2013-11-01T12:26:38-05:00 2012-12-31 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 West Madison Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 606024903 990 2012-01-01 592201250 AVOW HOSPICE INC AVOW 2392614404 1095 Whippoorwill Lane Naples FL 34105 KAREN ROLLINS 2013-11-01 true nicole bencik P00756195 3128997000 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z KAREN ROLLINS 1095 Whippoorwill Lane Naples FL 34105 26691719 false X WWW.AVOWHOSPICE.ORG X 1982 FL TO PROVIDE A CONTINUATION OF HOME OUTPATIENT AND HOME-LIKE INPATIENT PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES. 16 15 293 430 0 0 3004834 2621489 17998128 19071982 389131 436598 502777 566445 21894870 22696514 0 0 0 0 12319558 13361291 0 0 468232 7249449 7646199 19569007 21007490 2325863 1689024 31214044 33425955 2303516 2166810 28910528 31259145 TO PROVIDE A CONTINUATION OF HOME OUTPATIENT AND HOME-LIKE INPATIENT PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES. false false 15327832 19071982 THE PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICE ENFOLDS OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN A CARE PLAN THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL SERVICES, COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, SPIRITUAL CARE, GRIEF SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT WITH RESPECT TO OUR PATIENTS' INDEPENDENCE, FREEDOM OF CHOICE AND RIGHT TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR END-OF-LIFE CARE. FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, A COMFORTABLE INPATIENT FACILITY WITH PRIVATE ROOMS IS PROVIDED. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY. 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A PORTION OF THOSE DUES ARE USED FOR LOBBYING. 1679003 4515 80540 132748 1631310 1235704 466050 -22751 1679003 1233704 2000 62937 62937 1235704 1092534 180928 -39758 1233704 886908 37242 168384 1092534 0.00000 0.97050 0.02950 false false 1441245 1441245 9990903 2507684 7483219 93213 44012 49201 2114819 1279480 835339 60842 60842 9869846 DEPOSITS 14438 DUE FROM AFFILIATE 11493 ASSETS HELD UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 5329667 OTHER ASSETS 18482 5374080 0 GIFT ANNUITY PAYABLE 29026 29026 X Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 ENDOWMENT FUNDS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM SERVICES OF AVOW HOSPICE. FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON INCOME FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING STATE TAX LAW. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. U.S. GAAP REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. DUE TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX OR STATE INCOME TAX. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011. 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Number of contributions or items contributed. Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 9 THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING A COUNT OF THE NUMBER OF STOCK SECURITIES RECEIVED. Number of contributions or items contributed. Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line 5 Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE BOARD OFFICERS AND ANY OTHER DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MONITORS ALL, AND MAY INTERVENE IN ANY, MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF AVOW. IN THE EVENT OF A CATASTROPHIC EVENT, OR IN THE CASE OF AN OPERATIONAL EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE BOARD ACTION TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF AVOW, AND IN THE ABSENCE OF THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH OR GATHER A QUORUM OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO ACT ON THE BOARD'S BEHALF. Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 JANICE GAZDIC & THOMAS GAZDIC - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN DETAIL. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT/CEO. ANY DISCLOSURES ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD CHAIR. IF AN INDIVIDUAL HAS ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT IS EXCUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS OR VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND THEN RECOMMENDS ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABILITY DATA IN THEIR DETERMINATION. THE FULL BOARD THEN APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2012. Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND THEN RECOMMENDS ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABILITY DATA IN THEIR DETERMINATION. THE FULL BOARD THEN APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN DURING 2012. COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND THEN RECOMMENDS ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABILITY DATA IN THEIR DETERMINATION. THE FULL BOARD THEN APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION. Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN ASSETS HELD UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS - -29194; LOSSES ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES - -4000; AVOW CARE SERVICES INC 1205 WHIPPOORWILL LANE NAPLES FL 34105 PALLIATIVE CARE FL 501(C)(3) 9 AVOW HOSPICE INC true IRREVOCABLE TRUST 1205 WHIPPOORWILL LANE NAPLES FL 34105 TRUST FL AVOW HOSPICE INC TRUST 0 true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true true false true false false