COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TIM J BOWEN

Phone

3033986252

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $15.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Revenue: $14,845,389

COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, WAS FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND...

COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, WAS FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE. AS THE REGION'S LEADING END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK, WE SERVE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS TO BENNETT, FROM COLORADO SPRINGS TO WYOMING. CARING FOR COLORADANS IS IMPORTANT. WE AID FAMILIES IN DEALING WITH END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS BY PROVIDING THE BEST CARE, WHETHER IN-HOME OR AT ONE OF OUR INPATIENT CARE CENTERS, PROMISING SUPPORT, EXCELLENCE, AND COMPASSION THROUGH PERSONALIZED PALLIATIVE, HOSPICE, AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. IN 2015, THE COMPANY BEGAN PROVIDING "BACK OFFICE" SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT. CARE SYNERGY WILL CHARGE THE AFFILIATE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT COST IN ORDER TO COVER ITS EXPENSES. CARE SYNERGY FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF PROVIDING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES DEEMED EXEMPT UNDER REV. RUL. 79-17 BY COMBINING BACK OFFICE SERVICES UNDER A SINGLE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE. CARE SYNERGY CURRENTLY SERVES FOUR OPERATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES, WHICH INCLUDES THE HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, PATHWAYS HOSPICE, COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC.

Program 2

Revenue: $132,785

CAPABLE IS A CLIENT-DIRECTED HOME-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE MOBILITY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND CAPACITY TO ALLOW OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE CAPABLE NATIONAL CENTER...

CAPABLE IS A CLIENT-DIRECTED HOME-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE MOBILITY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND CAPACITY TO ALLOW OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE CAPABLE NATIONAL CENTER PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGENCIES THAT ARE LICENSED OR WOULD LIKE TO BECOME LICENSED TO IMPLEMENT CAPABLE AS A SERVICE LINE. THE NATIONAL CENTER ALSO CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE ENTITIES TO SCALE CAPABLE NATIONWIDE AND GLOBALLY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $14,978,174

Investment Income $19,541

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,997,715

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $9,834,486

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $5,243,899

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,078,385

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$14,997,715	$13,472,761	+0.1%
Expenses	$15,078,385	$12,762,110	+0.2%
Net Income	$-80,670	$710,651	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

133

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$1,509,842

Total Directors

$1,029,678

Key Employees

$1,498,547

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TIM J BOWEN	PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	56.00	Officer Director	$853,855	$175,823	$1,029,678
BEN PRICE	BOARD CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY PREMER	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RODNEY RICE	BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD BAUMGARTNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM BERGQUIST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY BOTILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAY COWLING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN DAWSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY BETH SAVORY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANN LOVINS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADELE PHELAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SR MARY COLLEEN SCHWARZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON SCHULZE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN WAGNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL E TOSETTI	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$403,658	$76,506	$480,164
JOHN BLASCHKE	CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$270,871	$78,645	$349,516
PATRICIA FORD	VP OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Key Emp	$429,562	$78,746	$508,308
PATRICIA MEHNERT - DIRECTOR OF	CORPORATE COMPLIANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT	40.00	Key Emp	$272,001	$54,143	$326,144
CRYSTAL O'BRIEN	VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES	40.00	Key Emp	$242,172	$72,407	$314,579
DARCI DAVIS	VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$174,615	$20,357	$194,972
DAVID DIORDANO	VP DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$145,676	$18,598	$164,274
PETER SCHOOMAKER	CONTROLLER	40.00	Highest	$138,808	$29,858	$168,666
ROBERT HOWE CMO FROM 630	TDH MEDICAL DIR. (THRU 6/30)	40.00	Highest	$137,080	$38,394	$308,398
MICHAEL VOGT	INFRASTRUCTURE TECH MGR.	40.00	Highest	$114,070	$36,084	$150,154

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$14,997,715	$15,078,385	$9,049,497	$-80,670
2022	$13,472,761	$12,762,110	$9,309,219	$710,651
2021	$12,453,439	$12,453,439	$5,212,521	No data
2020	$14,731,070	$12,853,070	$8,001,844	$1,878,000
2019	$9,859,769	$9,859,769	$14,236,906	No data
2018	$9,339,143	$9,339,187	$6,937,260	$-44