Hosparus Inc
80% goes to programs $62 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Hosparus Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered in 1977, with $95,639,731 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
6200 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY, 40205 EIN 61-0921718 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$95.6M
▲ 4.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$89.0M
Net assets
$102.1M
Employees
772
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $62 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Hosparus Inc: 80% to programs · $62 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hosparus Inc: 14 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Hosparus Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hosparus Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of hosparus is to assist in meeting the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of terminally ill persons, and their families, regardless of their ability to pay.
What they do
Bereavement/grief counseling services: our hosparus grief counseling center, with offices in the barren river area, central kentucky, the louisville region, and southern indiana, offers teh area most comprehensive programs and services for those struggling with loss. programs include: individual and family counseling; programs and classes for adults; education material regarding grief and loss; continuing education programs for professionals; and annual memorial events. these programs help grieving people understand thier grief experiences and provide them with practical and helpful tools for coping with loss. hosparus families may access these services at no charge to them for up to 13 months following death. the grief counseling center provided an estimated 837 adult individual and family counseling sessions and an estimated 97 child counseling session during 2024 for hospice bereavement.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6200 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY, 40205
- City
- Louisville
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54.6M (FY2013) to $95.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.3MNet assets $102.1M
Operating margin
6.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$119.4M
Total liabilities
$17.3M
Net assets
$102.1M
Salaries & benefits
$63.5M
71% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,639,731▲4.6% | $89,023,702▲5.0% | $102,124,480▲9.3% | $119,378,883▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $91,411,936▲5.3% | $84,750,660▲7.6% | $93,432,289▲11.8% | $110,553,822▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,782,362▲1.7% | $78,779,968▲5.1% | $83,588,212▲2.6% | $96,955,475▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,297,636▲4.6% | $74,928,084▲0.3% | $81,438,927▲17.7% | $92,813,151▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $81,533,957▲0.2% | $74,667,896▼2.6% | $69,177,311▲14.9% | $83,627,731▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,396,504▼5.3% | $76,679,109▼3.6% | $60,185,926▲14.2% | $72,118,324▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $85,960,949▲12.9% | $79,575,538▲15.4% | $52,715,023▲9.6% | $62,929,348▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,117,231▲19.9% | $68,962,185▲15.1% | $48,093,832▲22.2% | $59,516,114▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $63,494,076▲10.4% | $59,923,069▲12.6% | $39,343,685▲9.9% | $47,917,179▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,509,926▲8.6% | $53,236,192▲3.7% | $35,783,625▲9.3% | $45,212,007▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,959,395▼3.0% | $51,342,867▼3.3% | $32,743,444▲2.2% | $41,538,477▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,570,995 | $53,086,095▼4.2% | $32,040,589▲6.9% | $41,609,588▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $55,391,542▲4.9% | $29,962,339▲18.0% | $40,273,522▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,805,024▲9.5% | $25,386,006▲7.9% | $36,066,560▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $48,225,364 | $23,529,475 | $30,309,081 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: David W Cook — $607,751 (0.68% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David W Cook | President/ceo | 40 | $607,751 |
| Bethany Snider | Sr Vice President/cmo | 40 | $505,594 |
| Lynn Fieldhouse | Sr Vice President/ Cheif Legal Officer | 40 | $422,562 |
| Sharon A Tankersley | Sr Vice President/ Cheif Financial Officer | 40 | $376,509 |
| Lori A Earnshaw | Sr Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician | 40 | $364,518 |
| Tawanda Owsley | Sr. Vp/ Chief Marketing and Development Officer | 40 | $347,762 |
| Melissa M Merrifield | Sr Vice President/chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $322,199 |
| Andrew M Lally | Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician | 40 | $322,135 |
| Robert C Lucas | Sr Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician | 40 | $322,121 |
| Tyler S Mcqueen | Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician | 40 | $315,190 |
| Becky Phillips | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Cathy Zion | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cheri Glass | Chair (begining April 2024) | 0.5 | — |
| Dustin W Dillon | Medical Director of Pallative Services | 8 | — |
| James Watson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kevin Wardell | Immediate Past Chair (april 2024) | 0.5 | — |
| Lisa Bottorff | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lynn Bynum | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Nandip Kothari | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paul Loheide Md | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Deltacare Rx | Drugs & Pharmacy Supplies | $3,390,537 |
| Lbm Construction Company Inc | Building Contractor | $2,853,535 |
| E-healthcare Solutions LLC | Durable Medical Supplies | $1,221,877 |
| Medline Industries Inc | Clinical Supplies | $947,676 |
| Prosys | Software and Technical Support | $523,417 |
Grants received · $1.3M total
64 grants to Hosparus Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $61,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $23,350 |
| Norton Healthcare Inc | Kourageous kids/dwosis sponsorship | 2024 | $17,500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $13,109 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | 2024 | $10,250 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | P74 hospice | 2023 | $90,051 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,645 |
| Norton Healthcare Inc | Provide hospice and palliative care to individuals and families | 2023 | $16,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,794 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $5,050 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | P74 hospice | 2022 | $82,063 |
| Norton Healthcare Inc | Provide hospice and palliative care to individuals and families | 2022 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $13,514 |
Grants made · $58K in FY2023
2 grants totaling $58K in FY2023. All grants made by Hosparus Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Healthcare Ceo Council | 2023 board member contribution | $50,000 |
| Lou Healthcare Ceo Council | 2023 optimize conference sponsorship | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hosparus Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hosparus Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-0921718, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hosparus Inc's EIN?
- Hosparus Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-0921718.
- How much revenue does Hosparus Inc report?
- Hosparus Inc reported $95,639,731 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hosparus Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Hosparus Inc spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hosparus Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hosparus Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hosparus Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hosparus Inc's latest Form 990 is $607,751, paid to David W Cook (President/ceo).
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Data for Hosparus Inc (EIN 61-0921718) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.