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Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inc

EIN 35-1479425 · Columbus, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR HOSPICE OF SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA, INC. (OHSCI) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE TERMINALLY ILL IN A 22-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. SINCE ITS INCEPTION 45 YEARS AGO, HOSPICE HAS EXPANDED TO MEET THE NEEDS FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE IN SOUTH-CENTRAL INDIANA.

Income
$21.4 million
Spending
$19.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
352
Volunteers
94
Highest pay
$296,653, medical 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $16.1 million spent. HOSPICE EXISTS TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE LAST PHASES OF AN INCURABLE DISEASE SO THAT THEY MAY LIVE AS FULLY AND COMFORTABLY AS POSSIBLE. BEREAVEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS FOR 13 MONTHS FOLLOWING A DEATH. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM CARES FOR THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE OHSCI, WHETHER IT IS A MATTER OF DAYS, WEEKS, OR MONTHS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, INCLUDING THE PATIENT'S HOME, A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY, AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY OR THE HOSPICE INPATIENT FACILITY. A TEAM OF HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE 24-HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.OHSCI IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF INDIANA AND CERTIFIED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANCE COVER MOST SERVICES. ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE RAISED THROUGH MEMORIALS, PRIVATE DONATIONS, FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES, GRANTS AND THE UNITED WAY. TO ENSURE THAT CARE CAN BE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, OHSCI IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE. HOSPICE PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, INCLUDING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.IN 2025, 1,017 PATIENTS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED 88,916 DAYS OF CARE. ADDITIONALLY, BEREAVEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO 3,332 HOSPICE BEREAVED FAMILIES IN 2025. APPROXIMATELY 7.9% OF OHSCI'S ANNUAL BUDGET IS RAISED EACH YEAR TO PROVIDE THE SPECIALIZED CARE NEEDED BY THE TERMINALLY ILL AND THEIR FAMILIES. YOU ARE WELCOME TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT <HTTP://WWW.OURHOSPICE.ORG> FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE INPATIENT FACILITY.OHSCI BEGAN OFFERING PALLIATIVE CARE IN 2019 BECAUSE OF THE BELIEF IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. WE DEPEND ON DONORS TO FUND THIS IMPORTANT SPECIALTY BECAUSE IT IS MINIMALLY REIMBURSED (LESS THAN 19%) THROUGH INSURANCE, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. BRINGING EXCELLENT, COMPASSIONATE PALLIATIVE CARE TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES ALLOWS US TO FURTHER FULFIL OUR MISSION; TO MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT FOR OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 August 1980.

    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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