2025-07-30T11:24:06+00:00 2024-09-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 500 Ridgefield Court Asheville NC 28806 990 2023-10-01 593258493 Big Bend Hospice Foundation Inc BIGB 8508785310 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard Tallahassee FL 32308 Dena Strickland President 8508785310 2025-07-30 true Amy Bibby P00445891 8282542254 2025-06-18 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dena Strickland 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard Tallahassee FL 32308 8276118 false X https://bigbendhospice.org/foundation/ X 1996 FL See Schedule O: Big Bend Hospice Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that was established to solicit contributions and other community support to support Big Bend Hospice, a related organization whose mission is "to inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief - one family at a time." 20 20 6 120 0 0 2674574 2089970 0 0 220522 393435 271105 367153 3166201 2850558 2286310 2020565 0 0 539865 601637 0 0 0 318764 156818 3144939 2779020 21262 71538 8519960 9123505 194814 78812 8325146 9044693 Big Bend Hospice Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that was established to solicit contributions and other community support to support Big Bend Hospice, a related organization whose mission is "to inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief - one family at a time." false false 2545286 2020565 Big Bend Hospice Foundation, Inc. was established in 1996 with the sole purpose of supporting the mission, programs, and services of Big Bend Hospice, Inc. (BBH), a related tax-exempt organization. The Foundation serves as the primary fundraising arm of BBH, securing philanthropic contributions to enhance compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families. Funds raised by the Foundation support a variety of specialized programs, including the Bereavement Services Program, which provides professional counseling and emotional support to children and adolescents coping with the loss of a loved one. Licensed counselors help young individuals develop healthy strategies for navigating grief. The Foundation also funds Music Therapy services, delivered by trained professionals using evidence-based techniques to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients. This therapeutic approach contributes meaningfully to overall quality of life. Charity Care is another critical area of support, ensuring that hospice services are accessible to all patients regardless of their financial situation. In addition, the Foundation supports programs tailored to Veterans, recognizing their unique experiences and service by providing specialized care and recognition. Other areas of funding include spiritual care and chaplaincy, special patient needs, and various patient- and family-centered initiatives, all of which align with the core mission of delivering comfort, dignity, and hope. The Foundation maintains a strong Public Support Percentage, reflecting broad community engagement and a diversified donor base. Contributions include numerous large donations from many supporters, rather than reliance on a few sources. The Foundation also holds a significant permanent endowment, which will continue to support its mission long into the future. Fundraising events are conducted efficiently, with a cost-per-dollar-raised that reflects prudent stewardship of donor contributions. In the past year, the Foundation provided over $2 million in direct support to Big Bend Hospice. In addition, it received more than $70,000 in non-cash contributions, including donations of food, clothing, and medical supplies. 2545286 true true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false true false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 13 0 true 6 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false FL X Bill Wertman 8508785310 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard Tallahassee FL 32308 Alicia Crew Emeritus 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Gwynn Virostek Past Chair 1.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Marty Sipple Vice Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Michael Kalifeh Treasurer 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Patti Graganella Secretary 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Stan Barnes Chair 1.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Beth Desloge Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Dr MaKeba Earst Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Greg Adams Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jane Marks Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Ken Boutwell Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Pratt Trustee 1.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 Les Akers Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Marjorie Turnbull Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Mark Hillis Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Martha Olive-Hall Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Paul Sullivan Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Rob Langford Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Scott Harrell BBH Board Chair 1.