HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS INC

EIN 61-0978097 · Human Services (P740)

What they do

Our Mission is Dedicated to Providing Specialized Hospice, Palliative and Interdisciplinary Medical Care to The Seriously Ill and Their Families. As A Dedicated Leader In Hospice and Palliative Care, We Engage In Community Partnerships, Education, Counseling and Provide Opportunities to Staff, Volunteers and Donors to Enrich Lives Through Their Gifts.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $81.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders39 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

78.55%of revenue went to mission work81.9% of expenses · Program services

0.97%of revenue went to fundraising1.0% of expenses

$95.93spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

16.42%of revenue went to management and office costs17.1% of expenses

$1.42in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

2.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$92,653,600

Mission workProgram services$72,778,43678.55% of revenue81.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$15,211,18116.42% of revenue17.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$895,1080.97% of revenue1.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$3,768,8754.07% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$88,884,72595.93% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 81.9% mission · 17.1% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.93% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 15.4% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.36% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 82.7% mission · 16.5% management · 0.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.51% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 83.1% mission · 16.0% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.97% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 82.4% mission · 16.6% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.54% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 14.8% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.99% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 85.6% mission · 13.4% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.47% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 85.5% mission · 13.5% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.37% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$92,653,600

Expenses$88,884,725

Annual surplus $3,768,875 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$72,778,436 · 81.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$15,211,181 · 17.1% of expenses

Fundraising$895,108 · 1.0% of expenses

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Revenue$92,653,600

Expenses$88,884,725

Assets$126,347,448

Income$158,423,542

Contributions$2,605,314

Mission work (program services)$72,778,436

Fundraising$895,108

Grants given$10,067,131

Average grant$1,438,162

Management and general$15,211,181

Executive compensation (total)$2,495,792

Stocks and bonds$55,653,690

Accounting fees$89,664

Investing fees$280,415

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ELIZABETH FOWLERPRESIDENT/CEO · 40 hrs/week $613,465Base $556,530 · Other $56,935

SALLI WHISMANSENIOR HOSPICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR · 60 hrs/week $413,576Base $366,683 · Other $46,893

NATALIE HOUGHTONDIRECTOR OF PROVIDER SERVICES · 60 hrs/week $380,303Base $334,877 · Other $45,426

JAMES BORDERSPACE MEDICAL DIRECTOR · 60 hrs/week $328,587Base $314,293 · Other $14,294

HOLLY HODGEVP FINANCE/CFO · 40 hrs/week $309,971Base $282,165 · Other $27,806

DENISHA RAWLINGSHOSPICE & PALLIATIVE PHYSICIAN · 60 hrs/week $289,270Base $252,137 · Other $37,133

CROSWELL CHAMBERSCHIEF COMPLIANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $283,892Base $271,939 · Other $11,953

JOEL MONCIVAIZHOSPICE & PALLIATIVE PHYSICIAN · 56 hrs/week $283,180Base $240,669 · Other $42,511

TODD COTECHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER · 30 hrs/week $267,495Base $219,185 · Other $48,310

DANITA ROSSVP HUMAN RESOURCES · 40 hrs/week $224,230Base $203,238 · Other $20,992

EUGENIA SMITHERVP COMPLIANCE & QUALITY · 40 hrs/week $222,173Base $193,752 · Other $28,421

MONICA COUCHVP & CHIEF HOSPICE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $217,460Base $194,070 · Other $23,390

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (39)

ELIZABETH FOWLERPRESIDENT/CEO

SALLI WHISMANSENIOR HOSPICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

NATALIE HOUGHTONDIRECTOR OF PROVIDER SERVICES

JAMES BORDERSPACE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

HOLLY HODGEVP FINANCE/CFO

DENISHA RAWLINGSHOSPICE & PALLIATIVE PHYSICIAN

CROSWELL CHAMBERSCHIEF COMPLIANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

JOEL MONCIVAIZHOSPICE & PALLIATIVE PHYSICIAN

TODD COTECHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

DANITA ROSSVP HUMAN RESOURCES

EUGENIA SMITHERVP COMPLIANCE & QUALITY

MONICA COUCHVP & CHIEF HOSPICE OFFICER

KIMBERLY PENNINGTONCHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

LAURA KLUMBVP PHILANTHROPY

JANNETTE BAKERCHIEF INFORMATION & SECURITY OFFICER

STEPHANIE GREENECOO CLINICAL SERVICES (THROUGH MAY 2024)

DARYL LOVEHEALTH EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (BEGINNING JU

DAVID BUTTSDIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER (THROUGH FEB

MARK DAYCHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARK MEADEBOARD MEMBER

JOAN TYRABOARD MEMBER

RHONDA LOVEBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD HOPGOODBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT ROSENSTEINBOARD MEMBER

RON RINGBOARD MEMBER

ZACHARY MURRAYBOARD MEMBER

LENA BAKUNBOARD MEMBER

LAWRENCE WETHERBYBOARD MEMBER

JONATHAN DAVISBOARD MEMBER

JOHN AUSTINBOARD MEMBER

AMANDA HENSONSECRETARY BOARD OF DIRCTORS

JENNIFER TAYLORBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER MADDENVICE CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JEFF KOONCEBOARD MEMBER

GREG MILWARDBOARD MEMBER

GIOVANNI ROMEROBOARD MEMBER

DAVID ROYSEBOARD MEMBER

DAVID BRENNENBOARD MEMBER

BO COFIELDTREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1981
Location: 1733 HARRODSBURG RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40504-3617
County: Fayette
In care of: Elizabeth D Fowler
Primary officer: Elizabeth D Fowler, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(859) 276-5344

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CROWE LLP
NTEE classification: Human Services (P740)
IRS tax category: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Grant-giving organization: Yes