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Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region

EIN 56-1219017 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 55 cents.

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

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO RELIEVE SUFFERING AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND DIGNITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE CARE AT THE END OF LIFE, PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THOSE WITH ADVANCED ILLNESS, AND THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

Income
$101.9 million
Spending
$96.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
852
Volunteers
316
Highest pay
$796,828, president & 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 55 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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, 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 (3)
  1. $80.6 million spent. ADULT HOSPICE CARE SERVICES - HOSPICE CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WHO ARE FACING ILLNESSES THAT NO LONGER RESPOND TO CURE-ORIENTED TREATMENT AND WHO HAVE A LIFE EXPECTANCY OF SIX MONTHS OR LESS. CARE IS PROVIDED IN ANY SETTING, INCLUDING THE PATIENT'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE, NURSING FACILITY, HOSPITAL, OR OUR OWN LEVINE & DICKSON HOSPICE HOUSES. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE REGION PROVIDES SERVICES WITHOUT REGARD TO A PATIENT'S INSURANCE STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING CARE, PHYSICIAN VISITS, SOCIAL WORK, AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES. IN ADDITION, ANCILLARY SERVICES AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED AFTER THE PATIENT'S DEATH. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE REGION'S CARE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND DIGNITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FACING A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS.PATIENTS WITH NO INSURANCE OR INADEQUATE INCOME, BASED ON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POVERTY GUIDELINES, QUALIFY FOR CHARITY CARE. CARE IS PROVIDED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE WAS $490,460, AND IS NETTED WITH PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE ON THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES.
  2. $4.2 million spent. PALLIATIVE MEDICINE CONSULTATION SERVICES - PALLIATIVE MEDICINE CONSULTATION SERVICES ENABLE PATIENTS WHO MAY NOT YET BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE SERVICES TO HAVE ACCESS TO PALLIATIVE MEDICINE CONSULTATIONS. HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE REGION'S PRACTITIONERS OFFER EXPERTISE IN SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND OPTIONS FOR COUNSELING FOR THOSE WITH SERIOUS AND PROGRESSIVE ILLNESSES AND CONDITIONS - THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, CLINICS, AND IN PATIENTS' PRIVATE RESIDENCES IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND MAXIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF GOOD RESPONSE TO DISEASE-SPECIFIC AND RESTORATIVE THERAPIES FOR CHRONICALLY ILL AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE PATIENTS.ALTHOUGH INADEQUATELY REIMBURSED, HPCCR HAS DEVELOPED THESE SERVICES IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS MISSION OF RELIEF OF SUFFERING AND IMPROVING QUALITY AND DIGNITY OF LIFE.
  3. $265,094 spent. PEDIATRIC CARE (KIDSPATH) - KIDSPATH IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, RANGING FROM INFANTS TO EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING THE CHALLENGES OF COPING WITH A SERIOUS PROGRESSIVE CONDITION. OUR PEDIATRIC TEAM OFFERS PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE WITH A GOAL OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN AND TEENS, AND THOSE WHO SHARE THEIR LIVES. HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE REGION'S PEDIATRIC SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE GRIEF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH CHAMELEON'S JOURNEY OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMPS AND IN-SCHOOL GRIEF PROGRAMS. HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE REGION HAS THE HONOR OF TOUCHING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF GRIEVING YOUTHS AND THEIR PARENT-GUARDIANS.

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 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 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 March 1979.

    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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