2011-08-12T15:00:27-05:00 2010-09-30 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 West Madison Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 606024903 990 2009-10-01 591744006 THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC HOSP 7275864432 5771 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD CLEARWATER FL 33760 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 2011-08-15 true 3128997000 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z SUNCOAST HOSPICE MARY J LABYAK 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 126845424 false X WWW.THEHOSPICE.ORG X 1977 FL SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S MISSION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS THE CENTER TO IMPROVE LIFE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING, GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT & OTHER END OF LIFE ISSUES. CHARITY CARE & UNCOMPENSATED CARE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION TOTALED $13.7 MILLION FOR THE YEAR. 15 14 1480 2098 302717 0 4496472 3756933 121955033 122161593 32067 88912 334579 802298 126818151 126809736 320805 59533 0 0 71540135 71848277 0 0 0 57779158 58837380 129640098 130745190 -2821947 -3935454 62891681 54956242 30610835 26848899 32280846 28107343 SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S MISSION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS THE CENTER TO IMPROVE LIFE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING, GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT & OTHER END OF LIFE ISSUES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) false false 89194175 59533 108389737 SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY FACE SERIOUS ILLNESS, NEAR THE END OF LIFE, DEAL WITH END-OF-LIFE ISSUES OR GRIEVE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. DURING THE YEAR THE HOSPICE PROGRAM'S ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $3,100,000. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP EACH PERSON TO LIVE WELL EACH DAY - WITH PURPOSE, DIGNITY AND COMFORT - IN THE SETTING OF THEIR CHOICE SUPPORTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES. THROUGH ITS FAMILY OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, SUNCOAST HOSPICE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, CAREGIVER EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND MANY OTHER SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF RACE, AGE, FAITH, DIAGNOSIS, OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. MORE THAN 2,000 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SERVED EACH DAY BY MORE THAN 1,400 SUNCOAST STAFF AND MORE THAN 2,000 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 9,200 HOSPICE PATIENTS WERE SERVED WITH A TOTAL OF ALMOST 750,000 DAYS OF CARE PROVIDED. 15818884 0 11604111 SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PROVIDE COMFORT, PEACE, SOLACE AND REST FOR THOSE NEARING LIFE'S END. DURING THE YEAR THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES' ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $5,690,000. A TOTAL OF 2236 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR. THESE RESIDENCES FEATURE PARK-LIKE GROUNDS WITH FOUNTAINS, PATIOS AND OUTDOOR SANCTUARIES. LIVING ROOMS, COMMUNITY DINING ROOMS, CHILDREN'S AREAS AND PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SUITES PROVIDE A SETTING THAT IS BOTH COMFORTABLE AND COMFORTING FOR THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE EXPERT PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. 1930297 0 256803 DURING THE YEAR THE PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM'S ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $2,160,000. PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES INCLUDE: -VISITS FROM REGISTERED PHYSICIANS, NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, HOME HEALTH AIDES AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS; -COUNSELING WITH SOCIAL WORKERS AND CHAPLAINS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS; -PALLIATIVE ARTS SUCH AS MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC TOUCH, AROMATHERAPY, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, REIKI, PET THERAPY, HUMOR THERAPY; -ADVANCE CARE PLANNING ASSISTANCE; -HELP WITH ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES; -CAREGIVER EDUCATION; AND -PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT CONSULTS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES. 4565365 0 2397694 111508721 true true false true false false false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 390 0 true 1480 true false false false false false false false false false 15 14 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false FL X ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 7275864432 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 CHAD WHETSTONE CPA 1 X X 0 0 0 SISTER PAT SHIRLEY 1 X X 0 0 0 MARY LABYAK MSSW LCSW 40 X X 303945 0 13536 MICHAEL GAINES 1 X X 0 0 0 KELLI HANLEY-CRABB ESQ 1 X X 0 0 0 JUDY WOODWORTH MBA 1 X 0 0 0 REV CLARENCE WELCH 1 X 0 0 0 RON STONE ED D 1 X 0 0 0 MARTHA LENDERMAN 1 X 0 0 0 KATHY HYER PHD 1 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN HAYES 1 X 0 0 0 MARY JEAN ETTEN EDD 1 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL DEAN CPA 1 X 0 0 0 DAVID G BUBY DO 1 X 0 0 0 PATRICK