Totals
- Total revenue
- $22,485,854
- Total expenses
- $22,137,169
- Contributions and grants received
- $503,625
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $21,942,581
- Investment income
- $39,648
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,559,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,864,341
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $2,694,853
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $0
- Management and general expenses
- $22,137,169
- Fundraising expenses
- $0
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- not reported
Program services were 0.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$503,625
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2a · Program service revenue: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
total $21,824,107 · related or exempt $21,824,107
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2b · Program service revenue: CAPABLE PROGRAM
total $118,474 · related or exempt $118,474
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3 · Investment income
total $45,538 · excluded $45,538
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
other assets $5,890
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7c · Gain or loss
other assets -$5,890
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7d · Net gain or loss
total -$5,890 · excluded -$5,890
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $4,366,988 · management and general $4,366,988
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $4,977,289 · management and general $4,977,289
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $6,348,398 · management and general $6,348,398
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $595,730 · management and general $595,730
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11b · Fees: legal
total $93,246 · management and general $93,246
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $49,066 · management and general $49,066
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $20,958 · management and general $20,958
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $3,000 · management and general $3,000
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11g · Fees: other
total $1,501,577 · management and general $1,501,577
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $40,235 · management and general $40,235
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13 · Office expenses
total $330,763 · management and general $330,763
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14 · Information technology
total $1,345,012 · management and general $1,345,012
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16 · Occupancy
total $548,938 · management and general $548,938
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17 · Travel
total $94,251 · management and general $94,251
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $11,819 · management and general $11,819
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20 · Interest
total $18,500 · management and general $18,500
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $127,029 · management and general $127,029
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23 · Insurance
total $708,299 · management and general $708,299
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24a · Other expenses: DIRECT PATIENT CARE
total $455,224 · management and general $455,224
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24b · Other expenses: DUES, LICENSES, SUBSCRI
total $207,463 · management and general $207,463
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24c · Other expenses: EMPLOYEE RECRUITING
total $167,237 · management and general $167,237
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24d · Other expenses: CONTINUING EDUCATION
total $91,510 · management and general $91,510
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24e · All other expenses
total $34,637 · management and general $34,637
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $1,858,492 · end of year $2,353,188
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $600,458
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $35,457 · end of year $30,374
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $563,666 · end of year $485,802
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$2,882,915
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$2,858,728
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $32,656 · end of year $24,187
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $1,799,156 · end of year $1,977,975
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $4,760,070 · end of year $5,087,210
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $2,365,678 · end of year $2,744,132
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $165,219 · end of year $167,819
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $4,159,275 · end of year $4,952,390
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $2,359,325 · end of year $2,415,296
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $0 · end of year $279,557
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE.
Activities or mission (Part I)
PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE.
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COMFORT BRIDGE D/B/A CARE SYNERGY, WAS FORMED IN 2014 AND IS THE REGION'S LARGEST END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK. CARE SYNERGY PROVIDES MISSION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NONPROFIT HOME HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING COLORADO'S FRONT RANGE. AS THE REGION'S LEADING END-OF-LIFE CARE NETWORK, WE SERVE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS TO BENNETT, FROM COLORADO SPRINGS TO WYOMING. CARING FOR COLORADANS IS IMPORTANT. WE AID FAMILIES IN DEALING WITH END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS BY PROVIDING THE BEST CARE, WHETHER IN-HOME OR AT ONE OF OUR INPATIENT CARE CENTERS, PROMISING SUPPORT, EXCELLENCE, AND COMPASSION THROUGH PERSONALIZED PALLIATIVE, HOSPICE, AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. IN 2015, THE COMPANY BEGAN PROVIDING "BACK OFFICE" SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT. CARE SYNERGY WILL CHARGE THE AFFILIATE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR THE SERVICES PERFORMED AT COST IN ORDER TO COVER ITS EXPENSES. CARE SYNERGY FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF PROVIDING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES DEEMED EXEMPT UNDER REV. RUL. 79-17 BY COMBINING BACK OFFICE SERVICES UNDER A SINGLE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE. CARE SYNERGY CURRENTLY SERVES FOUR OPERATIONAL TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES, WHICH INCLUDES THE HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, PATHWAYS HOSPICE, COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC.
