THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE INC

EIN: 953275679 501(c)(3) Human Services

ESCONDIDO, CA

Total Revenue
$37,055,718
Total Expenses
$35,898,202
Total Assets
$60,930,704
Net Assets
$45,797,586
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SARAH MCSPADDEN
Phone
7607372050
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE INC, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $37.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $35.9M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE NEARING THE END OF LIFE'S JOURNEY AND FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $20,183,962 Revenue: $29,246,732

FOR MORE THAN 48 YEARS, THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE, HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A PIONEER IN THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY. WE ARE AN EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE...

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FOR MORE THAN 48 YEARS, THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE, HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A PIONEER IN THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY. WE ARE AN EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE FACING THE CHALLENGES BROUGHT ON BY ADVANCED SERIOUS ILLNESSES. OUR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS INCLUDE HOSPICE CARE FOR THOSE WITH A PROGNOSIS OF SIX MONTHS OR LESS; PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH A CHRONIC ADVANCED SERIOUS ILLNESS WHO ARE NOT HOSPICE ELIGIBLE; AND, COMPREHENSIVE GRIEF SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY AND THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. SINCE 1978, WE HAVE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 150,000 PEOPLE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY. THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RELIES ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO NEED THEM, REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE COVERAGE OR THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. ALL DONATIONS SUPPORT OUR LOCAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAMS OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY AND DO NOT REQUIRE A HOSPICE AFFILIATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,365,449 Revenue: $0

CHILDREN'S GRIEF SUPPORT; THIS PROGRAM IS A SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM. IT IS UNIQUE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. OUR TRAINED COUNSELORS AND FACILITATORS ARE A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR ALL...

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CHILDREN'S GRIEF SUPPORT; THIS PROGRAM IS A SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM. IT IS UNIQUE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. OUR TRAINED COUNSELORS AND FACILITATORS ARE A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR ALL GRIEVING CHILDREN (3 TO 17 YEARS OLD) AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE. A HOSPICE AFFILIATION IS NOT REQUIRED. THERE ARE FIVE COMPONENTS TO THE PROGRAM: INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING; PEER GROUPS CONDUCTED AT OUR CHILDREN'S CENTERS; SCHOOL-BASED ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT IN 25 SCHOOL DISTRICTS (8-WEEK STUDENT PEER GROUPS AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STAFF ON HOW TO SUPPORT GRIEVING STUDENT); CRISIS CARE TO ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS WHEN THERE IS A COMMUNITY TRAGEDY; AND, TWO ANNUAL GRIEF CAMPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,045,319 Revenue: $36,281

THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE GRIEF COUNSELING FOR ALL AGES. THESE SERVICES ARE OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF HOW THEIR LOVED ONE DIED. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE A PATIENT...

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THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE GRIEF COUNSELING FOR ALL AGES. THESE SERVICES ARE OPEN TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF HOW THEIR LOVED ONE DIED. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE A PATIENT AFFILIATION TO ACCESS SERVICES. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND GROUP SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLEAT OUR FACILITIES IN TEMECULA, MISSION VALLEY, CARLSBAD AND ESCONDIDO. SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDE GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT, SPOUSAL LOSS, CHILD LOSS, INFANT LOSS AND PARENT LOSS AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS CHILDREN'S GRIEF.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,912,727
Program Service Revenue $29,246,732
Investment Income $1,795,673
Other Revenue $100,586
TOTAL REVENUE $37,055,718

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $24,771,295
Fundraising Expenses $948,422
Program Expenses $27,594,730
Other Expenses $11,126,907
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,898,202

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $37,055,718 $33,909,970 +0.1%
Expenses $35,898,202 $34,241,515 +0.0%
Net Income $1,157,516 $-331,545 -4.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
294
Volunteers
477

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
$849,817
Total Directors
10
$359,886
Key Employees
4
$1,061,827
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH MCSPADDEN PRESIDENT/ CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$329,470 $30,416 $359,886
DOUG DAWSON CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MCCANN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIPRIAN SKAVINSKI SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MCDUFFIE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE MASON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY MORITA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE OLMSTEAD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN PANZER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA ROBERTSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL FARST CAO 40.00
Officer
$173,314 $14,432 $187,746
DEENA NELSON CFO 40.00
Officer
$286,284 $15,901 $302,185
PATRICIA PUTZBACH COO 40.00
Key Emp
$222,339 $17,469 $239,808
MARY KATE O'CONNELL CPO 40.00
Key Emp
$222,254 $14,557 $236,811
JEAN LOO-RUSSO CPO 40.00
Key Emp
$190,697 $15,039 $205,736
CHARLES VON GUNTEN CMO 40.00
Key Emp
$374,052 $5,420 $379,472
PAM MATA RN 40.00
Highest
$192,035 $15,685 $207,720
CAROL BOS SR. DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$189,636 $13,436 $203,072
PAUL MARTINEZ DIRECTOR SALES AND MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$160,940 $29,262 $190,202
ROBIN SHORT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS 40.00
Highest
$156,549 $18,542 $175,091
SHANNON BAGNASCO NURSE PRACTITIONER 40.00
Highest
$154,812 $14,204 $169,016
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 $37,055,718 $35,898,202 $60,930,704 $1,157,516
2024 $33,909,970 $34,241,515 $57,629,373 $-331,545
2023 $34,272,025 $35,801,884 $56,397,566 $-1,529,859
2022 $41,153,745 $38,089,582 $44,445,077 $3,064,163
2021 $46,113,207 $38,394,150 $45,799,118 $7,719,057
2020 $41,148,349 $38,107,547 $36,554,482 $3,040,802
2019 $40,897,058 $40,280,685 $29,196,430 $616,373
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