Hospice of Mcdowell County Inc

“Members of the governing body are considered independent only if all of the following applied at all times during the tax year: (1) they were not compensated as an officer or other employee of the organization (or a related organization), (2) they did not receive more than $10,000 of total compensation or other payments from the organization (or a related organization) as an independent contractor, and (3) they (or a family member) were not involved in a transaction with the organization (whether directly or indirectly through an affiliated organization).”

“When time allows, a complete copy of the organization's final form 990, including all required schedules, as ultimately filed with the irs, is provided to each person who was a voting member of the governing body at a scheduled board meeting. All members review the form 990 and provide comments and/or questions to the executive director. The form 990 was approved at the board meeting prior to filing with the irs. Otherwise, a complete copy of the organization's form 990, including all required schedules, is provided electronically to each person who is a voting member of the governing body. The form 990 is approved by electronic vote.”

“The conflict of interest policy and disclosures are requested during the new board member orientation. The executive director reviews the policy with board members annually in january and thereafter as questions may arise. The executive director is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with staff. Each year supervisors cover the conflict of interest policy with staff members at the time of the employee's annual evaluation. The executive director also covers the conflict of interest policy and procedures in an annual staff meeting.”

“The organization's governing documents, including the articles of incorporation, by-laws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements, are made available to the public upon request whether by telephone call, electronic mail, letters or personal visit. In addition, key members of the staff are available to answer questions that arise. The public also has the ability to access financial information through select public information websites such as guidestar and donor's websites such as united way. The public may access the governing documents and financial information from the nc secretary of state's charitable solicitation office. The organization displays a statement informing the public of how to access its office's toll free number on the organization's website, brochures, and all donor receipts.”

“Interdisciplinary team approach to caring for terminally ill patients and their caregivers, including nursing support, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment, spiritual and emotional support, respite care and bereavement aftercare and follow-up. During the nine months of calendar year 2016 hospice of mcdowell county provided care for 183 patients, representing 15,037 a 12% increase in patients served compared to the same period in 2015. Effective december 31, 2016, the organization legally dissolved.”

“Other fees: program service expenses 186,844. Management and general expenses 323,104. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 509,948.”

“Net assets transferred upon dissolution -3,330,832.”