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CHOICE AND DIGNITY INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 844667788 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE B01 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.choiceanddignity.org
revenue
$23K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$10K
employees
mission · from form 990

MISSION OF CHOICE AND DIGNITY INC IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION ABOUT LIFE'S END.

profile · synthesized from sources

Choice and Dignity Inc is an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides educational resources and information about end-of-life options, including self-directed death and exit methods. The organization emphasizes informed decision-making, offering guidance on inert gas use, advance directives, and access to assisted dying services in Switzerland. It partners with groups like Final Exit Network to support individuals seeking control over their death, particularly in states without medical aid-in-dying laws.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

End-of-Life Education Program
Provides informational resources on self-directed death, including inert gas methods, advance directives, and international options like assisted suicide in Switzerland.
Final Exit Network Partnership
Collaborates with Final Exit Network to inform members about their Exit Guide Program, eligibility, and application process for end-of-life support.
Swiss Exit Guidance
Offers information on Swiss organizations such as Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios, including costs, procedures, and logistical planning for foreign nationals.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • End-of-Life Education & Literacy Programs 6 activities
    • End-of-Life Education and Resources
      Provides educational programs and resources on end-of-life concerns, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity, to members and the general public.
    • End-of-Life Educational Programs and Resources
      Provides educational programs and resources on end-of-life issues, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity, to members and the general public free of charge. These include newsletters, classes, webinars, and presentations covering topics such as advance directives, exit methods, and international options for assisted dying.
    • End-of-life education programs
      Provides educational programs and resources on end-of-life issues, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity, to members and the general public free of charge. These include classes such as the "Life Completion Class," webinars, and presentations featuring guest speakers like Lowrey Brown of Final Exit Network.
    • Publication of End-of-Life Guidance Materials
      Published the book "How to Get the Death You Want - A Practical and Moral Guide" by founder John Abraham, providing practical and ethical guidance on end-of-life choices.
    • Publication of End-of-Life Guide
      Published a book titled "How to Get the Death You Want - A Practical and Moral Guide" by its founder, John Abraham.
    • Publication of end-of-life guidance materials
      Published the book "How to Get the Death You Want - A Practical and Moral Guide" by founder John Abraham, providing practical and ethical guidance on end-of-life choices.
  • Advance Directive Assistance & Documentation 3 activities
    • Advance Directive Registration Assistance
      Assists individuals in registering their advance directives with the Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry (AZHDR).
    • Advance Directive Registration Support
      Helps individuals register their advance directives with the Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry (AZHDR) as part of its end-of-life planning services.
    • Advance directive registration assistance
      Helps individuals register their advance directives with the Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry (AZHDR).
  • Free Hospice Care Access Programs 3 activities
    • Capacity-building initiative for end-of-life care
      Launched the Empowered Endings Collective to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care through collaborative engagement and resource sharing.
    • Empowered Endings Collective
      Launched the Empowered Endings Collective to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care through capacity-building initiatives and peer support.
    • Empowered Endings Collective
      Launched a collective to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 1 activity
    • Member support and communication
      Offers members access to a quarterly newsletter and all programs and events as part of membership benefits.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$15K65%
Program service revenue$4822%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$10K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 7
  • J'FLEUR LOHMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MARGARET MOLLOY — DIRECTOR
  • MARY BETH GINTER — DIRECTOR
  • MARY ELLEN THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • RANDI PANTERA — DIRECTOR
  • TARI MUIR — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY CORBIN — Director
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under U.S. tax law.
  • American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying Partner — Provides patient information regarding Medical Aid in Dying.
  • Arizona End-of-Life Options Partner — Listed as an Arizona organization dedicated to educating Arizonans about medical aid in dying and advocating for related legislation.
  • Arizona Funeral Consumers Alliance Partner — Recommends seeking help and information from this nonprofit dedicated to helping avoid unnecessary costs and scams related to funeral arrangements.
  • Arizona Healthcare Directive Registry Partner — Helps individuals register their advance directives with the registry for electronic storage and quick access by medical personnel.
  • Athanasios Association Partner — Recommends Athanasios Association as a new Swiss option for assisted suicide, noting its team consists of former Pegasos staff.
  • Bright BioServices Partner — A board member also serves on the advisory board of Bright BioServices, which is recommended for body donation for research.
  • Compassion & Choices Partner — Provides information sites for each of the fourteen jurisdictions where MAID is authorized, suitable for patients, families, and professionals, and offers a general MAID overview.
  • Compassion & Choices California Partner — Listed as a California organization that provides resources and support for California residents regarding the End of Life Option Act.
  • Death With Dignity Partner — Listed as a national organization focusing on promoting the right to die with dignity through legislative efforts and public education.
  • Dignitas Partner — Provides links and information about Dignitas, a Swiss organization offering assisted suicide.
  • Empowered Endings Collective Partner — Collaborative initiative launched to support patients and families in palliative and end-of-life care.
  • End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) Partner — Listed as a California organization that offers guidance and support for end-of-life planning, including information on medical aid in dying and the California End of Life Option Act.
  • Exit International Partner — Works with Exit International and provides links to their Switzerland Services.
  • Final Exit Network Partner — A trusted partner and resource for Choice & Dignity, whose Exit Guide Program Director gave a presentation to Choice and Dignity's membership.
  • Final Exit Network Partner — Collaborated on a webinar and provides links to FEN's resources, including their YouTube page and Assisted Dying in Switzerland Webpage.
  • Final Exit Network Partner — Trusted partner and resource for Choice & Dignity, collaborating on educational programming about end-of-life options.
  • Pegasos Partner — Provides links and information about Pegasos, a Swiss organization offering assisted suicide.
  • The Completed Life Initiative Partner — Provides a link to The Completed Life Initiative, which supports individuals and families navigating end-of-life choices.
  • The Last Resort Partner — Provides information about The Last Resort, an organization offering nitrogen-induced death via a Sarco device, though its operations are currently on hold.