Revenue $21,824,107
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CAPABLE IS A CLIENT-DIRECTED HOME-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE MOBILITY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND CAPACITY TO ALLOW OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE CAPABLE NATIONAL CENTER PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGENCIES THAT ARE LICENSED OR WOULD LIKE TO BECOME LICENSED TO IMPLEMENT CAPABLE AS A SERVICE LINE. THE NATIONAL CENTER ALSO CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE ENTITIES TO SCALE CAPABLE NATIONWIDE AND GLOBALLY.
Revenue $118,474
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Tim J BowenTIM J BOWEN
PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $1,691,438
- From this org
- $1,463,986
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $227,452
- Hours/week
- 41 + 4 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $644,630
- Bonus
- $204,188
- Other
- $615,168
- Deferred
- $198,180
- Nontaxable benefits
- $30,116
- Filer's total
- $1,692,282
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Ben PriceBEN PRICE
BOARD CHAIRMAN
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
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Gary PremerGARY PREMER
VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
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Rodney RiceRODNEY RICE
BOARD TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
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Sr Mary Colleen SchwarzSR MARY COLLEEN SCHWARZ
BOARD SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
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Adam BergquistADAM BERGQUIST
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Nancy BotillerNANCY BOTILLER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Kay CowlingKAY COWLING
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Mary Beth SavoryMARY BETH SAVORY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
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Karen DawsonKAREN DAWSON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Adele PhelanADELE PHELAN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Jim HarrisJIM HARRIS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Brandon SchulzeBRANDON SCHULZE
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Brad BaumgartnerBRAD BAUMGARTNER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
-
Cindy BragdonCINDY BRAGDON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 1 related
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Paul E TosettiPAUL E TOSETTI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU JUNE)
- Total calculated
- $328,943
- From this org
- $280,576
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $48,367
- Hours/week
- 42 + 8 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $119,872
- Bonus
- $42,723
- Other
- $117,981
- Deferred
- $34,894
- Nontaxable benefits
- $13,741
- Filer's total
- $329,211
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Brad AlleyBRAD ALLEY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FROM JUNE)
- Total calculated
- $208,500
- From this org
- $161,551
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $46,949
- Hours/week
- 51 + 5 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $141,106
- Bonus
- $20,000
- Other
- $445
- Deferred
- $28,825
- Nontaxable benefits
- $18,463
- Filer's total
- $208,839
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John BlaschkeJOHN BLASCHKE
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $520,319
- From this org
- $433,972
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $86,347
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $232,899
- Bonus
- $44,653
- Other
- $156,420
- Deferred
- $54,991
- Nontaxable benefits
- $31,907
- Filer's total
- $520,870
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Patricia FordPATRICIA FORD
VP OF OPERATIONS
- Total calculated
- $418,756
- From this org
- $332,773
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $85,983
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $268,755
- Bonus
- $62,262
- Other
- $1,756
- Deferred
- $61,892
- Nontaxable benefits
- $24,772
- Filer's total
- $419,437
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Patricia Mehnert - Director OfPATRICIA MEHNERT - DIRECTOR OF
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE/RISK
- Total calculated
- $339,153
- From this org
- $289,296
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $49,857
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $227,036
- Bonus
- $49,630
- Other
- $12,630
- Deferred
- $49,698
- Nontaxable benefits
- $482
- Filer's total
- $339,476
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Crystal O'BrienCRYSTAL O'BRIEN
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- Total calculated
- $466,729
- From this org
- $384,263
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $82,466
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $215,303
- Bonus
- $45,302
- Other
- $123,658
- Deferred
- $52,287
- Nontaxable benefits
- $30,704
- Filer's total
- $467,254
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Sarah CostelloSARAH COSTELLO
CONTROLLER (FROM FEB THRU SEPT)
- Total calculated
- $192,979
- From this org
- $157,921
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $35,058
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $152,387
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $5,534
- Deferred
- $22,869
- Nontaxable benefits
- $12,387
- Filer's total
- $193,177
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Robin DoerrROBIN DOERR
VP MKTG DEV (THRU AUG)
- Total calculated
- $196,212
- From this org
- $155,357
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $40,855
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $128,047
- Bonus
- $22,515
- Other
- $4,795
- Deferred
- $30,115
- Nontaxable benefits
- $10,968
- Filer's total
- $196,440
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Amber ZipfelAMBER ZIPFEL
DIR HOME HLTH QUAL COMPL
- Total calculated
- $158,073
- From this org
- $137,698
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $20,375
