Arbor Hospice Inc.

“The President/CEO and other officers are compensated by Hospice of Michigan, a related party. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees meets annually in April subsequent to the acceptance of the audited financial statements to review and approve as appropriate, funds to be allocated for total compensation for the organization's President/CEO, including base salary, bonus, car allowance, and other benefits. The Executive Committee also determines if the President/CEO's contract needs to be updated or renewed at this time. Minutes are taken up until the point where discussion of compensation takes place and a vote/decision is made in regards to compensation. The CEO is excused from the meeting at this point while discussion and a decision is made. In addition, in 2017 the annual external compensation study was performed to assess executive compensation. The compensation study aims to price positions at market by using local, national, and industry specific survey data. An outside consultant is engaged through American Society of Employers (ASE). Market data was gathered through at least three external surveys and nationally compared 990's of the largest hospices nationally as well as the top Michigan hospitals with revenues of $150 million or less.”

“The Corporation is organized on a non-stock basis as a nonprofit membership corporation. The sole member is Hospice of Michigan, Inc. ("HOM" or the "Member").”

“The Corporation is organized on a non-stock basis as a nonprofit membership corporation. The sole member is Hospice of Michigan, Inc. ("HOM" or the "Member"). Pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Bylaws, approval by the Member shall be required for the election of voting members of the Corporation's Board, including the filling of vacancies. Pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Bylaws, at the Member's sole discretion, HOM may appoint up to two directors from either the HOM executive team or HOM board of directors.”

“Reserved Powers: Pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Bylaws, in addition to other rights reserved to the Member by law, approval by the Member shall be required for the following actions: a. The election of voting members of the Corporation's Board, including the filling of vacancies; b. Any amendments to the Corporation's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; c. A change in the Corporation's mission statement; d. Adoption or approval of any plan or dissolution of the Corporation; and e. Adoption or approval of any plan of merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of the assets or property of the Corporation.”

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Therefore, this question has been answered "no" in accordance with Form 990 instructions.”

“A draft copy of the 990 is presented to the board of directors before the returns are transmitted to the irs.”

“Procedure: employees, both paid and unpaid (from here forward referred to as "employee"), and board members, have a fundamental obligation to act in the best interest of patient care and arbor hospice. Every board member and employee is responsible for acting consistent with this obligation when engaging in activities, and should not let other personal and financial interests interfere with this obligation. General practice guidelines: (1) arbor hospice requires that all members of its boards of trustees and employees disclose interests that could result in a conflict. Annually, all board members sign off on a conflict of interest policy and disclose any situation which may represent a conflict. The corporate compliance officer (cco) also has access to the board at least annually. The organization also utilizes c-trac (crowe tax risk assessment and control), a tool provided by our tax advisors, to send conflict of interest surveys to all voting board members, executives, and the highest paid staff. (2) all board members and employees are required to submit a disclosure statement, if there is a conflict of interest that meets the stated definition, at the beginning of employment or term. (3) if a matter arises in which a member of the board or employee has a conflict of interest, the individual shall promptly disclose it to the ceo, or in the case of the ceo, the board chairperson. (4) an individual with a potential conflict of interest shall not proceed to make any decision or take any action on behalf of the organization with the approval of the board of trustees. (5) arbor hospice employees are precluded from engaging in activities with any "vendor or supplier business" (as that term is defined in the policy) that does or seeks business with arbor hospice which may result in a personal benefit to the employee at the expense of arbor hospice or may influence the employee's decisions on matters involving arbor hospice and a vendor or supplier business.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“In 2017, Arbor Hospice maintained 159 volunteers which resulted in approximately 6,300 volunteer hours and a cost savings of $177,128 and approximately 3,963 volunteer assignments. 363 patients were visited by volunteers in 2017 with volunteers driving 43,980 unreimbursed miles. 27% of our patients utilize volunteers with 63% of the total volunteer hours directly serving patients at the bedside through companionship service, caregiver relief, bedside death vigils, music or pet visits, My Stories legacy recording, and other professional services (haircuts, massage, etc). The other 37% is split between office or administrative support, other patient care related services, bereavement and community outreach services. We maintain a high engagement with volunteers who in turn better serve those who need our support. Additionally, there were 8 non-paid board members which brought the total volunteers to 167.”

“(Expenses $ 225,038 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES: PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE AGENCY ON A COMPREHENSIVE BASIS TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS AFTER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO OFFERED FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.”

“CONTRACTED RESPITE - Total Expense: 36262, Program Service Expense: 36262, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; CONTRACTED ROOM AND BOARD - Total Expense: 3343804, Program Service Expense: 3343804, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; CONTRACTED STAFF - Total Expense: 73392, Program Service Expense: 13136, Management and General Expenses: 60256, Fundraising Expenses: ; INFUSION AND ENTERNAL FEEDING - Total Expense: 60698, Program Service Expense: 60698, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; PHARMACY - Total Expense: 518682, Program Service Expense: 518682, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; CONSULTING - Total Expense: 25930, Program Service Expense: 350, Management and General Expenses: 25580, Fundraising Expenses: ; OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES - Total Expense: 226724, Program Service Expense: 28828, Management and General Expenses: 192470, Fundraising Expenses: 5426;”

“Change in investment in arbor foundation - 1204420;”