Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DEATH WITH DIGNITY NATIONAL CENTER IS TO IMPROVE END-OF-LIFE CARE BY EXPANDING OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO ARE DYING AND CONFRONTING INJUSTICES IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
Public Charity
DEATH WITH DIGNITY NATIONAL CENTER
Based in PORTLAND, OR, DEATH WITH DIGNITY NATIONAL CENTER operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $989K in revenue, $1.4M in expenses, $3.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 48 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $941K.
EIN: 931162366
PORTLAND, OR
Right to Die & Euthanasia
NTEE: R67
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$989K
Total Expenses$1.4M
Total Assets$3.9M
Grant Records48
Funding Total$941K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Death with Dignity National Center
How Death with Dignity National Center divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$12
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$76
Death with dignity advocated for expanding end-of-life options and improving end-of-life care through policy analysis, statewide campaigns, grantmaking, and storytelling
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$126,250
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$58,010
GENERAL OPERATIONS
$20,836
EDUCATION
$14,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 48 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT
Carol Pratt
BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 12/2024)
Elaine Fong
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Elia Lawatsch
SECRETARY
Eli Stutsman
BOARD MEMBER
George Eighmey
BOARD MEMBER
Gil Tenzer
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $989K | $1.4M | $3.9M |
| 2024 | $1.0M | $1.4M | $4.2M |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $1.8M | $4.4M |
| 2022 | $2.1M | $1.5M | $5.1M |
| 2021 | $887K | $797K | $4.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $887K to $989K (+11%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.