STRATEGY STUDIO / PUBLIC DATA EXPLORER

COMFORT BRIDGE: Form 990, tax year 2018

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Organization
COMFORT BRIDGE (EIN 47-1820366)
Tax period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
Filed
2019-11-13
IRS object ID
201913179349307296
Schema version
2018v3.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2019-11-13T17:14:08-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2018-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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 Line17001 E BELLEVIEW AVE STE 700AddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80237ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2018-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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 Line1501 S CHERRY STREET NO 700AddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80246ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonRONALD FERETPersonNm
Person TitleCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERPersonTitleTxt
Phone3033212828PhoneNum
Signature2019-11-13SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonKYLE FRITCH CPAPreparerPersonNm
PTINP01313374PTIN
Phone3037705700PhoneNum
Preparation2019-11-13PreparationDt

Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation

IP Address IPAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
I Pv4 Address216.147.181.48IPv4AddressTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IP2019-11-13IPDt
IP Tm11:33:26IPTm
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2018TaxYr
Build TS2020-03-31 21:24:44ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

Doing Business As Name DoingBusinessAsName

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

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1501 S CHERRY STREET NO 700AddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80246ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Legal Domicile StateCOLegalDomicileStateCd
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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, COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE.MissionDesc
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Grant$0GrantAmt
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Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
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Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RON FERETBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone3033212828PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1501 S CHERRY ST STE 700AddressLine1Txt
CityDENVERCityNm
State AbbreviationCOStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP80246ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (22 entries)

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JOANN LOVINS
BOARD CHAIRMAN (FROM 7/18)1.001.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES BURKE
DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN (THRU 6/18)1.001.00Yes (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
JEFF ROSACKER
TREASURER1.001.00Yes (X)Yes (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
DENNIS HELLING
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN HORAN
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ADELE PHELAN
DIRECTOR1.002.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
COLIN PERRY
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DR DAVID SCANAVINO
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY VOGGESSER
DIRECTOR1.001.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TIM J BOWEN
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER40.004.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$990,544$0$55,743
RONALD FERET
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM 4/18)40.004.00Yes (X)$152,292$0$4,037
JOHN BLASCHKE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER40.004.00Yes (X)$347,103$0$35,264
JANE BEDROSIAN
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES40.004.00Yes (X)$219,216$0$25,165
TRICIA FORD
VP OF OPERATIONS40.004.00Yes (X)$211,970$0$14,826
JOHN MCELLIGOTT VP OF BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT (FROM 10/18)40.004.00Yes (X)$38,067$0$1,831
PATRICIA MEHNERT DIR OF CORPORATE
COMPLIANCE & RISK MGMT.(FROM 10/18)40.004.00Yes (X)$22,068$0$769
CYNTHIA BORGGREVE
VP OF QUALITY, COMPLIANCE (FROM 3/18)40.004.00$102,711$0$4,060Yes (X)
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Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K6IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (3 entries)

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NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES
PO BOX 823519PHILADELPHIAPA19182EMR HOSTING$374,406
EIDE BAILLY LLP
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INDEED INC
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Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K3CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMANAGEMENT SERVICESDesc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

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Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$178,022TotalAmt
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Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$925,162TotalAmt
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Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,419TotalAmt
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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$490,821TotalAmt
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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$564,893TotalAmt
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Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$89,856TotalAmt
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Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$26,707TotalAmt
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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$657,559TotalAmt
Management And General$657,559ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$264,052TotalAmt
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Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)

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CONTINUING EDUCATION$57,590$57,590

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$288,602BOYAmt
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Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

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BOY$116,675BOYAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$2,385,367LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
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Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,176,613BOYAmt
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Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,642,198BOYAmt
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Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,224,088BOYAmt
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Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,836,658BOYAmt
EOY$2,001,067EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,387,386BOYAmt
EOY$4,936,193EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,224,044BOYAmt
EOY$6,937,260EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$44BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$44BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,224,088BOYAmt
EOY$6,937,260EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$44ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
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 Organizations4SupportedOrganizationsCnt

Supported Org Information SupportedOrgInformationGrp (4 entries)

EINEINOrganization TypeOrganizationTypeCdGoverning Document ListedGoverningDocumentListedIndSupportSupportAmtOther SupportOtherSupportAmt
HALCYON HOSPICE
47182049210Yes (1)$0$2,322,441
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
84074312110Yes (1)$0$4,266,709
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
840782874100$0$1,636,128
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC
840816047100$0$1,450,967
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Supported Organizations Total4SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt
Support Sum$0SupportSumAmt
Other Support Sum$9,676,245OtherSupportSumAmt

