irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $382KChildrens Grief Support - Our specialized children's bereavement program is the only one of its kind 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 20 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.
- #2 $371KThe 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 available at 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.
named programs · 11 · from sources
what they call their work
Adult Grief Support Services
Grief counseling and support groups for adults, including specialty groups for parent loss, child loss, and spouse/partner loss; offered in-person and via Zoom
Child Grief Support Services
Provides free comprehensive bereavement services for children and youth aged 3-17, including peer-based grief support groups, bereavement camps (Camp Spero), school-based grief support groups, community grief education, and one-on-one grief counseling.
Children’s Bereavement Program
Free peer-based grief support groups, one-on-one counseling, bereavement camps (Camp Spero), and school-based support for children ages 3–17
Hospice Care
Provides comprehensive comfort care, pain and symptom management, and emotional/spiritual support for adults and children with advanced serious illnesses, including a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, and volunteers.
Integrative Therapies
Volunteer-led therapies including Reiki, pet therapy, and aromatherapy to ease symptoms for patients
Palliative Care
Offers relief from symptoms, pain, and stress for individuals with chronic or terminal illnesses, serving as an added layer of support alongside curative treatments.
Pawsitive Pet Connect
Service providing dog walking and pet care for housebound hospice patients
Pediatric Hospice Care
Specialized care for children with life-limiting illnesses, including pain management, emotional support, school coordination, and sibling and family support; available concurrently with curative treatment
Perinatal Program
Support for families facing a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, including birth planning, emotional support, and concurrent hospice care for newborns; offered at no cost
Veteran to Veteran Program
Volunteer program pairing veteran volunteers with veteran patients to provide companionship and honor military service
Veteran to Veteran Volunteer Program
A volunteer program under veteran hospice care services designed to honor and care for veterans.
activities · 8 clusters
what they do
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Hospice Care Services 9 activities
- Adult Hospice CareDelivers hospice care in patients’ chosen residences—including homes, assisted living, and residential facilities—with services such as expert pain management, symptom relief, therapy, medical supplies, emotional and spiritual support, 24/7 on-call specialists, and integrative therapies like Reiki, pet therapy, and aromatherapy.
- Adult Hospice CareProvides comprehensive hospice care for adults in their chosen residence, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, medical supplies, and 24/7 on-call specialist availability. This includes specialized care for heart failure patients and support for those exercising the California End of Life Option Act.
- Adult Hospice CareProvides hospice care in patients’ chosen residences—including homes, assisted living, and residential facilities—with services such as expert pain management, symptom relief, therapy, medical supplies, emotional and spiritual support, 24/7 on-call specialists, and integrative therapies like Reiki, pet therapy, and aromatherapy.
- Adult Hospice Care at HomeProvides hospice care in the patient’s chosen residence—including private homes, assisted living, and residential facilities—with services such as expert pain management, symptom relief, therapy, medical supplies, emotional and spiritual support, 24/7 on-call specialists, and integrative therapies like Reiki and pet therapy.
- End of Life Option Act Support ServicesSupports patients exercising California’s End of Life Option Act through concurrent hospice care, education on legal options, independent consulting physicians for prognosis verification, presence of staff or volunteers during medication self-administration, and grief counseling for families.
- End of Life Option Act Support ServicesProvides comprehensive support for patients exercising California’s End of Life Option Act, including education on legal options, independent consulting physicians for prognosis verification, presence of staff or volunteers during medication self-administration, and grief counseling for families and caregivers after death.
- End of Life Option Act Support ServicesProvides comprehensive support for patients exercising California’s End of Life Option Act, including education on legal options, independent consulting physicians for prognosis verification, hospice care during the process, presence of staff or volunteers during medication self-administration, and grief counseling for families afterward.
- Specialized Heart Failure CareProvides American Heart Association-certified palliative and hospice care for heart failure patients, including symptom relief for fatigue, pain, and shortness of breath, disease progression monitoring, education on symptoms and medications, advance care planning, and support for caregivers—all aimed at improving quality of life.
- Specialized Heart Failure Palliative CareDelivers American Heart Association-certified palliative and hospice care for heart failure patients, including symptom relief for fatigue, pain, and shortness of breath, disease progression monitoring, education on symptoms and medications, advance care planning, and support for caregivers—all focused on improving quality of life.
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Grief and Bereavement Support Services 8 activities
- Adult Grief Support ServicesProvides grief counseling and support services to all community members, regardless of affiliation, including experiential therapy, traditional talk therapy, support groups (general and specialized for parent, child, or spouse/partner loss), and remote sessions. Also offers specialized counseling for prolonged grief and support for families of patients exercising the End of Life Option Act.
- Children's Bereavement ProgramOperates the only comprehensive children's bereavement program in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, offering free peer-based grief support groups, school-based groups, bereavement camps, one-on-one counseling using therapeutic play and expressive arts, and two dedicated Children’s Bereavement Centers in Escondido and Mission Valley.
- Children's Bereavement ProgramOperates the only comprehensive children's bereavement program in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, offering free peer-based grief support groups, 8-week school-based groups, bereavement camps, one-on-one counseling using expressive arts and play, and two dedicated Children’s Bereavement Centers in Escondido and Mission Valley. Also provides free downloadable grief resources for children and families.
