The purposes for which the Foundation is formed are exclusively charitable within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and shall include but shall not be limited to:

    1. making grants that make a difference and solve a problem in a time of crisis for Gentiva employees (the “Employee”) and their immediate families, or in other circumstances that the Foundation may deem appropriate;
    2. providing relief, support and assistance to Employees and immediate family members who are victims of any natural or personal disaster;
    3. cooperating with other charitable organizations whether local, national, or international, for any of the foregoing purposes; and
    4. conducting any other activities that may be necessary, useful, or desirable for the furtherance or accomplishment of the foregoing purposes, provided that those activities do not endanger the Foundation's not-for-profit or tax-exempt status.

The Foundation's assistance may take many forms but will be immediate or short-term in nature. Applicants do not need to be destitute to be eligible for assistance.

All Employees of Gentiva and their immediate families are eligible to receive Foundation assistance as deemed appropriate by the Grant Committee pursuant to Section C. The phrase “immediate families" includes only spouses, minor children, and aging parents.

No assistance shall be granted for hardships that occur in the normal course of everyday life, or for those arising from the poor decisions and/or wrongful actions of any Employee.