2026-07-22T07:33:24-05:00 2025-12-31 160929175 DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP 200 INTERNATIONAL DR BUFFALO NY 142215794 990 2025-01-01 510202066 HOSPICE BUFFALO INC HOSP 7166861900 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 ROSEANN MCANULTY COO 7166861900 2026-07-20 1 MICHAEL ORLOWSKI P00956557 7166348800 2026-07-20 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHRISTOPHER KERR MD 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 42613968 0 X WWW.PALLIATIVECARE.ORG X 1976 NY SEE SCHEDULE O 25 24 420 229 0 0 2112005 2632534 38195268 36885602 98058 67570 324570 3028262 40729901 42613968 0 0 0 0 27531361 27238974 0 0 0 16135303 16031952 43666664 43270926 -2936763 -656958 6128429 5765831 2607839 2902199 3520590 2863632 SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 37252166 36913352 HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. SERVICE OFFERINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE PATIENT'S HOME, NURSING HOMES AND HOSPICE'S OWN INPATIENT UNIT; SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, HOME HEALTH AIDE, SPIRITUAL CARE AND BEREAVEMENT PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH MEDICARE. ADDITIONAL VALUE ADDED SERVICES, WHICH ARE FUNDED BY THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY, INC., INCLUDE MUSIC, ART AND MASSAGE THERAPY AND PHYSICIAN COMPLIMENT, WHICH COVERS THE PHARMACY AND DME, SUPPLIES COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS. 37252166 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 420 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 24 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X THE ORGANIZATION 7166861900 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 ADAM FLEMING CONTROLLER 0.00 37.50 X X 0 126718 26118 AIMEE LYNN BELL TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 BRENDAN J RICH ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN D SNYDER MD FACP TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 BRIGID M MALONEY ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 CARY SISTI CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER 37.50 0.00 X X 336286 0 69572 CHRISTOPHER KERR MD PRESIDENT/CMO/CEO 9.38 28.13 X X 142531 1365513 325728 DANIEL T RIORDAN TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR 1.00 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIN DIGIROLAMO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 G RICHARD BRAEN MD TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 HURON O HILL II DDS TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES KRAMER TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 JANE MOGAVERO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN D REINHOLD TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN D'ANGELO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY O'BRIEN TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 MELINDA C DUBOIS TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 NORA K MCGUIRE TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL DUGGAN CFP TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL E SHIELDS DO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT J SCHRECK ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROSEANN MCANULTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 0.00 37.50 X X 0 318184 60253 RYAN M ZEBRO TRUSTEE/CHAIR 1.00 4.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS J FOELS MD MMM TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY O'CONNOR MD TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI FEINE TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 VINCENT J MANCUSO TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 ABIGAIL UNGER VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES 36.75 0.75 X 174895 3569 21217 JOHN C TANGEMAN MD ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 37.50 0.00 X 281777 0 33318 MARY CLEM PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP 37.50 0.00 X 168596 0 31811 NICOLE GOLDING DIRECTOR OF PROVIDER OPERATIONS 37.50 0.00 X 165869 0 31534 SAM PUDLEWSKI VP OF ADMISSIONS 37.50 0.00 X 164174 0 29408 CHRISTOPHER JABOBUS MD PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 278861 0 39982 JOSEPH REIDY PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 264068 0 24251 PATRICIA BUNDT ADMISSIONS RN 37.50 0.00 X 151658 0 13606 TANYA ORELLANA PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 254825 0 29980 TRACIE COTTON NURSE PRACTITIONER 33.75 3.75 X 131221 14580 18157 2514761 1828564 754935 12 0 1 1 0 2632534 2632534 PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621610 36885602 36885602 36885602 53570 53570 14000 0 14000 14000 14000 EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT BETWEEN RE 561000 3000512 3000512 27750 27750 3028262 42613968 36913352 0 3068082 2834253 2834253 18576302 18576302 