Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

What Trustbridge Hospice Foundation does

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 20-3974070) headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, that operates as the philanthropic arm of Trustbridge. It was formed through the 2014 combination of Hospice by the Sea (founded 1989) and Hospice of Palm Beach County, with the Hospice of Broward County Foundation joining in 2015. The foundation's purpose is to raise and deploy charitable funds for hospice and end-of-life care programs that are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance, serving terminally ill patients and their families in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

The foundation's core services are organized into two layers. The patient-care layer funds charitable care (9,168 charity patient days in 2018), grief support and bereavement counseling (2,668 adult counseling sessions in 2018), music therapy (8,284 visits in 2018), the Sea Star children's grief program (499 children served in 2018), the Pet Peace of Mind program, extraordinary comfort measures, staff training, and a medical fellowship program. The fundraising-and-retail layer includes individual donations, planned giving through the Legacy Society, memorial and tribute programs (memorial bricks, butterfly bridge, stained glass memorials, butterfly ornaments), corporate partnerships, three Hospice Resale Shops (West Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Boca Raton), an eBay storefront, the Hospice Cars vehicle donation program, and a calendar of signature events including the Hospice Signature Golf Classic, Annual Hospice Regatta, Jail & Bail (Palm Beach and Broward), Chef Showdown, Cars of Dreams Car Show, Uptown 5K on the Runway, and Dinner & Conversation.

The underlying business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue engine with no proprietary technology platform. The foundation has no app, no public API, no disclosed AI or data systems, and no integration partnerships; operations are delivered through in-person clinical and retail channels. Fundraising flows through direct donations, third-party events, retail resale, event ticket sales and sponsorships, vehicle donations, and planned giving, with major institutional and individual donors underwriting specific events and programs (for example, a $50,000 Grief Reach grant from the New York Life Foundation in 2018 supporting Sea Star, and Findlay Galleries underwriting The Art of Trust in 2019). The customer base spans individual donors, corporate sponsors, retail shoppers, and vehicle donors, while the ultimate beneficiary population is terminally ill patients and bereaved families served at no charge regardless of ability to pay.

Name

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

Legal name

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

Website

https://trustbridgefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation (West Palm Beach, FL) that raises charitable funds to support hospice and end-of-life care programs — including grief counseling, music therapy, children's bereavement, and charitable patient care — for terminally ill patients and families in Palm Beach and Broward counties, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice Care Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• End-of-life care
• Grief support services
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Bereavement counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors supporting hospice programs and patient care services not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
2. Memorial and Tribute Gifts: Donations made in honor or memory of loved ones, including butterfly ornaments, memorial bricks, and naming opportunities at care centers.
3. Planned Giving/Legacy Society: Estate provisions including bequests, gifts of appreciated assets, life insurance beneficiaries, and retirement plan designations.
4. Retail Operations: Resale shops selling designer fashion and home items, vehicle donation and sales program (Hospice Cars), and eBay online store.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship and partnership programs customized for corporate marketing, HR, and financial objectives.
6. Annual Events: Signature fundraising events including golf classics, regattas, jail & bail campaigns, dinners, and car shows with ticket sales and sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Trustbridge, raising funds to support hospice and end-of-life care programs not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. It operates retail resale shops, a vehicle donation program, and signature fundraising events to fund patient care services including grief support, music therapy, children's bereavement programs (Sea Star), pet therapy (Pet Peace of Mind), charitable care, and staff medical training in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Florida.

Product overview

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the philanthropic arm of Trustbridge, providing hospice and end-of-life care services in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Florida. The organization operates as a unified foundation offering direct patient care programs including grief support, music therapy, children's grief services (Sea Star Program), pet therapy (Pet Peace of Mind), charitable care, and staff education. The foundation conducts retail operations through Hospice Resale Shops and Hospice Cars vehicle donations to fund patient programs. Major fundraising events include Jail & Bail, Dinner and a Conversation, Hospice Signature Golf Classic, Chef Showdown, Uptown 5K on the Runway, Annual Hospice Regatta, and Cars of Dreams Car Show. Donation programs include Memorial Bricks, Butterfly Bridge Memorial, Stained Glass Memorials, and Planned Giving/Legacy Society. All programs support services not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pet Peace of Mind: Program that helps hospice patients complete their end-of-life journey with the comfort and companionship of their beloved cat or dog. Trained volunteers provide in-home pet care assistance.
• Sea Star Program
• Hospice Angels
• Legacy Society
• Uptown 5K on the Runway

