Hospice of Kitsap County

“Articles of dissolution were filed in august 2017.”

“The complete form 990 was reviewed by the executive director and board president prior to filing.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy applies to all board trustees. The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance. It is done annually at the time of signing the conflict of interest policy at a board meeting. If any trustee has a potential or actual conflict of interest, the trustee is required to immediately disclose the full extent of the interest or relationship to the board of trustees. The board, without participation by the trustee who disclosed the conflict, then determines the appropriate action for resolving the conflict in the best interest of the organization.”

“The board's personnel committee annually reviews the executive director's performance and compensation. They consider market data, such as forms 990 of similar organizations and compensation surveys, when making decisions surrounding compensation and benefits. The process was last conducted in 2015. The executive director was terminated upon the sale of assets on january 31, 2016. The executive director annually reviews performance and compensation of other officers and key employees. The review includes considering market data, such as forms 990 of similar agencies and the mvi compensation tool. The process was last conducted in 2015. All remaining employees were terminated on january 31, 2016.”

“The organization's form 990 is available online at www.multicare.org/ hospice/ and at www.guidestar.org. The organization's form 990 and form 1023 are available upon request.”

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

“All operations were sold to multicare health system on january 31, 2016. This form 990 is being filed to report the termination of all activities, transfer of remaining assets, and dissolution.”