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        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY (HOV) USES THE FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TOTAL RESOURCE AUCTIONS (TRA), AS A THIRD PARTY TO ASSIST WITH VEHICLE DONATIONS. THE DONOR NOTIFIES HOV THAT THEY PLAN TO DONATE A VEHICLE, AND HOV REQUESTS TRA TO CONTACT THE DONOR TO ARRANGE A TIME FOR PICK UP. TRA TOWS, AUCTIONS, AND ASSISTS WITH TITLE TRANSFERS FROM THE DONOR TO HOV. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AND PROCEEDS ARE RECEIVED, HOV PREPARES A LETTER OF THANKS TO THE DONOR IF THE VEHICLE SELLS FOR UNDER $500. IF THE VEHICLE SELLS FOR MORE THAN $500, FORM 1098-C IS COMPLETED AND THE APPROPRIATE COPIES ARE MAILED WITH THE THANK YOU LETTER TO THE DONOR. TRA CHARGES HOV A TOWING FEE OF $60 FOR AN AVERAGE PASSENGER VEHICLE, ADDITIONAL FEES ARE ASSESSED BASED ON SIZE. ALSO A $60 POOL FEE IS CHARGED FOR TITLING AND PAPERWORK. TRA ALSO PASSES ALONG ANY MVD FEES FOR UNUSUAL TITLE TRANSFER FORMS.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE AMOUNTS IN THIS COLUMN REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.</Explanation>
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        <DescriptionOfAsset>CASH TRANSFER</DescriptionOfAsset>
        <DateOfDistribution>2011-12-20</DateOfDistribution>
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        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
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        <DescriptionOfAsset>CASH TRANSFER</DescriptionOfAsset>
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        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
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      <DispositionTable>
        <DescriptionOfAsset>CASH TRANSFER</DescriptionOfAsset>
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        <EIN>942856701</EIN>
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        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
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      <DispositionTable>
        <DescriptionOfAsset>CASH TRANSFER</DescriptionOfAsset>
        <DateOfDistribution>2012-09-10</DateOfDistribution>
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        <MethodOfFMVDetermination>CASH BASIS</MethodOfFMVDetermination>
        <EIN>942856701</EIN>
        <NamePerson>HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHX</NamePerson>
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      <DispositionTable>
        <DescriptionOfAsset>STOCK TRANSFER</DescriptionOfAsset>
        <DateOfDistribution>2011-12-31</DateOfDistribution>
        <FMVOfAsset>500</FMVOfAsset>
        <MethodOfFMVDetermination>FMV</MethodOfFMVDetermination>
        <EIN>942856701</EIN>
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          <State>AZ</State>
          <ZIPCode>85014</ZIPCode>
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        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
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        <Identifier>VOLUNTEERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>2,700 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 183,000 HOURS TO MORE THAN 17,000 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE ALSO USED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND HELP WITH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>LINE 4A - HOSPICE HOME CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACING A TERMINAL ILLNESS. PUBLIC SUPPORT IS USED TO COVER THE COST OF OUR SERVICE WHEN THERE IS NO REIMBURSEMENT. HOSPICE SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING VISITS, HOME HEALTH AIDE VISITS AND SOCIAL WORKER AND COUNSELOR VISITS TO MORE THAN 17,000 TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF PAIN CONTROL, PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE PRIMARY MISSION OF HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY IS TO BRING COMFORT AND DIGNITY AS LIFE NEARS ITS END. LINE 4B - HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY OPERATED SIXTEEN INPATIENT FACILITIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS WHOSE NEEDS, OR THE NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILIES, ARE BETTER MET IN AN INPATIENT SETTING. THIS IS A TRANSITIONAL TIME TO CONTROL AND MANAGE PATIENTS' SYMPTOMS UNTIL THEY CAN RETURN TO THEIR OWN HOMES OR TO LESS MEDICALLY ACUTE SETTINGS. INPATIENT HOSPICE TEAMS PROVIDE ROUND-THE-CLOCK, COMPASSIONATE COMFORT CARE FOR PATIENTS AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. DOCTORS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS AND NURSES' AIDES ADDRESS PATIENTS' MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS IN PEACEFUL, HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENTS. LINE 4C - DURING 1988, HOSPICE BEGAN THE OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO PATIENTS AND THE FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WITH POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING DISEASES WHO ARE NOT YET RECEIVING HOSPICE SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM, NOW KNOWN AS ARIZONA PALLIATIVE HOME CARE (AZPHC), HAS EVOLVED FROM A PSYCHO-SOCIAL MODEL TO ONE THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL MANAGEMENT. AZPHC OFFERS COORDINATION OF CARE TO LATE-STAGE CHRONICALLY ILL PATIENTS STRUGGLING WITH DAILY LIVING AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT. THE ARIZONA PALLIATIVE HOME CARE TEAM IS COMPRISED OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND HOME CARE AIDES WHO PROVIDE HOME VISITS AND WHO WORK IN COORDINATION WITH PATIENTS' COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE DISEASE, MEDICATION AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION, HOSPITAL TO HOME TRANSITION