LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC (EIN 20-5276870)
Tax period
2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31
Filed
2011-07-18
IRS object ID
201111999349300601
Schema version
2010v3.2
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2011-07-18T09:00:27-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2010-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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Business Name Line1CROWE HORWATH LLPBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line170 West Madison StreetAddressLine1
Address Line2Suite 700AddressLine2
CityChicagoCity
StateILState
ZIP Code606024903ZIPCode
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Name Name

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StateFLState
ZIP Code33637ZIPCode

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NameGEORGE H WALLACEName
TitleEVP - FINANCE & OPERATIONSTitle
Date Signed2011-06-30DateSigned
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Tax Year2010TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionLIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. PROVIDES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES THAT RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF PERSONS RESIDING IN ITS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES SO ALL MAY LIVE AS FULLY AND COMFORTABLY AS POSSIBLE.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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DescriptionA. PATIENT CARE- AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPICE PROGRAM INITIALLY LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN 1983 AND CERTIFIED BY THE FEDERAL MEDICARE PROGRAM, LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES TO HELP TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES. LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS COMPOSED OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. LIFEPATH HOSPICE ALSO HAS DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOSPITALS, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND NURSING HOMES TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE SERVICES AVAILABLE. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING MEDICAL SERVICES, NURSING SERVICES, SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, PASTORAL CARE SERVICES, COUNSELING SERVICES AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (19 entries)

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JANET DAVIS
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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HPC4442542
AMOUNTS DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES28645
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (4 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Intended uses of endowment fundsSchedule D, Part V, Line 4THE BUILDING ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY UP-KEEP OF ALL HPC HEALTHCARE, INC. FACILITIES; THE CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT AND STAFFING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, GRIEVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; THE MEDICAL STUDENT ENDOWMENT PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES FUTURE PHYSICIANS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF END-OF-LIFE CARE. THESE ENDOWMENTS ARE HELD BY HPC HEALTHCARE, INC. AND THE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF HPC HEALTHCARE, INC. SUPPORT LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteSchedule D, Part X, Line 2LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND ALSO FROM STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 220.13 OF THE FLORIDA INCOME TAX CODE. THE IRC PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED INCOME TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES.
Other changes in net assetsSchedule D, Part XI, Line 8CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HPC - 2189159;
Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2dCHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HPC - 2189159;

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (7 entries)

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ROXANNE RILEY
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H DARRELL WHITE
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RONALD S SCHONWETTER
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KATHY L FERNANDEZ
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JOAN STROHM
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GEORGE H WALLACE
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ANDREW LUTTON
0168414018402050408918409193028569700

