Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc
Our mission is dedicated to providing specialized hospice, palliative and interdisciplinary medical care to the seriously ill and their families. As a dedicated leader in hospice and palliative care, we engage in community partnerships, education, counseling and provide opportunities to staff, volunteers and donors to enrich lives through their gifts.
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc at a glance
In short: Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,791,469
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,791,469
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,791,469
- Total assets
- $126,347,448
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass Inc ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass Inc Lexington, KY | Financial Support to Related Organization | $1,791,469 |
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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 | $126,347,448 | $92,653,600 | $88,884,725 | $1,791,469 | 1 | $6,146,346 |
| 2023 | $124,482,156 | $85,647,508 | $91,949,329 | $1,671,483 | 1 | $1,727,500 |
| 2022 | $118,416,443 | $84,531,432 | $88,346,323 | $2,449,943 | 1 | $3,362,762 |
| 2021 | $131,109,074 | $82,828,416 | $77,833,136 | $2,256,929 | 1 | $8,574,841 |
| 2020 | $128,907,351 | $73,763,667 | $70,470,629 | $429,713 | 1 | $2,568,238 |
About Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $6.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc is led by Elizabeth Fowler, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 18 of 39 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Fowler
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
39.7 hrs/week
$482K (2020) → $557K (2024)
Mark Day
Chair Board of Directors
Board Member → Vice Chair Board of Directors, 2023
Vice Chair Board of Directors → Chair Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Houghton
Director of Provider Services
Hospice & Palliative Physician → Director of Provider Services, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $335K (2024)
Salli Whisman
Senior Hospice Medical Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$297K (2020) → $367K (2024)
James Borders
Pace Medical Director
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$314K (2024)
Croswell Chambers
Chief Compliance & Administrative Officer
Chief Operating Officer Administrative Services → COO Administrative Services, 2023
COO Administrative Services → Chief Compliance & Administrative Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $272K (2024)
Danita Ross
Vice President Human Resources
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$173K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Eugenia Smither
Vice President Compliance & Quality
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Holly Hodge
Vice President Finance & CFO
On filings since 2020
39.5 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $282K (2024)
Laura Klumb
Vice President Philanthropy
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $189K (2024)
Stephanie Greene
COO Clinical Services
Vice President & Chief Hospice Officer → Vice President, Cho & COO Clinical Services, 2022
Vice President, Cho & COO Clinical Services → COO Clinical Services, 2023
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $112K (2024)
Todd Cote
Chief Medical Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $219K (2024)
David Butts
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $34K (2024)
Kimberly Pennington
Chief Business Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$72K (2021) → $192K (2024)
Jannette Baker
Chief Information & Security Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $170K (2024)
Monica Couch
Vice President & Chief Hospice Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$166K (2022) → $194K (2024)
Joel Moncivaiz
Hospice & Palliative Physician
On filings since 2023
56.2 hrs/week
$226K (2023) → $241K (2024)
Daryl Love
Health Equity & Engagement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024)
Denisha Rawlings
Hospice & Palliative Physician
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$252K (2024)
Amanda Henson
Secretary Board of Dirctors
Board Member → Secretary Board of Dirctors, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo Cofield
Treasurer Board of Directors
Board Member → Treasurer Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Brennen
Board Member
Vice Chair Board of Directors → Chair Board of Directors, 2023
Chair Board of Directors → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Milward
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Love
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hopgood
Board Member
Vice Chair Board of Directors → Chair Board of Directors, 2021
Chair Board of Directors → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rosenstein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Ring
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Murray
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Royse
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Austin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Koonce
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Madden
Vice Chair Board of Directors
Board Member → Secretary Board of Directors, 2023
Secretary Board of Directors → Vice Chair Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Tyra
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Wetherby
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Meade
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giovanni Romero
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Taylor
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lena Bakun
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Amy Doane (2020–2023) — Vice President Marketing
- Former: Anne Bolton (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Miller (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Feltner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Fryman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Latunik (2020–2023) — Hospice & Palliative Physician
- Former: Zach Moore (2020–2023) — Treasurer Board of Directors
- Former: Terri Walling (2022–2023) — Hospice & Palliative Physician
- Former: Cassandra Mitchell (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer Clinical Services
- Former: David Fogg (2020–2022) — Secretary Board of Directors
- Former: Steve Matherly (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jenna Canning (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Junker (2021–2022) — Hospice & Palliative Physician
- Former: Jim Blancet (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Lamonica (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nana Mensah (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nannette Bernales (2020–2021) — Hospice & Palliative Physician
- Former: Shannon Arvin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: George Wallace (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jd Miller (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Canning (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Bell (2020) — Hospice & Palliative Physician
- Former: Susan Swinford (2020) — Vice President Administration
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $557K, to Elizabeth Fowler (President/CEO). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc
How much does Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc give each year?
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc?
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc reported $126.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $92.7M.
What is Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc?
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $126.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc operate?
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's EIN?
Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0978097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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