The Southern California Hospice Foundation

What The Southern California Hospice Foundation does

The Southern California Hospice Foundation (SCHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 in Costa Mesa, California, that delivers non-medical support services for terminally ill patients and their families across Southern California. Its flagship asset is The Heavenly Home, a six-bedroom, 24/7 residential end-of-life care home in Mission Viejo that opened in 2022 as the first nonprofit residential hospice in Orange County. Surrounding programs include Angel Assistance (transportation and non-insurance-covered wish fulfillment), We Honor Vets (veteran-specific hospice support), Community Outreach (education and seminars), Bereavement Support (including the 8-week Botanical Blends & Balance Grief Support Group), and Legacy Planning (planned giving through wills and trusts).

Revenue and program operations are funded entirely through charitable contributions rather than fee-for-service billing. Revenue streams comprise individual donations, vehicle donations processed through Vehicles for Charity, corporate partnerships, legacy planned gifts, and recurring annual fundraising events such as the Life.Links.Love. Golf Tournament, the Dolled Up fashion philanthropy event, and the Preserving Dignity giving day. Operating cadence is small-scale with 1-10 staff, and the foundation relies on a board-led governance model, an active volunteer base, and a wide network of celebrity supporters including Harrison Ford and Selena Gomez. Strategic referral partnerships with Hoag Hospital and CHOC Children's Hospital provide clinical hand-offs, while national associations (NHPCO, CAPC, CAHSAH) provide advocacy and professional support. The 2019 collaboration with Showtime Television on the Time of Death documentary extended brand visibility nationally.

Name

The Southern California Hospice Foundation

Legal name

Southern California Hospice Foundation

Website

https://socalhospicefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Southern California Hospice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2002, that provides non-medical end-of-life support services across Southern California, including the Heavenly Home, a residential hospice facility in Mission Viejo, alongside wish-fulfillment, veteran, bereavement, and planned-giving programs funded primarily by donations and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and End-of-Life Care Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Home Health Care Services (62161), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), Home Hospice (Routine Home Care) (HLADAHAA), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL)

Keywords

• Hospice support services
• Residential end-of-life care
• Palliative care programs
• Bereavement and grief support
• Veteran hospice care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mission Viejo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting hospice patients and families regardless of ability to pay.
2. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles, generating revenue from auction sales.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including golf tournaments, fashion events, and preservation of dignity giving campaigns.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate leadership partners, event sponsorships, in-kind services, and employee matching programs.
5. Legacy Planning: Estate gifts and planned giving through legacy planning programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Southern California Hospice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers non-medical hospice-support services to terminally ill patients and their families in Southern California, regardless of ability to pay. Its flagship offering is The Heavenly Home, a six-bedroom residential end-of-life care facility in Mission Viejo opened in 2022 — the first nonprofit residential hospice in Orange County — supplemented by the Angel Assistance Program, We Honor Vets, Bereavement Support, Community Outreach, and Legacy Planning services, all funded primarily through donations and fundraising events.

Product overview

The Southern California Hospice Foundation operates as a nonprofit hospice care organization offering a portfolio of programs and services centered around end-of-life care. The flagship offering is The Heavenly Home, a residential care home in Mission Viejo, Orange County, which provides round-the-clock caregiving alongside third-party medical hospice services. Supporting programs include the Angel Assistance Program (fulfilling non-insurance-covered patient wishes), We Honor Vets (veteran-specific hospice support), Bereavement Support (grief workshops), Community Outreach (education and documentary content), and Legacy Planning (planned giving). The foundation also hosts annual fundraising events including the Life. Links. Love. Golf Tournament, Dolled Up fashion event, and Preserving Dignity giving day.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Heavenly Home: A live-in residential facility in Mission Viejo, California that provides hospice care for those who need placement and cannot or prefer not to die at home or in a hospital. The first nonprofit residential end-of-life care home in Orange County.
• Angel Assistance Program
• We Honor Vets
• Community Outreach
• Bereavement Support