2144920 2144920 1905355 1905355 1778144 1778144 8057495 2038735 6018760 852966 852966 589879 589879 290330 290330 CONTRACTED NURSING HOME 3128799 3128799 OTHER EXPENSES 1037433 1037433 PERSCRIPTION DRUGS 979316 979316 SUPPLIES 568176 568176 527558 527558 43270926 37252166 6018760 0 1466765 1160995 4125846 4113726 96495 70573 1313428 892891 439323 420537 6128429 5765831 2607839 2902199 2607839 2902199 X 3520590 2863632 3520590 2863632 6128429 5765831 -656958 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1278334 2128910 3155567 2112005 2632534 11307350 35182075 34027398 36743074 38227878 36913352 181093777 36460409 36156308 39898641 40339883 39545886 192401127 0 0 0 192401127 2658 13517 102895 90905 53570 263545 2658 13517 102895 90905 53570 263545 4032463 291960 3000512 7324935 36463067 36169825 44033999 40722748 42599968 199989607 0.96210 0.97720 0.00130 0.00110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1313428 892891 420537 420537 X 42613968 0 42613968 0 42613968 43270926 0 43270926 0 43270926 PART X, LINE 2: HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. TAKES MANY TAX POSITIONS RELATIVE TO TAX LAWS INCLUDING THOSE TAKEN IN DETERMINING THE CHARACTERIZATION OF INCOME AS TAXABLE (FOR EXAMPLE, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME) OR NONTAXABLE. HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. IS NOT AWARE OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 THROUGH 2025 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR U.S. FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES AND ALSO BY NEW YORK STATE FOR STATE TAX PURPOSES. X X 0 0 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER KERR MD PRESIDENT/CMO/CEO 138937 416810 0 0 3594 948703 7875 311352 1625 4876 152031 1681741 0 0 CARY SISTI CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER 296903 0 32174 0 7209 0 57173 0 12399 0 405858 0 0 0 ROSEANN MCANULTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 0 281649 0 29178 0 7357 0 53780 0 6473 0 378437 0 0 CHRISTOPHER JABOBUS MD PHYSICIAN 272448 0 0 0 6413 0 23215 0 16767 0 318843 0 0 0 JOHN C TANGEMAN MD ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 274435 0 154 0 7188 0 24855 0 8463 0 315095 0 0 0 JOSEPH REIDY PHYSICIAN 263671 0 26 0 371 0 23527 0 724 0 288319 0 0 0 TANYA ORELLANA PHYSICIAN 254603 0 0 0 222 0 23513 0 6467 0 284805 0 0 0 MARY CLEM PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP 162104 0 2500 0 3992 0 15057 0 16754 0 200407 0 0 0 ABIGAIL UNGER VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES 166520 3398 4900 100 3475 71 15119 309 5673 116 195687 3994 0 0 NICOLE GOLDING DIRECTOR OF PROVIDER OPERATIONS 158662 0 5000 0 2207 0 14780 0 16754 0 197403 0 0 0 SAM PUDLEWSKI VP OF ADMISSIONS 161041 0 2500 0 633 0 15518 0 13890 0 193582 0 0 0 PATRICIA BUNDT ADMISSIONS RN 150565 0 1055 0 38 0 10338 0 3268 0 165264 0 0 0 TRACIE COTTON NURSE PRACTITIONER 130825 14536 25 3 371 41 12356 1373 3985 443 147562 16396 0 0 ADAM FLEMING CONTROLLER 0 121621 0 5000 0 97 0 12000 0 14118 0 152836 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFIT AND SATURN CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES. FORM 990 PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5 CHRISTOPHER KERR (CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) - $57,012.10 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC. ADAM FLEMING (CONTROLLER) - $25,344 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC. ABIGAIL UNGER (VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES) - 3,569 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC. TRACIE COTTON (NURSE PRACTITIONER) - 14,580 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC. FORM 990 PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A CHRISTOPHER KERR'S 2025 OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION INCLUDES A SERP DISTRIBUTION THAT BECAME PAYABLE AT THE END OF A NINE-YEAR AGREEMENT. AMOUNTS ACCRUED UNDER THIS PLAN OVER THE PAST NINE YEARS WERE NOT REPORTED ON FORM 990 AND ARE INSTEAD REPORTED ENTIRELY IN 2025, RESULTING IN A HIGHER TOTAL FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. HERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF HIS COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A: OTHER COMPENSATION: BASE AMOUNT - 14,375 SERP - 937,922 THE ABOVE BASE AMOUNT IS ALLOCATED 25% TO HOSPICE BUFFALO AND 75% TO RELATED ENTITIES. THE SERP AMOUNT IS ALLOCATED 100% TO A RELATED ENTITY. FORM 990; PART I; LINE 1 HOSPICE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE A SPECIAL WAY OF CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES AND CARE. THE PATIENTS' SYMPTOMS ARE MANAGED SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE A FULL LIFE WITH THE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THIS MEANS THAT WE CARE FOR THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. CARING