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Supplemental nonqualified retirement planSchedule J, Part I, Line 4bHPC HEALTHCARE, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION) HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) IN WHICH SOME OF THE INTERESTED PERSONS PARTICIPATE. DURING 2010, THE FOLLOWING PAYMENTS WERE MADE BY HPC INTO THE SERP PLANS OF THE PARTICIPANTS: KATHY FERNANDEZ - $171,141 RONALD SCHONWETTER - $98,138 GEORGE WALLACE - $68,454 H. DARRELL WHITE - $34,005 ANDREW LUTTON - $42,571 ROXANNE RILEY - $5,949
PROCESS OF DETERMINNG COMPENSATIONSCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. IS PAID BY HPC HEALTHCARE, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION). HPC USES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE HER COMPENSATION. LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. RELIES ON HPC TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
PROGRAM SERVICESFORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A(CONTINUED FROM PART III) THESE HOSPICE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24-HOURS-A-DAY, SEVEN-DAYS-A-WEEK, AND ARE TAILORED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC PATIENT AND FAMILY NEEDS OR PREFERENCES AT ANY TIME DURING THE LENGTH OF CARE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, DIETARY COUNSELING, HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES, HOMEMAKER SERVICES AND INFUSION THERAPY AS NEEDED. LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH ALL PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS HOSPITAL BEDS, WALKERS AND OXYGEN EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE HOSPICE DIAGNOSIS. THESE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, AGE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISEASE DIAGNOSIS OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY, LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDED $3,331,000 IN CHARITY CARE DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010. THIS AMOUNT IS MEASURED BY STANDARD RATES, WHICH ARE NOT BILLED OR COLLECTED BECAUSE THE PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO PAY. THIS AMOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY PAYOR SOURCES. B. HOSPICE IN-PATIENT FACILITIES LIFEPATH HOSPICE OPERATES TWO 24-BED HOSPICE HOUSES WHICH CAN ADMIT PATIENTS 24 HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. THIS ALLOWS HOSPICE PATIENTS TO AVOID HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR UNWANTED OR UNNEEDED TESTS AND PROCEDURES. AT TIMES, PATIENTS REQUIRE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE THAN WHAT CAN BE PROVIDED AT HOME. THE HOSPICE HOUSES OFFER A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME;" THE FOCUS IS ON SPECIALIZED CARE IN A WARM HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES CAN VISIT AND STAY WITH THEIR LOVED ONES IN A SERENE SETTING, AS OFTEN, AND FOR AS LONG AS THEY LIKE. THE HOSPICE HOUSE TEAMS ARE COMPOSED OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS, NURSING ASSISTANTS, PHARMACISTS, DIETICIANS, THERAPISTS, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. C. GRIEF COUNSELING LIFEPATH HOSPICE OFFERS GRIEF COUNSELING AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. FACILITATED GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS ALLOW GRIEVING INDIVIDUALS TO EXPRESS THEIR GRIEF WHILE RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM OTHERS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THESE SESSIONS ARE OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF DAYS, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS, AND IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. GRIEVING CHILDREN HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS; THEY ARE OFTEN TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND OR EXPRESS THE PAIN THEY FEEL WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. THE LIFEPATH HOSPICE CIRCLE OF LOVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN IS A SAFE PLACE WHERE GRIEVING CHILDREN CAN VISIT AND PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF AGE-APPROPRIATE, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM LEARN TO EXPRESS THEIR GRIEF. EACH YEAR, THE LIFEPATH HOSPICE CAMP CIRCLE OF LOVE GIVES YOUNGSTERS WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER CHILDREN IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BE OUTLETS FOR THEIR EMOTIONS. ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY, NOT JUST THOSE WHOSE LOVED ONE DIED IN HOSPICE. D. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, LIFEPATH HOSPICE CREATED AND NOW OPERATES A MANDATORY HOSPICE ROTATION FOR ALL THIRD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM TRAINING, THE STUDENTS GO ON PATIENT VISITS TO SEE FIRSTHAND THE IMPORTANCE OF HOSPICE AND END-OF -LIFE CARE. ADDITIONALLY, LIFEPATH HOSPICE AND USF OFFER AN OPTIONAL HOSPICE ROTATION FOR FOURTH-YEAR STUDENTS AND A PALLIATIVE CARE FELLOWSHIP. E. VOLUNTEER SERVICES LIFEPATH HOSPICE'S 1,067 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED $1,556,265 IN VOLUNTEER HOURS IN 2010. VOLUNTEERS UNDERGO A VIGOROUS TRAINING PROGRAM AND SCREENING PROCESS BEFORE MEETING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN A NUMBER OF ROLES, INCLUDING PATIENT COMPANION, CAREGIVER COMPANION, CAREGIVER RESPITE, OFFICE VOLUNTEER, SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER, THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER, AND MANY MORE. F. CAREGIVER PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE HOME BASED ON THE PATIENT AND FAMILY NEEDS, ON A SLIDING-FEE SCALE BASIS. THIS ENABLES PATIENTS TO STAY IN THEIR HOME AND IS AN INTERIM SUPPORT WHEN A PRIVATE CAREGIVER IS TO BE HIRED OR THE PATIENT IS WAITING FOR NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. G. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. (ACPE)TO OFFER PROGRAMS AT THE LEVEL I AND LEVEL II. THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS AN ACCREDITING AGENCY. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION IS INTERFAITH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY TO PERSONS WITH SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. ALL CHAPLAINS EMPLOYED BY LIFEPATH HOSPICE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF ONE UNIT OF CPE. H. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICE (NIJH) ACCREDITATION NIJH IS THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR HOSPICE CARE OF JEWISH PATIENTS. LIFEPATH HOSPICE PARTICIPATES IN ORDER TO EDUCATE STAFF, PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CHAPLAINS INVOLVED IN THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF TERMINALLY ILL JEWISH PATIENTS. LIFEPATH HOSPICE STAFF RECEIVES ANNUAL EDUCATION ON THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF JEWISH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. HUMANE PALLIATIVE STRATEGIES THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF JEWISH PATIENTS THAT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE CELEBRATION OF THE JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS AND OTHER NEEDS AND WISHES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED. LIFEPATH HOSPICE STAFF RECEIVES EDUCATION ON JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, LIVING WILLS, TREATMENT OF BODY AFTER DEATH, GLOSSARY OF JEWISH TERMS AND HOLY DAYS AND OBSERVANCE. I. HOSPICEHELP24 ® LIFEPATH HOSPICE'S SPECIALIZED TRIAGE PROGRAM PROVIDES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO HOSPICE PROFESSIONALS, INSTEAD OF HAVING THEM GO THROUGH AN ANSWERING SERVICE, LIKE MANY HOSPICES USE. LIFEPATH HOSPICE'S DEDICATED STAFF WORKS TO COORDINATE AND MEET THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING ACCESS TO ALL DISCIPLINES. PATIENT INFORMATION IS ACCESSIBLE BY COMPUTER TO ASSIST HOSPICE STAFF IN CARING FOR THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. J. JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF END-OF-LIFE CARE, LIFEPATH HOSPICE UNDERGOES JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION. JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO OBTAIN LICENSURE. LIFEPATH HOSPICE BELIEVES THAT UNDERGOING THIS VOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION PROCESS EVERY THREE YEARS REINFORCES THE COMPANY MISSION TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING HOSPICE CARE. K. TRANSITIONS PROGRAM IN 2009, LIFEPATH HOSPICE ESTABLISHED ITS UNFUNDED TRANSITIONS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT YET HOSPICE APPROPRIATE, NO LONGER REQUIRE HOSPICE SERVICES OR DECLINE HOSPICE SERVICES. THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO CLIENTS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES BY OFFERING CLIENT/FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER VISITS, COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATION AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT.
Classes of members or stockholdersForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE MEMBER, HPC HEALTHCARE, THAT BOTH ELECTS THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. AND ALSO APPROVES CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS MADE BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing bodyForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7aTHE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER, HPC HEALTHCARE, INC., NOMINATES AND ELECTS THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MAY APPOINT REPLACEMENT DIRECTORS AT ANY TIME WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholdersForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7bWITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER, HPC HEALTHCARE, INC., THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS NOT PERMITTED TO: (1) SELL, LEASE, OR DISPOSE OF ASSETS, MERGE, COMBINE OR OTHERWISE OR REORGANIZE WITH ANY OTHER ENTITY, CONVERT THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE STRUCTURE TO ANOTHER FORM OR ENTER INTO ANY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT; (2) ENTER INTO ANY LOAN FACILITY, BORROW ANY FUNDS OR PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATE ANY OR ALL OF ITS ASSETS AS SECURITY FOR ANY BORROWING; (3) CHANGE THE CHARACTER OR NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS TO SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE OPERATION OF A HOSPICE; (4) REMOVE OR APPOINT THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION; (5) EXECUTE ANY DEED, MORTGAGE, NOTE OR BOND; (6) ADOPT OR AMEND THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL BUDGETS PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION; (7) MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS OR PROPERTY TO ANY PERSON; (8) DISSOLVE, LIQUIDATE OR OTHERWISE CAUSE THE ORGANIZATION TO CEASE TO EXIST AS A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; (9) FORM ANY SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION; OR (10) ACQUIRE, ENJOY, UTILIZE, AND DISPOSE OF PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND TRADEMARKS AND ANY LICENSES AND OTHER RIGHTS OR INTERESTS THEREUNDER OR THEREIN.
Review of form 990 by governing bodyForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bTHE ORGANIZATION RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR TO ASSIST MANAGEMENT IN THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF ITS IRS FORM 990. PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN, MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR REVIEW THE RETURN AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY. UPON COMPLETION OF ITS REVIEW, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT MANAGEMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND FILE THE RETURN. UNDER THE COMPANY'S BY LAWS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE THIS ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.