- Children's Bereavement ProgramOperates the only comprehensive children's bereavement program in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, offering free peer-based grief support groups, 8-week school-based groups, bereavement camps for ages 7–17, one-on-one counseling using expressive arts and play therapy, and two dedicated Children’s Bereavement Centers in Escondido and Mission Valley.
- Children's Bereavement ServicesOperates a comprehensive children's bereavement program, including peer-based grief support groups, bereavement camps, school-based grief support, and one-on-one counseling using therapeutic games and arts. Services are provided at no cost in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, with dedicated Children’s Bereavement Centers.
- Children's Bereavement SupportOperates a comprehensive children's bereavement program, the only one of its kind in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, offering free services including peer-based grief support groups, bereavement camps, school-based grief support, one-on-one counseling, and dedicated Children’s Bereavement Centers.
- Community Grief CounselingOffers grief counseling to individuals in the community who are coping with the death of a significant person or facing impending loss, regardless of prior connection to the organization, with services available at little or no cost.
- Free Grief Resources for FamiliesProvides free downloadable grief support resources for children and families, including the Gratitude Tree, Holiday Toolkit, and Hugs on a String activity, to help process grief at home.
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Pediatric Inpatient Respite and Palliative Care 7 activities
- Pediatric Hospice and Palliative CareProvides specialized pediatric hospice care for children with serious medical conditions, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, home health aide services, 24/7 support, school coordination, sibling and family support, expressive therapies, and grief counseling. Offers concurrent care starting at diagnosis and continuing through treatment and end-of-life.
- Pediatric Hospice and Palliative CareProvides specialized pediatric hospice and palliative care for children with serious medical conditions, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, home health aide services, 24/7 support, school coordination, sibling and family support, expressive therapies, and grief counseling. Care begins at diagnosis and continues through treatment and end-of-life.
- Pediatric Hospice and Perinatal CareOffers specialized hospice care for children with serious medical conditions, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and concurrent care starting at diagnosis. Also provides a comprehensive, no-cost perinatal program for families, including birth planning and emotional support.
- Pediatric Hospice and Perinatal CareProvides specialized pediatric hospice care for children with serious medical conditions, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, school coordination, sibling and family support, expressive therapies, and concurrent care from diagnosis through end-of-life. Also offers a comprehensive Perinatal Program that includes birth planning, emotional support for siblings and family, and hospice care for newborns at home, all at no cost to families.
- Pediatric Hospice and Perinatal CareOffers specialized hospice care for children with serious medical conditions, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and concurrent care starting at diagnosis. Also provides a comprehensive, no-cost Perinatal Program for families, including birth planning and emotional support for siblings and family, and concurrent hospice care for newborns at home.
- Perinatal Hospice ProgramOffers a comprehensive, no-cost Perinatal Program that provides birth planning, concurrent hospice care for newborns at home, emotional support for siblings and families, and grief counseling for families facing perinatal loss.
- Perinatal Hospice ProgramOffers a comprehensive, no-cost Perinatal Program that includes birth planning, emotional support for siblings and family, and concurrent hospice care for newborns at home.
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Veteran Hospice Companionship and Honor Services 5 activities
- Veteran Support ProgramsOperates a Veteran to Veteran volunteer program that pairs veteran volunteers with veteran hospice patients for companionship and support. The organization also conducts bedside pinning ceremonies to honor veteran hospice patients and provides free complementary therapies such as music therapy and pet visits to veteran patients.
- Veteran Support ProgramsOperates a Veteran to Veteran volunteer program that pairs veteran volunteers with veteran hospice patients for companionship and support. The organization also conducts bedside pinning ceremonies to honor veteran hospice patients and provides free complementary therapies such as music therapy and Reiki.
- Veteran-Centered Hospice Care and RecognitionOffers specialized hospice services for veterans, including bedside pinning ceremonies to honor military service, free complementary therapies (music, Reiki, pet visits), and the Veteran to Veteran volunteer program that pairs veteran volunteers with veteran patients for companionship and emotional support.
- Veteran-Centered Hospice and Support ProgramsOffers specialized services for veteran hospice patients, including bedside pinning ceremonies to honor military service, free complementary therapies (music, Reiki, pet visits), and the Veteran to Veteran volunteer program that pairs veteran volunteers with veteran patients for companionship and emotional support.
- Veteran-Centered Hospice and Volunteer ProgramOperates the Veteran to Veteran volunteer program that pairs veteran volunteers with veteran hospice patients for companionship and emotional healing, and conducts bedside pinning ceremonies to honor military service. Also provides free complementary therapies such as music therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki, pet visits, and physical therapy to veteran patients.
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Specialized Trauma and Grief Retreats 4 activities
- Adult Grief Support ServicesProvides free or low-cost grief counseling and support services to adults in the community regardless of affiliation, including individual counseling, support groups (e.g., for parent, child, or spouse/partner loss), experiential and talk therapies, a Journey Through Loss Book Club, and remote sessions via Zoom.
