﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2018v3.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2019-07-23T07:37:20-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2018-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>742332623</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ARMSTRONG VAUGHAN &amp; ASSOCIATES PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>941 WEST BYRD BLVD STE 101</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>UNIVERSAL CITY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>78148</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2018-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>742314580</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOPE HOSPICE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>HOPE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8306257500</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>611 N WALNUT</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>NEW BRAUNFELS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>78130</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>AUDRIE DRUMMOND</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8306257500</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2019-05-22</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>DEBORAH F FRASER</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00647739</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2106586229</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2019-07-23</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>24.173.80.146</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2019-07-23</IPDt>
      <IPTm>07:37:20</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>CD</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>336A6EE78D5287FC788D2548EF5F28B8F1907FD2</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>29FBEC339D6F2EB3E6F923D0616CE3B6FE2CBA24</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2018</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2019-02-21 02:37:17Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>AUDRIE DRUMMOND</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>611 N WALNUT</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>NEW BRAUNFELS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>78130</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>12883257</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.HOPEHOSPICE.NET</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1984</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>TX</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>HOPE HOSPICE PROVIDES EXEMPLARY CARE, COMFORT AND EDUCATION TO ALL AFFECTED BY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, GRIEF AND LOSS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>16</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>16</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>133</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>185</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>650022</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>599809</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>9731604</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>11792702</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>3965</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>60073</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>16946</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>26879</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>10402537</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>12479463</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>5677608</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>7005099</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>348924</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2631614</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>3416355</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>8309222</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>10421454</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>2093315</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>2058009</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>4356479</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>5640567</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>651745</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>827824</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>3704734</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>4812743</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>HOPE HOSPICE PROVIDES EXEMPLARY CARE, COMFORT AND EDUCATION TO ALL AFFECTED BY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, GRIEF AND LOSS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>9174032</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>11792702</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>PROVIDED HOSPICE CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS INCLUDING NURSING, SOCIAL SERVICES, HOME HEALTH AID SERVICES, FAMILY COUNSELING AND POST DEATH FAMILY SUPPORT. SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. HOPE HOSPICE PROVIDED CARE FOR 860 PATIENTS DURING THE YEAR. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 20,408 HOURS OF HOSPICE PATIENT CARE SERVICES FOR AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF 512,456.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>9174032</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc8">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">true</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc7">false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>63</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>133</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>16</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>16</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>JERI LUPO</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8306257500</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>611 N WALNUT AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW BRAUNFELS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>78130</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ARLON HERMES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNIFER MALATEK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARY OWENS RN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WAYNE VRBA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JAY BREWER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SUSAN GRANZIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOYCE FOX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIKE DOHERTY DVM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BOBBI CARMICHAEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HECTOR TAMAYO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DICK HILLYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DICK PAUL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN DIERKSEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DANA HALL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER PERRO MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BARBARA AZIZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AUDRIE DRUMMOND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>157528</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>27375</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TANYA SHELTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR OF</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>111646</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>18837</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>269174</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>46212</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>2</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>EDEN HOME INC</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>631 LAKEVIEW</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW BRAUNFELS</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>78130</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>RESPITE CARE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>376422</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>PREFERRED CARE HEALTH FACILITY</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2590 N LOOP 337</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>NEW BRAUNFELS</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>78130</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>RESPITE CARE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>290726</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>PM MANAGEMENT NEW BRAUNFELS</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>600 N PEARL ST SUITE 1100</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>DALLAS</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>752017495</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>RESPITE CARE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>190813</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>LIQUID TECH COATINGS SEALANT</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2631 GOFORTH RD D</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>KYLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>78640</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>CONCRETE SEALIN</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>102900</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>4</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>599809</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>404544</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>599809</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PATIENT SERVICES</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>11792702</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>11792702</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>11792702</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>60073</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>60073</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>403794</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>403794</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS INCOME</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>22407</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>22407</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>REBATE</Desc>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4472</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>4472</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>26879</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12479463</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>11819581</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>60073</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>288218</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>252998</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>22919</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>12301</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5439562</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4774837</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>432579</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>232146</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>88772</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>77924</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7059</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3789</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>772963</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>678505</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>61470</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>32988</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>415584</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>364799</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33049</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>17736</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16141</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16141</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>33415</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33415</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>125241</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>94205</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30161</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>875</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>156991</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>155965</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1026</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>185768</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>131235</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>37486</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>17047</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>31641</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11167</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19474</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1000</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7534</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7534</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12451</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6226</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6225</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>59908</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>29638</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27430</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2840</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MEDICATIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>674868</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>674868</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>513016</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>513016</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>392541</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>392541</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MILEAGE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>292207</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>292207</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>914633</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>723901</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>163556</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>27176</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10421454</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9174032</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>898498</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>348924</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>429742</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>416341</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1075371</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1698716</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>96250</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>25794</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>408092</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>353145</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>44408</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>54947</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2688498</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3430697</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22210</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14072</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4356479</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5640567</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>651745</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>827824</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>651745</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>827824</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3690121</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4804425</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14613</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8318</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3704734</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4812743</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4356479</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5640567</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>2058009</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>-950000</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc8">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>201641</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>269740</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>262361</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>650022</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>599809</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1983573</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>201641</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>269740</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>262361</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>650022</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>599809</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1983573</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>8164</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>1975409</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>56879</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>19455</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>36227</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4332</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>60073</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>176966</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>287046</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>309838</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>334373</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <TotalAmt>931257</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>3091796</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>22348838</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.63890</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.57120</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART II, LINE 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER INCOME 931,257</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1" />
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>408092</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>353145</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>54947</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>54947</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>12481013</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>1550</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>1550</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>12479463</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>12479463</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>10423004</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>1550</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>1550</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>10421454</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>10421454</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc4">
      <IndependentConsultantInd>X</IndependentConsultantInd>
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>false</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>AUDRIE DRUMMOND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>157528</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>7568</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>19807</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>184903</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc5">
      <ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>403794</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>8</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>750</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>false</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>false</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>false</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc6">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>VOLUNTEERS PERFORM A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AS WELL AS GENERAL STAFF SUPPORT AT THE THRIFT SHOP AND DIRECT PATIENT CARE AND BEREAVEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING IT WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS UPON HIRE AND ANY CHANGES ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED THROUGH A COMPENSATION STUDY. THEN COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NINETY DAY AND ANNUAL EVALUATIONS. A FORMAL PAY STRUCTURE IS UTILIZED AND UPDATED WHEN NEEDED. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISOR. AN AVERAGE INCREASE IN PAY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS APPROVED IN THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. INDIVIDUAL SALARY INCREASES OVER A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE POINT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INTERESTED PARTIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TRANSFERS TO HOPE HOSPICE FOUNDATION -950,000</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc7">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOPE HOSPICE FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>611 N WALNUT</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>NEW BRAUNFELS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>78130</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>200370854</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>SUPPORT</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>TX</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501C 3</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>12A</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>false</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>false</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>false</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>false</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>false</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>false</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>false</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>false</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>true</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>false</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOPE HOSPICE FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>R</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>950000</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>CASH VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>