named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Comfort Care Program
Provides 24-hour in-home hospice care for terminally ill residents in a two-bed, home-like facility, focusing on pain management, symptom control, and emotional and spiritual support
Family Respite and Support
Offers compassionate support and temporary relief to families during end-of-life care, including emotional guidance, presence during final hours, and space to grieve
Volunteer Care Team
Trained volunteers provide hands-on care, companionship, and logistical support, including sitting with residents, running errands, and assisting with daily needs
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 2 activities
- Operating community-funded facility through donations and fundraisingRelies entirely on tax-deductible donations, memorials, honorariums, and community fundraising events to operate, with 100% of contributions directly supporting the mission of providing free end-of-life care; accepts online donations and manages a grocery list for essential food items and home-cooked meals.
- Providing residential hospice and comfort careOperates a two-bed residential facility offering 24/7 end-of-life comfort care for up to two terminally ill residents at a time, including pain management, symptom control, meals, laundry, and emotional, social, and spiritual support. Care is provided at no cost to residents or their families, with services available to individuals in the final stage of a terminal illness.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Managing volunteer engagement and supportEngages volunteers in direct resident care, house cleaning, cooking, gardening, companionship, and fundraising, coordinated through an online scheduling system to support daily operations and community outreach.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Supporting families and bereavement careProvides bereavement support for families and friends of residents, along with accommodations for family stays including furnished bedrooms, kitchenettes, and shared living spaces to foster connection and comfort during end-of-life care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$262K
Contributions & grants$251K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$250K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$856K
Cash$118K
Investments$552K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$846K
Liquid reserves32.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ANGELA ROSSINGTON RN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL WOOLSTON — DIRECTOR
- EILEEN SCHAFFNER — DIRECTOR
- JOE FASANO — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH FELSEN MD — DIRECTOR
- NORA BURDICK — DIRECTOR
- TERAH SOULE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Businesses Partner — Provided donations of money, services, or in-kind donations.
- Community Builders Partner — Made financial contributions to support the organization's mission.
- David Myers Partner — Individual partner who, along with the Richburg Rod and Gun Club, has supported Hart Comfort House fundraising events since 2014.
- Family of Mary Ellen and Gerald Hart Partner — Donated the house used as the hospice residence
- Grantors and Foundation Sponsors Funder — Provided grant funding and foundation-level sponsorship support.
- Hart Comfort House Partner — Operates under the name Hart Comfort House, indicating a co-branded or alternate identity for service delivery.
- Hart Family Partner — Donated the residence at 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY, which became the Hart Comfort House facility.
- Hart House Partner — Collaborates with Hart House to coordinate food and meal donations for residents and families.
- L’Italia’s Partner — Hosted a fundraising event where 10% of sales and additional donations supported Hart Comfort House, raising over $8,000.
- Memorial and Honorary Donors Partner — Contributed through memorial and honorarium donations.
- Pepsi Refresh Everything Funder — Provided grant funding to support the renovation and opening of Hart Comfort House.
- Rebecca Maddox Partner — Coordinator of volunteers who manages volunteer engagement and support.
- Richburg Rod and Gun Club Partner — Hosted fundraising events including trap shoots and barbecues that have raised over $37,000 since 2014 for Hart Comfort House.
- Scott Partner — Staff member providing calm guidance and support to families during end-of-life care.
- When to Help Partner — Uses the When to Help platform to manage volunteer scheduling and communications.
- home care hospice Partner — Source of referrals for resident admissions
- hospitals Partner — Partners with hospitals to support resident care, medication, medical supply costs, and advisory services.
- hospitals Partner — Source of referrals for resident admissions
- local home-care hospice Partner — Partners with local home-care hospice agencies to support resident care, medication, medical supply costs, and advisory services.
- physicians Partner — Source of referrals and providers of private medical coverage for residents
- social workers Partner — Source of referrals for resident admissions
- volunteers Partner — Key providers of direct care and support services for residents
strategies · 4
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.
- Donation-Funded, Fully Accessible Care Modelmethodology: donation-funded_careBy funding 100% of care through donations, we ensure equitable access to high-quality end-of-life services because financial circumstances do not determine eligibility, aligning with a philosophy of universal dignity.
- Holistic, Family-Centered Care Approachmethodology: holistic_family_centered_careBy integrating emotional, spiritual, and relational support with physical care, we produce more comprehensive end-of-life comfort because addressing the whole person and their family improves quality of life during terminal illness.
- Home-Like, Family-Centered Comfort Care Modelmethodology: home-like_comfort_careBy providing end-of-life care in a home-like environment where residents are treated as family, we produce greater comfort and dignity because it reduces institutional alienation and fosters emotional and relational well-being.
- Need-Based, Direct-Access Admissions and Support Modelmethodology: need-based_direct_accessBy prioritizing admissions based on medical need and lack of caregiving support, and by enabling direct community engagement, we increase access to care because removing systemic and logistical barriers ensures timely, equitable service delivery.