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Klamath Hospice Inc

EIN 93-0804475 · Klamath Falls, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE TO SERIOUSLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ON END-OF-LIFE ISSUES TO THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
79
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$199,488, medical 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $3.7 million spent. KLAMATH HOSPICE PROVIDES QUALITY END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE COUNTY OF KLAMATH IN OREGON, AND ALSO IN PARTS OF MODOC AND SISKIYOU COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA.
  2. $88,933 spent. KLAMATH HOSPICE PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PATIENT/FAMILY FOLLOW-UP FOR AT LEAST 13 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE PATIENT'S DEATH, COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS, INDIVIDUAL ONE-ONE-ONE COUNSELING, REMEMBRANCE SERVICES, GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES, AND TWO SUMMER CAMPS FOR LOCAL YOUTH.
  3. $1,586 spent. KLAMATH HOSPICE PROVIDES A PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR IN-HOME CARE FOR THOSE SERIOUSLY ILL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OFTEN UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOME. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT MEET HOSPICE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; OR PATIENTS WHO ARE STILL SEEKING CURATIVE TREATMENT AND THEREBY DON'T QUALIFY FOR HOSPICE SERVICES; OR PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR HOSPICE SERVICES BUT ARE NOT YET READY FOR HOSPICE.

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 May 1982.

    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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