Products and services

• Grief Support Services Trustbridge Bereavement Centers offer comprehensive grief support services including individual counseling, support groups, and bereavement care to assist people facing life-changing events. Targeted at adults and families experiencing loss of a loved one in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
• Music Therapy Program Music therapy services providing comfort, connection, stimulation, relaxation, encouragement, expression, and consolation for hospice patients and their families. Delivered to 8,284 patient visits in 2018.
• Sea Star Children's Grief Program A comprehensive grief support program designed for children and teenagers who have lost a loved one, including individual counseling, support groups, day camps, and weekend camps with indoor and outdoor activities. Served 499 children in 2018.
• Pet Peace of Mind Program A program helping hospice patients keep their beloved pets by providing trained volunteer pet care assistance including walking, feeding, grooming, and veterinary transportation during end-of-life journeys.
• Hospice Resale Shops Retail stores selling donated designer fashions and home items at discounted prices, with three physical locations in Juno Beach, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton, Florida. Proceeds support hospice patient programs.
• Hospice Cars Vehicle Donation Program Vehicle donation program accepting cars, boats, jet skis, and RVs with free nationwide pickup, providing donors with tax deductions while proceeds support hospice patient care programs.
• Charitable Care Program Financial assistance program ensuring patients receive hospice care regardless of their ability to pay, covering expenses not funded by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. Delivered 9,168 charity patient days in 2018.
• Extraordinary Comfort Measures Specialized comfort care services provided to enhance quality of life for hospice patients beyond standard hospice benefits. Served 807 extraordinary comfort care patients in 2018.
• Staff Training and Education Professional development and training programs for hospice staff to ensure quality end-of-life care delivery.
• Medical Fellowship Program Advanced medical training program for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative care.
• Hospice Jail & Bail Events Community fundraising events where business leaders get 'locked up' for a cause, raising bail funds to support hospice programs, with separate events for Palm Beach and Broward counties. Bail minimum $2,500 per participant.
• Dinner and a Conversation Exclusive fundraising dinner event featuring guest speakers such as former Air Force flight attendants, White House chefs, or other notable figures. Ticket price $150 per person.
• Hospice Signature Golf Classic Annual golf tournament held at Medalist Golf Club featuring professional golfers such as Mark Calcavecchia, Russ Cochran, Morgan Hoffman, and Brett Quigley, with proceeds supporting hospice care programs. Registration $2,000 per participant.
• Chef Showdown Country Club Competition Iron Chef-style cooking competition where executive chefs from country clubs compete for the title of Top Chef. Tickets $200 per person.
• Uptown 5K on the Runway 5K run/walk event held on the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport runway in partnership with FXE, where participants run or walk the runway in support of hospice programs.
• Annual Hospice Regatta Competitive sailing race held off Fort Lauderdale Beach, part of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship. Major sponsor Holman Enterprises.
• Cars of Dreams Car Show Classic and luxury car exhibition at Cars of Dreams Museum benefiting hospice patient care programs. Day-of-show vehicle registration $25; spectator admission $10. Hosted with John Staluppi.
• Cars & Cocktails at Coney Island Private cocktail reception and car museum event at John Staluppi's Cars of Dreams Museum featuring Coney Island-themed exhibits.
• Memorial Brick Program Commemorative brick purchasing program allowing donors to honor loved ones with personalized bricks installed in garden walkways at care centers.
• Butterfly Bridge Memorial Memorial program at the Boca Care Center offering tribute options including Wavelets ($2,500), Bridge and Stones ($5,000), Palm Trees ($7,500), and Butterflies ($10,000).
• Stained Glass Memorials Stained glass memorial displays in inpatient care centers throughout Palm Beach County honoring loved ones for a gift of $1,500.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Society Estate planning giving options including bequests, gifts of stock, real estate, or life insurance, with donors recognized as Legacy Society members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 10,108 patients in 2018 with hospice and support services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• JP Morgan Chase & Co.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2019Presented the 6th annual Hospice Signature Golf Classic at Medalist Golf Club.
• Tower Club Fort LauderdaleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2019Venue for Dinner and a Conversation event with former Air Force One and Two flight attendants.
• AetnacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2019Event sponsor for Dinner and a Conversation and other Foundation events.
• PNCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2019Event sponsor for Dinner and a Conversation.
• Kaufman RossincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2019Event sponsor; team members serve on Foundation board and advisory boards.
• ToshibaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2019Corporate sponsor for Foundation events.
• Stache Drinking Den + Coffee BarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 August 2019Host venue for Jail & Bail Broward County Release Party events.
• FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm BeachesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2019Host venue for Jail & Bail Release Party event.
• Coral Ridge Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2019Host venue for Annual Hospice Regatta sailing event.
• Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2019Partnered with Foundation to host inaugural Uptown 5K on the Runway, a 5K run/walk event on the airport's runway.
• Cars of Dreams Museum / John StaluppicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2019Hosted 10th annual Cars of Dreams Car Show benefiting Trustbridge patient care programs.
• Findlay GalleriesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2019Hosted The Art of Trust event raising over $145,000; completely underwrote the event. Chairman James R. Borynack serves on Foundation board.
• Medalist Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2017Exclusive private golf course hosting annual Hospice Signature Golf Classic; founded by Greg Norman and Peter Dye with PGA/LPGA tour pros as members.
• Holman EnterprisesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2017Presented the 20th Annual Hospice Regatta as major sponsor.
• BB&TcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 March 2017Corporate partner and presenting 'Warden' sponsor for Jail & Bail events; sponsor for multiple fundraisers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chapters Health System (LifePath Hospice): Nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization operating LifePath Hospice in Florida. Comparable as a Florida-based not-for-profit hospice provider offering grief support, hospice care, and community fundraising programs.
• Avow Hospice: Florida-based nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization providing hospice care, bereavement support, and community education. Directly comparable as a regional 501(c)(3) hospice operating grief programs, music therapy, and special-event fundraising.
• Hope Hospice & Palliative Care (Hope Health): Nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider offering grief support, hospice care, and community programs in Florida markets. Comparable as a regional not-for-profit hospice with fundraising events, memorial giving, and bereavement services similar to Trustbridge.
• Suncoast Hospice (Empath Health): Large Florida nonprofit hospice and home health provider under Empath Health. Comparable as a regional not-for-profit hospice serving Florida communities with bereavement, pediatric, and community programs, and notably a former employer of Trustbridge's Broward County executive director.

