STRATEGY STUDIO / PUBLIC DATA EXPLORER

COMFORT BRIDGE: Form 990, tax year 2019

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Organization
COMFORT BRIDGE (EIN 47-1820366)
Tax period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31
Filed
2020-11-12
IRS object ID
202033179349307848
Schema version
2019v5.1
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2020-11-12T16:18:55-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2019-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN450250958PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1EIDE BAILLY LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12950 E HARMONY RD STE 290AddressLine1Txt
CityFORT COLLINSCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP805283429ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2019-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN471820366EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1COMFORT BRIDGEBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlCOMFBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3033212828PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line18289 E LOWRY BLVDAddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80230ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonPAUL TOSETTIPersonNm
Person TitleCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERPersonTitleTxt
Phone3033212828PhoneNum
Signature2020-11-12SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonKYLE FRITCH CPAPreparerPersonNm
PTINP01313374PTIN
Phone9702238825PhoneNum
Preparation2020-11-12PreparationDt

Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation

IP Address IPAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
I Pv4 Address65.155.204.218IPv4AddressTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IP2020-11-12IPDt
IP Tm12:27:01IPTm
IP TimezoneMSIPTimezoneCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2019TaxYr
Build TS2021-01-29 14:40:06ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address ChangeYes (X)AddressChangeInd

Doing Business As Name DoingBusinessAsName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CARE SYNERGYBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerTIM J BOWENPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line18289 E LOWRY BLVDAddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80230ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressHTTP://CARESYNERGYNETWORK.ORG/WebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation2014FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateCOLegalDomicileStateCd
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PY Revenues Less Expenses-$44PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionCOMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$0ExpenseAmt
Grant$0GrantAmt
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DescCOMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDERS. AS THE REGION'S LEADING END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK, WE SERVE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS TO BENNETT, FROM COLORADO SPRINGS TO WYOMING. CARING FOR COLORADANS IS IMPORTANT. WE AID FAMILIES IN DEALING WITH END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS BY PROVIDING THE BEST CARE, WHETHER IN-HOME OR AT ONE OF OUR INPATIENT CARE CENTERS, PROMISING SUPPORT, EXCELLENCE, AND COMPASSION THROUGH PERSONALIZED PALLIATIVE, HOSPICE, AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. IN 2015, THE COMPANY BEGAN PROVIDING "BACK OFFICE" SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT. ALL EMPLOYEES TIME WILL BE DEVOTED TO THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED. CARE SYNERGY WILL CHARGE THE AFFILIATE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT COST IN ORDER TO COVER ITS EXPENSES. CARE SYNERGY FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF PROVIDING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES DEEMED EXEMPT UNDER REV. RUL. 79-17 BY COMBINING BACK OFFICE SERVICES UNDER A SINGLE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE. CARE SYNERGY CURRENTLY SERVES FIVE OPERATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES, WHICH INCLUDES THE HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, PATHWAYS HOSPICE, HALCYON HOSPICE, COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC.Desc
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Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
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Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments0DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other AssetsYes (1)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl Stmt0IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
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Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
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Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To Organizations0GrantsToOrganizationsInd
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Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
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Related EntityYes (1)RelatedEntityInd
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Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
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Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1PAUL TOSETTIBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone3033212828PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line18289 E LOWRY BLVDAddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80230ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (26 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
JOANN LOVINS
BOARD CHAIRMAN1.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
DOUGLAS FINN
BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN1.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
RODNEY RICE
SECRETARY1.002.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRIAN WAGNER
TREASURER (FROM 12/19)1.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JEFF ROSACKER
TREASURER (THRU 11/19)1.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ADAM BERGQUIST
DIRECTOR (FROM 10/19)1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRAD BAUMGARTNER
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREA COLEMAN
DIRECTOR1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KAREN DAWSON
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
NANCY BOTILLER
DIRECTOR (FROM 10/19)1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BEN PRICE
DIRECTOR (FROM 10/19)1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ADELE PHELAN
DIRECTOR1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
COLIN PERRY
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY BETH SAVORY
DIRECTOR (FROM 12/19)1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SR MARY COLLEEN SCHWARZ
DIRECTOR (FROM 12/19)1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TIM J BOWEN
PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER40.004.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$681,913$0$113,297
RONALD FERET
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER40.004.00Yes (X)$254,627$0$44,291
JOHN BLASCHKE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER40.004.00$240,595$0$77,739Yes (X)
JANE BEDROSIAN
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES40.004.00$310,028$0$52,610Yes (X)
PATRICIA FORD
VP OF OPERATIONS40.004.00$230,857$0$40,430Yes (X)
JOHN MCELLIGOTT
VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT40.004.00$205,277$0$57,560Yes (X)
PATRICIA MEHNERT
DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & RISK MGMT.40.004.00$138,089$0$13,149Yes (X)
DAWN DARVALICS DIRECTOR OF
QUALITY EDUCATION (FROM 2/19)40.001.00$137,444$4,614$31,173Yes (X)
PETER SCHOOMAKER
CONTROLLER40.004.00$125,398$0$33,927Yes (X)
MICHELE BLAKESLEE
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS40.004.00$108,645$0$13,505Yes (X)
CAROLINE PETTY
DIRECTOR OF HR40.004.00$107,437$0$21,813Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$2,540,310TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$4,614TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$499,494TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K11IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (4 entries)

