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Hospice Foundation of the South Inc

EIN 72-1484313 · Slidell, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$468,597
Spending
$462,954
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
75.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
2
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$73,082, executive dir.

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 75.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $325,973 spent. OUR LONG-RANGE GOAL OF CONSTRUCTING A HOSPICE RESIDENCE FOR ST. TAMMANY PARISH FOR PATIENTS WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON MARCH 5, 2014. THE HOSPICE HOUSE IS A HOME DESIGNED TO ALLOW TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS WHO ARE IN A PREFERRED HOSPICE PROGRAM WITH THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION, A PLACE TO STAY DURING THEIR FINAL DAYS AT NO COST. THIS IS THE ONLY HOME OF THIS TYPE IN THE COMMUNITY. DURING 2023, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH SPENT APPROXIMATELY $196,812 ON CAREGIVERS TO CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 60 PATIENTS.THE HOME HAS 3 BEDROOMS AND EACH ROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM AND A SCREENED IN PORCH AREA. THERE IS A LIVING ROOM FOR FAMILIES TO CONGREGATE. THE HOME ALSO HAS A KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM FOR RESIDENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO HAVE A SPECIAL OCCASION, OR JUST A DINNER TOGETHER.THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE SOUTH HAS AGREEMENTS WITH SEVERAL HOSPICE PROGRAMS THAT RECOMMEND QUALIFIED PEOPLE TO THE HOME. IN ORDER TO BE IN A HOSPICE PROGRAM, YOUR DOCTOR HAS TO CERTFITY THAT YOU ARE APPROPRIATE FOR HOSPICE CARE. THE PROGRAMS THEN GO THROUGH THEIR PROCESS TO ADMIT THE PATIENT TO THEIR SERVICE. DURING THE ADMITTANCE PROCESS, THE PREFERRED HOSPICE PROVIDERS WILL DISCUSS IF THE HOSPICE HOME MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE, THEN THEY CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY.

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 March 2001.

    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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