Products and services

• The Heavenly Home A six-bedroom residential end-of-life care home in Mission Viejo, California, providing live-in hospice care with 24/7 caregiving, private rooms with patio access, family dining, garden areas, personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, volunteer visits, music/art/pet therapy, and memory keepsakes for terminally ill patients. Delivered on a sliding scale supported by philanthropic donations.
• Angel Assistance Program Provides non-medical support services to terminally ill patients that are not typically covered by medical insurance, Medicare, or MediCal, including transportation to medical appointments and arranging wish-fulfillment experiences such as celebrity meet-and-greets or special outings. Available to hospice patients and families in Southern California.
• We Honor Vets Program A program designed to meet the unique end-of-life needs of terminally ill veterans and their families, addressing challenges including PTSD, ingrained military stoicism, and fear of admitting pain through veteran-tailored hospice support.
• Community Outreach Program Educational outreach connecting community members facing catastrophic illness with hospice resources through printed materials, seminars, community involvement, and documentary content including the Time of Death docu-series collaboration with Showtime Television.
• Bereavement Support Program Interactive grief support services including the Botanical Blends & Balance Grief Support Group, an 8-week workshop held at The Heavenly Home combining traditional grief support with holistic practices such as aromatherapy and guided imagery for families and caregivers.
• Legacy Planning Estate and planned-giving program that enables donors to include the Southern California Hospice Foundation in their wills or trusts, providing future gifts to support patients confronting the final stages of life.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,135+ patients and families served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Showtime TelevisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year collaboration to develop the groundbreaking docu-series Time of Death, offering intimate look at hospice patients' final days. SCHF was on hospice team for three patients featured in the series.
• Vehicles for CharitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to process donated vehicles. Handles pickup, auction, tax-deductible receipt generation for donors.
• Hoag HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hoag for hospice care referrals and support services. Featured in multiple articles and Faith Hope and Hoag coverage.
• CHOC Children's HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CHOC for pediatric hospice patient support and wish fulfillment.
• OC Nonprofit CentralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrange County nonprofit alliance member for community giving initiatives like Preserving Dignity.
• California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide home care association providing resources and advocacy for hospice services.
• California Hospice and Palliative Care AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization partnering to offer public and professional educational programs for hospice understanding.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care professionals.
• Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization dedicated to increasing quality palliative care services for people facing serious illness.
• First Service ResidentialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that adopted patients during holidays, donating Christmas trees, decorations, food, and gift cards.
• Peltzer WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with winery for patient wish fulfillment (wine tasting experience).
• GSC CPAsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for fundraising events.
• OC Wholesale FlowersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for fundraising events.
• Rose HillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for fundraising events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare: The largest hospice provider in the United States, operating across multiple states including California. A broad incumbent competitor offering hospice and palliative care services at scale; competes for hospital referrals and patient volume in the same Southern California geography.
• Amedisys Hospice: A publicly traded home health and hospice operator with significant California presence. A broad incumbent providing hospice services into the same patient base and competing for referrals from Hoag and other regional hospital systems.
• Gentiva (formerly Kindred at Home): A national hospice and home health provider serving California markets. Comparable as a large-scale hospice operator delivering home-based end-of-life care in the same geographic and competitive landscape.

Direct peers

• Trinity Hospice: A regional nonprofit hospice provider operating residential and home-based hospice services. Comparable to SCHF as a nonprofit hospice organization providing residential end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
• Providence Hospice Southern California: Part of the Providence health system, providing hospice and palliative care across Southern California. Comparable as a nonprofit hospice operator with hospital-based referral infrastructure; competing for patients from the same hospital systems.
• Hospice of the Valley: One of the largest nonprofit hospices in the U.S. operating residential hospice homes in the Phoenix metro area. Closely comparable to SCHF as a philanthropy-funded nonprofit delivering residential hospice care plus community programs.
• The Elizabeth Hospice: A San Diego-based nonprofit hospice provider serving terminally ill patients and families in Southern California. Operates residential hospice services and community hospice programs similar to SCHF, making it a directly comparable nonprofit peer in the same regional market.

Others

• Hospice Foundation of America: A national nonprofit focused on hospice education, public awareness, and professional development. Comparable in mission and nonprofit structure but not a direct service provider; relevant as an ecosystem partner and advocacy peer.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): The largest national membership organization for hospice and palliative care providers. SCHF is an organizational partner; NHPCO is comparable as a hospice-focused nonprofit operating in the same advocacy and education ecosystem.

Regional players

• Roze Room Hospice: A Los Angeles-area nonprofit hospice serving Southern California. Directly comparable in geography and patient population, even though size and program scope differ; competes for the same donor and hospital referral channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoCALHospice
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgAJRtZQu8bf7m8thP7QJeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/socalhospicefoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-southern-california-hospice-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/socalhospice

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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