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Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc

EIN 61-0978097 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is dedicated to providing specialized hospice, palliative and interdisciplinary medical care to the seriously ill and their families. As a dedicated leader in hospice and palliative care, we engage in community partnerships, education, counseling and provide opportunities to staff, volunteers and donors to enrich lives through their gifts.

Income
$92.7 million
Spending
$88.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
910
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$613,465, 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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

    21 of 22 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 (4)
  1. $63.3 million spent. HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. d/b/a BLUEGRASS HOSPICE CARE, IS AN ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO CARING FOR THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF TERMINALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CARE PROVIDED INCLUDES COUNSELING, PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE. SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL. BLUEGRASS HOSPICE CARE PROVIDED 380,860 DAYS OF PATIENT CARE TO APPROXIMATELY 6,200 PATIENTS IN 32 COUNTIES WITHIN KENTUCKY. BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS PROVIDED COUNSELING TO APPROXIMATELY 1,200 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR. CHARITY CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS APPROXIMATED $325,000. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BGCARENAV.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SERVICES PROVIDED. (Expenses $ 1,243,165 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,200,338) HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. d/b/a BLUEGRASS TRANSITIONAL CARE, PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO ASSIST THEM WHEN COMING HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THEM FROM HAVING TO BE READMITTED SOON AFTER DISCHARGE.
  2. $6.5 million spent. HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. d/b/a BLUEGRASS PACE CARE IS A PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY SERVING 65 PARTICIPANTS. BLUEGRASS PACE CARE PROVIDES COORDINATED CARE BY A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, SUCH AS PREVENTATIVE CARE, THERAPY, NUTRITIONAL CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.
  3. $1.8 million spent. HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. d/b/a BLUEGRASS HOME HEALTH CARE SERVES BOURBON, HARRISON, NICHOLAS, AND SCOTT COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY. BLUEGRASS HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDES IN HOME CARE SUCH AS SKILLED NURSING, HOME HEALTH AID, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND THERAPIES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC, AND TREATMENT, WAIVER SERVICES, AND OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SUPPLIES. (Expenses $ 1,243,165 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,200,338) HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. d/b/a BLUEGRASS TRANSITIONAL CARE, PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO ASSIST THEM WHEN COMING HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THEM FROM HAVING TO BE READMITTED SOON AFTER DISCHARGE.
  4. $1.2 million spent. HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS, INC. d/b/a BLUEGRASS TRANSITIONAL CARE, PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO ASSIST THEM WHEN COMING HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THEM FROM HAVING TO BE READMITTED SOON AFTER DISCHARGE.

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 October 13, 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 February 1981.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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