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Hospice of Cleveland County Inc

EIN 56-1452373 · Shelby, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 65 cents.

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

What it says it does

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

Income
$21.3 million
Spending
$20.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
192
Volunteers
75
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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 65 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $14.4 million spent. HOSPICE CLEVELAND COUNTY PROVIDES HOSPICE CARE IN A HOMECARE SETTING THAT CONSISTS OF COMPREHENSIVE END OF LIFE CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE FINAL STAGES OF ILLNESS. HOME HOSPICE CARE IS PROVIDED IN A PATIENT'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE, NURSING FACILITY, OR HOSPITAL. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, HOME HOSPICE CARE IS PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S INSURANCE STATUS OR ABILITY TO PAY. THESE HOME HOSPICE CARE SERVICES INCLUDE AN INTERDISPLINARY TEAM THAT IS MADE UP OF NURSING CARE, PHYSICIAN VISITS, SOCIAL WORK AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES. IN ADDITION, ANCILLARY SERVICES AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PATIENT'S FAMILY AFTER THE PATIENT'S DEATH.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 $505,627, AND IS NETTED WITH PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE ON THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES.
  2. $3.9 million spent. HOSPICE CLEVELAND COUNTY OPERATES TWO HOSPICE HOUSES THAT PROVIDE HOSPICE INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS DURING THE FINAL STAGES OF ILLNESS. THE WENDOVER HOSPICE HOUSE HAS 16 BEDS AND THE TESTA FAMILY HOSPICE HOUSE HAS 8 BEDS. THESE HOSPICE HOUSE CARE SERVICES INCLUDE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM THAT IS MADE UP OF NURSING CARE, PHYSICIAN VISITS, SOCIAL WORK, AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES. IN ADDITION, ANCILLARY SERVICES AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO THE PATIENT'S FAMILIES AFTER THE PATIENT'S DEATH. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, HOSPICE CARE IS PROVIDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HOSPICE HOUSES REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S INSURANCE SOURCE OR ABILITY TO PAY.
  3. $1.0 million spent. PALLIATIVE CARE CLEVELAND COUNTY PROVIDES A PROGRAM OF PAIN CONTROL, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE WITH DIFFICULT DECISION MAKING FOR PATIENTS WHO MAY NOT YET BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE CARE SERVICES. PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A PATIENT'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE, NURSING FACILITY, OR HOSPITAL. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR INSURANCE SOURCE OR ABILITY TO PAY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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