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Hospice of Health First Inc

EIN 59-1911574 · Rockledge, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EXIST TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
61.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
187
Highest pay
$1.3 million, frmr exec vp cfo/coo end 07/24

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 14 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 (1)
  1. $4.3 million spent. HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRST, INC. (HHF) PROVIDES COMFORT CARE TO THE TERMINALLY ILL AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES, FOCUSING ON PAIN CONTROL AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE HEALTHCARE CONTINUUM (HOSPITAL, HOME, NURSING HOME, AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES), AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE COPING ABILITIES OF FAMILIES. HHF INCLUDES A FIELD PROGRAM, THE WILLIAM CHILDS HOSPICE HOUSE, THE CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL INPATIENT UNIT, AND ROBUST BEREAVEMENT SERVICES.IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, HHF PROVIDED 97,973 DAYS OF CARE, SERVING A TOTAL OF 4,930 INDIVIDUALS (PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES). THE ADMISSION TEAM PROCESSED 2,753 REFERRALS AND ADMITTED 1,699 PATIENTS. FOR THE FIRST YEAR SINCE THE PANDEMIC, VOLUNTEER SERVICES RETURNED TO FULL SWING. NOT ONLY DID HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRST ONBOARD MANY NEW VOLUNTEERS, BUT COMBINED, THE VOLUNTEERS GAVE MORE THAN 9,590 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO ASSIST HOSPICE PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF DURING FY24. MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:1. HHF BECAME THE FIRST AND ONLY HOSPICE AGENCY IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO ACHIEVE A 5-STAR RATING FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS). IN AUGUST OF 2021, CMS ANNOUNCED THAT ALL HOSPICE AGENCIES WOULD BEGIN RECEIVING A STAR RATING SYSTEM BASED ON THEIR CAHPS SURVEY RESULTS, AND EVER SINCE THEN, THE QUALITY AND CLINICAL TEAMS AT HEALTH FIRST WERE LASER-FOCUSED ON THAT GOAL. THEY ACHIEVED THIS PRESTIGIOUS RANKING BY PUTTING MEASURES IN PLACE OVER SEVERAL YEARS, ENSURING FAMILIES UNDERSTOOD HOW TO CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONES AND MAKING SURE THEY WERE VISITED FREQUENTLY DURING THEIR LAST DAYS OF LIFE, WHEN THE BURDEN OF TAKING CARE OF A FAMILY MEMBER ON HOSPICE CARE IS THE MOST STRESSFUL AND EMOTIONAL.2. THE BRIGHT STAR CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPANDED THEIR OFFERINGS TO THE COMMUNITY DURING FY24. PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES OFFERED AT HHF, BRIGHT STAR IS A PEER-TO-PEER PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN PROCESS THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE ALONGSIDE OTHER CHILDREN GOING THROUGH SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THIS TEAM WENT OUTSIDE OF THE BOX AND IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS, SUCH AS WEEK-LONG SUMMER CAMP, POTLUCK GET-TOGETHERS OVER THE HOLIDAYS, AND HOSTING A "FACES OF GRIEF" PICASSO-THEMED ART NIGHT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

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 July 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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