Nonprofit · EIN 51-0202066
HOSPICE BUFFALO INC
Tax-exempt · CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $42,613,968 | $43,270,926 | -$656,958 | $5,765,831 | $2,902,199 | $2,863,632 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $40,729,901 | $43,666,664 | -$2,936,763 | $6,128,429 | $2,607,839 | $3,520,590 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $44,053,999 | $41,196,762 | $2,857,237 | $8,892,371 | $2,435,018 | $6,457,353 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,632,534
- Program service revenue
- $36,885,602
- Investment income
- $67,570
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,000
- Other revenue
- $3,028,262
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,834,253
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,576,302
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,238,974
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $852,966
- Travel
- $589,879
- Depreciation
- $290,330
- Program services (functional)
- $37,252,166
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,018,760
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,128,429
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,765,831
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,902,199
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,863,632
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $420,537
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,863,632
- Gross receipts
- $42,613,968
- Employees
- 420
- Volunteers
- 229
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KERR MD | PRESIDENT/CMO/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 9.38 | $142,531 | $1,365,513 | $325,728 |
| CARY SISTI | CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $336,286 | $0 | $69,572 |
| ROSEANN MCANULTY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $318,184 | $60,253 |
| CHRISTOPHER JABOBUS MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $278,861 | $0 | $39,982 |
| JOHN C TANGEMAN MD | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 37.5 | $281,777 | $0 | $33,318 |
| JOSEPH REIDY | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $264,068 | $0 | $24,251 |
| TANYA ORELLANA | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $254,825 | $0 | $29,980 |
| MARY CLEM | PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP Key employee | 37.5 | $168,596 | $0 | $31,811 |
| ABIGAIL UNGER | VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES Key employee | 36.75 | $174,895 | $3,569 | $21,217 |
| NICOLE GOLDING | DIRECTOR OF PROVIDER OPERATIONS Key employee | 37.5 | $165,869 | $0 | $31,534 |
| SAM PUDLEWSKI | VP OF ADMISSIONS Key employee | 37.5 | $164,174 | $0 | $29,408 |
| PATRICIA BUNDT | ADMISSIONS RN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $151,658 | $0 | $13,606 |
| TRACIE COTTON | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 33.75 | $131,221 | $14,580 | $18,157 |
| ADAM FLEMING | CONTROLLER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $126,718 | $26,118 |
| AIMEE LYNN BELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
23 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDAN J RICH ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN D SNYDER MD FACP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIGID M MALONEY ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL T RIORDAN | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN DIGIROLAMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| G RICHARD BRAEN MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HURON O HILL II DDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES KRAMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE MOGAVERO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN D REINHOLD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN D'ANGELO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY O'BRIEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELINDA C DUBOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NORA K MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL DUGGAN CFP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL E SHIELDS DO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT J SCHRECK ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN M ZEBRO | TRUSTEE/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS J FOELS MD MMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY O'CONNOR MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICKI FEINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCENT J MANCUSO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KERR MD | TRUSTEE/CMO/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 3.75 | $55,988 | $503,887 | $37,283 |
| CARY SISTI | CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.13 | $330,077 | $3,334 | $40,962 |
| JOHN C TANGEMAN MD | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 37.5 | $314,364 | $0 | $42,360 |
| ROSEANN MCANULTY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $322,333 | $31,179 |
| CHRISTOPHER JACOBUS MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $248,231 | $0 | $37,198 |
| TANYA ORELLANA | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $236,960 | $0 | $28,099 |
| WNUK WILLIAM | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $219,404 | $0 | $15,267 |
| FAUSAT OKE | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $182,138 | $0 | $24,768 |
| SAM PUDLEWSKI | PALLIATIVE CARE AND ADMISSIONS VP Key employee | 21.75 | $97,589 | $70,668 | $30,389 |
| DEBRA LUCZKIEWICZ MD | PHYSICIAN Key employee | 34.5 | $166,148 | $14,447 | $17,524 |
| MARIE MAJEROWSKI | ON CALL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $171,167 | $0 | $23,838 |
| ABIGAIL UNGER | VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES Key employee | 36.75 | $170,463 | $3,479 | $20,523 |
| MARY CLEM | PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP Key employee | 37.5 | $158,419 | $0 | $28,961 |
| KRISTIE WHITE | COMPTROLLER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $159,691 | $20,362 |
