2013-06-26T16:00:19-05:00 2012-12-31 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 West Madison Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 606024903 990 2012-01-01 391319537 AGRACE HOSPICECARE INC AGRA 6082764660 5395 E Cheryl Parkway Madison WI 53711 LYNNE MYERS 2013-06-20 true Kristin Ficker P01254056 3128997000 2012 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z LYNNE MYERS 5395 EAST CHERYL PARKWAY Madison WI 53711 47936992 false X WWW.AGRACE.ORG X 1978 WI OUR MISSION, "ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AT THE END OF LIFE," LIVES IN THE COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE CARE WE PROVIDE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACED WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, HELPING THEM TO LIVE AS FULLY AS THEY CAN. IN 2012 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CHARITY CARE OF APPROXIMATELY $245,000. 13 12 641 1202 0 0 1088330 938597 45132046 45440910 220 2126 1435488 1535037 47656084 47916670 46520 29703 0 0 32269842 31610942 0 0 657593 14881480 14241677 47197842 45882322 458242 2034348 11080899 14701028 4368067 4425955 6712832 10275073 X AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AT THE END OF LIFE. AGRACE HOSPICECARE'S VISION IS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY IN WHICH EXCEPTIONAL END-OF-LIFE CARE IS ACCEPTED, EXPECTED AND AVAILABLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF THEIR AGE, INCOME, RELIGION, ETHNICITY AND/OR CULTURAL BACKGROUND. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) false false 33265832 29703 44805493 CLINICAL PATIENT CARE - AGRACE HOSPICECARE OFFERS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE END-OF-LIFE CARE AVAILABLE. PATIENTS AND FAMILIES SERVED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE ARE PROVIDED THE EXPERT HELP OF A COMPASSIONATE TEAM OF END-OF-LIFE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING: NURSES, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS, VOLUNTEERS, PHYSICIANS, GRIEF COUNSELORS AND PHARMACISTS. THE HOSPICECARE TEAM ASSESSES THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH PATIENT AND FAMILY. WORKING TOGETHER, AGRACE HOSPICECARE STAFF, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND THE PATIENT'S PHYSICIAN DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOCUSED ON HELPING THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. IN 2012, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $2,696,000 OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT. 1767250 635420 AGRACE HOSPICECARE'S OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM, THE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND GRANTS TO SUPPORT RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2012 MORE THAN 1,200 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 70,355 HOURS OF SERVICE. BECAUSE OF THIS SUPPORT, AGRACE HOSPICECARE IS ABLE TO DEFER SOME STAFFING COSTS AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, EXPERT CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. SOME OF THE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS INCLUDE IN-HOME AND RESIDENTIAL PATIENT AND FAMILY VOLUNTEER; GRIEF SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE WORK, FLOWER ROOM AND KITCHEN VOLUNTEER; VIGIL PROGRAM; AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE CAMPUS GREETER. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 809536 GRIEF SERVICES - AGRACE HOSPICECARE'S GRIEF SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AGRACE HOSPICECARE PROVIDES GRIEF SERVICES THROUGH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLIDAY REMEMBRANCE PROGRAMS, MEMORIAL QUILT DEDICATION CEREMONIES AND THE COMMUNITY TRAUMATIC DEATH RESPONSE TEAM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE, AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING GRIEF DUE TO A DEATH, NOT JUST TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES SERVED BY AGRACE HOSPICECARE. IN 2012, AGRACE PROVIDED GRIEF SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 4,900 INDIVIDUALS, BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS. ALTHOUGH PROVIDING GRIEF SUPPORT IS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS, GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES ARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE, MEDICARE OR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT. AGRACE PROVIDES THESE SERVICES BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THEY ARE CRITICAL TO HELPING FAMILIES RETURN TO FUNCTIONAL LIVING AFTER THEIR LOSS. 613205 58127 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - AS THE COMMUNITY'S HOSPICE, AGRACE HOSPICECARE IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MATTERS RELATED TO DEATH, DYING, CAREGIVING, GRIEF, AND LOSS. WITH OUR GUIDANCE, OUR NEIGHBORS ARE BETTER PREPARED TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THE CARE THEY OR THEIR LOVED ONES RECEIVE. IN 2012, 17,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE EDUCATED ABOUT AGRACE THROUGH MORE THAN 740 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. AGRACE HOSPICECARE CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND INSERVICE PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. 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IN ADDITION, STAFF PARTICIPATED IN ABOUT 4 HOURS OF DIRECT LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WITH STATE LEGISLATORS AND/OR STAFFS. STAFF ATTENDED A 2 DAY CONFERENCE FOR AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION INCLUDES ADVOCACY FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. 