Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc
Our mission is to assist hospice patients and their families during the difficulties of terminal illness by making financial grants for qualified needs. We help patients live more comfortably, access quality care, strengthening the involvement of loved ones, and helping the public better understand the role of hospice care. Qualified needs are services and products not covered by medicare, medicaid, or private insurance. We do not fund staff training or marketing programs. Grants are made in the areas of patient care, family support, volunteer enhancement, community education, and public education. Grants are provided without regard to age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $430K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,007,111
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $429,587
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $84,857
- -97.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Children's Hospital Foun ($750K). Together the top 7 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foun St. Louis, MO | General Support | $750,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice Inc Kansas City, MO | General Support | $750,000 |
| Journey Health Foundation Chattanooga, TN | General Support | $740,611 |
| Jacob's Ladder Care Service Inc Springfield, MO | General Support | $250,000 |
| Caring Hearts & Hands of Columbia Columbia, MO | General Support | $250,000 |
| Solace House of the Ozarks Inc Joplin, MO | General Support | $250,000 |
| Dalmation Dreams Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $16,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,857 | $210,447 | $3,090,614 | $3,007,111 | 7 | $207,564 |
| 2023 | $2,965,024 | $268,297 | $178,719 | — | — | $95,367 |
| 2022 | $2,583,676 | $452,666 | $296,242 | — | — | $93,465 |
| 2021 | $2,864,460 | $688,732 | $262,858 | — | — | $236,062 |
| 2020 | $2,357,348 | $257,038 | $219,990 | — | — | $13,511 |
| 2019 | $2,140,435 | $503,278 | $205,962 | — | — | $280,940 |
About Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc is led by Stephanie Grant, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Grant
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Jessen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Endicott
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Basler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jan Pusateri (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Groner (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc
How much does Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc give each year?
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $429,587, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc give grants?
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (25%).
Does Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis Children's Hospital Foun ($750,000), Kansas City Hospice Inc ($750,000) and Journey Health Foundation ($740,611), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc?
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $210K.
What is Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's EIN?
Community Hospices of America Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2990817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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