Conflict of interest policyForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cANNUALLY, EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEE SIGNS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM ATTESTING THAT THEY HAVE READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AGREEING TO COMPLY FULLY WITH ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS DURING THEIR SERVICES WITH HPC HEALTHCARE, INC. AND AFFILIATES. THEY FURTHER AGREE THAT IF, AT ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM, THEY BECOME AWARE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED BECOMES INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE, THEY WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE HPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HPC HEALTHCARE, INC., AND THE LIFE PATH HOSPICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DETERMINATION OF AND REMEDIES FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 1. DISCLOSURE. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS (AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES) CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE FOLLOWING THE REALIZATION BY THE INTERESTED PERSON THAT AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. ORDINARILY, DISCLOSURES BY INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD BE TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD. WHEN AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BECOMES APPARENT IN THE COURSE OF A BOARD MEETING (OR COMMITTEE MEETING), THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND RELATED MATERIAL FACTS TO THE PRESIDING DIRECTOR OR OFFICER AT SUCH MEETING. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (A) AN INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULT IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL NOT BE COUNTED AS PRESENT FOR DETERMINING A MAJORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (B) THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. (C) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER HPC AND AFFILIATES CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (D)IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS) WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF HPC AND AFFILIATES AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO HPC AND AFFILIATES AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY (A) IF THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE INTERESTED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INTERESTED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. (B) IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) DETERMINES THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IT DETERMINES TO BE APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD (AND EACH COMMITTEE) SHALL CONTAIN: 1. THE NAME OF EACH PERSON WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE BOARD'S (OR COMMITTEE'S) DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED. 2. THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND A RECORDS OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THAT HPC AND AFFILIATES OPERATE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND THAT THEY DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE THEIR STATUS AS ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. HPC AND AFFILIATES MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE AN OUTSIDE ADVISOR TO CONDUCT A PERIODIC REVIEW. THE PERIODIC REVIEW SHALL INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: 1. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE AND ARE THE RESULTS OF ARM'S-LENGTH BARGAINING. 2. WHETHER AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES AND THIRD PARTY PAYERS FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF HPC AND AFFILIATES AND DO NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE INUREMENT OR IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT.
Process used to establish compensation of top management officialForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15aTHE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION CHARTER THAT DETAILS THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR SETTING COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION CHARTER ESTABLISHED THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, THE INDEPENDENT BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELIES ON A RECENT COMPENSATION STUDY PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WHICH IS DONE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THAT PROVIDES COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ITS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS IN THE MEETING MINUTES ON A TIMELY BASIS. THE CEO OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. IS PAID BY HPC HEALTHCARE, INC.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employeesForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15bSEE NARRATIVE FOR PART VI, LINE 15A
Public DisclosureForm 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE FILED WITH AND VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE FILED AND VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE EACH YEAR IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT, COPIES OF WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balancesForm 990, Part XI, Line 5CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF HPC - 2189159;

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1
HPC HEALTHCARE INC
12973 TELECOM PARKWAY STE 100TEMPLE TERRACEFL33637592264957PARENTFL501(C)(3)11 - Type IINA
GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE INC
12973 TELECOM PARKWAY STE 100TEMPLE TERRACEFL33637205276923HOSPICE CAREFL501(C)(3)9HPC
JUDGE ALVA CARVER FOUNDATION INC
12973 TELECOM PARKWAY STE 100TEMPLE TERRACEFL33637200187631SUPPORTFL501(C)(3)N/AHPC
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents RoyaltiesfalseReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgtrueLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other OrgfalseSaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other OrgfalsePurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of AssetsfalseExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other OrgstrueRentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other OrgstruePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid EmployeestrueSharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgtrueReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other OrgfalseOtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other OrgfalseOtherTransferFromOtherOrg

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