Form990 Sch A Supporting Org Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Suprt Org No IRS Determination0SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd
Supported Org Section C4560SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind
Supported Org Not Organized US0SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd
Organization Change Suprt Org0OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd
Support Non Supported Org0SupportNonSupportedOrgInd
Payment Substantial Contribtr0PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd
Loan Disqualified Person0LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd
Controlled Disqualified Prsn0ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd
Disqualified Prsn Controll Int0DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd
Disqualified Prsn Ownr Int0DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd
Excess Business Holdings Rules0ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd
Contribution Controller0ContributionControllerInd
Contribution Family0ContributionFamilyInd
Contribution35 Controlled0Contribution35ControlledInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Majority Dir Trst Supported Org0MajorityDirTrstSupportedOrgInd

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp (3 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, 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 ORGANIZAITONS' 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 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$1,684OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$1,684TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
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 $1,684, AS DISCLOSED ON THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM. IN 2018, 3.79% OF OUR TOTAL DUES OF $44,435 WERE ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,385,367OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,536,818DepreciationAmt
Book Value$848,549BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$848,549TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM PATHWAYS HOSPICE$200,707
DUE FROM HALCYON HOSPICE$123,055
DUE FROM PIKES PEAK HOSPICE$301,656
INVESTMENTS HELD FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION$429,855
DUE FROM THE DENVER HOSPICE$4,418,389
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$5,473,662TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (4 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
DUE TO HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER$3,574,092
DUE TO PATHWAYS HOSPICE$298,466
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY$662,778
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION$400,857
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$4,936,193TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$9,339,143TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Not Reported$0RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$9,339,143RevenueSubtotalAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$9,339,143TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$9,339,187TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$9,339,187ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$9,339,187TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

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 (5 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
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$495,185$0$200,037$0$295,322$0$30,250$0$26,885$0$1,047,679$0$0$0
RONALD FERET
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM 4/18)$152,292$0$0$0$0$0$3,494$0$543$0$156,329$0$0$0
JOHN BLASCHKE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER$188,210$0$57,392$0$101,501$0$6,213$0$29,958$0$383,274$0$0$0
JANE BEDROSIAN
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES$169,312$0$49,904$0$0$0$5,679$0$20,249$0$245,144$0$0$0
TRICIA FORD
VP OF OPERATIONS$181,327$0$30,643$0$0$0$4,404$0$11,301$0$227,675$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 DENVER HOSPICE. 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 2018, FOR WHICH THE EXPENSE WAS INCURRED BY THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS, BUT THE FUNDS HAVE NOT VESTED OR BEEN PAID OUT TO THESE INDIVIDUALS AND AS SUCH, ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE AMOUNTS ON SCHEDULE J, PART II: TIM BOWEN (CARE SYNERGY CEO): $113,899 RON FERET (CARE SYNERGY CFO): $16,205 JOHN BLASCHKE (CARE SYNERGY CIO): $35,653 JOHN MCELLIGOT (CARE SYNERGY VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT): $5,064 JANE BEDROSIAN (CARE SYNERGY VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES): $47,876 PATRICIA FORD (CARE SYNERGY VP OF OPERATIONS): $55,371 DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018 THE DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER RECEIVED A PAYMENT FROM THE 457(F) PLAN AS FOLLOWS: DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - $282,183 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - $101,501 SEE SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) FOR THE REPORTING OF THESE AMOUNTS.
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 BONSUES IS BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN METRICS INCLUDED IN OVERALL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, PATIENT CENSUS GROWTH, AND QUALITY RATINGS. DURING CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED THE DIRECTOR/CEO, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, AND THE VP OF QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE A BONUS BASED ON REVIEW OF THEIR PERFORMANCES AND SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 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; PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT FROM MAY 1, 2015 TO APRIL 30, 2018, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE PATHWAYS HOSPICE APPOINTEE. 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 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.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (4 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)
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 Org0TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (16 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
D$97,758COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
E$123,055COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
E$301,656COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
E$844,298COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
L$1,589,871COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
L$611,435COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
L$866,774COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
L$540,785COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
O$2,526,394COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
O$967,694COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
O$1,374,702COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
O$859,150COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
Q$150,445COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PATHWAYS HOSPICE
Q$56,999COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
HALCYON HOSPICE
Q$80,965COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL
PIKES PEAK HOSPICE
Q$51,303COST BASED ON ALLOCATION METHODOL