PROFESSIONALS OFFER MEDICAL AND NURSING SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, PASTORAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE, ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL AND OTHER ISSUES, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES THAT EXTENDS TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE ACTING AS CAREGIVERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES AND CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL'S QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EFFECTIVE PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE THAT IS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S AND FAMILY'S NEEDS AND WISHES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE EXPERTS LED BY A PHYSICIAN AND INCLUDES NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AIDES, SPIRITUAL CARE COUNSELORS, MUSIC, ART, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS. WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND EMBRACE RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. IN ADDITION TO CLINICAL CARE WE ALSO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES RELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN WHATEVER LOCATION THE INDIVIDUAL CALLS HOME. HOSPICE SERVICES ARE COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND MOST PRIVATE INSURANCE PLANS. HOSPICE BUFFALO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, SO NO ONE IS DENIED CARE DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION HAS A STOCKHOLDER AND MEMBERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND REVIEWED BY THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF. THE COMPLETED FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, AFTER A REVIEW HAS TAKEN PLACE, SUCH IS RECOMMENDED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PLAN AND SET OF POLICIES. THE BOARD AND ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL INSERVICE REGARDING CORPORATE COMPLIANCE. THE INSERVICE SPECIFICALLY REVIEWS THE POLICIES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, HOW TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS OCCURRED, AND ALL MANNERS IN WHICH COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS CAN BE REPORTED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND OVERSIGHT OF ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS COMPLETED BY THE COMMITTEE. IN THE REVIEW PROCESS ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND KEY GOALS ARE REVIEWED. THE COMMITTEE ALSO COMPARES COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES TO SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 AVAILABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 IS DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE AND REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED VIA THE WEBSITE, PHONE OR MAIL. THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE GUIDESTAR.ORG FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. AVAILABILITY IS DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE, AND REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED VIA THE PHONE NUMBER ON THE WEBSITE OR BY MAIL. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. FORM 990; PART VIII; LINE 11A EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT BETWEEN RELATED ENTITIES. PALLIATIVE CARE INSTITUTE INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161593163 INTERCONNECT COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY EFFORTS ACROSS DISCIPLINES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 HOSPICE FOUNDATION INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 223137812 ACCEPTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS ALL CHARITABLE FUNDS NY 501(C)(3) LINE 7 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 KRESGE RESIDENCE INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161467560 PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING SERVICES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 222203585 HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH DEATH RELATED ISSUES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 SAUNDERS PROPERTIES OF WNY INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 205359753 HOLD PROPERTIES FOR ITS PARENT COMPANY NY 501(C)(2) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 223141532 PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ENHANCE COMFORT & QUALITY OF LIFE NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC M 8057495 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY C 2632534 CASH TRANSFER HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC K 1181150 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES SAUNDERS PROPERTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC K 314136 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC I 3000512 NET ASSET TRANSFER