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Big Bend Hospice Inc

Big bend hospice (BBH) inspires hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences illness or grief. BBH provides quality healthcare for the whole person, including their physical, …

Health Tallahassee, FL EIN 592328806 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Big Bend Hospice Inc

Since 1983, Big Bend Hospice has been your hometown hospice, providing a full range of services to patients and their families throughout the Big Bend area.

Founded
Headquarters
Tallahassee, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

Big bend hospice (BBH) inspires hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences illness or grief. BBH provides quality healthcare for the whole person, including their physical, spiritual & emotional needs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE Z99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Big Bend Hospice Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Tallahassee, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 592328806. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $30M in annual revenue. 141 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Big Bend Hospice Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 89/100.

Big Bend Hospice Inc is located in Tallahassee, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, Big Bend Hospice Inc has $30M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Big Bend Hospice Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 141 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Big Bend Hospice Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Big Bend Hospice Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Since 1983, Big Bend Hospice has been your hometown hospice, providing a full range of services to patients and their families throughout the Big Bend area. Big Bend Hospice Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among health charities registered in United States: Big Bend Hospice Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $30M is comparable to the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Big Bend Hospice Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Big Bend Hospice Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 592328806, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BI
Bill Wertman
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alicia C•••
Foundation Appointee
BA
Barbara W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Bennet N•••••
Board Member
BE
Bennett N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BI
Bill W••••••
CEO
BR
Brant C•••••••
board member (thru Jan 2022)
BR
Bruce G••••
Board Member
CA
Caludette H••••••
Board Member
CL
Claudette H••••••
board member
DA
Darrell W••••
Board Member
DA
David J•••• M•
2nd Vice Chair (thru Jan 2021)
DI
Diana O•••••••
Board Member / Secretary (beg Jan 2021)
FR
Fredrick B L••• M•
Hospice Physician
FR
Fredrick L•••
Hospice Physician
GA
Gary C••••••
Treasuer
GR
Grace L••••••
Senior Director of Business Administration
GW
Gwynn V•••••••
Foundation Chair
JA
Janegale B•••
Immediate Past Chair
JE
Jeannine S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennifer L••••
Hospice Physician
JE
Jennifer L•••• D•
Hospice Physician
JO
Joel G•••
CIO
JO
John H••••••
Vice Chair
JO
Jon W•••
COO
JU
Judy G••••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$29.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$25.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$24.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$20.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Big Bend Hospice Inc This page 79 $29.5 million -
Loring Hospital 89 $25.1 million -
Monongalia Emergency Medical Services Inc 89 $15.0 million -
United Medical Centers 89 $38.9 million -
Rheumatology Research Foundation 89 $19.8 million -
Health and Social Services Consortium Inc 89 $24.4 million -
Good Shepherd Manor Inc 89 $12.5 million -
Family Health Centers 89 $30.6 million -
Collier Health Services Inc 89 $77.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 141 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Big Bend Hospice Inc

What is Big Bend Hospice Inc?
Big Bend Hospice Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Tallahassee, United States. Since 1983, Big Bend Hospice has been your hometown hospice, providing a full range of services to patients and their families throughout the Big Bend area.
When was Big Bend Hospice Inc founded?
Big Bend Hospice Inc was founded in 1983.
Who leads Big Bend Hospice Inc?
Bill Wertman serves as CEO.
Where is Big Bend Hospice Inc located?
Headquartered in Tallahassee, United States.
What is Big Bend Hospice Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Big Bend Hospice Inc trustworthy?
Big Bend Hospice Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Big Bend Hospice Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 592328806.
What is Big Bend Hospice Inc's website?
http://www.bigbendhospice.org