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Hosparus Inc

EIN 61-0921718 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 62 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 HOSPARUS IS TO ASSIST IN THE MEETING OF PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF TERMINALLY ILL PERSONS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$95.6 million
Spending
$89.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
772
Volunteers
570
Highest pay
$643,630, 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 62 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 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. $70.8 million spent. HOSPICE SERVICES: FOR 40 YEARS, HOSPARUS INC., D/B/A HOSPARUS HEALTH, IS A DULLY ACCREDITED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION OFFERING GRIEF COUNSELING, PAIN MANAGEMENT AND MUCH MORE FOR PEOPLE FACING SERIOUS LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES IN KENTUCKY AND INDIANA. HOSPARUS HEALTH HAS OVER 800 EMPLOYEES AND 500 VOLUNTEERS WHO CARE FOR MORE THAN 8,600 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PER YEAR. HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE IS THE PREMIER MODEL FOR QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR PEOPLE FACING LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS OR INJURY. OUR CARE INVOLVES TREATMENT THAT ENHANCE A PATIENT'S COMFORT AND QUALITY OF LIFE. CARE ALSO ADDRESSES THE PATIENT'S AND THEIR FAMILY'S EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. ALL SERVICES ARE DELIVERED WHEREVER A PATIENT CALLS HOME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. CARE LOCATIONS INCLUDE A FAMILY RESIDENCE, A NURSING HOME, AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, AN INPATIENT UNIT OR A HOSPITAL. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: PAIN CONTROL AND CONTROL OF SYSMPTOMS SUCH AS NAUSEA, VOMITING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, AND RESTLESSNESS. WE PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL CARE SUCH AS BATHING, SKIN CARE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, COUNSELING, AND SPIRITUAL CARE. INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE STAFF INCLUDE BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS, ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERS, REGISTERED NURSES, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, GRIEF COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS, AND VOLUNTEERS. HOSPARUS INC. OPERATES AN INPATIENT CARE CENTER AT THE NOTON HEALTHCARE PAVILION (27 BEDS) IN LOUISVILLE, KY. THE CENTER OFFERS PATIENTS SHORT-TERM CARE IN PRIVATE ROOMS TO TREAT CHRONIC PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES NOT RESPONSIVE TO HOME CARE, SUCH AS RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, END-STAGE CARDIAC SYMPTOMS, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING.
  2. $825,719 spent. BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF COUNSELING SERVICES: OUR HOSPARUS GRIEF COUNSELING CENTER, WITH OFFICES IN THE BARREN RIVER AREA, CENTRAL KENTUCKY, THE LOUISVILLE REGION, AND SOUTHERN INDIANA, OFFERS TEH AREA MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH LOSS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING; PROGRAMS AND CLASSES FOR ADULTS; EDUCATION MATERIAL REGARDING GRIEF AND LOSS; CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS; AND ANNUAL MEMORIAL EVENTS. THESE PROGRAMS HELP GRIEVING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THIER GRIEF EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDE THEM WITH PRACTICAL AND HELPFUL TOOLS FOR COPING WITH LOSS. HOSPARUS FAMILIES MAY ACCESS THESE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THEM FOR UP TO 13 MONTHS FOLLOWING DEATH. THE GRIEF COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDED AN ESTIMATED 837 ADULT INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING SESSIONS AND AN ESTIMATED 97 CHILD COUNSELING SESSION DURING 2024 FOR HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT.

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 November 1977.

    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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