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Holy Redeemer Hospice Inc

EIN 22-3166974 · Runnemede, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE GENUINE CONCERN AND LOVING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. HOLY REDEEMER HOSPICE ENABLES PEOPLE WITH ANY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS TO REMAIN COMFORTABLE IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS, SUPPORTED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.OUR STAFF MEETS BOTH THE PATIENTS' PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE OUT THEIR LAST DAYS WITH DIGNITY AND COMFORT. THE UNSURPASSED BREADTH OF EXPERTISE OF OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE THE MOST ADVANCED THERAPIES, MEDICATIONS, COUNSELING, PERSONAL SERVICES AND PALLIATIVE CARE FOR SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND PAIN CONTROL.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
23
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$866,655, board member, asst treasur

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 109% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. HOSPICE SEEKS NEITHER TO FASTEN NOR POSTPONE DEATH. PAIN RELIEF AND SYMPTOM CONTROL ARE APPROPRIATE CLINICAL GOALS. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL PAINS ARE AS SIGNIFICANT AS PHYSICAL PAIN. ADDRESSING ALL THREE REQUIRES THE SKILLS OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM. THE HOLY REDEEMER HOSPICE TEAM IS GUIDED BY THE NEEDS AND WISHES OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILY AND INCLUDES THEM AS IMPORTANT MEMBERS OF THE CARE TEAM. THE INTEGRATED, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GROUP INCLUDES: PATIENT AND FAMILY, PATIENT'S PERSONAL PHYSICIAN, HOSPICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, PASTORAL COUNSELORS, HOME HEALTH AIDES, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS, COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH THE GRIEVING PROCESS.A COMPLEMENTARY (OR ALTERNATIVE) THERAPY PROGRAM OFFERS HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. HOLY REDEEMER ALSO OFFERS PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES WHICH AIM TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF A SERIOUS ADVANCED ILLNESS, OFTEN AT THE SAME TIME AS A CURATIVE OR LIFE PROLONGING TREATMENTS. THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM ALSO PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED BENEFITS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS AND ASSISTS THE PATIENT AND FAMILY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND COPE WITH THE ILLNESS, AND IN MAKING CHOICES FOR CARE. THERE WERE 156 HOSPICE ADMISSIONS AND 8,241 HOSPICE DAYS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 1999.

    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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