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NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES
PO BOX 823519PHILADELPHIAPA19182EMR HOSTING$424,640
GARY LYNCH LLC
2930 S LINCOLN STENGLEWOODCO80113PAYROLL CONSULTING$159,950
EIDE BAILLY LLP
7001 E BELLEVIEW AVE STE 700DENVERCO80237AUDIT/PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING$151,560
INDEED INC
PO BOX 660367DALLASTX75266ADVERTISING SERVICES$137,553
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K4CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMANAGEMENT SERVICESDesc
Business561000BusinessCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$9,761,122TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$98,647OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$0OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other$98,647OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$98,647TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$98,647ExclusionAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Related Or Exempt Func Income$9,761,122RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
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Exclusion$98,647ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,604,112TotalAmt
Management And General$2,604,112ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,940,730TotalAmt
Management And General$2,940,730ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,640TotalAmt
Management And General$4,640ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$348,295TotalAmt
Management And General$348,295ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$125,590TotalAmt
Management And General$125,590ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$108,745TotalAmt
Management And General$108,745ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,677TotalAmt
Management And General$1,677ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,221,047TotalAmt
Management And General$1,221,047ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,983TotalAmt
Management And General$14,983ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$64,792TotalAmt
Management And General$64,792ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$287,967TotalAmt
Management And General$287,967ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$755,235TotalAmt
Management And General$755,235ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$89,913TotalAmt
Management And General$89,913ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$57,301TotalAmt
Management And General$57,301ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$23,313TotalAmt
Management And General$23,313ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$514,510TotalAmt
Management And General$514,510ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$218,152TotalAmt
Management And General$218,152ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
EMPLOYEE RECRUITING$248,442$248,442
DUES, LICENSES, SUBSCRI$153,764$153,764
CONTINUING EDUCATION$76,561$76,561

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$9,859,769TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$9,859,769ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$424,904BOYAmt
EOY$904,441EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$190,145BOYAmt
EOY$304,533EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$2,705,259LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$2,158,907LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$848,549BOYAmt
EOY$546,352EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,473,662BOYAmt
EOY$12,481,580EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,937,260BOYAmt
EOY$14,236,906EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,001,067BOYAmt
EOY$1,641,938EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,936,193BOYAmt
EOY$12,594,968EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,937,260BOYAmt
EOY$14,236,906EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,937,260BOYAmt
EOY$14,236,906EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$0ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supporting Organization509a3Yes (X)SupportingOrganization509a3Ind
Supporting Org Type2Yes (X)SupportingOrgType2Ind
IRS Written DeterminationYes (X)IRSWrittenDeterminationInd
Supported Organizations5SupportedOrganizationsCnt

Supported Org Information SupportedOrgInformationGrp (5 entries)

EINEINOrganization TypeOrganizationTypeCdGoverning Document ListedGoverningDocumentListedIndSupportSupportAmtOther SupportOtherSupportAmt
HALCYON HOSPICE
47182049210Yes (1)$0$1,903,732
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
84074312110Yes (1)$0$4,587,406
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
840782874100$0$1,930,251
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC
840816047100$0$1,685,593
COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
841043351100$0$0
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Supported Organizations Total5SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt
Support Sum$0SupportSumAmt
Other Support Sum$10,106,982OtherSupportSumAmt

Form990 Sch A Supporting Org Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp

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Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 12G, COLUMN VI:COMFORT BRIGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, PROVIDED MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HALCYON HOSPICE, THE HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, PATHWAYS HOSPICE, COLORADO VISTING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND PIKES PEAK HOSPICE, ALL OF WHICH ARE RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED AS OTHER SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTS SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT ACTIVITES OF PROVIDING HOSPICE CARE, COMFORT AND COMPASSION TO THE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, AND THEREFORE, BY VIRTUE OF PROVIDING THESE SERVICES CARE SYNERGY IS SUPPORTING THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 1:COMFORT BRIDGE, D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, D/B/A THE DENVER HOSPICE AND OPTIO HEALTH SERVICES (TDH), HALCYON HOSPICE (HC), AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT PUBLICLY SUPPORTED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE, COMFORT AND COMPASSION TO THE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2). PARTICULARLY, AMONG ITS BROADER TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES, CARE SYNERGY IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES TO SUPPORT TDH, HC, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SECTION C, LINE 1 - MAJORITY DIR. DETAICOMFORT BRIDGE, D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH INCLUDES HALCYON HOSPICE, THE HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, PATHWAYS HOSPICE, AND PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. THE CARE SYNERGY BOARD DID NOT SERVE AS A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD FOR THE OTHER THREE ORGANIZATIONS. HOWEVER AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF EACH OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS, CARE SYNERGY, HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE ALL OF THE DIRECTORS OF EACH OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. THIS POWER TO APPOINT AND REMOVE THE BOARD MEMBERS REFLECTS A COMMON SUPERVISION AND CONTROL BY THE PERSONS SUPERVISING CARE SYNERGY AND EACH OF THE RELATED ENTITIES. THEREFORE, THERE IS COMMON SUPERVISION AND CONTROL BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
SCHEDULE A, PAGE 4, SECTION A, LINE 5A:COLORADO VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION (EIN 84-1043351) WAS ADDED AS A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF CARE SYNERGY ON NOVEMBER 1, 2019. SPECIFICALLY, PURSUANT TO THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT APPROVED BY BOTH BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, CARE SYNERGY BECAME THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF COLORADO VISTING NURSE ASSOCIATION BY AMENDMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. THIS ADDITION IS TO PROVIDE MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY SERVED.

