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FAITH SOMMERFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 823023559 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$10.0M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$27.0M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that supports end-of-life care initiatives, particularly around medical assistance in dying (MAID). The foundation provides general operating support, conference sponsorships, and lecture funding to organizations in the U.S. and Canada focused on policy, ethics, and public education in end-of-life decision-making.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Conference Sponsorship Program
Funds conferences related to medical assistance in dying and end-of-life care through sponsorships to organizations such as the Canadian Association - MAID and the American Health Law Association
Lecture Sponsorship Program
Sponsors academic and public lectures on end-of-life topics, including partnerships with Columbia University and End of Life Choices New York
MAID Research Center Support
Supports the establishment of a center dedicated to learning about medical assistance in dying and other end-of-life care initiatives
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 2 activities
    • Funding academic and public lectures on end-of-life issues
      Supports lecture series and public education initiatives on end-of-life care through sponsorships at academic and advocacy institutions, including The Trustees of Columbia University and End of Life Choices New York.
    • Funding research and programming on medical assistance in dying (MAID) and end-of-life care
      Funds the establishment and operation of a center dedicated to studying medical assistance in dying (MAID) and broader end-of-life care initiatives, including support for MAIDHOUSE and The Hastings Center Inc.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Funding community programs at First Presbyterian Church
      Provides funding for the "Wednesday Night Live" program at First Presbyterian Church, a community initiative active in 2023.
  • Medical Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding conferences related to medical assistance in dying and health law
      Provides sponsorship funding for professional conferences focused on MAID and health law, including events hosted by the Canadian Association - MAID and the American Health Law Association.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.98M
Contributions & grants$8.96M90%
Program service revenue
Investment income$970K10%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$2.07M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$540K
Grants paid out$935K
balance sheet
Total assets$27.17M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$27.05M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -43.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK ELLIOTT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $214K
JASON SMITH PRESIDENT 20 $154K
DAVID HOFFMAN VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY 18 $97K
SHANNA NICOLE NUTTALL VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER 32 $97K
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • 139 WORDEN INC Partner — Funded to support the establishment of a center dedicated to learning about medical assistance in dying (MAID) and other end-of-life care initiatives.
  • American Health Law Association Partner — Receives conference sponsorship funding.
  • Canadian Association - MAID Partner — Receives conference sponsorship funding.
  • End of Life Choices New York Partner — Receives general operating support and lecture sponsorship funding.
  • First Presbyterian Church Partner — Receives funding for the "Wednesday Night Live" program.
  • MAIDHOUSE Partner — Receives general operating support and conference sponsorship funding.
  • The Hastings Center Inc Partner — Receives general operating support.
  • The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Partner — Receives general operating support and lecture sponsorship funding.