Nonprofit · EIN 56-1228779
HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC
Also known as TRANSITIONS LIFECARE
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $58,969,226 | $56,180,480 | $2,788,746 | $26,879,841 | $6,157,224 | $20,722,617 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $53,814,473 | $49,357,125 | $4,457,348 | $25,539,234 | $7,545,372 | $17,993,862 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $43,982,993 | $43,506,884 | $476,109 | $23,564,354 | $10,053,323 | $13,511,031 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,835,278
- Program service revenue
- $50,914,159
- Investment income
- $75,301
- Net income from fundraising events
- $144,488
- Other revenue
- $144,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,140,789
- Other salaries and wages
- $31,829,471
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,066,223
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $37,228
- Accounting fees
- $221,752
- Occupancy
- $813,217
- Travel
- $1,067,411
- Depreciation
- $659,745
- Program services (functional)
- $50,052,521
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,278,363
- Fundraising (functional)
- $849,596
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,539,234
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,879,841
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,157,224
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,722,617
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,825,419
- Publicly traded securities
- $9
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,343,085
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,379,532
- Gross receipts
- $58,969,226
- Employees
- 573
- Volunteers
- 252
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ADAM WOLK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $333,613 | $23,348 |
| RACHEL LIPNER | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $294,835 | $11,415 |
| LESLIE E SUTTON | LEAD HOSPICE PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $243,666 | $18,036 |
| JOSHUA DOWD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $233,052 | $19,349 |
| DARLENE RUTLEDGE | COO Officer | 40 | $216,803 | $26,723 |
| ALYSSA LUDDY | HPC PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,885 | $23,471 |
| CAMILA DIAZ | HPC PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,123 | $18,733 |
| STEVE SHELTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $208,685 | $25,367 |
| ROBERT BALTZER JR | HPC PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,442 | $3,815 |
| JAY IRBY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHILEATHA WYNN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BOONE | TREASURER/SECRETARY, FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GIBSON | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BURROUGHS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BILLY DUNLAP | LEGACY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA GIBSON | LEGACY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CASEY ATWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MAUREEN BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR JERRY BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RHONDA CATLIN | DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPY CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALYSON CONNOR | DIRECTOR, CLINICAL QUALITY CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM GOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA HARMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR CHARLES HARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CARNELA HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN JURY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BURKE KOONCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR SUSAN MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HOLLY RICHARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BOBBY SIMPSON | DIRECTOR, GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAM STOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL LIPNER | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $285,620 | $11,075 |
| LESLIE E SUTTON | LEAD HOSPICE PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $235,690 | $16,154 |
| JOSHUA DOWD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $223,511 | $16,681 |
| CAMILA DIAZ | HPC PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $207,017 | $15,970 |
| ADAM KETNER | HPC PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,220 | $23,574 |
| STEVE SHELTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $192,297 | $18,130 |
| MARY J STEELE | HPC PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,619 | $8,260 |
| DARLENE RUTLEDGE | COO Officer | 40 | $191,311 | $12,986 |
| ADAM WOLK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $172,420 | $4,042 |
| JAY IRBY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHILEATHA WYNN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BOONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GIBSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER BURROUGHS | BOT CHAIR, FOUNDATION CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY DUNLAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY ATWATER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY BERNSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA CATLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSON CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARNELA HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN JURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA PATEL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $335,627 | $32,748 |
| RACHEL LIPNER | HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $238,867 | $9,431 |
| LESLIE E SUTTON | HOSPICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $227,882 | $17,288 |
| JOSHUA DOWD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY-BASED PALLATIVE CARE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,730 | $18,516 |
| CAMILA DIAZ | HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,215 | $17,970 |
| ALYSSA LUDDY | HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,805 | $10,931 |
| STEVE SHELTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $185,515 | $12,388 |
| ADAM WOLK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA ALVARADO-SHANAHAN | VP, STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY IRBY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA STOCKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEKE CREECH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE YORK JT | BOT CHAIR, FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY DUNLAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY ATWATER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BOONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY BERNSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PERRY BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA CATLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSON CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HARR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARNELA HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HOLDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HONEYCUTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL IMMANUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN JURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHILEATHA WYNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 250 HOSPICE CIR, RALEIGH, NC 27607-6372
- In care of
- % PENNEY LEWIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR ADAM WOLK, 250 HOSPICE CIRCLE, RALEIGH, NC 27607
- Signed the 990
- DR ADAM WOLK, CEO
- Phone
- (919) 828-0890
- Website
- TRANSITIONSLIFECARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
Mission
TO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH COMPASSION, SUPPORT, AND EXPERTISE AS THEY NAVIGATE THE END OF LIFE OR LIFE-CHANGING ILLNESS.
Program accomplishments
- HOSPICE PROVIDED AT HOME MEDICAL CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL AS WELL AS PALLIATIVE CARE, GRIEF COUNSELING FOR HOSPICE FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO END OF LIFE CARE.Expenses $48,084,400 · revenue $50,914,159
- TRANSITIONS KIDS COMPASSIONATELY CARES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY ILLNESS OR LOSS ON THEIR SACRED JOURNEY OF LOVE, EXASPERATION, TRIUMPH; TO OFFER OUR GIFTS, SKILLS, AND INFORMED PERSPECTIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ADVENTURE. SERVICES INCLUDE: HOME BASED INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE WITH ACCESS TO NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, SPIRITUAL CARE, AND PHYSICIANS 24/7: COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS TO ASSURE CONTINUITY ACROSS CARE LOCATIONS: AND SUPPORT FOR CHILD AS WELL AS SIBLINGS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AFFECTED BY CHILD'S ILLNESS.Expenses $1,968,121
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
- 56-1228779
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,879,841
- Income (IRS master file)
- $58,969,226
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $58,969,226 | $56,180,480 | $26,879,841 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $53,814,473 | $49,357,125 | $25,539,234 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $43,982,993 | $43,506,884 | $23,564,354 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $45,064,099 | $51,190,152 | $23,498,704 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-1228779).
Questions about HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC is 56-1228779.
- Is HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY 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 OF WAKE COUNTY 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 OF WAKE COUNTY 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 OF WAKE COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DR ADAM WOLK.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 31 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $333,613 (DR ADAM WOLK, CEO).
- How much revenue does HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,969,226, expenses of $56,180,480 and total assets of $26,879,841 at year end.
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