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Hope Hospice and Community Services Inc

EIN 59-2128697 · Temple Terr, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Hope Hospice and Community Services, Inc. provides hospice services that relieve the suffering of persons residing in its communities affected by life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life issues so all may live as fully and comfortably as possible.

Income
$112.8 million
Spending
$113.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
710
Volunteers
328
Highest pay
$2.3 million, 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 252% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 11 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 (2)
  1. $52.8 million spent. The organization provides a full range of medical and supportive services to individuals and their families facing a crisis of terminal illness. these services include, but are not limited to customized treatment programs, comfort and pain management, regularly scheduled visits from nurses who specialize in the recognition and treatment of pain, 24/7 on call services, counseling for family members, and children's bereavement program. Care services are provided at home, in assisted living and nursing home environments, or in hospice care centers. During the year, Hope Hospice served 5,702 patients in its communities and maintains 74.6% market share in the counties it serves. The company has 127 trained volunteers whose donated time is valued at $297,557. Hope Hospice provided $158.8K in charity care.
  2. $49.2 million spent. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR INFORMATION REGARDING HOPE HOSPICE'S PACE PROGRAM. THROUGH HOPE PACE (A PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY), AGING ADULTS CAN RECEIVE PREVENTIVE, PRIMARY, ACUTE, AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES IN FLORIDA'S CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, AND LEE COUNTIES. THE INNOVATIVE PROGRAM HELPS SENIORS TO CONTINUE LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE PLACE THEY CALL HOME. UPON ENROLLMENT, PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE: *PRIMARY MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE *OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY *MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT *LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES *ALL NECESSARY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS *SKILLED HOME CARE AND PERSONAL CARE AIDES *HOSPITALIZATION, SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CARE, AND END-OF-LIFE CARE *CARE FROM MEDICAL SPECIALISTS IN CARDIOLOGY, NEPHROLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, SURGERY, AND PODIATRY *TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS HOPE PACE CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 500 PARTICIPANTS WHO BENEFIT FROM ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZATION AT HOPE PACE CENTERS. LIGHT EXERCISE SESSIONS HELP PARTICIPANTS MAINTAIN VITAL BODY STRENGTH, IMPROVE BALANCE, AND HELP PREVENT FALLS. GAMES, CRAFTS, GARDENING, AND CREATIVE PROJECTS KEEP PARTICIPANTS ACTIVE AND INVOLVED.

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 May 1983.

    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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