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 Sharon Weeden Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Bill Wertman CEO/Administrator BBH 5.0 35.0 X 0 332587 23511 Dena Strickland President 40.0 X 211830 0 18596 Jon Wood CSO/BBH 5.0 35.0 X 0 244613 19663 211830 577200 61770 1 false true false Community Counseling Service Co LLC PO Box 824885 Philadelphia PA 191824885 Capital Campaign Advisory Services 124897 1 268022 1821948 70924 2089970 0 0 0 0 0 279922 279922 0 0 5292480 5178967 113513 0 113513 113513 613746 268022 246593 367153 367153 0 0 0 0 0 2850558 0 0 760588 2020565 2020565 211830 169464 42366 302328 238788 63540 19499 15599 3900 36081 28865 7216 31899 25519 6380 44980 44980 22127 34 22093 15736 13678 2058 0 23784 17031 6753 10450 10450 11382 4591 6791 1563 175 1388 1987 1453 534 625 625 9671 9671 Fundraising Expense 11252 6928 4324 Gift Expense 2216 1746 470 Dues and Memberships 940 790 150 Food Supplies 105 60 45 0 0 0 0 2779020 2545286 233734 0 3864213 3162008 1033166 810537 0 0 33553 20224 0 0 0 3588875 5130736 0 0 153 0 8519960 9123505 7199 3764 112688 19500 0 74927 55548 194814 78812 X 3772234 4250955 4552912 4793738 8325146 9044693 8519960 9123505 X 71538 577188 71107 -286 X false true X true false X 1380894 2009134 1883612 2806269 2703716 10783625 0 0 1380894 2009134 1883612 2806269 2703716 10783625 882346 9901279 94962 130563 253557 200600 279922 959604 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11743229 0 0.8431 0.8002 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3097438 724170 3821608 2841799 255639 3097438 3309911 -468112 2841799 2689978 619933 3309911 2454716 25970 209292 2689978 0.02 0.48 0.5 false false Due to Affiliates 55548 55548 X Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds Big bend hopice foundation, inc possesses endowment funds in the form of long-term investments whose earnings are intended to support the mission of big bend hospice. Big bend hospice foundation has adopted investment and spending policies that attempt to provide a perpetual source of support to programs supported by the endowment while seeking to preserve the purchasing power of the endowment assets. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Organization is exempt from income taxes on income from related activities under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and corresponding state tax law. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal or state income taxes. Additionally, the Foundation has been determined not to be a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. U.S. GAAP requires that a tax position be recognized as a benefit only if it is more likely than not that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. The Organization's Form 990s have not been subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service or the state of Florida for the last three years. The Organization does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Organization recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Organization did not incur any amounts for interest and penalties at September 30, 2024. Spring Fling 299410 36892 262518 691 13376 17696 1000 33074 Golf Tournament 268661 65264 203397 6634 6560 9833 42680 5 313697 165866 147831 22681 3180 28058 23714 37416 881768 268022 613746 30006 23116 55587 24714 113170 246593 367153 true Big Bend Hospice Inc 1723 Mahan Center Blvd Tallahassee FL 32308 592328806 501(c)(3) 2020565 Program Support 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Contributions are made to a related tax-exempt organization. Some contributions are unrestricted and can be used in any way the organization sees fit to further its tax exempt purpose and some contributions are temporarily restricted and must be used for the restricted purpose. X X false false false false false false false true false Bill Wertman CEO/Administrator BBH 0 321215 0 11372 0 0 0 14750 0 8761 0 356098 0 0 Jon Wood CSO/BBH 0 244258 0 355 0 0 0 11308 0 8355 0 264276 0 0 Dena Strickland President 194219 0 17611 0 0 0 9885 0 8711 0 230426 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments The bonus of the ceo/administrator is written into an employment contract. The dollar amounts of other bonuses are determined at the discretion of the board with distribution authority given to the ceo. X 4665 Market value X 3 6000 Market value X 49 23940 Market value X 9 4445 Market value X Gift Cards 2 150 Market value X Jewelry 1 4600 Market value X Discounts on services 4 15029 Market value X Miscellaneous 19 12095 Market value Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders Big bend hospice (bbh) shall appoint two trustees to the foundation board of trustees. One of these two trustees shall be the chair of the board of directors of BBH. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body BBH shall appoint two trustees, including the chair of the bbh board of directors, to the foundation board of trustees based on the terms of its operating agreement and existing by-laws. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A copy of the form 990 is provided to each board member prior to filing with the irs. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy At the time of appointment, time of occurrence, and at least annually thereafter, board members and executive staff complete an annual disclosure statement to disclose any business or other employment relationships which represent potential conflicts of interest with the organization. If there is a potential conflict of interest, the president, board chairperson, and audit committee review the statement and determine if there is an actual conflict of interest. Board members are required to abstain from voting on matters which present a conflict of interest as described above and shall excuse themselves from the meeting during discussion and the voting process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The process for determining the compensation of the organization president includes a review by executive committee of the board of trustees. Compensation surveys are used to determine the amount of compensation. The last review took place in FYE 09/30/2023 and was documented in the minutes of the executive committee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. 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