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BY SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES, THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING OF THOSE WITH AIDS AND OTHER TERMINAL ILLNESSES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. BOTH ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THEIR AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT CARING FOR DYING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AGRACE HOSPICECARE STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO RAISING DOLLARS TO HELP PAY FOR MERU HOSPICE STAFF SALARIES, HEALTH INSURANCE AND TRAINING. ALSO, MONEY FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES, VEHICLE EXPENSE, OFFICE RENT, UTILITIES AND DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN GARDEN. THE MERU HOSPICE IN KENYA IS THE ONLY FOREIGN ORGANIZATION THAT RECEIVES GRANTS FROM AGRACE HOSPICECARE. ALL GRANT PROPOSALS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ALL GRANT AWARDS. THE GRANTS TO THE MERU HOSPICE ARE FUNDED FROM DONATIONS THAT WERE GIVEN DIRECTLY TO AGRACE HOSPICECARE IN SPECIFIC SUPPORT OF THE MERU HOSPICE PARTNERSHIP. AGRACE HOSPICECARE HAS A MERU PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE THAT MONITORS THE ACTIVITY OF THE MERU HOSPICE. THE MERU PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE REQUIRES THE MERU HOSPICE TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL BUDGETS, ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORTS, AND AN ANNUAL NARRATIVE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE MERU PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE AND AGRACE HOSPICECARE'S VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. A CONTRACT IS UPDATED ANNUALLY AND SPECIFIES THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS. Method used to account for expenditures on organization's financial statements Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 SUB SAHARAN AFRICA: ACCRUAL Method used to account for expenditures on organization's financial statements Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 SUB SAHARAN AFRICA: ACCRUAL X X X X X true true false false false false false false false JOYCE ZEASMAN 145568 0 22500 0 696 0 6942 0 21887 0 197593 0 0 0 DAN CHIN 103313 0 18360 0 25118 0 0 0 19110 0 165901 0 0 0 JANE M QUINN 120916 0 10300 0 1043 0 5447 0 15389 0 153095 0 0 0 JULIA HOUCK 173923 0 34440 0 820 0 8314 0 21494 0 238991 0 0 0 MARCIA M WHITTINGTON 90812 60541 13909 9273 283 189 4291 2861 11960 7973 121255 80837 0 0 BRUCE AGNEBERG 218223 0 36000 0 3116 0 10000 0 14140 0 281479 0 0 0 SUSAN PHILLIPS 10793 0 0 0 471639 0 0 0 5727 0 488159 0 18169 0 DENA GREEN 192675 0 300 0 631 0 7954 0 24696 0 226256 0 0 0 JULIE SLATTERY 133974 0 16000 0 270 0 2720 0 8304 0 161268 0 0 0 KATHY WILLIAMS 198558 0 300 0 631 0 8023 0 8141 0 215653 0 0 0 SUZANNE HOWARD 175019 0 300 0 844 0 0 0 11238 0 187401 0 0 0 Severance or change-of-control payment Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a SEVERANCE PAYMENTS MADE DURING 2012 WERE: SUSAN PHILLIPS $455,392 AND DAN CHIN $14,739. Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b LYNNE MYERS PARTICIPATES IN A 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN UNDER AGRACE HOSPICECARE, INC. ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 AGRACE HOSPICECARE PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ESTABLISHED RATES. SUCH PATIENTS ARE IDENTIFIED BASED ON FINANCIAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE PATIENT AT THE TIME THEY ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM OR SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THEIR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE, THEY ARE NOT REPORTED AS REVENUE. AGRACE HOSPICECARE'S MISSION, "ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AT THE END OF LIFE", IS FULFILLED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE CARE WE PROVIDE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACED WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, HELPING THEM TO LIVE AS FULLY AS THEY CAN UNTIL THE END OF LIFE. IN 2012, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CHARITY CARE OF APPROXIMATELY $245,000. MOST PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WANT TO RECEIVE CARE IN THE HOME. MORE THAN 90 PERCENT OF AGRACE HOSPICECARE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN PATIENTS' HOMES OR IN HOMELIKE SETTINGS SUCH AS COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND NURSING HOMES. AGRACE HOSPICECARE ALSO MAKES HOSPICE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS. AGRACE HOSPICECARE PROVIDES ALL LEVELS OF CARE TO OUR PATIENTS AND MAINTAINS AN INPATIENT UNIT FOR ACUTE AND RESPITE CARE IN ADDITION TO HAVING A RESIDENCE ON THE AGRACE CAMPUS. PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B FOOD SERVICE: AGRACE HOSPICECARE EMPLOYS TALENTED CHEFS TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES COMFORTING MEALS COOKED WITH LOCALLY GROWN, FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS AND HERBS. STAFF DIETICIANS WORK WITH THE KITCHEN STAFF TO PREPARE MEALS THAT PROVIDE SUSTENANCE AND COMFORT TO PATIENTS. SOMETIMES A PATIENT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DIGEST SOLID FOODS, BUT SMALL MEALS CAN BE PREPARED FOR THEM TO ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF THE SMELLS THAT MEALS PROVIDE. IN ADDITION TO PATIENT AND FAMILY MEALS, AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOOD SERVICES MAKES FRESH BAKED GOODS, COFFEE AND TEA AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, GUESTS, EDUCATIONAL EVENT ATTENDEES AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS. Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT THE POWER TO: (A) ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION; OR (B) FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; OR (C) AMEND OR REPEAL ANY PROVISION OF THESE BY-LAWS, OR (D) ADOPT PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD INVOLVE CONTINUING ACTIVITY OR SUPPORT BY THE CORPORATION FOR MORE THAN ONE (1) FISCAL YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BE AUTHORIZED TO DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION. NO PERSON WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 DAVID CULLEN AND MARION WOZNIAK - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP Significant changes to organizational documents Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT/CEO AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITH VOTING RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO EXECUTE BUSINESS DOCUMENTS. Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE CONTROLLER AND VP OF FINANCE PERFORMED A DETAILED REVIEW OF FORM 990 AND THE RELATED SCHEDULES PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THIS INCLUDED VERIFICATION OF ALL AMOUNTS FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THE FORM AND SCHEDULES WERE ALSO REVIEWED FOR CONTENT, PRESENTATION AND REASONABLENESS. THE ENTIRE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND AN ENTITY SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY IS PROVIDED. THE ENTIRE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A 990 HIGHLIGHT SUMMARY. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES FOR REASONABLENESS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM OF CROWE HORWATH PREPARED A DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE FORM 990 THAT WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY CROWE HORWATH. Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSONS) ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CODE OF CONDUCT, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY/STATEMENT. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION IN WRITING VIA THE ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO EACH INTERESTED PERSON. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCOVERED THAT WAS NOT DISCLOSED BY THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE ISSUE WOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR RESOLUTION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH REGULAR REVIEW OF THE INTERESTED PERSONS PRACTICES AND QUESTIONNAIRES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SUGGESTS IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER AND GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR. THE CONTROLLER AND GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR DETERMINE WHETHER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS BASED ON THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED BY EACH INTERESTED PERSON. Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION GATHERS MARKET DATA FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THIS INCLUDES BENCHMARKS OF NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL COMPENSATION THAT ARE PROVIDED FROM INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS. IN FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS THIS INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, ALONG WITH A 990 ANALYSIS OF SIMILAR SIZED NON-PROFIT HOSPICES. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SETS AND APPROVES THE PAY FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE YEAR AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS THEIR APPROVAL IN WRITING. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FEBRUARY 2013. Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION GATHERS MARKET DATA FOR COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM. THIS DATA INCLUDES BENCHMARKS OF NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL COMPENSATION THAT ARE PROVIDED FROM INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PAY IS ADJUSTED BASED ON: 1) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE; 2) MARKET DATA FOR THE POSITION; 3) PERFORMANCE; AND 4) MARKET DATA FOR THE 65TH PERCENTILE OF TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS THE MARKET DATA INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD APPROVES THE PAY STRUCTURE FOR THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES AND DOCUMENTS THEIR APPROVAL IN WRITING. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FEBRUARY 2013. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON RECEIPT OF A WRITTEN REQUEST. AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B) ALL AGRACE EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON THIS 990 WORK ON AVERAGE A MINIMUM OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK, BUT IN MOST CASES MORE THAN 40 HOURS PER WEEK. Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF AFFLIATE - 1496178; NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION - 31831; AGRACE HOSPICECARE THRIFT STORE LLC 5395 E CHERYL PARKWAY MADISON WI 53711 300001703 THRIFT STORE WI 816054 416878 AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION INC 5395 E CHERYL PARKWAY MADISON WI 53711 FUNDRAISING WI 501(C)(3) Type I AHCI true AGRACE HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS INC 5395 E CHERYL PARKWAY MADISON WI 53711 PROPERTY HOLDING WI 501(C)(3) Type I AHCI true false true true true true false false false false true true false true true true true false false AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION INC C 547272 REIMBURSEMENT OF ACTUAL EXPENDITURES AGRACE HOSPICECARE FOUNDATION INC N 1297752 WAGES OF EMPLOYEES DEDICATED TO FOUNDATION AGRACE HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS INC K 171216 ESTIMATE OF TIME AND ACTUAL SALARY AGRACE HOSPICECARE HOLDINGS INC J 1824636 PER INTER-COMPANY AGREEMENT