2025-07-08T11:24:51-05:00 2024-12-31 160929175 DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP 200 INTERNATIONAL DR BUFFALO NY 142215794 990 2024-01-01 510202066 HOSPICE BUFFALO INC HOSP 7166861900 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 ROSEANN MCANULTY COO 7166861900 2025-07-02 1 0 MICHAEL ORLOWSKI P00956557 7166348800 2025-07-02 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHRISTOPHER KERR MD 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 40736548 0 X WWW.PALLIATIVECARE.ORG X 1976 NY SEE SCHEDULE O 22 21 447 222 0 0 3155567 2112005 36716186 38195268 122895 98058 4059351 324570 44053999 40729901 0 0 0 0 25661042 27531361 0 0 0 15535720 16135303 41196762 43666664 2857237 -2936763 8892371 6128429 2435018 2607839 6457353 3520590 SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 37686520 38227878 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. 37686520 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 11 0 447 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 21 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X THE ORGANIZATION 7166861900 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 BRENDAN HARRINGTON TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN D SNYDER MD FACP TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 CARY SISTI CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER 37.13 0.37 X X 330077 3334 40962 CHERYL A KLASS RN TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER KERR MD TRUSTEE/CMO/CEO 3.75 33.75 X X 55988 503887 37283 DANIEL T RIORDAN TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN DIGIROLAMO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 G RICHARD BRAEN MD TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 HURON O HILL II DDS TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES KRAMER TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 JOCK METCHELL EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING) 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN D REINHOLD TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN D'ANGELO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTIE WHITE COMPTROLLER 0.00 37.50 X X 0 159691 20362 MELINDA C DUBOIS TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL W LAIPPLE EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING) 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 NORA K MCGUIRE TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL DUGGAN CFP TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL E SHIELDS DO TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT J SCHRECK ESQ TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 ROSEANN MCANULTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 0.00 37.50 X X 0 322333 31179 RYAN M ZEBRO VICE CHAIR 1.00 4.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS J FOELS MD MMM TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY O'CONNOR MD TRUSTEE 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI FEINE TRUSTEE 1.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 VINCENT J MANCUSO TRUSTEE/CHAIR 1.00 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ABIGAIL UNGER VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES 36.75 0.75 X 170463 3479 20523 DEBRA LUCZKIEWICZ MD PHYSICIAN 34.50 3.00 X 166148 14447 17524 JOHN C TANGEMAN MD ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 37.50 0.00 X 314364 0 42360 MARY CLEM PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP 37.50 0.00 X 158419 0 28961 SAM PUDLEWSKI PALLIATIVE CARE AND ADMISSIONS VP 21.75 15.75 X 97589 70668 30389 CHRISTOPHER JACOBUS MD PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 248231 0 37198 FAUSAT OKE PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 182138 0 24768 MARIE MAJEROWSKI ON CALL MANAGER 37.50 0.00 X 171167 0 23838 TANYA ORELLANA PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 236960 0 28099 WNUK WILLIAM PHYSICIAN 37.50 0.00 X 219404 0 15267 2350948 1077839 398713 10 0 1 1 0 2112005 2112005 PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 621610 38195268 38195268 38195268 90905 90905 13800 6647 7153 7153 7153 EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT BETWEEN RE 561000 291960 291960 32610 32610 324570 40729901 38227878 0 390018 2649581 2649581 19019373 19019373 2251997 2251997 1745710 1745710 1864700 1864700 8120526 2140382 5980144 812607 812607 603359 603359 282931 282931 CONTRACTED NURSING HOME 2705995 2705995 OTHER EXPENSES 1231967 1231967 PERSCRIPTION DRUGS 1222018 1222018 SUPPLIES 588994 588994 566906 566906 43666664 37686520 5980144 0 3019660 1466765 5245336 4125846 119467 96495 1261824 822501 462291 439323 45617 0 8892371 6128429 2435018 2607839 2435018 2607839 X 6457353 3520590 6457353 3520590 8892371 6128429 -2936763 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 7166511 1278334 2128910 3155567 2112005 15841327 34692699 35182075 34027398 36743074 38227878 178873124 41859210 36460409 36156308 39898641 40339883 194714451 0 0 0 194714451 792 2658 13517 102895 90905 210767 792 2658 13517 102895 90905 210767 4032463 291960 4324423 41860002 36463067 36169825 44033999 40722748 199249641 0.97720 0.97840 0.00110 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1261824 822501 439323 439323 X 40729901 0 40729901 0 40729901 43666664 0 43666664 0 43666664 PART X, LINE 2: HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. TAKES MANY TAX POSITIONS RELATIVE TO TAX LAWS INCLUDING THOSE TAKEN IN DETERMINING THE CHARACTERIZATION OF INCOME AS TAXABLE (FOR EXAMPLE, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME) OR NONTAXABLE. HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. IS NOT AWARE OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 THROUGH 2024 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR U.S. FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES AND ALSO BY NEW YORK STATE FOR STATE TAX PURPOSES. X X 0 0 X X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER KERR MD TRUSTEE/CMO/CEO 54558 491025 21 185 1409 12677 3105 27945 623 5610 59716 537442 0 0 CARY SISTI CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER 282549 2854 40821 412 6707 68 26018 263 14534 147 370629 3744 0 0 JOHN C TANGEMAN MD ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR 304580 0 0 0 9784 0 27284 0 15076 0 356724 0 0 0 ROSEANN MCANULTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 0 276803 0 38384 0 