irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $492KPALLIATIVE CARE - THE PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM RELIEVES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL DISTRESS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A SERIOUS ILLNESS, BUT WHO ARE EXPECTED TO LIVE LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS OR ARE PURSUING CURATIVE TREATMENT. PALLIATIVE CARE IS IMPORTANT THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM OF ILLNESS, NOT ONLY AT THE END OF LIFE. HOSPICE PROVIDES NURSE AND SOCIAL WORKER COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT THROUGH OUR PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM.
- #2 $63KSUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES - BEYOND CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WE PROVIDE A RANGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOP SKILLS NEEDED TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF SERIOUS ILLNESS, DEATH, AND GRIEF.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Illness Management (AIM) Palliative Care
Palliative care program for individuals with serious illness who are expected to live longer than six months or are pursuing curative treatment, providing pain and symptom management, counseling, and case management.
Bereavement Care
Provides grief support to families for up to 13 months after a patient’s death, including individual counseling, educational resources, and monthly newsletters.
Hospice Care
Interdisciplinary end-of-life care for patients with a prognosis of six months or less, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support, symptom management, and bereavement services.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 2 activities
- Delivers community education and training on end-of-life topicsProvides educational presentations, workshops, and training on hospice, palliative care, grief, and end-of-life planning to schools, medical facilities, community organizations, and workplaces. Includes grief toolkits distributed to all 18 school districts and the free "Working with Grief" workplace program.
- Provides grief and bereavement support servicesOffers community-based grief support including individual counseling, monthly support groups, workshops, and post-death follow-up for 13 months. Provides services to families, schools, universities, government agencies, and workplaces across St. Lawrence County.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 2 activities
- Provides hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnessesDelivers interdisciplinary hospice care to individuals during the last six months of life, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and families in St. Lawrence County, New York. Serves over 400 patients annually through home visits and 24/7 symptom triage.
- Provides palliative care through the Advanced Illness Management (AIM) programOffers in-home palliative care services via the AIM program for individuals with chronic or serious illness who are expected to live longer than six months, including nurse and social worker counseling, case management, and symptom management. The program conducts over 1,200 home visits annually.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Engages and trains volunteers for patient and community supportRecruits, trains, and supports volunteers through a 12-hour training course, online modules, and mentorship. Volunteers provide direct care such as companionship and caregiver relief, as well as indirect support including clerical work, event assistance, and grief group support.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Provides home health aide services as part of patient careDeploys home health aides to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, ambulation, transfers, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication support, under the supervision of registered nurses and as part of an interdisciplinary care plan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.46M
Contributions & grants$277K8%
Program service revenue$3.05M88%
Investment income$113K3%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$3.73M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$2.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.69M
Cash$384K
Investments$2.48M
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$4.48M
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH FISHBECK | CEO | 40 | $117K |
| STACEY TARBOX | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $83K |
board members · 20
- ANDREA MONTGOMERY — DIRECTOR
- CAROL ROSSIE-FRIES — DIRECTOR
- CHAD GREEN — DIRECTOR
- CHARLENE WIDRICK — DIRECTOR
- DAVID FERRIS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID HORNUNG — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MOULTON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID PEGGS — TREASURER
- DUANE PELKEY — DIRECTOR
- ELEANOR MENZ — DIRECTOR
- FRANK MCLAUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
- JANE PINKERTON — DIRECTOR
- JANET BOYD — DIRECTOR
- JOLENE CAROTENUTO — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN BACKUS — SECRETARY
- LAURA CORDTS — PRESIDENT
- LINDA POTTER — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA LUCKIE — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP EDIE — VICE PRESIDENT
- SONYA BOYCE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Bridge Builder Partner Partner — Business partner supporting Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley's mission through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Cynthia Mosier Partner — Director of Development and Community Relations, point of contact for business partnerships.
- Diane Warburton Partner — Volunteer Manager who leads volunteer recruitment, training, and placement.
- Horizon Keeper Partner Partner — Business partner supporting Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley's mission through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. Network — Community-based nonprofit hospice agency operating in the North Country region of New York State.
- Kate Favaro Partner — Grief Awareness and Education Manager, point of contact for the "Working with Grief" workplace program.
- Little Italy-Canton Partner — Partnered with Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley to provide meals for Veterans during a Veterans Day event.
- Medicaid Government — Accepted as a payer for hospice services.
- Medicare Government — Provides reimbursement for hospice services through the Medicare hospice benefit.
- Registered Nurse Partner — Home health aides work under the supervision of registered nurses in delivering patient care
- Stepping Stone Partners Partner — Business partners supporting Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley's mission through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Three area hospitals Partner — Partnered with Hospice in the Home Support Program to provide case management for patients with chronic illness and reduce hospital readmissions.
- Trailblazer Business Partner Partner — Business partner supporting Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley's mission through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Wayfarer Partners Partner — Business partners supporting Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley's mission through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Wayfinder Challenge Participants Partner — Individuals and groups who conduct independent fundraisers to support hospice care through the Wayfinder Challenge.
- We Honor Veterans Partner — Participates in the We Honor Veterans national campaign to better address the end-of-life needs of Veterans.
- White’s Flowers Partner — Partnered with Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley to provide floral arrangements for Veterans during a Veterans Day event.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based, Coordinated Care Modelmethodology: coordinated_care_modelBy providing hospice and palliative care as an additional layer of support within existing medical care through a community-based nonprofit model, the organization increases access and continuity, because integrating comfort care into broader treatment networks ensures dignity and quality of life without disrupting ongoing care relationships.
- Early Integration of Palliative Caremethodology: early_palliative_careBy introducing palliative care early in the illness trajectory — not limited to end-of-life stages — the organization reduces physical, emotional, and spiritual distress, because early alignment with patient goals and coordinated symptom management improves quality of life throughout serious illness.
- Interdisciplinary Team Care Modelmethodology: interdisciplinary_team_careBy delivering care through coordinated, interdisciplinary teams — including nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and volunteers — the organization ensures comprehensive support, because integrating clinical, emotional, and spiritual expertise produces more effective and humane end-of-life and palliative care.
- Patient Autonomy and Grief Supportmethodology: patient_autonomy_and_grief_supportBy empowering patients to make end-of-life decisions and treating grief as a normal process requiring structured support, the organization promotes dignity and effective coping, because autonomy and emotional validation are essential to healthy decision-making and bereavement.
- Whole-Person, Family-Centered Caremethodology: whole-person_careBy addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs within a family-centered framework, the organization improves quality of life and comfort for patients facing serious or terminal illness, because holistic support leads to better patient and family outcomes than symptom-only treatment.