2015-11-05T14:50:55-06:00 2014-12-31 454051133 FREED MAXICK CPAS PC 424 MAIN STREET SUITE 800 BUFFALO NY 142023508 990 2014-01-01 223141532 THE CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC CENT 7166861900 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 PATRICIA AHERN CEO 7166861900 2015-10-27 1 MARY MADONIA P00405803 7168472651 2015-10-27 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z MAUREEN LEHSTEN 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 14234961 0 X WWW.HOSPICEBUFFALO.ORG X 1997 NY WE ARE WESTERN NEW YORK'S COMMUNITY BASED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A SERIOUS OR END OF LIFE ILLNESS. WE REPRESENT A PASSIONATE AND DIVERSE TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE HOLISTIC CARE OF HUMAN BEINGS REGARDLESS OF SETTING. 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REPRESENTED A PASSIONATE AND DIVERSE TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE HOLISTIC CARE OF HUMAN BEINGS REGARDLESS OF SETTING AND WERE A LEARNING ORGANIZATION WITH GOALS OF EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, AND RESEARCH. 8897865 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 19 0 88 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X MAUREEN LEHSTEN 7166861900 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 PATRICIA AHERN PRESIDENT/CEO 3/17/14-12/31/14 37.50 0.00 X X 222804 0 29146 CHRISTOPHER KERR MD CHIEF MED OFFICER,CEO 1/1/14-3/16/14 20.00 17.50 X 237513 210624 35795 MAUREEN M LEHSTEN CFO 37.50 0.00 X 232865 0 33929 JOSEPH BACH VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMAT 37.50 0.00 X 154131 0 27182 JOHN D REINHOLD CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 E J BUTLER JR VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY G MCEVOY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 W LAWRENCE BUCK TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 G RICHARD BRAEN MD TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN L D'ANGELO TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT DRAGO TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL DUGGAN CFP TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI FEINE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRENDAN HARRINGTON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 HURON O HILL II DDS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL W LAIPPLE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOCK MITCHELL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA MOSTILLER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY NIESLEN MD PHD TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY O'CONNOR MD TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 R BUFORD SEARS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN HEROLD DIRECTOR OF HR 37.50 0.00 X 126353 0 12199 MELANIE MARIEN CLINICAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR 37.50 0.00 X 117280 0 15970 PATRICK T FLYNN PRESIDENT OF HOSPICE FOUNDATION 15.00 22.50 X 80389 120585 31622 KRISTIE WHITE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 37.50 0.00 X 102063 0 13222 1273398 331209 199065 7 0 1 1 LEHIGH CONSTRUCTION 4327 SOUTH TAYLOR ROAD ORCHARD PARK NY 14127 BUILDING RENOVATIONS 4715277 1 3516389 3516389 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE 561000 7234050 7234050 CONTRACTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE REVENU 561700 2539324 2539324 FACILITY SERVICES 561700 923783 923783 10697157 3000 1772 1228 1228 1228 MISCELLANEOUS 561000 18415 18415 18415 14233189 10715572 0 1228 X 956541 956541 5415267 5415267 322379 322379 1466842 1466842 268314 268314 43024 43024 85500 85500 93448 93448 402083 402083 544976 544976 275162 275162 82123 82123 45875 45875 122054 122054 812441 812441 212452 212452 OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES 286936 286936 TELEPHONE 88519 88519 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 73627 73627 STAFF RECRUITMENT 71361 71361 254078 178378 75700 11923002 8897865 3025137 0 854915 511354 945057 1399532 501368 553863 22360896 10050111 6540247 12310785 6957567 3955930 15799154 18731464 703435 1201118 19972926 16490687 20676361 17691805 X -4877207 1039659 -4877207 1039659 15799154 18731464 X 2310187 3606679 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 301987 133642 284997 105254 3516389 4342269 8741251 8643835 9306417 10887916 10697157 48276576 13172 26431 20600 14594 18415 93212 9056410 8803908 9612014 11007764 14231961 52712057 0 0 0 52712057 563 641 1204 563 641 1204 9056973 8804549 9612014 11007764 14231961 52713261 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1822893 1822893 10837333 7509096 3328237 5201185 345963 4855222 4499485 2195052 2304433 12310785 MISCELLANEOUS 2975 RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLE 3952955 3955930 DUE TO RELATED PARTIES 13127096 MORTGAGES AND NOTES PAYBLE TO RELATED PARTIES 3363591 16490687 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. US GAAP PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS. THE ORGANIZATION TAKES MANY TAX POSITIONS RELATIVE TO TAX LAWS, INCLUDING THOSE TAKEN IN DETERMINING WHETHER TAX IS DUE, A REFUND IS OWED, A TAX RETURN NEEDS TO BE FILED, OR THE CHARACTERIZATION OF INCOME AS TAXABLE (FOR EXAMPLE, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME) OR NONTAXABLE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT RECORDED ANY LIABILITIES RELATING TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FILES ITS RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND ITS ANNUAL FILING OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN NEW YORK STATE. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PATRICIA AHERN PRESIDENT/CEO 3/17/14-12/31/14 222374 0 0 0 430 0 20770 0 8376 0 251950 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER KERR MD CHIEF MED OFFICER,CEO 1/1/14-3/16/14 212115 188101 21200 18800 4198 3723 12612 11183 6360 5640 256485 227447 0 0 MAUREEN M LEHSTEN CFO 228262 0 0 0 4603 0 20706 0 13223 0 266794 0 0 0 JOSEPH BACH VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMAT 146956 0 5000 0 2175 0 13959 0 13223 0 181313 0 0 0 PATRICK T FLYNN PRESIDENT OF HOSPICE FOUNDATION 72183 108275 8000 12000 206 310 7380 11070 5269 7903 93038 139558 0 0 FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION INCLUDED IN BASE COMPENSATION: MAUREEN LEHSTEN (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) - $39,243 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC JOSEPH BACH (VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) - $36,262 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC CHRISTOPHER KERR (INTERIM CEO 1/1/14-3/16/14 & CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR) - $111,305 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS PLLC OWNERS OF THE PLLC ARE EMPLOYEES OF A RELATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. 