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members0MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact Legislators0DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (1)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$1,677OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$1,677TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationLOBBYING ACTIVITIES INCLUDED AS PART OF DUES TO NHPCO $1,677, AS DISCLOSED ON THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM. IN 2019, 3.81% OF OUR TOTAL DUES OF $44,011 WERE ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,705,259OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,158,907DepreciationAmt
Book Value$546,352BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$546,352TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (6 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM PATHWAYS HOSPICE$217,829
DUE FROM HALCYON HOSPICE$399,430
DUE FROM PIKES PEAK HOSPICE$142,117
INVESTMENTS HELD FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION$801,266
DUE FROM THE DENVER HOSPICE$10,925,437
DUE FROM CVNA-$4,499
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$12,481,580TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
DUE TO HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER$11,156,627
DUE TO PATHWAYS HOSPICE$280,455
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY$820,024
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION$329,234
DUE TO CNVA$8,628
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$12,594,968TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$9,859,769TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Not Reported$0RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$9,859,769RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$9,859,769TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$9,859,769TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$9,859,769ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$9,859,769TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationWE ARE ORGANIZED AS A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) AND QUALIFY FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VIII). CARE SYNERGY HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(3). CARE SYNERGY IS REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE. WE FILE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) WITH THE IRS TO REPORT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. WE BELIEVE WE HAVE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING OUR ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS, AND AS SUCH, DO NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (9 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
TIM J BOWEN
PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$519,108$0$134,392$0$28,413$0$88,084$0$25,988$0$795,985$0$0$0
RONALD FERET
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$222,753$0$30,458$0$1,416$0$44,291$0$516$0$299,434$0$0$0
JOHN BLASCHKE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER$198,035$0$40,125$0$2,435$0$47,243$0$31,001$0$318,839$0$0$0
JANE BEDROSIAN
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES$176,018$0$35,897$0$98,113$0$27,188$0$25,869$0$363,085$0$92,875$0
PATRICIA FORD
VP OF OPERATIONS$193,333$0$36,726$0$798$0$26,219$0$14,713$0$271,789$0$0$0
JOHN MCELLIGOTT
VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT$173,641$0$0$0$31,636$0$29,489$0$28,482$0$263,248$0$0$0
PATRICIA MEHNERT
DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & RISK MGMT.$137,292$0$0$0$797$0$2,750$0$10,765$0$151,604$0$0$0
DAWN DARVALICS DIRECTOR OF
QUALITY EDUCATION (FROM 2/19)$126,459$4,614$10,837$0$148$0$5,501$0$25,132$540$168,077$5,154$0$0
PETER SCHOOMAKER
CONTROLLER$122,565$0$2,708$0$125$0$5,005$0$29,251$0$159,654$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 4BTHE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED A SECTION 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVES. FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO RISK OF FORFEITURE BY PLAN PARTICIPANTS AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE CREDITORS OF THE CARE SYNERGY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' INTENT, THE ORGANIZATION WILL FUND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS THROUGH INVESTMENT OPTIONS DIRECTED BY THE PARTICIPANTS. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IS PARTIALLY FUNDED, AND THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS THE DEFERRALS AND RELATED FUNDING IN ACCRUED EXPENSES AND INVESTMENTS, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE BALANCE SHEET. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IN 2019, FOR WHICH THE EXPENSE WAS INCURRED BY THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS, BUT THE FUNDS HAVE NOT VESTED OR BEEN PAID OUT TO THESE INDIVIDUALS. THE AMOUNTS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C): TIM J. BOWEN (CARE SYNERGY CEO): $75,584 RON FERET (CARE SYNERGY CFO): $35,381 JOHN BLASCHKE (CARE SYNERGY CIO): $38,794 JOHN MCELLIGOT (CARE SYNERGY VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT): $29,489 JANE BEDROSIAN (CARE SYNERGY VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES): $19,298 PATRICIA FORD (CARE SYNERGY VP OF OPERATIONS): $16,794 PATRICIA MEHNERT (CARE SYNERGY DIR. OF CORP. COMPLIANCE & RISK MGMT.): $2,750 DAWN DARVALICS (CARE SYNERGY DIR. OF QUALITY & EDUCATION): $2,750 DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2019 THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES RECEIVED A PAYMENT OF $94,745 FROM THE 457(F) PLAN. THE PAYMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).
PART I, LINE 7THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCES OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF AND OTHER STAFF TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF BONUSES WILL BE PAID. THE DETERMINATION OF BONUSES IS BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN METRICS INCLUDED IN OVERALL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, PATIENT CENSUS GROWTH, AND QUALITY RATINGS. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IS ALSO PAID FOR VARIOUS FORMS OF VARIABLE PAY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ON CALL PAY AND SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS. DURING CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED THE PRESIDENT/CEO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, VP OF OPERATIONS, DIRECTOR OF QUALITY AND EDUCATION, CONTROLLER, AND THE DIRECTOR OF HR A BONUS AND/OR OTHER VARIABLE COMPENSATION BASED ON REVIEW OF THEIR PERFORMANCES AND SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR, THE SECRETARY, THE TREASURER, AND UP TO THREE AT-LARGE MEMBERS DRAWN FROM THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY TRANSACT ANY BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT WOULD NORMALLY REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH BELOW) BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD ONLY IF THE BUSINESS AT HAND IS OF SUCH URGENT NATURE AS TO REASONABLY REQUIRE ACTION PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD AND A QUORUM OF THE BOARD CANNOT REASONABLY BE ASSEMBLED. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH AN EMERGENCY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CAN ACT WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SUCH ACTIONS MUST BE SUBSEQUENTLY RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: (A) NOMINATION OF INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR ON BOARD; (B) ANY AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OR BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION; (C) REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; OR (D) APPROVAL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: - THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO UPDATE ITS MISSION STATEMENT TO INCLUDE "HOME HEALTH" SERVICES. - THE NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CFO AND OUTSIDE CPA FIRM. A FINAL COPY IS GIVEN TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT IS ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY BUSINESS VENTURES, OWNERSHIP INTERESTS OR SERVICES THAT COULD CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE EXISTENCE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IN THE EVENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXISTS, AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMING WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CARE SYNERGY FUNCTIONS AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THEY ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A MARKET ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ALL OF THE CARE SYNERGY EXECUTIVE STAFF AND AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS. THE ANALYSIS INCLUDES COMPARISONS OF SIMILARLY SIZED HOSPICE AND OTHER HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CONSULTING FIRM ALSO EVALUATED THE REASONABLENESS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FROM AN INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS PERSPECTIVE. ANY COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS CHANGES FOR CARE SYNERGY EXECUTIVE STAFF AND AFFILIATE PRESIDENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE CARE SYNERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DOCUMENTED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUEST FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK AND CAN BE REQUESTED IN PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GCONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 818,481. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 818,481. CONSULTING EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 392,876. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 392,876. SERVICE CONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,690. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,690.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
305 CARPENTER ROADFORT COLLINSCO80525840782874HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICESCO501(C)(3)LINE 10COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGYYes (1)
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
501 S CHERRY ST STE 700DENVERCO80246840743121HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICESCO501(C)(3)LINE 10COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGYYes (1)
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC
2550 TENDERFOOT HILL STREETCOLORADO SPRINGSCO80906840816047HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICESCO501(C)(3)LINE 10COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGYYes (1)
HALCYON HOSPICE
501 S CHERRY ST STE 700DENVERCO80246471820492HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICESCO501(C)(3)LINE 10COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGYYes (1)
COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
6750 W 52ND AVEARVADACO80002841043351HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICESCO501(C)(3)LINE 10COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGYYes (1)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts0ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org0GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org0GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgYes (1)LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgYes (1)LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org0RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org0RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other Org0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (1)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (1)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (17 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
HALCYON HOSPICE
D$399,430COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
D$142,117COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
E$62,626COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
E$231,190COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
L$1,686,457COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
L$709,290COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
L$705,775COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
L$616,544COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
O$1,154,737COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
O$1,133,395COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
O$1,011,210COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
O$2,743,714COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
Q$57,839COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
Q$157,235COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
Q$66,224COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
Q$64,562COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
COLORADO VISTING NURSE ASSOCIATION
S$91,982FAIR MARKET VALUE