BARMORE 1 X 0 0 0 ANNE K HOCHSPRUNG 40 X 210384 0 30386 MARCI PRUITT 40 X 157962 0 24515 DAVID B BRECHER 40 X 168293 0 9751 SUSAN M WEHR 40 X 177611 0 2438 DONALD W SIMMLER 40 X 180095 0 21028 DAVID A WEILAND 40 X 218830 0 3052 WILLIAM L MOORE 40 X 228507 0 8157 1645627 0 112863 40 false true false GULF COAST ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATION 1201 FIFTH AVE N 505 ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 MEDICAL SERVICES 3928483 FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS PO BOX 102222 ATLANTA GA 30368 MEDICAL SERVICES 2109399 STAHL ASSOCIATES 110 CARILLION PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716 INSURANCE SERVICES 1271069 MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL PO BOX 404817 ATLANTA GA 30384 MEDICAL SERVICES 1117881 CHAPPELLROBERTS 1600 EAST 8TH AVE TAMPA FL 33605 MARKETING 923939 101 0 0 0 3720000 0 36933 0 3756933 NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 122161593 122161593 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122161593 89446 0 0 89446 0 0 0 0 302717 0 302717 0 47983 0 35154 0 12829 0 12829 0 0 12829 0 0 0 534 0 -534 -534 0 0 -534 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 REIMBURSEMENT FROM AFFILIATES 460893 460893 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 25859 25859 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 486752 126809736 122648345 302717 101741 59533 59533 0 0 0 0 0 0 730988 171754 559234 0 0 0 0 0 57448067 49731868 7716199 0 1210452 1040607 169845 0 8012563 6924947 1087616 0 4446207 3816572 629635 0 0 0 0 0 556318 0 556318 0 117100 0 117100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36129096 35634148 494948 0 897151 0 897151 0 7894004 6714945 1179059 0 723948 0 723948 0 0 0 0 0 2399213 1912269 486944 0 1099530 1064427 35103 0 0 0 0 0 301411 52311 249100 0 193522 0 193522 0 0 0 0 0 2604264 1995846 608418 0 2062452 115929 1946523 0 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1221124 619024 602100 0 VOLUNTEER SUPPORT 197755 195744 2011 0 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1139772 1139772 0 0 OTHER EXPENSES 1300720 319025 981695 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130745190 111508721 19236469 0 0 0 0 0 7050 7600 17576682 15222795 76278 68523 11565771 8982211 0 0 0 0 0 0 226260 209377 1190676 1065719 52556620 26135078 27888398 26421542 0 0 100000 80000 0 0 0 0 4260566 2898475 62891681 54956242 21736630 18135367 0 0 0 0 8126451 7755996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 747754 957536 30610835 26848899 X 32180846 28027343 100000 80000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32280846 28107343 62891681 54956242 X false true true X false X 0 2788623 4416222 3807681 4496472 3756933 19265931 140760059 127993300 134361916 121955033 122161593 647231901 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 143548682 132409522 138169597 126451505 125918526 666497832 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 666497832 616118 769582 1099808 602887 440146 3528541 0 0 0 0 0 0 616118 769582 1099808 602887 440146 3528541 0 0 0 0 0 0 267403 241449 9225 19328 486752 1024157 144432203 133420553 139278630 127073720 126845424 671050530 0.9932 0.9934 0.0053 0.0055 X OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, 2005-$267,403; 2006-$241,449; 2007-$9,225; 2008-$19,328; 2009-$486,752, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 1622 1622 false Other lobbying activities Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1i THE ORGANIZATION PAYS DUES TO THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION. A PORTION OF THOSE DUES ARE USED FOR LOBBYING. 2116400 0 338773 0 94867 0 2360306 2192040 0 94845 0 170485 0 2116400 0 1 0 false true true 0 5243299 5243299 0 23971716 7537183 16434533 0 431056 365361 65695 0 22760715 18232534 4528181 0 149834 0 149834 26421542 DUE FROM AFFILIATES 2200438 DEPOSITS 616031 BOND CLOSING COSTS 82006 2898475 0 INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 941835 DUE TO AFFILIATES 15701 957536 126809736 130745190 -3935454 -23968 0 0 0 -214081 -238049 -4173503 126571687 -23968 0 0 0 -23968 126595655 0 214081 214081 126809736 130745190 0 0 0 0 0 130745190 0 0 0 130745190 Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD BY THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION). THE INTENDED USE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO USE THE PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. FIN 48 footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE HOSPICE HAS ADOPTED U.S. GAAP WITH RESPECT TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2009. 