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National Hospice Foundation

EIN 54-1586967 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 24% of its spending went to programs.

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

What it says it does

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS, DEATH, AND GRIEF WILL EXPERIENCE THE BEST THAT HUMANKIND CAN OFFER. NHF, THE FUNDRAISING AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION (NHPCO), IS DEDICATED TO CREATING RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING SEROUS AND LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, RAISING AWARENESS AND INCREASING ACCESS TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, AND PROVIDING ONGOING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$189,670
Spending
$117,572
Spent on programs
24%
Reserves
83.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$587,925, interim ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 83.8 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 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    24% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 24 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $27,862 spent. THE NATIONAL HOSPICE FOUNDATION (NHF), THE FUNDRAISING AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION (NHPCO), IS DEDICATED TO CREATING RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING SERIOUS AND LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, RAISING AWARENESS AND INCREASING ACCESS TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, AND PROVIDING ONGOING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROFESSIONALS.NHF HAS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND FUND THAT HELP ACHIEVE THESE GOALS INCLUDING THE LIGHTHOUSE OF HOPE FUND, DESIGNED TO GRANT SPECIAL WISHES TO END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE PATIENTS; GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO THOSE PREPARING FOR END OF LIFE AND THEIR FAMILIES; THE WORKFORCE EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND, WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE PROVIDERS AND STAFF WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY EMERGENCY EVENTS, AND THE LIGHTHOUSE OF HOPE FUND, WHICH HELPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FULFILL LAST WISHES. THESE SERVICES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS AND DONORS. IN 2024, NHF PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR NHPCO CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ENABLEDNUMEROUS NHPCO MEMBERS TO RECEIVE IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY MAY NOT HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN ABLE TO.
  2. IN SEPTEMBER 2024, NHF HELD AN EXCLUSIVE IN-PERSON FUNDRAISING EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION'S 2024 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. THIS GALA RAISED FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY WORKFORCE SUPPORT FUND, A NATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HOSPICE WORKFORCE NEEDS IN THE WAKE OF AN EMERGENCY EVENT.THIS EVENT FEATURED PLATED DINNERS IN AN UPSCALE SETTING WITH ENTERTAINMENT, LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS, AND AWARDS PRESENTATIONS.THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA INCLUDED MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, AS WELL AS SPECIAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDEES. A LIVE AUCTION AND LIVE FUNDRAISING APPEAL WERE ALSO HELD, PROVIDING ATTENDEES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVENING'S FUNDRAISING SOURCE. REVENUE FOR THIS EVENT CAME FROM SPONSORSHIPS, TICKET SALES, LIVE AUCTION SALES, AND AN INTERACTIVE "PADDLE RAISE" FOR DONATIONS. DURING THE NHPCO'S VIRTUAL INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE IN APRIL 2024, NHF HAD A VIRTUAL PRESENCE TO PROMOTE ATTENDEE DONATIONS AND PROMOTE USAGE OF THE AVAILABLE PROGRAMS. ATTENDEES WERE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO MAKE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THEIR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 June 1991.

    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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