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare (Chemed Corp.): Largest U.S. hospice provider operating in Florida and other states. Comparable as a hospice provider competing in the same South Florida referral market, though structured as a for-profit subsidiary rather than a community foundation.
• Hospice Foundation of America: National nonprofit organization that supports hospice and end-of-life care through education, advocacy, and programs. Highly comparable to Trustbridge's mission of community-based hospice support and grief education, though operating at a national rather than regional scale.

Others

• New York Life Foundation: Corporate foundation that funds children's bereavement programs nationwide, including Trustbridge's Sea Star program via a $50,000 Grief Reach grant. Comparable as a key institutional grantmaker to hospice-related bereavement programs.
• National Hospice Regatta Alliance: Alliance of regional hospice regattas, including Trustbridge's Annual Hospice Regatta. Comparable as a peer network that organizes sailing-based fundraising events benefiting local hospice foundations across the U.S.

Emerging players

• Pet Peace of Mind: National nonprofit that supports hospice patients with pet-care assistance. Comparable because Trustbridge operates its own Pet Peace of Mind program with the same mission of keeping hospice patients with their pets through end of life.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County: Regional nonprofit in Trustbridge's home geography that similarly relies on signature events, retail operations (ReStores), corporate partnerships, and volunteer networks for fundraising. Comparable as a South Florida nonprofit competitor for the same donor, volunteer, and event-sponsor pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hospiceresalefl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trustbridgefdn

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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