SUPPORT, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION AND 24/7 PHONE SUPPORT. LINE 4D - HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY OFFERS A HOME HEALTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CARE TO HOMEBOUND PATIENTS AS DEFINED BY MEDICARE. HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY ALSO OFFERS A PRIVATE DUTY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HOSPICE SERVICES BEYOND THE PRESCRIBED PLAN OF CARE. PATIENTS OR FAMILIES MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL HOURS OF CLINICAL CARE. HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO RYAN HOUSE, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, AND RECEIVES A FEE FOR SUCH SERVICES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR TO ASSIST MANAGEMENT IN THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF ITS IRS FORM 990. PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN, MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE RETURN AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THE FORM 990 FOR CLOSER REVIEW AND ALLOWED A PERIOD FOR COMMENTS. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE MAILED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ANNUALLY, EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS PROVIDED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY, IN TURN, REPORT ANY ACTIVITY OR RELATIONSHIP THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IF ANY ARE IDENTIFIED, THAT INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND THE RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL IS EXCLUDED FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR CONFLICT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A &amp; 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES INDUSTRY COMPENSATION DATA FROM HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY'S HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT BASED ON SALARY SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH COMPARATIVE HOSPICE SALARY DATA FROM THE RESPECTIVE 990S. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2012. THE PROCESS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDES THE REVIEW OF COMPARABLE DATA FROM OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATES COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FINALIZATION. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROCESS AS OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE REVIEW DATES VARY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE FILED WITH AND ARE VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION. BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO FILE ITS CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIALS WITH ITS ANNUAL MEDICARE COST REPORT AND WITH THE UNIFORM ACCOUNTING REPORT TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST. DIRECT REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>DESCRIPTION OF HOURS WORKED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SUSAN LEVINE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, SPENDS .10 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS RELATED TO HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHOENIX AND 39.9 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS FOR HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY. DEBORAH SHUMWAY, THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OF HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, SPENDS .50 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS RELATED TO HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHOENIX AND 39.5 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS FOR HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY. GERALD SMITHSON, DIRECTOR OF THE HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, SPENDS .10 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS RELATED TO HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHOENIX AND 2.0 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS FOR HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY. JOHN JENNINGS, LANNY LAHR, AND RICK NAIMARK, DIRECTORS OF THE HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, SPEND .10 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS RELATED TO HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHOENIX AND 1.0 HOUR PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS FOR HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY. JAMES FELTHAM, STEVE FIELDS, KELLI SMITH, AND GARY VOLKENANT, DIRECTORS OF THE HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, SPEND .10 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS RELATED TO HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHOENIX AND .50 HOURS PER WEEK CONDUCTING BUSINESS FOR HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OF ($51,800,144) IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING: (A) ($55,000,500) - TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO RELATED ORGANIZATION, HOSPICE ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND OF PHOENIX; (B) $3,202,965 - UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS; AND (C) ($2,609) - BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE FROM S-CORP INVESTMENTS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 1A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PURSUANT TO THE BYLAWS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE FULL BOARD, MAY DESIGNATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE CORPORATION'S IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND SUCH OTHER DIRECTORS DEIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN SUCH RESOLUTION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS AS PROVIDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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