Honoring Choices is located in St Cloud, MN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (E80) the organization is classified as: Health (General & Financing), under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Honoring Choices employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Honoring Choices is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Honoring Choices generated $142.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $200.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HONORING CHOICES IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO IMPROVE END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA. WE ARE POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS TO FACILITATE PATIENT, AND FAMILY-CENTERED END-OF-LIFE CARE, PROMOTING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, AND ENCOURAGING CONVERSATIONS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES, HOSPICE CARE, AND PALLIATIVE CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDERS ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT (POLST) TRAINING AS DEVELOPED BY RESPECTING CHOICES WHICH IS BASED IN LACROSSE, WISCONSIN, TRAINED 5ADVANCE CARE PLANNING NAVIGATOR CLASS, TRAINED 9 - TRAINED CENTRACARE EMPLOYEES ON CUSTOMIZED ADVANCE CARE PLANNING CONVERSATION TRAINING, TRAINED 39. TRAINED QUIET OAKS HOSPICE EMPLOYEES, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ON CUSTOMIZED 4 HOUR ADVANCE CARE PLANNING NAVIGATOR CLASS, TRAINED 12.COMMUNITY ADVANCE CARE PLANNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS - FACILITATES MONTHLY ADVANCE CARE PLANNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL HELPING 100'S.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn Mackenzie Executive Driector  | Officer | 50 | $71,000 | 
Mary Ellen Wells Board Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Joy Hornung Board Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Patty Bresser Board Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 | 
Kristen Huepenbecker Board Member  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
Michelle Jaskolka Board Member  | Trustee | 6 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $14,485 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $11,560 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,317 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $67,362 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $84,135 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,592 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $142,905 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,250 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,200 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $42,869 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $8,419 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,475 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,228 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $36,173 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $524 | 
| Office expenses | $10,061 | 
| Information technology | $16,754 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $1,200 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $3,976 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $200,785 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,031 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $18,800 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $200,831 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $200,831 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $200,831 |