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Mt Hood Hospice

EIN 93-0771833 · Sandy, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

It is the mission of Mt. Hood Hospice to provide an independent, community-based program of care for terminally ill patients and their loved ones that emphasizes dignity, comfort and choices for quality of life, regardless of the ability to pay.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
37
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$122,049, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 2025, 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. $2.1 million spent. DIRECT, COMPASSIONATE, HANDS-ON CARE IS PROVIDED TO THE PATIENT BY A REGISTERED NURSE WHO SPECIALIZES IN HOSPICE CARE, GERONTOLOGY, AND PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. THE CARE IS REGULARLY REVIEWED BY THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND A PHARMACIST AND BY THE SUPERVISORY NURSING STAFF TO ASSURE THE MAXIMUM COMFORT OF THE PATIENT.THE NURSE USUALLY VISITS TWICE A WEEK, ASSESSING THE PATIENTS' NEEDS AND HELPING PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO THE CAREGIVER TO ASSURE SAFE, PALLIATIVE CARE. MORE FREQUENT VISITS OCCUR AS NEEDED.SINCE OUR GOAL IS TO ALLOW THE END OF LIFE TO TAKE ITS NATURAL COURSE, NO ACTIVE, CURATIVE THERAPIES ARE UNDERTAKEN. IN MOST CASES A CANCER PATIENT WOULD NO LONGER CONTINUE TO UNDERGO CHEMOTHERAPY UNLESS ITS OBJECTIVE WAS SYMPTOM CONTROL. HOSPICE CARE NEITHER HASTENS NOR POSTPONES DEATH. HOWEVER, PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS ARE RIGOROUSLY TREATED TO ASSURE THE PATIENT IS AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, THAT HIS OR HER PERSONALITY IS NOT DULLED OR ALTERED BY DRUGS, SOCIAL ISOLATION OR THE ENVIRONMENT.THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM, THE SOCIAL WORKER, THE CHAPLAIN, THE HOME HEALTH AID ALL HELP WITH THE CONTINUED ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT TO ASSURE HE OR SHE HAS THE BEST CARE AVAILABLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 January 1981.

    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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