2539324 ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND BILLING SERVICES TO THE PLLC UNDER A WRITTEN MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE COMPLETED FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER A REVIEW HAS TAKEN PLACE, SUCH IS RECOMMENDED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PLAN AND SET OF POLICIES. THE BOARD AND ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL INSERVICE REGARDING CORPORATE COMPLIANCE. THE INSERVICE SPECIFICALLY REVIEWS THE POLICIES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, HOW TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS OCCURRED, AND ALL MANNER IN WHICH COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS CAN BE REPORTED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND CEO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND OVERSIGHT OF ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS COMPLETED BY THE COMMITTEE. IN THE REVIEW PROCESS, ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND KEY GOALS ARE REVIEWED. THE COMMITTEE ALSO COMPARES COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES TO SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 AVAILABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IRS FORM 990 IS DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE AND REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED VIA THE WEBSITE, PHONE OR MAIL. THE ORGANIZATIONS IRS FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. AVAILABILITY IS DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE AND REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED VIA THE WEBSITE, PHONE,OR MAIL. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 28,670. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,670. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 64,778. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 64,778. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E POSTAGE AND SHIPPING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 65,594. TOTAL EXPENSES 65,594. PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 60,684. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,684. SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 52,100. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,100. BANK CHARGES: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 49,846. TOTAL EXPENSES 49,846. CONTRACTED SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 31,384. TOTAL EXPENSES 31,384. DUES: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 30,063. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,063. DIETARY/BISTRO: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,973. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,973. BOOKS AND PERIODICALS: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,663. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,663. PHOTOGRAPHY: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 302. TOTAL EXPENSES 302. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 125. TOTAL EXPENSES 125. PENSION: MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES -64,656. TOTAL EXPENSES -64,656. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET ASSET TRANSFER - HOSPICE FOUNDATION - EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT 7,131,898. NET ASSET TRANSFER- LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER-EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -3,525,219. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES FROM THE PRIOR YEAR TO THE PROCESS THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS IN PLACE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OR THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 AS OF JANUARY 1, 2015 LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER, INC. RELOCATED AND CONSOLIDATED ITS PROGRAMS FROM 1140 DELAWARE AVE IN BUFFALO TO MARY & RALPH WILSON COUNSELING CENTER, 150 BENNETT RD IN CHEEKTOWAGA. ALL ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (CHPC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,390. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN EXTINGUSHMENT OF DEBT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,529,609 FOR A NET ASSET TRASNFER OF ($3,525,219) ON 12/31/14. THE PALLIATIVE CARE INSTITUTE INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161593163 INTERCONNECT COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY EFFORTS ACROSS DISCIPLINES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 9 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 HOSPICE BUFFALO 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 510202066 PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL,SOCIAL AND MEDICARE CARE TO PATIENTS NY 501(C)(3) LINE 9 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 223137812 ACCEPTS, ADMINISTERS & INVESTS ALL CHARITABLE FUNDS NY 501(C)(3) LINE 7 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 KRESGE RESIDENCE INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161467560 PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING SERVICES. NY 501(C)(3) LINE 9 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 LIFE TRANSITION CENTER INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 222203558 HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH DEATH RELATED ISSUES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 9 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 SAUNDERS PROPERTIES OF WNY INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 205359753 HOLD PROPERTIES FOR ITS PARENT COMPANY NY 501(C)(2) LINE 9 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 GILDA'S CLUB INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161575630 PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 9 CENTER FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY C 3516389 CASH TRANSFER HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY E 3363591 END OF YEAR LOAN BALANCE HOSPICE BUFFALO P 6392730 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY P 548341 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER P 211958 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES PALLIATIVE CARE INSTITUTE P 81021 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER R -3525219 NET ASSET TFR-EXTINGUISHMENT DEBT HOSPICE BUFFALO M 826538 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY M 122053 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY S 7131898 NET ASSET TFR-EXTINGUISHMENT DEBT