Elea Institute (Fka Journeycare Inc)

“The governing documents, including the by-laws, were amended to reflect the merger of JourneyCare with Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter and Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care ,Inc.”

“Management reviewed the Form 990 before it was filed. A copy was provided to the Board after it was filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with each new employee and board member during their orientation, along with employees receiving annual training. The policy requires employees and board members to disclose conflicts of interest. A review of vendor payments is completed to identify financial transactions that could result in a conflict of interest.”

“An independent third party vendor completes a market analysis which the CEO uses to evaluate the compensation of Executive Directors which is presented to the Board Committee. Human Resources provide the market analysis for the CEO position to the Executive Board Committee and the Committee determines the CEO compensation.”

“The same process used as above, however CEO has final approval and authority with input from the Board of Directors .”

“Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”

“Sarah Bealles' time is split between JourneyCare, Inc. and JourneyCare Foundation, Inc. Approximately 8 hours per week are spent on JourneyCare Foundation, Inc. and 32 hours per week are spent on JourneyCare, Inc.”

“(Expenses $ 2,800,306 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 3,644,868) Specialized Care for Children -- JourneyCare's All About Kids program provides specialized care and support for infants, children, and families facing serious or life-limiting illness or loss. JourneyCare's team of nursing professionals, social workers and chaplains are trained in pediatrics, as well as palliative and supportive care. The organization's child life therapists help young patients and their families deal with fears, while providing effective coping strategies and emotional support.”

“(Expenses $ 582,143 including grants of $) Grief Support Services -- JourneyCare's grief support team is specially trained to help families, children, spouses, and friends cope with loss and begin moving forward with their lives. This includes individual and group counseling. These services are provided to patients and non-patients in the community.”

“(Expenses $ 531,878 including grants of $) Integrated therapy program -- JourneyCare elevates care to its most advanced level with Integrative therapies. These services incorporate pet therapy, music therapy and music thanatology, aromatherapy, art therapy, massage therapy and compassionate touch. These therapies manage symptoms, calm the mind, console the heart and relax the mind, body and spirit.”

“(Expenses $ 128,901 including grants of $) Specialized Community Support Services -- JourneyCare offers specialized services respecting the culturally diverse communities it serves. These include such programs as Jewish Care Services, dedicated to observing Jewish traditions, and the We Honor Veterans program to recognize military service and assist veterans in accessing benefits they are entitled to receive.”

“(Expenses $ 30,915 including grants of $) Comfort and Joy --This program assists families with little to no financial resources with critical needs such as transportation,groceries or a utility bill, as well as making end-of-life wishes come true.”

“Net assets acquired through merger - 28499305;”