Choices Healthcare

“Wellspan health shall be permitted to appoint two persons of their choosing to the board.”

“The audit committee of the board, acting on behalf of the board, initially reviewed the form 990 and asked any questions of management. A copy was then distributed electronically to the full board prior to filing.”

“Board members and officers are required to complete a new conflict of interest statement on a yearly basis. The policy is reviewed annually at a board meeting. The audit committee is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the policy.”

“A compensation committee made up of board members meets at least annually to review and approve the salaries for the president, ceo, coo and all vice presidents. Industry benchmarks are used for comparison purposes.”

“990 available upon request to the organization's fiscal office.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are maintained in the fiscal office of the organization. Copies of such documents are available upon request.”

“Choices healthcare had an aggregate of 1,490 volunteers during the year. These volunteers served in many different roles including: patient/family volunteers in home hospice, our inpatient and residential facilities and nursing homes; pet therapy; music support; bereavement support; office support; greeting and welcoming visitors; development and fundraising; community relations and education; and grounds maintenance.”

“Pharmacy: program service expenses 2,256,818. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,256,818. Equipment: program service expenses 1,419,457. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,419,457. Other purchased services: program service expenses 3,470,650. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,470,650. Retirement plan fees: program service expenses 72,504. Management and general expenses 10,530. Fundraising expenses 1,758. Total expenses 84,792. Professional fees: program service expenses 88,460. Management and general expenses 15,550. Fundraising expenses 2,108. Total expenses 106,118. Bank fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 32,985. Fundraising expenses 19,006. Total expenses 51,991.”

“Change in value of gift annuities -30,991. Change in value of perpetual trusts 43,699. Distributions from perpetual trusts 34,047. Acquired net assets from hospice of central pennsylvania 14,912,181.”

“The organization operates a raffle available to the general public.”