- Adult Grief Support ServicesProvides free or low-cost grief counseling and support services to adults in the community regardless of prior affiliation, including individual counseling, support groups for specific losses (parent, child, spouse/partner), experiential and talk therapy, a Journey Through Loss Book Club, and remote sessions via Zoom.
- Adult Grief Support ServicesProvides adult grief support services to all community members in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, regardless of prior affiliation, including individual counseling (experiential, traditional talk, and specialized for prolonged grief), support groups (general and specialty groups for parent, child, or spouse/partner loss), and a book club, available remotely via Zoom.
- Adult Grief Support ServicesProvides free or low-cost grief counseling and support services to adults in the community regardless of prior affiliation, including individual counseling, support groups (e.g., for parent, child, or spouse loss), experiential and talk therapies, book clubs, and remote sessions via Zoom.
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Family Support and Resource Connection 1 activity
- Community-Wide Hospice and Grief SupportHas provided hospice, palliative care, and grief support services to over 150,000 people since 1978 across San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, serving patients and families regardless of affiliation with the organization.
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Animal Care and Socialization Services 1 activity
- Pet Care Support for Housebound PatientsOperates Pawsitive Pet Connect, a service that provides dog walking and other pet care to support housebound hospice patients, helping them maintain connection with their pets and reduce stress.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Integrative Therapies and Pet SupportProvides free complementary therapies such as music therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki, and pet visits to hospice patients to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, offers Pawsitive Pet Connect, a service that provides dog walking and other pet care for housebound patients.
- Integrative and Pet Therapy ServicesProvides free complementary therapies such as music therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki, and pet visits to hospice patients for pain relief and symptom alleviation. This includes the Pawsitive Pet Connect service, offering dog walking and pet care for housebound patients.
- Specialized Heart Failure CareProvides American Heart Association-certified palliative and hospice care for heart failure patients, including symptom relief (fatigue, pain, shortness of breath), disease progression monitoring, education on medications and diet, advance care planning, family caregiver support, and quality-of-life-focused holistic care through a specialized interdisciplinary team.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$46.11M
Contributions & grants$3.36M7%
Program service revenue$40.44M88%
Investment income$1.99M4%
Other revenue$332K
expenses
Total expenses$38.39M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$27.35M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.80M
Cash$8.31M
Investments$28.39M
Liabilities$6.47M
Net assets$39.33M
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JANET JONES | FORMER CEO | 40 | $438K |
| Sarah McSpadden | CEO | 40 | $362K |
| George Delgado | CMO | 40 | $334K |
| Laury Bliss | CSO | 40 | $317K |
| Darlene Rutledge | CCO | 40 | $266K |
| Mary Kate O'Connell | Sr Director of HR | 40 | $259K |
| Jean Loo-Russo | CPO | 40 | $229K |
| Francelina Nichols | Director of Sales and Marketing | 40 | $200K |
| Deena Nelson | Sr Director of Finance | 40 | $194K |
| Kathleen Gordinier | Director of Bereavement and Volunteers | 40 | $172K |
| Phaedra Kunze | Director of Palliative Care | 40 | $162K |
board members · 11
- Cynthia Robertson — Director
- Dan Laframboise — Director/Treasurer
- Denise Logue — Director
- Doug Dawson — Director
- George Olmstead — Director
- Lori Rappaport — Director
- Mark Neu — Director/Chairman
- Michael McDuffie — Director
- Michelle Hays — Director
- Tammy Morita — Director
- Theodore Davis — Director/Corporate Secretary
relationships · 20
who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Certifying organization for specialized cardiac hospice care services.
- Challenged Athletes Foundation Operation Rebound Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Co-sponsor of the We Honor Veterans program and recognizing entity for veteran hospice care distinction.
- Disabled American Veterans Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- Medi-Cal Government — Hospice service is an elected benefit under Medi-Cal, covering clinical visits, medications, and equipment for terminal illness.
- Medicare Government — Hospice service is an elected benefit under Medicare, which covers clinical visits, medications, and equipment for terminal illness.
- National Alliance for Children Grieving Partner — Collaborates with the National Alliance for Children Grieving to provide the Holiday Toolkit for supporting grieving children.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Network — Partner in the We Honor Veterans program, which recognizes levels of veteran-affirming care.
- Resounding Joy Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- San Diego Military Family Collaborative Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- San Diego Veterans Coalition Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- State of California Government — Operates under the provisions of the California End of Life Option Act.
- Sun City Gardens Partner — Collaborated with The Elizabeth Hospice to host a veterans pinning ceremony.
- The Joint Commission Government — Accrediting body that awarded The Elizabeth Hospice the Gold Seal of Approval.
- Tricare Government — Hospice service is an elected benefit under Tricare, covering clinical visits, medications, and equipment for terminal illness.
- VA Government — Hospice service is an elected benefit under VA, covering clinical visits, medications, and equipment for terminal illness.
- VA San Diego Healthcare System Partner — Community partner supporting veteran hospice services.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as a video conferencing platform to deliver remote grief counseling and support groups.
- hospice volunteers Partner — Specially trained and certified volunteers who provide integrative therapies and support services to patients.