Agrace Hospicecare Foundation Inc

“The organization relied on agrace hospicecare, a related tax-exempt organization, to determine the compensation of its other officers and key employees. Below is the process used by agrace hospicecare for determining compensation of theganization's top management official. Each year the organization gathers market data for determining compensation of the chief executive officer. This includes benchmarks of national, regional, and local compensation that are provided from independent compensation surveys. The vp, human resources presents this information to the executive committee of the board, along with pertinent 990 compensation reporting by similar sized non-profit hospices based on this information, the executive committee sets and approves the compensation package for the chief executive officer for the year and contemporaneously documents their approval in writing. This process occurs annually in february.”

“THE ORGANIZATION RELIED ON AGRACE HOSPICECARE, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ITS OTHER OFFICERS. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER OFFICERS. Every other year the organization gathers market data for compensation of the executive leadership team. This data includes benchmarks of national, regional, and local compensation that are provided from independent compensation surveys. Executive leadership pay is adjusted based on: 1) years of experience; 2) performance; and 3) market data for the 65th percentile of total compensation for the position. The VP, Human Resources presents the market data information to the executive committee of the board. Based on this information, the executive committee of the board approves the compensation package for the executive leadership team and documents their approval in writing. This process occurs biennially in February.”

“Agrace Health, Inc. became the sole member of Agrace Hospicecare Foundation, Inc. effective November 1, 2024. Prior to this, Agrace Hospicecare, Inc. was the sole member.”

“Agrace Health, Inc. a related 501(c)(3) organization, is the sole member of Agrace HospiceCare Foundation, Inc. and has the authority to appoint, remove, and replace any director on Foundation Board. Agrace Health, Inc. also has the sole authority to amend the Agrace HospiceCare Foundation Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. Agrace Health, Inc. has no other responsibilities or voting rights with respect to the operations of Agrace HospiceCare Foundation.”

“Pursuant to the bylaws of the organization, Agrace Health, Inc., the sole member of the organization, has the authority to, at any time, appoint and re-appoint Directors of the Corporation, fill vacancies on the board of directors, and remove any director of the corporation, with or without cause.”

“The committees do not have the authority to act on behalf of the board. Committee meetings are documented contemporaneously.”

“The Controller and CFO performed a detailed review of Form 990 and the related schedules prior to filing the return. This included verification of all amounts for accuracy and completeness. The form and schedules were also reviewed for content, presentation and reasonableness. The entire Form 990 is made available to the entire executive leadership team and an entity specific highlights summary is provided. The entire Form 990 is provided to the entire Board of Directors prior to filing and is accompanied by a 990 highlight summary. The audit committee reviewed the Form 990 and related schedules for reasonableness. Representatives from the accounting firm of Crowe prepared a detailed summary of the Form 990 that was presented to the board of directors by the Management.”

“Directors, officers, community committee members, and key employees (interested persons) are required to annually review the organization's Standards of Conduct, including the conflict-of-interest policy/statement. Interested persons are required to disclose potential or actual conflicts with the organization in writing via the annual questionnaire distributed electronically to each interested person. When a disclosure arises, the person shall promptly make disclosure of the interest to the governing board or committee. After disclosure and discussion, the interested person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is further discussed and voted upon by the remaining disinterested governing board or committee members. Once an actual conflict of interest exists with respect to a particular contract, transaction, or arrangement the disinterested members of the board exercise due diligence to determine whether said contract, transaction or arrangement is reasonable. The conflict-of-interest questionnaires are reviewed by the Controller and Governance Manager. The Controller and Governance Manager determine whether a potential conflict exists based on the completed questionnaires submitted by each interested person. The result of that determination is reviewed with the CFO and CEO and approved by the Agrace Board.”

“These documents may be made available to the public upon receipt of a written request.”

“TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SERIOUS ILLNESS. PRIORITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE FUNDING FOR: HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES FOR ANYONE IN NEED; GRIEF SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS; RESPITE FOR CARE PROVIDERS; HOSPICE WISH PROGRAM; VOLUNTEER TRAINING; HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE TRAINING AND EDUCATION; AND A HOST OF OTHER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SERIOUS AND LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. ALL FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT AGRACE HEALTH, INC. AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC., RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, TO ENSURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RECEIVES THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE AND SUPPORT, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. PRIORITY ACTIVITIES FOR THE AGRACE FOUNDATION INCLUDE: CARE FOR ALL, A FUND TO PROVIDE HOSPICE, PALLIATIVE CARE, Age at Home, Adult day AND hospice ROOM AND BOARD FOR SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS - CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INADEQUATE OR NO INSURANCE, SENIORS WITHOUT CAREGIVERS, INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT SAFE HOUSING, AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THROUGH GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, WE'VE NEVER TURNED AWAY A HOSPICE PATIENT WHO COULDN'T AFFORD CARE. CLINICAL ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: CNA's - OUR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) SERVE AN INCREDIBLE ROLE AT AGRACE - ASSISTING PATIENTS WITH THE MOST INTIMATE OF DAILY CARES. THE RELATIONSHIPS OUR CNAs DEVELOP WITH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE ONE OF THE STRONGEST. DESPITE THEIR IMPORTANCE THROUGHOUT THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY, CNAs ARE AMONG THE LOWEST PAID EMPLOYEES. AS SUCH, FINANCIAL BARRIERS OFTEN PREVENT THOSE IN CNA ROLES FROM PURSUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION AND TRAINING THAT IS NEEDED FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO REMOVE THESE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND PROVIDE ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (AND FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS) FOR CNAs ON A LEADERSHIP TRACK SO THEY CAN COMPLETE SPECIALTY TRAINING THAT PROMOTES CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND BEST PRACTICES IN HIGH-QUALITY PATIENT CARE. AGRACE GRIEF SUPPORT CENTER: GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE CAN BE AN ISOLATING EXPERIENCE. AGRACE SEEKS TO BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY FROM RECEIVING THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO GRIEVE THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONES AND BECOME HEALTHY SURVIVORS. THE AGRACE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS RESPITE FOR INDIVIDUALS CARING FOR LOVED ONES, GRANTS SPECIAL WISHES TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AT END-OF-LIFE, supports start-up initiatives, AND INVESTS IN EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND SUPPORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Care for All Dollars Can Help More Agrace Patients and Clients: A very welcome expansion was approved for Agrace's Care for All charitable care program. In addition to assisting patients who need hospice care or supportive (palliative) care, this program can now help clients pay for the Agrace Adult Day Center and Agrace Age at Home. Care for All is a donor-supported program that helps Agrace patients and clients pay for their care if they can show financial need and have no other options.”

“Donations to Agrace ensure that every individual and family receives the best possible care and support available, regardless of ability to pay. AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF AGRACE HEALTH, INC. AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC., RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS CARING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,200 hospice PATIENTS PER DAY. In 2024, Agrace served a total of 5,567 individual patients and clients through its Hospice Care, Supportive Care, Age at Home and Adult Day Center programs. THE AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION IS SUPPORTED BY A COMMUNITY OF DONORS WHO SHARE THE VISION OF ACCESS TO A QUALITY END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY FOR EVERYONE. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT HAS HELPED AGRACE HOSPICECARE BUILD INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, ENHANCE THE BREADTH AND QUALITY OF ITS SERVICES, AND EXPAND ITS REACH TO THOSE WHO NEED AGRACE SERVICES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN WISCONSIN, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. IN ADDITION TO THE GRANT SUPPORT THAT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TO AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS, INC., THE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED BUILD AND MAINTAIN AN OPERATING RESERVE TO ENSURE THAT AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. HAS THE ABILITY TO SERVE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IF FACED WITH FINANCIAL OR REIMBURSEMENT CHALLENGES.”

“The number of forms w-2 reported by the organization were submitted under the fein of agrace hospicecare, inc. Who serves as a payroll agent for the organization.”

“Change in Value of Annuity Agreements - 2841; Change in allowance of doubtful accounts - 3877; Total - 6718;”