HOSPICE BUFFALO INC

EIN: 510202066 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY

Total Revenue
$40,729,901
Total Expenses
$43,666,664
Total Assets
$6,128,429
Net Assets
$3,520,590
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER KERR MD
Phone
7166861900
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOSPICE BUFFALO INC, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $40.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES THAT EXTENDS TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE ACTING AS CAREGIVERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES AND CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL'S QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EFFECTIVE PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE THAT IS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S AND FAMILY'S NEEDS AND WISHES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE EXPERTS LED BY A PHYSICIAN AND INCLUDES NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, AIDES, SPIRITUAL CARE COUNSELORS, MUSIC, ART, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS. WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND EMBRACE RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. IN ADDITION TO CLINICAL CARE WE ALSO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES RELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN WHATEVER LOCATION THE INDIVIDUAL CALLS HOME. HOSPICE SERVICES ARE COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND MOST PRIVATE INSURANCE PLANS. HOSPICE BUFFALO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, SO NO ONE IS DENIED CARE DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $37,686,520 Revenue: $38,227,878

HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. SERVICE OFFERINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE PATIENT'S HOME, NURSING HOMES AND HOSPICE'S OWN INPATIENT UNIT; SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, HOME HEALTH AIDE, SPIRITUAL CARE AND...

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HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. SERVICE OFFERINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE PATIENT'S HOME, NURSING HOMES AND HOSPICE'S OWN INPATIENT UNIT; SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, HOME HEALTH AIDE, SPIRITUAL CARE AND BEREAVEMENT PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH MEDICARE. ADDITIONAL VALUE ADDED SERVICES, WHICH ARE FUNDED BY THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY, INC., INCLUDE MUSIC, ART AND MASSAGE THERAPY AND PHYSICIAN COMPLIMENT, WHICH COVERS THE PHARMACY AND DME, SUPPLIES COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,112,005
Program Service Revenue $38,195,268
Investment Income $98,058
Other Revenue $324,570
TOTAL REVENUE $40,729,901

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $27,531,361
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $37,686,520
Other Expenses $16,135,303
TOTAL EXPENSES $43,666,664

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $40,729,901 $44,053,999 -0.1%
Expenses $43,666,664 $41,196,762 +0.1%
Net Income $-2,936,763 $2,857,237 -2.0%
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
22
Independent Members
21
Employees
447
Volunteers
222

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
6
$1,505,096
Total Directors
27
$1,505,096
Key Employees
5
$1,135,334
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRENDAN HARRINGTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN D SNYDER MD FACP TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARY SISTI CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER 37.13
Officer Director
$330,077 $40,962 $374,373
CHERYL A KLASS RN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER KERR MD TRUSTEE/CMO/CEO 3.75
Officer Director
$55,988 $37,283 $597,158
DANIEL T RIORDAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN DIGIROLAMO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
G RICHARD BRAEN MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HURON O HILL II DDS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KRAMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOCK METCHELL EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN D REINHOLD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN D'ANGELO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIE WHITE COMPTROLLER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $20,362 $180,053
MELINDA C DUBOIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL W LAIPPLE EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA K MCGUIRE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL DUGGAN CFP TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL E SHIELDS DO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT J SCHRECK ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEANN MCANULTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $31,179 $353,512
RYAN M ZEBRO VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS J FOELS MD MMM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY O'CONNOR MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI FEINE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT J MANCUSO TRUSTEE/CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABIGAIL UNGER VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES 36.75
Key Emp
$170,463 $20,523 $194,465
DEBRA LUCZKIEWICZ MD PHYSICIAN 34.50
Key Emp
$166,148 $17,524 $198,119
JOHN C TANGEMAN MD ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 37.50
Key Emp
$314,364 $42,360 $356,724
MARY CLEM PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP 37.50
Key Emp
$158,419 $28,961 $187,380
SAM PUDLEWSKI PALLIATIVE CARE AND ADMISSIONS VP 21.75
Key Emp
$97,589 $30,389 $198,646
CHRISTOPHER JACOBUS MD PHYSICIAN 37.50
Highest
$248,231 $37,198 $285,429
FAUSAT OKE PHYSICIAN 37.50
Highest
$182,138 $24,768 $206,906
MARIE MAJEROWSKI ON CALL MANAGER 37.50
Highest
$171,167 $23,838 $195,005
TANYA ORELLANA PHYSICIAN 37.50
Highest
$236,960 $28,099 $265,059
WNUK WILLIAM PHYSICIAN 37.50
Highest
$219,404 $15,267 $234,671
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $40,729,901 $43,666,664 $6,128,429 $-2,936,763
2023 $44,053,999 $41,196,762 $8,892,371 $2,857,237
2022 $36,173,325 $38,440,820 $6,710,180 $-2,267,495
2021 $36,481,567 $37,056,909 $15,381,266 $-575,342
2020 $41,884,410 $37,075,062 $15,737,930 $4,809,348
2019 $33,424,454 $34,442,777 $10,739,884 $-1,018,323
2018 $33,864,809 $35,121,159 $11,669,158 $-1,256,350
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