irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $22KWEBSITE OUTREACH:The Human Life Foundation continued its website program at www.humanlifereview.com and posts the entire current issue of the Human Life Review for website viewers to read once, as well as making available the previous issues in the archive section. We also developed new digital subscriptions and offer free trial copies of The Human Life Review. In addition, a master index of all articles published in The Human Life Review for the past 50 years, from 1975 through 2024 is now provided and articles can be ordered either on line, by mail or telephone. Also, on the website we are offering for purchase some of our booklets, annual subscriptions and a donation program to assist our various pro-life activities. Our website hits have grown significantly. We also post weekly blogs on our website written by various authors who are knowledgeable in the subject matters. We also post a weekly column titled "Pastoral Reflections" which is written by members of the clergy. We also post a column called Newsworthy that appears several times a month which usually addresses a current topic in the news which is written by various knowledgeable authors.Both Facebook and Twitter sites have been maintained by the Human Life Foundation,Inc. with new blogs relating to current events written by senior editors and other knowledgeable writers posted weekly on the sites.
- #2 $16KEXPECT RECEPTIONS:The Human Life Foundation, Inc. sponsored a one day conference on June 29, 2024 from 11a.m. to 6p.m. at St Vincent Ferrer Church hall in New York City. The whole day event had live performances, art work displays, vibrant presentations and panel discussions with writers, Maria Maffucci, Diane Moriarty, Fr Peter Martyr Yungwirth O.P., Rev. Victor Lee Austin, David DiCerto and artists from Arthouse B, and actress, Margaret Colin and author and poet, Clare McCallan. Lunch was served to all attendees and after all the panel discussions in the afternoon, a wine and cheese reception took place at 6:30 followed by a jazz concert by the Nick Hempton band and singer, Grace Maffucci.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Expect Receptions
Hosts annual conferences and events in New York City featuring panel discussions, artistic performances, and receptions with pro-life writers, clergy, and artists
Grant Program
Provides grants to vetted tax-exempt organizations as part of baby-saving initiatives
Seminar Participation
Sends representatives to pro-life seminars, retreats, and summits across the U.S. to engage in discourse and build strategic alliances
Website Outreach
Hosts current and archived issues of The Human Life Review, offers digital subscriptions, free trials, and article orders; publishes weekly blogs, "Pastoral Reflections," and "Newsworthy" columns; maintains social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocacy engagement through seminars and public discourseParticipates in seminars, summits, and retreats in cities including Washington DC, New York City, Nashville, and Albany to advance pro-life advocacy, discussing topics such as sex culture, intimacy after Dobbs, women's leadership, church doctrine, and opposition to the ERA amendment.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding support for crisis pregnancy centers and baby-saving initiativesOperates a matching grant program and funds vetted tax-exempt organizations to support crisis pregnancy centers and other baby-saving initiatives across the United States.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting of annual Great Defender of Life Dinner and related eventsHosts an annual fundraising dinner in New York City to honor recipients of the Great Defender of Life Award, including the 2025 and planned 2026 events, featuring video documentation and public distribution of proceedings.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Online content and news coverage on life issuesProvides weekly online coverage of news related to life issues and the pro-life movement through its "NEWSworthy" feature, along with regular blogs, pastoral reflections by clergy, and reprints of key columns and reports to inform public discourse.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publication and distribution of The Human Life ReviewProduces and distributes four quarterly issues annually of The Human Life Review, an academic journal examining legal, philosophical, medical, and moral perspectives on life issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and genetic engineering. Provides immediate digital access to current and archived issues since 1975 in both PDF and HTML formats, including special editions like the 50th-anniversary issue in 2024 and the Spring 2026 edition.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organization of scholarly and cultural eventsSponsors full-day conferences, memorial services, and scholarly discussions in New York City on topics related to human life and liberty, including events centered on essays from The Human Life Review and memorials for key contributors, with attendance ranging from 45 to over 65 guests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.04M
Contributions & grants$842K81%
Program service revenue$22K2%
Investment income$53K5%
Other revenue$122K
expenses
Total expenses$692K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$371K
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$337K
Investments$973K
Liabilities$223K
Net assets$1.29M
Liquid reserves22.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +66.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria M Maffucci | President | 40 | $102K |
| Anne L Conlon | Secretary | 40 | $74K |
| Christina M Angelopoulos | Assistant Treas | 40 | $67K |
| Rose Demaio | VP Treas. Dir. | 20 | $29K |
board members · 7
- Christopher Mcvoy — Director
- Dana Hendershott — Director
- George Marlin — Director
- James Mclaughlin — Director
- John Ferrari — Director
- Rev Dr W Ross Blackburn — Director
- Rev Gerald E Murray JCD — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 7 Weeks Coffee Partner — Collaborates with The Human Life Foundation to support its mission through a co-branded initiative.
- 7 Weeks Coffee Partner — Partnership to support the organization's mission through coffee sales.
- Anglican Church in North America Partner — Collaborates with Anglican clergy and religious contributors to publish theological reflections on life issues.
- Feminists Choosing Life of NY Partner — Co-participated in seminars and educational meetings on pro-life advocacy and the ERA amendment proposal.
- Human Life Review Network — Flagship publication supported by the Human Life Foundation.
- James P. McFadden Partner — Founder of The Human Life Foundation Inc and the Human Life Review.
- National Review Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared founding history and personnel, including James P. McFadden and Rose Flynn DeMaio.
- National Review Institute Partner — Hosted a summit on respect for life and related topics attended by The Human Life Foundation Inc staff.
- New Wave Feminists Partner — Organized a Pro-Life Women Leaders' retreat attended by staff from The Human Life Foundation Inc.
- Planned Parenthood Partner — Referenced in critical reporting on abortion-related incidents and policies, indicating adversarial engagement through media commentary.
- Ronald Reagan Partner — Endorsed the Human Life Review's role in framing the human life issue for public discourse.
- The Human Life Foundation, Inc. Network — Parent organization responsible for publishing The Human Life Review.
- The Sheen Center For Thought and Culture Partner — Hosted a seminar on women and the church attended by The Human Life Foundation Inc staff.
- USCCB Partner — Collaborates with or highlights initiatives from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops related to supporting mothers in need.
- Union League Club Partner — Host venue for the annual Great Defender of Life Dinner.
strategies · 3
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.
- Root-Cause Support to Address Abortion Demand 57 orgsmethodology: root_cause_supportBy addressing the underlying social and economic causes of abortion—such as poverty and isolation—through community and financial support, the organization seeks to reduce the perceived need for abortion, because it believes sustainable alternatives emerge when individuals are supported holistically.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Intellectual and Moral Framing for Public Engagement 4 orgsmethodology: civilized_discussion_framingBy presenting life issues through multidisciplinary, reasoned discourse and moral framing, the organization aims to shift public understanding and mobilize engagement, because it believes that intellectual clarity and ethical urgency—modeled on historical social movements—are necessary to transform public opinion on abortion.shared approach: Education as Moral Mobilization →
- Investigative Advocacy to Influence Policy and Perception 4 orgsmethodology: investigative_advocacyBy using investigative journalism and first-person narratives to expose risks associated with abortion practices—particularly medication abortion—the organization aims to shape public perception and policy, because it believes revealing personal and medical consequences can counteract normalization and expand restrictions.shared approach: Education as Moral Mobilization →