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Circle of Life Hospice Foundation

EIN 56-2282350 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CIRCLE OF GIVING, OUR NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION HAS FOUR PRIMARY INITIATIVES: COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CAREGIVING SUPPORT, COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES AND A HOSPICE HOUSE. THESE INITIATIVES ARE WAYS WE HAVE SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1999. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, WE AIM TO SUPPORT THE PATIENTS ON-SITE CAREGIVERS TO KEEP THE PATIENT IN THE COMFORT AND FAMILIARITY OF HIS/HER OWN HOME WHEN POSSIBLE. FEDERAL REGULATIONS LIMIT THE SCOPE OF DIRECT CAREGIVING SUPPORT A GIVEN HOSPICE IS ABLE TO PROVIDE, SO WE RELY ON OUR FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT US IN HELPING THE FAMILY ACQUIRE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONE. THE FOUNDATIONS FUNDING WILL ULTIMATELY PROVIDE A POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO DIE AT HOME. THIS ALTERNATIVE IS CALLED A HOSPICE HOUSE. WE HAVE INITIATED THE CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE FOUNDATION HOSPICE HOUSE PROJECT FOR THE WASHOE COUNTY AREA, AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND HERE IN NORTHERN NEVADA AS WELL AS THE

Income
$230,138
Spending
$383,100
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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. $383,100 spent. THE COLHF HOSPICE HOUSE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE END-OF-LIFE CARE IN A HOME SETTING FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME. THE PURPOSES IS TO BE FORMED ARE TO (I) RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR BOTH, AND (II), SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OR BYLAWS, USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME FROM SUCH FUNDS AND THE PRINCIPAL OF SUCH FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND ITS REGULATIONS AS THEY NOW EXIST OR MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "CODE"), (III) SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE TO INDIGENT, TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS, AND (IV) SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY .ON THE BENEFITS OF HOSPICE CARE. THE COLHF HOSPICE HOUSE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE END-OF-LIFE CARE IN A HOME SETTING FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME. THE PURPOSES IS TO BE FORMED ARE TO (I) RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR BOTH, AND (II), SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OR BYLAWS, USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME FROM SUCH FUNDS AND THE PRINCIPAL OF SUCH FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND ITS REGULATIONS AS THEY NOW EXIST OR MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE "CODE"), (III) SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE TO INDIGENT, TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS, AND (IV) SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY .ON THE BENEFITS OF HOSPICE CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 June 2003.

    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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