The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Brunswick, GA EIN: 26-3120061

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles, Inc. exists to support, and and advance the patients, families and programs of the Hospice of the Golden Isles, Inc.

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc at a glance

In short: The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc gave $151K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $151K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$151,000
+49.4% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$151,000
+49.4% vs 2024
Median grant
$151,000
Total assets
$105,001
-45.2% vs 2024
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Hospice of the Golden Isles: $151KHospice of the Golden Isles$151K

The largest 2025 recipient was Hospice of the Golden Isles ($151K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Brunswick

How The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc gives

  • Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants2021 1 grant2022 Total only2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2024) to $151K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $151K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hospice of the Golden Isles Brunswick, GAFinancial Support, Hospice of the golden Isles$151,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$105,001$91,689$178,134$151,0001$19
2024$191,446$211,882$124,422$101,1001—
2023$103,986$159,719$173,627$150,000Total only—
2022$117,894$241,123$146,770$120,0001—
2021$24,203$55,008$72,893———

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brunswick, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $105K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $151K. Net investment income was $19.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc is led by Melissa Stroud, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 28 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Melissa Stroud

    President

    Hospitality → Vice President, 2022

    Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Broderick

    Hgi Liaison

    Hgi Development → Hgi Liaison, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Johnson

    Uncorked

    President → Past President, 2022

    Past President → Uncorked, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elaine Goodwin

    Patient Projects

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glenn Ferrell

    Past President

    Vice President → President & Open Homes Open Hearts, 2022

    President & Open Homes Open Hearts → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Fiveash

    Membership

    Membership Co-Chair → Membership, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lynn Lewis

    Membership

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melinda Dickinson

    At Large

    At Large → Recording Secretary, 2022

    Recording Secretary → At Large, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Grace Nudd

    At Large

    Hospitality → At Large, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Westphal

    Open Homes Open Hearts

    At Large → Open Homes Open Hearts, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sabrena McKenzie

    Hospitality

    At Large → Hospitality, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Whitney Long

    Publicity

    Publicity → Bbb, 2024

    Bbb → Publicity, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zaida Harris

    Vice President

    At Large → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aleah Hawkins Martin

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alyson Kawalchuk-Rahn

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Pearson

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brooke Carter

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Courturier

    Recording Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dana Watkins

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Presley

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Hendrix

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Evans

    Hospitality

    At Large → Hospitality, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paula DiLandro

    Hospice Staff

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacey Semtner

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracy Saussy

    At Large

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alicia Hardison

    At Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Betty Mitchell

    At Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terri Martin

    At Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Caroline Wallace (2024) — Hospitality
  • Former: Monica Warns (2024) — At Large
  • Former: Becky Derrick (2021–2023) — Ww & S
  • Former: Joan Hearn (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Sissy Blanchard (2022–2023) — Ww & S
  • Former: Ali Murphy (2021) — Rec Secretary
  • Former: Deena Hoch (2021) — At Large
  • Former: Denesha Summers (2021) — Past President
  • Former: Sube Lawrence (2021) — Publicity

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc

How much does The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc give each year?

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc gave $151K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 1 grant.

How large is The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc?

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc reported $105K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $92K.

What is The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc?

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brunswick, GA. It holds $105K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc operate?

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc's EIN?

The Auxiliary of the Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3120061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)

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