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Seasons Hospice Foundation

EIN 27-1825679 · Park Ridge, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT END OF LIFE CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED MEANS, AS WELL AS TO SPONSOR COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REGARDING END OF LIFE CARE AND THE ROLE OF HOSPICE IN THIS PROCESS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
-14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$201,710, president

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $303,551 spent. GENERAL - THE LEAVING A LEGACY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR THE PATIENT AND CARE GIVER TO CREATE PROJECTS THAT ARE TANGIBLE ITEMS LEFT TO LOVED ONES AFTER THE PATIENT PASSES AWAY. WHILE A LEGACY PROJECT CAN BE ANYTHING A FAMILY OR PATIENT DREAMS UP, THE MOST POPULAR ONES INCLUDE THUMB PRINT NECKLACES, HAND CASTS AND RECORDINGS OF A PATIENT'S HEARTBEAT SET TO A FAVORITE SONG. IN ADDITION, SEASONS HOSPICE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH WISHES. THE WISH PROGRAM CAN INCLUDE TRIPS OR TICKETS TO A FAVORITE TEAM'S GAME BUT IN REALITY OVER 80% OF PATIENT REQUESTS HAVE BEEN FOR NEEDS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO A COMFORTABLE END OF LIFE. THE FOUNDATION MAY PAY RENT FOR A MONTH WHILE FAMILY MEMBERS TAKE FMLA TO CARE FOR A LOVED ONE OR SOMETIMES JUST AN ELECTRICITY BILL OR PEST CONTROL SERVICES WHICH ARE NEEDED TO MAKE SURE THE HOSPICE TEAM IS SAFE AND COMFORTABLE IN THE PATIENT'S HOME. THE 291 PURCHASES ARE BULK PURCHASES - 803 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED LEGACY PROJECTS.
  2. $210,140 spent. MILTON IPC - THE HOSPICE INPATIENT UNIT IN MILTON, MASS, PROVIDES A CARING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PATIENTS CAN GET HELP FOR THEIR SYMPTOMS AND WHERE LOVED ONES MAY SPEND HOURS OR DAYS WITH THE PATIENT PROVIDING THE WARMTH AND COMFORT IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONEMENT. WE ALSO HOST A CHILDREN'S GRIEF LIBRARY AND ADULT BEREAVEMENT LIBRARY HERE. THE UNIT IS ALSO USED TO HOST FUNDRAISING AND STEWARDSHIP EVENTS.
  3. $116,721 spent. CAMP KANGAROO - CAMP KANGAROO IS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN 5-17 WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE. THESE LOSSES ARE NOT THROUGH HOSPICE, RATHER THESE ARE DEATHS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY AND MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, THE DEATH WAS SUDDEN AND TRAUMATIC SUCH AS GUN VIOLENCE, SUICIDE OR OVERDOSE. THIS CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CAMP WAS LAUNCHED IN 2012 AND IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. CAMP IS FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION AND RUN BY HOSPICE EMPLOYEES AND SPECIALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. SEASONS HOSPICE FOUNDATION PAID OVER $100,000 TO HOST 12 CAMPS IN 2025.
  4. $11,839 spent. FINAL WISH FULFILLMENT - OUR WISH PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HOSPICE PATIENTS TO ASSIST THEM WITH PEACEFUL LIFE CLOSURE. WISHES CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH CRITICAL NEEDS (FOOD, RENT, UTILITY BILLS), LIFE ENRICHMENT ASSISTANCE (TRANSPORTATION OR ASSISTIVE DEVICES) AND MORE COMPLEX WISHES SUCH AS FAMILY VACATIONS OR FLIGHTS HOME TO SEE A LOVED ONE FOR THE LAST TIME.

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 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 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 January 2011.

    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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