Niagara Hospice Inc.

“The hospice and palliative care group, inc. (an affiliated 501 (c) (3) organization - affiliated through common board members) (ein 56-2298553) performs some management, fundraising and administrative services for niagara hospice, inc. The hospice and palliative care group, inc. Charges niagara hospice, inc. A management fee for these services. Niagara hospice, inc.'s board of directors has oversight over these activities.”

“The 990 is presented in draft form to the members of the governing body of niagara hospice, inc. After it has been reviewed by agency fiscal personnel. Each member of the board has the opportunity to review the return and suggest any changes prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Niagara hospice, inc. Is committed to identify and disclose all individuals that may have a potential to influence or direct decisions to his/her own gain. All board members and employees participating in the activities and/or operations of the niagara hospice, inc. Must sign a conflict of interest form, and disclose any direct or indirect relationship, investment or interest which may require his/her exclusion from participating in certain decision - making processes. In addition, each member of the board of directors must complete a disclosure of potential conflict of interest form. No employee of niagara hospice, inc. May have employment, consulting or other business relationship with a competitor, patient/family, supplier, or invest in any competitor or supplier (except for moderate holdings of publicly traded securities) unless written permission is granted by the ceo and chief operating and financial officer in advance. Outside employment may constitute a conflict of interest if it places an employee in the position of appearing to represent the agency, involves services similar to those the agency provides or lessens the efficiency, alertness or productivity normally expected of employees on their jobs. Outside employment may also constitute a conflict of interest if employees perform services either for individuals or entities that make referrals. All outside employment that is in question must be disclosed to the agency and be evaluated by the ceo.”

“The executive committee is charged by the board of directors with the responsibility to determine the compensation of the chief executive & chief operating and financial officer. The purpose of this committee is to: approve the annual performance standards of the executive director. Determine appropriate performance measures and establish criteria for any incentive based compensation. Conduct the annual performance appraisal. Determine the total compensation package. Annually review, and approve any change to, the total compensation of the chief executive & chief operating and financial officer.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and form 990 availiable to the public upon request over the phone, in writing, in person, and via e-mail. The 990 is also available through the guidestar and ny ags websites. The organizations governing documents, conflict of interst policy, and financial statements are not available to the public.”

“Niagara hospice, inc. Received volunteer services in the amount of $5,291. They received an additional approximate 14,539 hours from volunteers who assisted with patient services and fundraising, the value of which cannot be determined.”

“Niagara hospice, inc. (hospice) is related to the hospice and palliative care group, inc. (ein 56-2298553) according to the irs 990 instructions. Hospice's relationship with palliative home care of niagara, inc. (ein 16-1611701), niagara hospice alliance, inc. (ein 26-1101852) and erieniagara mltcp, inc. (ein 46-1066844) does not meet the definition of related parties per the 990 instructions.for financial statement purposes, all entities are considered related as they have common board members and management.”