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Hospice of Guernsey Inc

EIN 31-1096439 · Cambridge, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE DESIRE AND MISSION OF HOSPICE OF GUERNSEY, INC.- INTEGRATING ALL DIMENSIONS OF END-OF-LIFE CARE SUCH AS PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS- TO PROVIDE DIGNIFIED, COMPASSIONATE, AND COMFORT-ORIENTED CARE TO THE TERMINALLY ILL IN OUR COMMUNITY- BY EMPOWERING THOSE FACING THE END OF LIFE, THE ABILITIY TO LIVE THEIR LIVES WITH PEACE AND DIGNITY.- TO MAKE AVAILABLE OUR SERVICES TO ALL WHO NEED THEM, INCLUDING THOSE WHO SURVIVE.BY A QUALIFIED COMPETENT TEAM WHICH COMMITS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMRPOVING THE QUALITY OF CARE THEY PROVIDE.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
45.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
47
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$118,928, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 45.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. HOSPICE OF GUERNSEY INC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE AND COMFORT TO PEOPLE WITH LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS AND OFFERS HOPE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION. HOSPICE OF GUERNSEY INC FOCUSES ON THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING ILLNESS, DEATH, AND BEREAVEMENT. THROUGH END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE IN THE PATIENT'S HOME AND IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES, TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. HOSPICE OF GUERNSEY INC STRIVES TO HELP ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS LIVE THEIR LIVES WELL.

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 April 1985.

    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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