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Hospice of Muskegon County Inc

EIN 38-2415247 · Muskegon, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE END OF LIFE CARE, SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$13.5 million
Spending
$13.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
123
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$301,913, medical dire

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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $10.7 million spent. DIRECT PATIENT CARE - THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM OF SPECIALISTS TAILORS A PLAN OF CARE FOR EACH PATIENT AND FAMILY FACING A TERMINAL ILLNESS. THE PLAN CONSIDERS PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. THE TEAM INCLUDES THE PHYSICIAN, NURSE, SOCIAL WORKER, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, VOLUNTEERS, AND SPIRITUAL CARE STAFF. 1,037 PATIENTS SERVED
  2. $576,962 spent. PALLIATIVE CARE - PALLIATIVE CARE IS PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE, HOLISTIC CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN ADVANCED ILLNESS, CHRONIC CONDITION, OR A LIFE-LIMITING DISEASE. IT FOCUSES ON HELPING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ALLEVIATING SYMPTOMS AND PAIN. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PALLIATIVE CARE CONSULTATION AND SERVICES ON REFERRAL AND PARTNERS WITH MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS TO OFFER PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES IN AN INPATIENT SETTING. 608 PATIENTS SERVED
  3. $177,099 spent. BEREAVEMENT CARE - GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES FOR UP TO 13 MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONE. GRIEF SUPPORT INCLUDES MONTHLY MAILINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CAMP COURAGE FOR CHILDREN, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY. 341 CLIENTS SERVED
  4. $290,434 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES END OF LIFE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL COMMITTEES AND CONFERENCES, HEALTH FAIRS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND PRESENTATIONS. AS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HOSPICE CARE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EARLY REFERRAL TO HOSPICE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION SUCH AS PAIN CONTROL, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME ASSISTANCE AND GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT IS PROVIDED. THE HOSPICE MAILED 17,934 NEWSLETTERS IN 2025 (9,026 SPRING, 8,908 FALL).
  5. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES END OF LIFE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL COMMITTEES AND CONFERENCES, HEALTH FAIRS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND PRESENTATIONS. AS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HOSPICE CARE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EARLY REFERRAL TO HOSPICE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION SUCH AS PAIN CONTROL, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME ASSISTANCE AND GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT IS PROVIDED. THE HOSPICE MAILED 17,934 NEWSLETTERS IN 2025 (9,026 SPRING, 8,908 FALL).

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 May 1982.

    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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