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. THE ADOPTION HAD NO EFFECT ON HOSPICE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DUE TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, THE HOSPICE IS NOT SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX OR STATE INCOME TAX. THE HOSPICE'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 HOSPICE DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. THE HOSPICE DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED OR RECOGNIZED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009. Other changes in net assets Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - -20000; UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - -194081; OTHER - 0; TOTAL - -214081 Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - 20000; UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - 194081; OTHER - 0; TOTAL - 214081 true SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD STE 701 CLEARWATER FL 33760 263605761 501(C)(3) 59533 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT 1 0 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE ONLY GRANT PAID DURING THE YEAR WAS TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF SCCI. X X X X X false false false false false false false false false DAVID B BRECHER 168293 0 0 0 0 0 5628 0 4123 0 178044 0 0 0 SUSAN M WEHR 177611 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2438 0 180049 0 0 0 DONALD W SIMMLER 180095 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21028 0 201123 0 0 0 DAVID A WEILAND 218830 0 0 0 0 0 1199 0 1853 0 221882 0 0 0 WILLIAM L MOORE 224144 0 0 0 4363 0 0 0 8157 0 236664 0 0 0 MARCI PRUITT 157962 0 0 0 0 0 4894 0 19621 0 182477 0 0 0 MARY LABYAK MSSW LCSW 300088 0 0 0 3857 0 5554 0 7982 0 317481 0 0 0 ANNE K HOCHSPRUNG 206493 0 0 0 3891 0 6536 0 23850 0 240770 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP OFFICIAL THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED ORGANIZATION, TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. SCCI USED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, A COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. PINELLAS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY 596000800 72316MEL9 2004-12-15 21375000 FINANCE HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES AND REFUND 1/2004 BONDS false false 21784363 0 0 0 401018 0 14883345 2006 true false true true false true false false 0.000 0.000 0.000 true false true false 0.0 false 0.0 false true Description of other program services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d DURING THE YEAR THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S OTHER PROGRAMS' ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $2,750,000. OTHER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2010 INCLUDE: CAREGIVER PROGRAM SUNCOAST HOSPICE RECOGNIZES THE COMPLEXITY OF CAREGIVING. WHETHER OR NOT THE PERSON BEING CARED FOR RECEIVES DIRECT SERVICES FROM SUNCOAST HOSPICE, CAREGIVERS FIND A BALANCE OF INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION. BELOW ARE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGED BY SUNCOAST HOSPICE: -SHARE TIPS AND MEET OTHER CAREGIVERS AT A CAREGIVER COFFEE BREAK; -SORT OUT YOUR FEELINGS AND DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH THE CHANGES THAT CAREGIVING BRINGS BY MEETING PRIVATELY WITH A HOSPICE COUNSELOR; -LEARN MORE ABOUT TOPICS OF INTEREST AT A HOSPICE COMMUNITY FORUM; AND -FIND RESOURCES, BOOKS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT TOPICS RELATED TO CAREGIVING AT YOUR HOSPICE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER. STEPPING STONES AND STEPPING STONES 4 KIDS STEPPING STONES AND STEPPING STONES 4 KIDS OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS (NEWBORNS TO AGE 21) WHO ARE LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES OR WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY THE ILLNESS OR DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. OUR GOAL IS TO BRING COMFORT TO CHILDREN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS SO THEY CAN LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH HOPE, COURAGE AND STRENGTH. SERVICES INCLUDE: -MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT TO RELIEVE PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS -NURSING CARE -HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE CARE, WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT HOME, IN THE HOSPITAL, HOSPICE HOUSES OR WHEREVER A CHILD LIVES. -PALLIATIVE ARTS (MASSAGE THERAPY, AROMA THERAPY, PET THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND MORE) -EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING FROM SOCIAL WORKERS AND CHAPLAINS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS -COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES -ASSISTANCE WITH ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND OTHER DIFFICULT DECISIONS -VISITS AND ASSISTANCE FROM TRAINED VOLUNTEERS -SPECIALIZED SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES, WOUND CARE, INFUSION AND PERSONAL CARE -CAREGIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING -FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AND OTHER SPECIAL RETREATS -SIBLINGS WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS STEPPING STONES OFFERS EXPERT AND COMPASSIONATE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN, TEENAGERS OR ADULTS WHO ARE COPING WITH THE ILLNESS OR DEATH OF LOVED ONES. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ABOUT SERIOUS ILLNESSES, GRIEF AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES. PERINATAL LOSS PROGRAM THE PERINATAL LOSS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE A PREGNANCY LOSS, STILL BIRTH OR DEATH OF A BABY SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DOULAS (OR BIRTH COACHES), WHO GIVE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND ADDRESS THE MOTHERS' NEEDS DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMFORT ITEMS SUCH AS KEEPSAKE BOXES AND SPECIALLY-MADE TINY OUTFITS FOR PARENTS TO DRESS THEIR INFANTS IN POST BIRTH OR FOR BURIAL. Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 MARY LABYAK AND PATRICK BARMORE - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP; Classes of members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER OF THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. (SUNCOAST HOSPICE) SHALL BE SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. AS THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SCCI HAS THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE. Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SCCI, HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT, APPOINT, OR REMOVE ANY BOARD OF DIRECTOR OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE WITHOUT CAUSE AT ANY TIME. Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SCCI, HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR RATIFY SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE SHALL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE SCCI BOARD. SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: THE RIGHT TO AMEND, REPEAL OR ALTER THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS; SELL, LEASE OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS; AND MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE THE ORGANIZATION WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION. Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11A THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS THE EXPERTISE OF AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF ITS IRS FORM 990. PRIOR TO FILING THE IRS FORM 990, MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR REVIEW THE TAX RETURN AND ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSONS) OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BOTH REAL AND PERCEIVED, WHICH MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE ORGANIZATION OR THOSE IT SERVES. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTED PERSONS ARE TO BE GUIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION AND VALUES AND TO SERVE PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT NEED FOR ANY PERSONAL FAVOR OR GAIN. THE ORGANIZATION'S ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE PLAN EMPHASIZES THE DUTY INTERESTED PERSONS HAVE TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY BENEFIT THEIR PRIVATE INTERESTS OR RESULT IN A POSSIBLE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INTERESTED PERSONS MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THEIR FINANCIAL INTEREST AND DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR, CEO OR OTHER DESIGNATED PERSONS. IF IT IS DETERMINED AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND AN INTERESTED PERSON, THE PARTY WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI) FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SCCI AND ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE FAMILY OF PROGRAMS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SCCI BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A KEY EMPLOYEE IS DEFINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GUIDELINES TO INCLUDE ANY EMPLOYEE WHOSE COMPENSATION EXCEEDS $150,000 AND HAS RESPONSIBILITIES, POWERS, OR INFLUENCE OVER THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE, WHO MANAGES A DISCRETE SEGMENT OR ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS 10% OR MORE OF THE ACTIVITIES, ASSETS, INCOME, OR EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION, HAS OR SHARES AUTHORITY TO CONTROL OR DETERMINE 10% OR MORE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, OPERATING BUDGET, OR COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES. FOR THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., THE ONLY OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ANY STAFF OF WHOSE JOB TITLE INCLUDES THE WORDS "VICE PRESIDENT" AND THE TOP EXECUTIVE OF EACH OF THE OTHER AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL MEET ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL ALSO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE KEY EMPLOYEES, AS DEFINED ABOVE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS MADE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE. THIS REVIEW WILL INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CAREER CENTER WHEN AN EXTERNAL REVIEW HAS BEEN PERFORMED PER THE PROCESS BELOW. EVERY 3-5 YEARS THE CAREER CENTER WILL EMPLOY A WELL-RECOGNIZED, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE MARKET RANGES FOR THE CEO OF SCCI, THE VICE PRESIDENTS OF SCCI AND SUNCOAST HOSPICE AND THE TOP EXECUTIVE WITHIN EACH OF THE OTHER AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE REVIEW WILL INCLUDE A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF SIMILAR JOBS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED COMPANIES IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITHIN A REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE RANGE. THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE CEO AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS IS APPROPRIATE TO RECOMMEND ANY MARKET-BASED CHANGES OR POSSIBLY JUST ASSURE OURSELVES OF THE CURRENT CORRECT POSITIONING OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. DURING THIS REVIEW, THE CAREER CENTER WILL ALSO GIVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE A BROAD OVERVIEW OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE FULL ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE PHILOSOPHY AND SYSTEMS SET IN PLACE TO MANAGE IT. Public Disclosure 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 ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A THE FILING ORGANIZATION IS PART OF A FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS UNDER A COMMON PARENT, SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. THIS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES: SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., PROJECT GRACE, INC., THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., AND AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC. AND A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC. MARY J. LABYAK DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC., 2 HOURS A WEEK TO PROJECT GRACE, INC., 6 HOURS A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC., AND 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. ANNE HOCHSPRUNG DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO PROJECT GRACE, INC., 3 HOURS A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., AND 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. PLEASE NOTE THE COMPENSATION REPORTED IN PART VII FOR EMPLOYEES LISTED ABOVE IS THE TOTAL COMPENSATION THEY RECEIVE DURING THE YEAR FOR THEIR SERVICES PROVIDED TO SCCI & AFFILIATES. EMPLOYEES SPLIT THEIR TIME BETWEEN ENTITIES WITHIN THE SUNCOAST FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS. PER THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FORM 990, ORGANIZATIONS MUST LIST THE TOTAL COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THE FORM W-2, BOX 5 AND NOT AN ALLOCATION OF COMPENSATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS SERVED. MARY JEAN ETTEN, BENJAMIN HAYES, AND KATHY HYER EACH DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. CHAD WHETSTONE, SISTER PAT SHIRLEY, MARTHA LENDERMAN, MICHAEL GAINES, MARY JEAN ETTEN, KELLI HANLEY-CRABB, AND PATRICK BARMORE EACH DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. SISTER PAT SHIRLEY DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS A WEEK TO PROJECT GRACE, INC. DAVID G. BUBY DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC. PATRICK BARMORE DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC. ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 (CONTINUED FROM PART III) THE HOSPICE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HEALTH, HUMAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL AND THEIR BEREAVED FAMILIES IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY FACE SERIOUS ILLNESS, NEAR THE END OF LIFE, DEAL WITH END-OF-LIFE ISSUES OR GRIEVE THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP EACH PERSON TO LIVE WELL EACH DAY - WITH PURPOSE, DIGNITY AND COMFORT - IN THE SETTING OF THEIR CHOICE SUPPORTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES. THROUGH ITS FAMILY OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, SUNCOAST HOSPICE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, CAREGIVER EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND MANY OTHER SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF RACE, AGE, FAITH, DIAGNOSIS OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. MORE THAN 2,000 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE SERVED EACH DAY BY SUNCOAST STAFF AND MORE THAN 2,000 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE YEAR THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE SERVED OVER 10,000 PATIENTS AND TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OVER 91,000 PEOPLE. SUNCOAST HOSPICE PROVIDED CERTAIN SERVICES TO ITS PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT A REDUCED RATE OR AT NO COST. THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THIS UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $13,700,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.THEHOSPICE.ORG ISSUANCE COSTS FROM PROCEEDS SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 5 PROCEEDS USED FOR BOND ISSUANCE COSTS - $258,125 PROCEEDS USED FOR CREDIT ENHANCEMENT - $142,893 TOTAL - $401,018 PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI) FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FAMILY OF PROGRAMS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND APPROVED BY THE CEO OF SCCI. THIS REVIEW WILL INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CAREER CENTER WHEN AN EXTERNAL REVIEW HAS BEEN PERFORMED PER THE PROCESS BELOW. EVERY 3-5 YEARS THE CAREER CENTER WILL EMPLOY A WELL-RECOGNIZED, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE MARKET RANGES FOR THE CEO OF SCCI AND THE OTHER OFFICERS. THE REVIEW WILL INCLUDE A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF SIMILAR JOBS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED COMPANIES IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITHIN A REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE RANGE. THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS IS APPROPRIATE TO RECOMMEND ANY MARKET-BASED CHANGES OR POSSIBLY JUST ASSURE OURSELVES OF THE CURRENT CORRECT POSITIONING OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD SUITE 701 CLEARWATER FL 33760 263605761 HOLDING CO. 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