| BRENDAN HARRINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN D SNYDER MD FACP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL A KLASS RN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL T RIORDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DIGIROLAMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| G RICHARD BRAEN MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HURON O HILL II DDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KRAMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCK METCHELL | EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D REINHOLD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D'ANGELO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA C DUBOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL W LAIPPLE | EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA K MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DUGGAN CFP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL E SHIELDS DO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT J SCHRECK ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN M ZEBRO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J FOELS MD MMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY O'CONNOR MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI FEINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT J MANCUSO | TRUSTEE/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER KERR MD | TRUSTEE/CMO/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $107,940 | $431,760 | $36,265 |
| CARY SISTI | CHIEF CLINICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 30.38 | $254,398 | $59,674 | $39,542 |
| DEBRA LUCZKIEWICZ MD | PHYSICIAN Key employee | 37.5 | $251,541 | $59,003 | $42,081 |
| JOHN C TANGEMAN MD | ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 37.5 | $304,090 | $0 | $42,000 |
| ROSEANN MCANULTY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $308,241 | $29,626 |
| CHRISTOPHER JACOBUS MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $238,720 | $0 | $34,541 |
| ANNE BANAS MD | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $238,667 | $0 | $25,928 |
| FAUSAT OKE | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $227,951 | $0 | $34,719 |
| TANYA ORELLANA | PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $229,943 | $0 | $21,294 |
| ABIGAIL UNGER | VP OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICE Key employee | 36 | $163,466 | $6,811 | $19,705 |
| KRISTIE WHITE | COMPTROLLER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $159,366 | $19,322 |
| MARY CLEM | PATIENT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION VP Key employee | 37.5 | $151,231 | $0 | $27,050 |
| MARIE MAJEROWSKI | VP OF ADMISSIONS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $148,730 | $0 | $18,302 |
| BRENDAN HARRINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL A KLASS RN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL T RIORDAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DIGIROLAMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| G RICHARD BRAEN MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HURON O HILL II DDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES KRAMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCK METCHELL | EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D REINHOLD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN D'ANGELO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE A MARKIEWICZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA C DUBOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EDBAUER DO MBA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL W LAIPPLE | EMERITUS TRUSTEE (NON-VOTI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NIELSON MD PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA K MCGUIRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DUGGAN CFP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL E SHIELDS DO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT J SCHRECK ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN M ZEBRO | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS J FOELS MD MMM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY O'CONNOR MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI FEINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE J MANCUSO | TRUSTEE/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 COMO PARK BLVD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-1416
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTOPHER KERR MD, 225 COMO PARK BLVD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
- Signed the 990
- ROSEANN MCANULTY, COO
- Phone
- (716) 686-1900
- Website
- WWW.PALLIATIVECARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOPKINS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $37,252,166 · revenue $36,913,352
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 | 990 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
- 51-0202066
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P74Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,765,831
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,613,968
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $42,613,968 | $43,270,926 | $5,765,831 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $40,729,901 | $43,666,664 | $6,128,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $44,053,999 | $41,196,762 | $8,892,371 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $36,173,325 | $38,440,820 | $6,710,180 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 51-0202066).
Questions about HOSPICE BUFFALO INC
- What is the EIN of HOSPICE BUFFALO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOSPICE BUFFALO INC is 51-0202066.
- Is HOSPICE BUFFALO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to HOSPICE BUFFALO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOSPICE BUFFALO INC 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 HOSPICE BUFFALO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOSPICE BUFFALO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOSPICE BUFFALO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER KERR MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOSPICE BUFFALO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 38 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,531 (CHRISTOPHER KERR MD, PRESIDENT/CMO/CEO).
- How much revenue does HOSPICE BUFFALO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,613,968, expenses of $43,270,926 and total assets of $5,765,831 at year end.
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