Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc
Hospice of the good shepherd provides hospice and palliative care, grief support and education.
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Mission
Hospice of the good shepherd provides hospice and palliative care, grief support and education.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHospice of the Good Shepherd Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Newton, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 042655734. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $30M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042655734. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc is located in Newton, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc has $30M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hospice of the Good Shepherd 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on palliative care. Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $30M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042655734, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Chester's Hospice of the Good Shepherd faces funding crisis - Cheshire Live
Lisa to walk Hospice of the Good Shepherd Chester Sparkle Walk in memory of nan - Chester Standard
Restaurant shows support for Hospice of the Good Shepherd - Chester Standard
Hospice of the Good Shepherd patient's emotional reunion with her horse and pet dogs - Chester Standard
Hospice of the Good Shepherd to host Spring Car Boot Sale at Chester FC ground - Chester Standard
Hoole Allotments Association shows grand support for Hospice of the Good Shepherd - Chester Standard
Chester FC back Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Dedicate a Daisy appeal - Chester Standard
Chester fundraiser braves heat to run marathon in Hoole parks in aid of Hospice of the Good Shepherd - Chester Standard
Hospice of the Good Shepherd launches its 2.6 Challenge to beat coronavirus crisis - Cheshire Live
Chester retirement village hosts charity dinner for Hospice of the Good Shepherd - Chester Standard
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 96 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc
- What is Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc?
- Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newton, United States. Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on palliative care.
- When was Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc founded?
- Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc?
- Timothy Boon serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc located?
- Headquartered in Newton, MA, United States.
- What is Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc trustworthy?
- Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042655734.
- What is Hospice of the Good Shepherd Inc's website?
- http://www.gscommunitycare.org