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $127,082
- Bonus
- $10,309
- Other
- $307
- Deferred
- $5,670
- Nontaxable benefits
- $15,006
- Filer's total
- $158,374
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Jenni DigiacintoJENNI DIGIACINTO
DIR HOSPICE QUALITY
- Total calculated
- $146,273
- From this org
- $134,242
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $12,031
- Hours/week
- 40
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Dianne StainsDIANNE STAINS
DIR HUMAN RESOURCES
- Total calculated
- $145,334
- From this org
- $126,272
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $19,062
- Hours/week
- 40
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Michael VogtMICHAEL VOGT
DIR TECH SVCS
- Total calculated
- $151,983
- From this org
- $122,458
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $29,525
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $119,734
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $2,724
- Deferred
- $5,175
- Nontaxable benefits
- $24,669
- Filer's total
- $152,302
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Patricia DunhamPATRICIA DUNHAM
DIR APPLICATION PROJ MGMT
- Total calculated
- $157,065
- From this org
- $124,768
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $32,297
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $119,463
- Bonus
- $5,000
- Other
- $305
- Deferred
- $5,404
- Nontaxable benefits
- $27,262
- Filer's total
- $157,434
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Compensation committee
- 3 · Independent compensation consultant
- 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- PART I, LINE 4B
- THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED A SECTION 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVES. FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO RISK OF FORFEITURE BY PLAN PARTICIPANTS AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE CREDITORS OF THE CARE SYNERGY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' INTENT, THE ORGANIZATION WILL FUND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS THROUGH INVESTMENT OPTIONS DIRECTED BY THE PARTICIPANTS. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IS PARTIALLY FUNDED, AND THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS THE DEFERRALS AND RELATED FUNDING IN ACCRUED EXPENSES AND INVESTMENTS, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE BALANCE SHEET. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IN 2024, FOR WHICH THE EXPENSE WAS INCURRED BY THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS, BUT THE FUNDS HAVE NOT VESTED OR BEEN PAID OUT TO THESE INDIVIDUALS. THE AMOUNTS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C): TIM BOWEN (CARE SYNERGY CEO): $183,278.47 PAUL TOSETTI (CARE SYNERGY CFO): $28,567.20 (THRU JUNE) BRAD ALLEY (CARE SYNERGY CFO): $22,125.00 (FROM JUNE) JOHN BLASCHKE (CARE SYNERGY CIO): $22,125.00 CRYSTAL O'BRIEN (CARE SYNERGY VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES): $22,125.00 PATRICIA FORD (CARE SYNERGY VP OF OPERATIONS): $50,828.37 PATRICIA MEHNERT (CARE SYNERGY DIR. OF CORP. COMPLIANCE & RISK MGMT.): $43,198.09 ROBIN DOERR (CARE SYNERGY VP OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT) : $23,775.27 (THRU AUGUST) SARAH COSTELLO (CARE SYNERGY CONTROLLER): $22,081.46 (FROM FEBRUARY-SEPTEMBER) DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024 TIMOTHY BOWEN, PAUL TOSETTI, JOHN BLASCHKE, AND CRYSTAL O'BRIEN RECEIVED A PAYMENT OF $549,310, $76,999, $153,131 AND $116,526 RESPECTIVELY, FROM THE 457(F) PLAN. THE PAYMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).
- PART I, LINE 7
- THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCES OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF AND OTHER STAFF TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF BONUSES WILL BE PAID. THE DETERMINATION OF BONUSES IS BASED ON ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN METRICS INCLUDED IN OVERALL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, PATIENT CENSUS GROWTH, AND QUALITY RATINGS. DURING CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED THE CEO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, VP OF OPERATIONS, VP OF QUALITY COMPLIANCE AND EDUCATION AND DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION A BONUS BASED ON REVIEW OF THEIR PERFORMANCES AND SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Related organizations on this return
Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
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501(C)(3) · HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES · CO · controlled entity
Directly controlled by COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY
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HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC DBA THE DENVER HOSPICE
501(C)(3) · HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES · CO · controlled entity
Directly controlled by COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY
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PIKES PEAK HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC
501(C)(3) · HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES · CO · controlled entity
Directly controlled by COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY
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COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
501(C)(3) · HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES · CO · controlled entity
Directly controlled by COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY
Taxable family on this return
Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.
Disregarded entities
Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.
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CARE SYNERGY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
JOINT VENTURE IN ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION · CO · income $0 · assets $0
Directly controlled by COMFORT BRIDGE DBA CARE SYNERGY
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 12 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202533169349304953
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