named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
8 Reasons to Oppose Assisted Suicide
Educational resource outlining ethical, medical, and social dangers of assisted suicide laws
National Coalition Building
Unites diverse groups across the political spectrum to oppose assisted suicide legislation
Personal Stories Campaign
Shares first-hand accounts from individuals affected by assisted suicide policies to highlight risks and abuses
State Status Update
Tracks and reports on the status of assisted suicide legislation across U.S. states
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy against assisted suicide lawsConducts advocacy to oppose the legalization and expansion of assisted suicide laws in the U.S. and internationally, emphasizing risks to vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Engages in public statements, coalition-building, and organizing events such as vigils to influence policy and public opinion.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- Mobilizing supporters through digital outreachUses automated text messages and phone calls to communicate with and mobilize supporters around advocacy actions related to assisted suicide legislation.
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Advance Care Planning Support 1 activity
- Provision of advance directive resourcesOffers a free downloadable advance directive form designed in collaboration with legal, medical, and disability rights experts to support individuals in making end-of-life care decisions.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distribution of educational and advocacy resourcesProduces and distributes educational materials, including analyses of assisted suicide legislation, case studies of abuse, and personal stories highlighting coercion and adverse outcomes. Materials are used to inform the public, policymakers, and international bodies.
- Research on end-of-life issues and assisted suicideConducts and cites research on the impacts of assisted suicide laws, including analysis of psychiatric conditions among participants, erosion of safeguards, and disparities in care. Research informs advocacy and public education efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$861K
Contributions & grants$861K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$834K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$493K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$58K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$40K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW P VALLIERE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE | 20 | $159K |
board members · 8
- DR ALAN CARVER MD — DIRECTOR
- FREDERIC CLARK — TREASURER
- FREDERICK J WHITE MD — SECRETARY
- GREGORY PFUNDSTEIN — CHAIRMAN
- MARIA MONTSERRAT ALVARADO — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA REICHERT — DIRECTOR
- MOLLY PERRY — DIRECTOR
- SHERMAN GILLUMS JR EDD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- APRIL Rural Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- American College of Physicians Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- American Medical Association Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- American Medical Association Network — Cites AMA's position that assisted suicide is incompatible with the physician’s role as healer.
- Americans with Disabilities Act Government — Cites the ADA in arguing that assisted suicide laws constitute discrimination against people with disabilities.
- Autistic Advocacy Organization Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Center for Ethical Solutions Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Christian Medical & Dental Associations Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Disability Rights Advocates Partner — Collaborated in the creation of the advance directive form
- Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Heritage Foundation Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Institute for Patients’ Rights Network — Sister 501(c)(3) organization to which donations may be directed for tax-deductible contributions.
- LULAC Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Lawyers Partner — Collaborated in the creation of the advance directive form
- National Council on Disability Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- National Right to Life Committee Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- National Society of Christian Influence in America Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Not Dead Yet Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Not Dead Yet Partner — Collaborates with or supports advocacy efforts of Not Dead Yet, a disability rights organization opposing assisted suicide.
- Not Dead Yet Partner — Quotes Diane Coleman, President & CEO of Not Dead Yet, in opposition to assisted suicide as discriminatory.
- Patients Rights Council Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Physicians Partner — Collaborated in the creation of the advance directive form
- Pro-Life Coalition of Connecticut Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- SBA List Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- Salvation Army Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- TASH Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
- The Arc Coalition — Coalition partner opposing assisted suicide legislation.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Movement Coalition Buildingmethodology: cross-movement coalition buildingBy uniting diverse ideological groups around shared concerns about assisted suicide, we produce broader and more resilient opposition because the issue is framed as a common threat to human dignity across political lines.
- Disability Rights and Anti-Discrimination Lensmethodology: disability-rightsBy framing assisted suicide as a discriminatory practice that targets people with disabilities, we produce broader civil rights-based opposition because it reveals a two-tiered system in which disabled lives are devalued.
- Evidence-Based Public Education with Narrative Countermessagingmethodology: story-based advocacyBy combining data on risks to vulnerable populations with documented personal stories of coercion, we produce more compelling public opposition to assisted suicide because emotional narratives disrupt assumptions of safety and consent.
- Medical Integrity and Healer Role Defensemethodology: physician-as-healerBy opposing assisted suicide on the grounds that it corrupts the physician’s ethical role as a healer, we produce resistance within the medical community because participation in death undermines professional integrity and trust.
- Structural Coercion Frameworkmethodology: structural-coercionBy highlighting how lack of access to affordable care creates systemic pressure on marginalized communities, we produce stronger opposition to assisted suicide laws because true autonomy cannot exist under structural inequity.