7146 0 24972 0 6207 0 353512 0 0 CHRISTOPHER JACOBUS MD PHYSICIAN 242795 0 0 0 5436 0 22129 0 15069 0 285429 0 0 0 TANYA ORELLANA PHYSICIAN 236751 0 0 0 209 0 21900 0 6199 0 265059 0 0 0 WNUK WILLIAM PHYSICIAN 219404 0 0 0 0 0 15113 0 154 0 234671 0 0 0 FAUSAT OKE PHYSICIAN 181976 0 0 0 162 0 12917 0 11851 0 206906 0 0 0 SAM PUDLEWSKI PALLIATIVE CARE AND ADMISSIONS VP 94286 68276 2951 2137 352 255 8891 6438 8735 6325 115215 83431 0 0 DEBRA LUCZKIEWICZ MD PHYSICIAN 165271 14371 0 0 877 76 12539 1090 3583 312 182270 15849 0 0 MARIE MAJEROWSKI ON CALL MANAGER 170921 0 163 0 83 0 17750 0 6088 0 195005 0 0 0 ABIGAIL UNGER VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES 161942 3305 5060 103 3461 71 14701 300 5412 110 190576 3889 0 0 MARY CLEM PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP 149614 0 5000 0 3805 0 13903 0 15058 0 187380 0 0 0 KRISTIE WHITE COMPTROLLER 0 153863 0 5272 0 556 0 14172 0 6190 0 180053 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFIT AND SATURN CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES. PART I, LINE 4A ALICIA POE WAS PAID $24,862.08 DURING 2024. FORM 990 PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5 CHRISTOPHER KERR (CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) - $55,987 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC CARY SISTI (CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER) - $3,334 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC KRISTIE WHITE (COMPTROLLER) - $31,938 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC SAMANTHA PUDLEWSKI (VP OF ADMISSIONS) - $70,668 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC ABIGAIL UNGER (VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES) - $3,479 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC DEBRA LUCZKIEWICZ (VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES) - $14,371 WAGES AND BENEFITS FROM SUPPORTIVE MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC FORM 990; PART I; LINE 1 HOSPICE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE A SPECIAL WAY OF CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES AND CARE. THE PATIENTS' SYMPTOMS ARE MANAGED SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE A FULL LIFE WITH THE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THIS MEANS THAT WE CARE FOR THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. CARING PROFESSIONALS OFFER MEDICAL AND NURSING SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, PASTORAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE, ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL AND OTHER ISSUES, AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION 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. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO, INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HOSPICE BUFFALO, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION HAS A STOCKHOLDER AND MEMBERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND REVIEWED BY THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF. THE COMPLETED FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, AFTER A REVIEW HAS TAKEN PLACE, SUCH IS RECOMMENDED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PLAN AND SET OF POLICIES. THE BOARD AND ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL INSERVICE REGARDING CORPORATE COMPLIANCE. THE INSERVICE SPECIFICALLY REVIEWS THE POLICIES REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, HOW TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS OCCURRED, AND ALL MANNERS IN WHICH COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS CAN BE REPORTED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND OVERSIGHT OF ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS COMPLETED BY THE COMMITTEE. IN THE REVIEW PROCESS ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND KEY GOALS ARE REVIEWED. THE COMMITTEE ALSO COMPARES COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES TO SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 AVAILABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 IS DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE AND REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED VIA THE WEBSITE, PHONE OR MAIL. THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE GUIDESTAR.ORG FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. AVAILABILITY IS DISCLOSED ON THE WEBSITE, AND REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED VIA THE PHONE NUMBER ON THE WEBSITE OR BY MAIL. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. FORM 990; PART VIII; LINE 11A EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT BETWEEN RELATED ENTITIES. PALLIATIVE CARE INSTITUTE INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161593163 INTERCONNECT COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY EFFORTS ACROSS DISCIPLINES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 HOSPICE FOUNDATION INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 223137812 ACCEPTS, ADMINISTERS AND INVESTS ALL CHARITABLE FUNDS NY 501(C)(3) LINE 7 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 KRESGE RESIDENCE INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 161467560 PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING SERVICES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 LIFE TRANSITIONS CENTER INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 222203585 HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH DEATH RELATED ISSUES NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 SAUNDERS PROPERTIES OF WNY INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 205359753 HOLD PROPERTIES FOR ITS PARENT COMPANY NY 501(C)(2) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 225 COMO PARK BLVD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227 223141532 PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ENHANCE COMFORT & QUALITY OF LIFE NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC K 1197075 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF WNY C 2112005 CASH TRANSFER HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC M 8120526 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES SAUNDERS PROPERTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC K 318586 FAIR VALUE OF SERVICES HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE BUFFALO INC I 291960 NET ASSET TRANSFER