Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AS EXPRESSIONS OF GOD'S HEALING LOVE, WITNESSED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF JESUS, WE ARE STEADFAST IN SERVING ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $163,311, executive director
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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.4 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OAT PROVIDENCE, WE USE OUR VOICE TO ADVOCATE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND NEEDED REFORMS IN HEALTH CARE. WE ARE ALSO PURSUING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE BY KEEPING PEOPLE HEALTHY, AND MAKING OUR SERVICES MORE CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. IN AN INCREASINGLY UNCERTAIN WORLD, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIGH-QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE - REGARDLESS OF COVERAGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. WE HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THE BEST HEALTH CARE MODEL FOR THE FUTURE - TODAY.TOGETHER, OUR 125,000 CAREGIVERS (ALL EMPLOYEES) SERVE IN 51 HOSPITALS, 1,014 CLINICS AND A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACROSS ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, MONTANA, NEW MEXICO, OREGON, TEXAS AND WASHINGTON. THE PROVIDENCE AFFILIATE FAMILY INCLUDES:-PROVIDENCE ACROSS FIVE WESTERN STATES-COVENANT HEALTH IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO-FACEY MEDICAL GROUP IN LOS ANGELES, CA-KADLEC IN SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON-PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTERS IN SEATTLE, WA-SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES IN SEATTLE, WA IN 2024, PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES AND AFFILIATES PROVIDED $1.9 BILLION IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE, UNCOMPENSATED AND SUBSIDIZED CARE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES.ONE OF THESE VITAL PROGRAMS, MEDICAID, IS A LIFELINE FOR MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING SENIORS, CHILDREN, PREGNANT PATIENTS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITIES WHO HAS JOINED US IN ADVOCATING FOR CONTINUED FUNDING AND EXPANSION OF THIS PROGRAM. TOGETHER, WE ARE HELPING TO ENSURE MORE PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO NEEDED CARE.FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.PROVIDENCE.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORT THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, WE FOCUS ON MEETING THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE BY WORKING TO ENSURE BASIC HEALTH NEEDS ARE MET, REMOVING BARRIERS TO CARE, BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE. PROVIDENCE CONTINUES TO WORK TOWARDS CARBON NEGATIVE AND IN 2024 DECREASED EMISSIONS BY 19 PERCENT COMPARED TO OUR 2019 BASELINE. OUR EFFORTS EARNED US A SYSTEM RECORD 55 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FROM PRACTICE GREENHEALTH AND MADE US THE FIRST LARGE SYSTEM TO RECEIVE THE JOINT COMMISSION'S SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION IN 2024 FOR EACH OF OUR HOSPITALS.PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: DURING 2024, PROVIDENCE HOSPICE OF SEATTLE'S SAFE CROSSINGS PROGRAM & BEREAVEMENT SERVICES CONTINUED ITS SERVICE TO CHILDREN GRIEVING THE DEATH OF THEIR MOTHER, FATHER, OR OTHER CLOSE LOVED ONES. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WHOSE LOVED ONE WAS CARED FOR BY PROVIDENCE HOSPICE OF SEATTLE, AS WELL AS CHILDREN IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY WHO WERE STRUGGLING WITH THE DEATH OF SOMEONE THEY LOVE. THE GOAL OF SAFE CROSSINGS IS TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY GRIEF PROCESS. IT IS STAFFED BY MASTER-LEVEL SOCIAL WORKERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCED IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING A RANGE OF DIFFICULT LIFE ISSUES. IN 2024, SAFE CROSSINGS SERVED 629 CHILDREN AND TEENS.ADULT PALLIATIVE CARE WORKS WITH ADULTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS AND HAVE A PROGNOSIS OF 12 MONTHS OR LESS. THEY DO NOT YET QUALIFY FOR HOSPICE, BUT THEY DESPERATELY NEED HELP. OUR PROGRAM WORKS WITH THEM TO SORT THROUGH TREATMENT OPTIONS, NEXT STEPS, AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND INEVITABLE LIFE CHANGES. TRANSITIONS IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE, AND MANY OF OUR CLIENTS WOULD HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN WITHOUT IT. IT IS A LIFELINE DURING WHAT IS PROBABLY THE SCARIEST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. AND IT IS THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN KING COUNTY. IN 2024 THE PROGRAM SERVED 240 CLIENTS.OUR STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM CARES FOR TERMINALLY AND SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR TEAM OF CERTIFIED AND SKILLED PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS OFFERS GENTLE AND COMPASSIONATE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO KIDS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES, ENABLING THEM TO COMPLETE THEIR LIFE WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. STEPPING STONES IS OPEN TO ANY CHILD IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO AREAS-HOSPICE CARE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM CARED FOR 103 CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM RECEIVES SOME FUNDING THROUGH INSURANCE AND MEDICAID, BUT THERE REMAINS A LARGE GAP IN FUNDING THAT IS MADE UP THROUGH DONATIONS.CAMP ERIN-KING COUNTY IS AN ANNUAL CAMP FOR KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AGES 5-17, WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF THEIR MOTHER, FATHER, OR OTHER LOVED ONES. ISOLATION IS ONE OF THE MAIN OBSTACLES TO HEALTHY GRIEVING, AND CAMP ERIN BRINGS GRIEVING KIDS TOGETHER. IT PROVIDES THEM WITH A SPACE TO SAFELY EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS, BETTER UNDERSTAND THE GRIEF PROCESS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. THE WEEKEND IS FILLED WITH BOTH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON THE GRIEVING PROCESS. THE GOAL OF CAMP ERIN IS TO NORMALIZE THE GRIEF PROCESS, TEACH KIDS COPING SKILLS TO DEAL WITH GRIEF, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH AN AWARENESS OF HEALTHY INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. IN 2024 THE CAMP SERVED 97 CHILDREN. THE PATIENT SPECIAL NEEDS FUND HELPS PATIENTS WITH NON-MEDICAL SERVICES AND NEEDS THAT ARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF TRADITIONAL HOSPICE REIMBURSEMENT. SMALL GRANTS GO TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY TO HELP PAY FOR RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, ASSISTANCE WITH FUNERAL COSTS, AND MORE. IN 2024, 234 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED BY THIS FUND.THE ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM WORKS WITH BOTH BEREAVED FAMILIES OF HOSPICE PATIENTS AND WITH GRIEVING MEMBERS OF THE GREATER COMMUNITY. THEY UTILIZE SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, AND MAILED MATERIALS TOO. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE GRIEF SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM TOUCHED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 2000 PEOPLE.COMFORT CARE - A LIMITED NUMBER OF SERVICES SUCH AS MASSAGE, MUSIC THERAPY AND MORE ARE PROVIDED TO HOSPICE PATIENTS DUE TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT. MORE THAN 700 SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE IN
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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