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NORTHLAND HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 742385187 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE P74Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.northlandhospice.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$1.5M
employees
50
volunteers
80
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

WE ARE A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS STRIVING TO PREPARE OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR THE END-OF-LIFE EXPERIENCE. WE SUPPORT THE PATIENT, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS IN FACING THE CHALLENGES OF A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS BY OFFERING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND COMFORT. AT THE HEART OF OUR EXCELLENT SERVICE IS THE PROFOUND RESPECT FOR THE PATIENTS WISHES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Northland Hospice & Palliative Care is a non-profit organization based in Flagstaff, AZ, providing end-of-life and comfort care services. They offer hospice care, grief support, and operate the Olivia White Hospice House. The organization is committed to serving those in Northern Arizona regardless of their ability to pay.

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. #1 primary $163K
    BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM-OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOSPICE PATIENT FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FOR THOSE COPING WITH A LOSS. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS OF CAREGIVERS AS WELL AS AGE-SPECIFIC BEREAVEMENT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ADULTS. EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND PARA-PROFESSIONALS, CAREGIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IN CARE OF THE DYING AND BEREAVED.
  2. #2 $914K
    HOSPICE HOME PROGRAM-PROVIDES A HOME ENVIRONMENT AT THE OLIVIA WHITE HOSPICE HOUSE TO PATIENTS FACING END-OF-LIFE ISSUES COMPLICATED BY THE LACK OF ADEQUATE CARE GIVING ARRANGEMENTS. THE HOSPICE HOME SURROUNDS THEM WITH CARE 24 HOURS A DAY BY A STAFF OF CERTIFIED AND SUPPORTIVE CAREGIVERS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Run For Life
A fundraising event with 10K and 5K races and walks, and a Kids Fun Run, with proceeds going to the patient assistance fund.
Flagstaff Wind Phone
A symbolic space for reflection, connection, and healing located on hospice grounds, allowing individuals to speak to loved ones who have passed.
Grief Support Services
Offers individual sessions, a Life After Loss Support Group, Pregnancy and Infant Loss support, Children’s Grief Services, and Pet Grief Support in Flagstaff.
Hodge Podge Thrift Store
A thrift store whose proceeds benefit the Olivia White Hospice House.
Hospice Care
Provides end-of-life care focusing on quality of life, comfort measures, and physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Light-a-Life
A community event where names of honored loved ones are added to a tree or menorah display at the Flagstaff Mall for a donation.
Olivia White Hospice House
A facility providing 24-hour end-of-life care and support for terminally ill patients who lack adequate caregiver resources in their own homes.
Supportive Care Program
Evaluates patients who do not currently meet the admission criteria for hospice care.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Themed Community Fundraising Events 2 activities
    • Managing the Run For Life fundraising event
      Organizes the Run For Life event, directing all proceeds and donations to a patient assistance fund for end-of-life comfort care regardless of patients’ ability to pay, while also coordinating volunteer support for runner safety and race-day operations.
    • Organizing Fundraising Events for Patient Assistance
      Organizes the "Run for Life" event, directing all proceeds and donations to a patient assistance fund for end-of-life comfort care, ensuring patients receive care regardless of their ability to pay. The organization also hosts "Light-a-Life" programs where donations in exchange for displaying names of deceased loved ones support the cause.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 2 activities
    • Operating a Thrift Store to Fund Hospice Care
      Operates the Hodge Podge Thrift Store, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Olivia White Hospice House to support its operations and patient care.
    • Operating a thrift store to fund hospice care
      Runs the Hodge Podge Thrift Store, with all proceeds supporting operations at the Olivia White Hospice House.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care Services 2 activities
    • Providing Hospice and Palliative Care
      Provides compassionate care to individuals with a terminal illness, including support for caregivers, counseling, and bereavement support to grieving individuals in the community. This includes 24-hour end-of-life care and support for terminally ill patients at the Olivia White Hospice Home, focusing on patient comfort, symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support.
    • Providing end-of-life hospice care
      Operates the Olivia White Hospice Home, offering 24-hour end-of-life care for terminally ill patients who lack adequate caregiver support at home, with a focus on comfort, symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support.
  • Free Hospice Care Access Programs 1 activity
    • Delivering palliative and supportive care services
      Provides compassionate care to individuals with terminal illnesses, including caregiver support, counseling, and bereavement services for grieving individuals in the community.
  • Annual Commemorative and Community Celebrations 1 activity
    • Hosting Light-a-Life memorial events
      Organizes annual Light-a-Life events at Flagstaff Mall where community members can honor deceased loved ones by displaying their names on a tree or menorah in exchange for a donation.
  • Grief Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss 1 activity
    • Offering Grief Support Services
      Provides comprehensive grief support services, including individual counseling sessions, a "Life After Loss Support Group," specialized support for pregnancy and infant loss, children's grief services, and pet grief support.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Memorial Projects
      Partners with community groups, such as the Flagstaff Leadership Program, to create symbolic spaces like the Flagstaff Wind Phone on hospice grounds for reflection, connection, and healing.
    • Facilitating community healing through symbolic installations
      Partnered with the Flagstaff Leadership Program (FLP) Class of 2025–2026 to create the Flagstaff Wind Phone, a symbolic space on hospice grounds for reflection, connection, and healing for those grieving.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.87M
Contributions & grants$271K14%
Program service revenue$1.49M80%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$103K
expenses
Total expenses$2.22M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.52M
Cash$418K
Investments$334K
Liabilities$1.01M
Net assets$1.52M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATHERINE SIMMONS CEO 40 $95K
board members · 5
  • ANGELIC LOMELI — SECRETARY
  • CINDIE MCARTHUR — PRESIDENT
  • EVAN PULVERS — TREASURER
  • JENNIENE FOSTER — DIRECTOR
  • TWILA GLEASON — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Block-Lite Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Cindy Wolf Partner — Metalworking artist and sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project, also listed as a sponsor for Run for Life and Light-a-Life events.
  • Findlay Toyota Flagstaff Partner — Title sponsor of the Annual Run For Life event.
  • Flagstaff Leadership Board of Directors Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Flagstaff Leadership Program (FLP) Class of 2025–2026 Partner — Partnered to create the Flagstaff Wind Phone.
  • Hubbard Merrill Engineering Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Leica Geosystems Partner — Valued sponsor of the Annual Run For Life event.
  • Lynda’s Phones Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Mike Loven Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • My Wind Phone Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Next Step Physical Therapy Partner — Sponsor of the Kids' Fun Run at the Annual Run For Life event.
  • Olivia White Hospice House Partner — Proceeds from the Hodge Podge Thrift Store benefit the Olivia White Hospice House.
  • Precision Civil Engineering Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Warner’s Nursery Partner — Sponsor of the Flagstaff Wind Phone project.
  • Wheeler Park Partner — Host location for the Run for Life event where volunteers check in and support race activities.