE CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT END OF LIFE CARE PROVIDER TRUSTBRIDGE, INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WHO IN 2024, PROVIDED COMPASSIONATE CARE TO 9,890 HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING 100% COVERAGE FOR 186 PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE WHO QUALIFIED FOR CHARITY CARE.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
105

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $1.8 million spent. EXTRAORDINARY COMFORT MEASURES: TRUSTBRIDGE IS ONE OF ONLY 3% OF HOSPICES NATIONWIDE THAT ADMIT PATIENTS INTO HOSPICE CARE WHO NEED TO CONTINUE TREATMENTS FOR THEIR COMFORT (CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION, INTRAVENOUS MEDICATIONS AND BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS). YOUR DONATIONS FUND THE COMFORT MEASURES SO THESE FAMILIES CAN BENEFIT FROM THE WORLD OF SUPPORT THAT HOSPICE OFFERS. 470 PATIENTS RECEIVED EXTRAORDINARY COMFORT MEASURES IN 2023.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CHARITABLE CARE: AS LOCAL, NOT FOR PROFIT HOSPICE WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING CARE FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THOSE WITHOUT INSURANCE OR THE ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2023, DONATIONS HELPED PROVIDE 6,301 DAYS OF CARE TO UNINSURED PATIENTS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. MUSIC THERAPY: MUSIC CAN CREATE A PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CONNECTION THAT RELIEVES PAIN, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND OTHER SYMPTOMS. WE OFFER ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS, PROVIDING 5,784 MUSIC THERAPY VISITS IN 2023. GRIEF SUPPORT: IN 2023, WE WERE ABLE TO HELP 1,992 ADULTS WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. WE SERVED 308 CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS. IN ADDITION, 48 CHILDREN ATTENDED BEREAVEMENT CAMP PROGRAMS: CAMP GOOD GRIEF, CAMP STINGRAY, AND CLUB SEAHORSE.
  4. $804,635 spent. TRUSTBRIDGE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES FUNDRAISING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES, TO TRUSTBRIDGE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, INCLUDING HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., HOSPICE OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. AND HOSPICE BY THE SEA, INC. OUR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS THAT TRUSTBRIDGE PROVIDES THAT ARE ABOVE AND BEYOND TRADITIONAL HOSPICE CARE, INCLUDING VETERANS PROGRAM, PHYSICIAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING.
  5. (Expenses $ 804,635 including grants of $ 804,635)(Revenue $ 0) TRUSTBRIDGE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES FUNDRAISING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES, TO TRUSTBRIDGE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, INCLUDING HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., HOSPICE OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. AND HOSPICE BY THE SEA, INC. OUR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS THAT TRUSTBRIDGE PROVIDES THAT ARE ABOVE AND BEYOND TRADITIONAL HOSPICE CARE, INCLUDING VETERANS PROGRAM, PHYSICIAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 March 2007.

    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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