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Hospice of Surry County Inc

EIN 56-1346589 · Dobson, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 66 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 CREATING THE BEST EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS - EVERY PATIENT, EVERY FAMILY, EVERY TIME.

Income
$45.3 million
Spending
$44.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
496
Volunteers
654
Highest pay
$322,155, chief medical officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 66 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $38.0 million spent. THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF MOUNTAIN VALLEY ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE CARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS "CREATING THE BEST EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS...EVERY PATIENT, EVERY FAMILY, EVERY TIME." THIS MISSION IS FULFILLED THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY WAY, AN ORGANIZATIONAL PHILOSOPHY CENTERED ON DELIVERING AN EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT AND FAMILY EXPERIENCE. MOUNTAIN VALLEY PROVIDES HOSPICE, PALLIATIVE CARE, AND SERIOUS ILLNESS SERVICES THROUGHOUT AN 18-COUNTY SERVICE AREA IN NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CARE IN PATIENTS' HOMES, NURSING FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND HOSPITALS, MOUNTAIN VALLEY OPERATES TWO INPATIENT HOSPICE FACILITIES: THE JOAN AND HOWARD WOLTZ HOSPICE HOME AND THE SECU HOSPICE CARE CENTER. OUR CONTINUED SUCCESS IS DRIVEN BY A COMMITMENT TO HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL CARE, STRONG COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, ONGOING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, AND A STEADFAST FOCUS ON MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, MOUNTAIN VALLEY SERVED 2,686 HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH AN AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS OF 498 PATIENTS. IN ADDITION TO HOSPICE CARE, MOUNTAIN VALLEY'S CONSULTATIVE PALLIATIVE CARE AND SERIOUS ILLNESS PROGRAM SERVED 519 PATIENTS, EXTENDING SUPPORTIVE CARE EARLIER IN THE COURSE OF SERIOUS ILLNESS AND HELPING MANY PATIENTS TRANSITION SEAMLESSLY TO HOSPICE SERVICES WHEN APPROPRIATE. MOUNTAIN VALLEY CONTINUES TO OFFER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING KIDS PATH FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WE HONOR VETERANS PROGRAM. THESE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHILE DISTINGUISHING MOUNTAIN VALLEY AS A REGIONAL LEADER IN COMPASSIONATE, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE. MOUNTAIN VALLEY REMAINS COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE, IMPROVE THE PATIENT AND FAMILY EXPERIENCE, AND ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF ITS MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 1983.

    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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