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Hospice of the Western Reserve at University Hospitals LLC

EIN 83-2806180 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COMPANY IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ORGANIZED ARE TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING, OR ARRANGING FOR THE PROVISION OF, HOSPICE, PALLIATIVE CARE, AND HOME-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$34.9 million
Spending
$34.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
327
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.5 million, board member

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: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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. $30.4 million spent. HOSPICE CARE SERVICES ARE ABOUT PROVIDING PEOPLE (ADULTS AND CHILDREN) WITH A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH CHOICES AND DIGNITY. CARE IS PROVIDED WHEREVER THE PATIENTS LIVE; IN THEIR HOME, IN A HOSPITAL, ASSISTED LIVING/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY OR AT HOSPICE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. IN 2024, HOSPICE OF WESTERN RESERVE AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, LLC PROVIDED 136,195 PATIENT DAYS. CARE IS PROVIDED BY A TEAM OF PAID STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AVAILABLE 24-HOURS A-DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. ADDITIONALLY, BEREAVEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR FAMILIES FOR MORE THAN A YEAR FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.

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 2020.

    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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