Nonprofit · EIN 47-1820366
COMFORT BRIDGE
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $22,485,854 | $22,137,169 | $348,685 | $10,559,194 | $7,864,341 | $2,694,853 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,997,715 | $15,078,385 | -$80,670 | $9,049,497 | $6,690,172 | $2,359,325 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $503,625
- Program service revenue
- $21,942,581
- Investment income
- $39,648
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$5,890
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,366,988
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,977,289
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,288,405
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $93,246
- Accounting fees
- $49,066
- Occupancy
- $548,938
- Travel
- $94,251
- Depreciation
- $127,029
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,137,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,049,497
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,559,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,864,341
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,694,853
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,187
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,977,975
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,415,296
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $279,557
- Gross receipts
- $22,491,744
- Employees
- 110
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM J BOWEN | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 41 | $1,463,986 | $227,452 |
| JOHN BLASCHKE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $433,972 | $86,347 |
| CRYSTAL O'BRIEN | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee | 40 | $384,263 | $82,466 |
| PATRICIA FORD | VP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $332,773 | $85,983 |
| PATRICIA MEHNERT - DIRECTOR OF | CORPORATE COMPLIANCE/RISK Key employee | 40 | $289,296 | $49,857 |
| PAUL E TOSETTI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU JUNE) Officer | 42 | $280,576 | $48,367 |
| BRAD ALLEY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM JUNE) Officer | 51 | $161,551 | $46,949 |
| ROBIN DOERR | VP MKTG DEV (THRU AUG) Key employee | 40 | $155,357 | $40,855 |
| SARAH COSTELLO | CONTROLLER (FROM FEB THRU SEPT) Key employee | 40 | $157,921 | $35,058 |
| AMBER ZIPFEL | DIR HOME HLTH QUAL COMPL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,698 | $20,375 |
| PATRICIA DUNHAM | DIR APPLICATION PROJ MGMT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,768 | $32,297 |
| MICHAEL VOGT | DIR TECH SVCS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,458 | $29,525 |
| JENNI DIGIACINTO | DIR HOSPICE QUALITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,242 | $12,031 |
| DIANNE STAINS | DIR HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,272 | $19,062 |
| BEN PRICE | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY PREMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY RICE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SR MARY COLLEEN SCHWARZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM BERGQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY BOTILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAY COWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BETH SAVORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADELE PHELAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON SCHULZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD BAUMGARTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY BRAGDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM J BOWEN | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $853,855 | $0 | $175,823 |
| PATRICIA FORD | VP OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $429,562 | $0 | $78,746 |
| PAUL E TOSETTI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $403,658 | $0 | $76,506 |
| JOHN BLASCHKE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $270,871 | $0 | $78,645 |
| PATRICIA MEHNERT - DIRECTOR OF | CORPORATE COMPLIANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT Key employee | 40 | $272,001 | $0 | $54,143 |
| CRYSTAL O'BRIEN | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee | 40 | $242,172 | $0 | $72,407 |
| ROBERT HOWE CMO FROM 630 | TDH MEDICAL DIR. (THRU 6/30) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,080 | $132,924 | $38,394 |
| DARCI DAVIS | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,615 | $0 | $20,357 |
| PETER SCHOOMAKER | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,808 | $0 | $29,858 |
| DAVID DIORDANO | VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,676 | $0 | $18,598 |
| MICHAEL VOGT | INFRASTRUCTURE TECH MGR. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,070 | $0 | $36,084 |
| BEN PRICE | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PREMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY RICE | BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BAUMGARTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BERGQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY BOTILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY COWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH SAVORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN LOVINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELE PHELAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SR MARY COLLEEN SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON SCHULZE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8289 E LOWRY BLVD, DENVER, CO 80230-7256
- In care of
- % RUSS MEYER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TIM J BOWEN, 8289 E LOWRY BLVD, DENVER, CO 80230
- Signed the 990
- BRAD ALLEY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (303) 398-6252
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE.
Program accomplishments
- COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, WAS FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE. AS THE REGION'S LEADING END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK, WE SERVE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS TO BENNETT, FROM COLORADO SPRINGS TO WYOMING. CARING FOR COLORADANS IS IMPORTANT. WE AID FAMILIES IN DEALING WITH END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS BY PROVIDING THE BEST CARE, WHETHER IN-HOME OR AT ONE OF OUR INPATIENT CARE CENTERS, PROMISING SUPPORT, EXCELLENCE, AND COMPASSION THROUGH PERSONALIZED PALLIATIVE, HOSPICE, AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. IN 2015, THE COMPANY BEGAN PROVIDING "BACK OFFICE" SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT. CARE SYNERGY WILL CHARGE THE AFFILIATE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT COST IN ORDER TO COVER ITS EXPENSES. CARE SYNERGY FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF PROVIDING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES DEEMED EXEMPT UNDER REV. RUL. 79-17 BY COMBINING BACK OFFICE SERVICES UNDER A SINGLE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE. CARE SYNERGY CURRENTLY SERVES FOUR OPERATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES, WHICH INCLUDES THE HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, PATHWAYS HOSPICE, COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC.revenue $21,824,107
- CAPABLE IS A CLIENT-DIRECTED HOME-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE MOBILITY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND CAPACITY TO ALLOW OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE CAPABLE NATIONAL CENTER PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGENCIES THAT ARE LICENSED OR WOULD LIKE TO BECOME LICENSED TO IMPLEMENT CAPABLE AS A SERVICE LINE. THE NATIONAL CENTER ALSO CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE ENTITIES TO SCALE CAPABLE NATIONWIDE AND GLOBALLY.revenue $118,474
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1820366
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type II
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,559,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,491,744
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $22,485,854 | $22,137,169 | $10,559,194 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,997,715 | $15,078,385 | $9,049,497 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,472,761 | $12,762,110 | $9,309,219 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1820366).
Questions about COMFORT BRIDGE
- What is the EIN of COMFORT BRIDGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMFORT BRIDGE is 47-1820366.
- Is COMFORT BRIDGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to COMFORT BRIDGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does COMFORT BRIDGE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMFORT BRIDGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMFORT BRIDGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COMFORT BRIDGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TIM J BOWEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMFORT BRIDGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 28 people; 14 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,463,986 (TIM J BOWEN, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does COMFORT BRIDGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $22,485,854, expenses of $22,137,169 and total assets of $10,559,194 at year end.
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