Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc
82% goes to programs $34 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, registered in 1981, with $92,653,600 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY, 40504 EIN 61-0978097 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$92.7M
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$88.9M
Net assets
$97.2M
Employees
910
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating82% to programs · $34 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 Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc: 82% to programs · $34 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +4% 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 Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc: 13 mo reserves · +4% 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 Hospice of the Bluegrass 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 Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide patient-centered medical care to the seriously ill and their families; engage in community partnerships, education and counseling.
What they do
Hospice of the bluegrass, inc. d/b/a bluegrass pace care is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly serving 65 participants. bluegrass pace care provides coordinated care by a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing medical care and supportive services, such as preventative care, therapy, nutritional care, social services, transportation, and medication management.
Hospice of the bluegrass, inc. d/b/a bluegrass home health care serves bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties in kentucky. bluegrass home health care provides in home care such as skilled nursing, home health aid, social services, and therapies. additional services include early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment, waiver services, and outpatient medical supplies.
Hospice of the bluegrass, inc. d/b/a bluegrass transitional care, provides transitional care to qualifying patients to assist them when coming home after a hospital stay in an effort to keep them from having to be readmitted soon after discharge.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY, 40504
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63.4M (FY2013) to $92.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.2MNet assets $97.2M
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$126.3M
Total liabilities
$29.2M
Net assets
$97.2M
Salaries & benefits
$59.0M
66% of expenses
Board members
22
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,653,600▲8.2% | $88,884,725▼3.3% | $97,169,726▲4.4% | $126,347,448▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $85,647,508▲1.3% | $91,949,329▲4.1% | $93,076,859▼0.4% | $124,482,156▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,531,432▲2.1% | $88,346,323▲13.5% | $93,444,218▼13.7% | $118,416,443▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,828,416▲12.3% | $77,833,136▲10.4% | $108,303,802▲6.1% | $131,109,074▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,763,667▲9.3% | $70,470,629▲9.9% | $102,046,504▲8.6% | $128,907,351▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $67,495,795▼2.2% | $64,116,462▲1.6% | $93,976,533▲11.2% | $110,636,002▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,010,144▲19.0% | $63,121,436▲11.8% | $84,532,312 | $96,534,836▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $57,988,079▲3.3% | $56,464,663▲7.8% | $84,513,114▲7.7% | $96,248,287▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $56,137,251▲11.0% | $52,367,011▲8.7% | $78,434,617▲4.7% | $90,439,771▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $50,565,574▲1.1% | $48,189,663▼2.5% | $74,918,921▼0.7% | $87,131,477▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $50,011,709▼21.1% | $49,437,466▼19.0% | $75,467,906▼2.4% | $87,797,027▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,417,047 | $61,027,248▼2.9% | $77,361,870▲6.4% | $90,146,391▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $62,875,233▼4.9% | $72,677,473▲9.2% | $88,136,282▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $66,135,766▲3.3% | $66,552,814▼3.1% | $83,308,072▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $64,007,361 | $68,717,171 | $87,099,483 | 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: Elizabeth Fowler — $556,530 (0.63% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fowler | President/ceo | 39.7 | $556,530 |
| Salli Whisman | Senior Hospice Medical Director | 60 | $366,683 |
| Natalie Houghton | Director of Provider Services | 60 | $334,877 |
| James Borders | Pace Medical Director | 60 | $314,293 |
| Holly Hodge | Vp Finance/cfo | 39.5 | $282,165 |
| Croswell Chambers | Chief Compliance & Administrative Officer | 40 | $271,939 |
| Denisha Rawlings | Hospice & Palliative Physician | 60 | $252,137 |
| Joel Moncivaiz | Hospice & Palliative Physician | 56.2 | $240,669 |
| Todd Cote | Chief Medical Officer | 30 | $219,185 |
| Danita Ross | Vp Human Resources | 40 | $203,238 |
| Monica Couch | Vp & Chief Hospice Officer | 40 | $194,070 |
| Eugenia Smither | Vp Compliance & Quality | 40 | $193,752 |
| Kimberly Pennington | Chief Business Officer | 40 | $192,029 |
| Laura Klumb | Vp Philanthropy | 40 | $188,988 |
| Jannette Baker | Chief Information & Security Officer | 40 | $169,826 |
| Stephanie Greene | Coo Clinical Services (through May 2024) | 37.5 | $112,351 |
| Daryl Love | Health Equity and Engagement Officer (beginning June 2024)) | 40 | $82,182 |
| David Butts | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (through February 2024) | 40 | $33,533 |
| Amanda Henson | Secretary Board of Dirctors | 2 | — |
| Bo Cofield | Treasurer Board of Directors | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Ame Group | Information Technology Services | $879,995 |
| Netsmart Technologies | Electronic Medical Record Services | $473,274 |
| Mcbrayer | Legal Services | $264,804 |
| Sei | Investment Services | $264,015 |
| Indeed Inc | Employment Advertising Services | $235,218 |
Grants received · $443K total
47 grants to Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc totaling $443K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,266 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,946 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,788 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical care | 2024 | $5,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $32,600 |
| Berea College | Support of organization working to improve general welfare within the appalachian region | 2023 | $22,500 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Humanitarian aid | 2023 | $11,773 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,238 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,594 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,125 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,375 |
Grants made · $1.8M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $1.8M in FY2024. All grants made by Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care of the Bluegrass | Financial support to related organization | $1,791,469 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-0978097, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's EIN?
- Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-0978097.
- How much revenue does Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc report?
- Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc reported $92,653,600 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's latest Form 990 is $556,530, paid to Elizabeth Fowler (President/ceo).
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Data for Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc (EIN 61-0978097) 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.