What Foundation for Social Connection Action Network does

The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (F4SC-AN) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit policy advocacy coalition founded in August 2018 by Healthsperien, LLC and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was originally established as the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness (CESIL) and rebranded to its current name in 2022. The organization convenes a cross-sector membership of consumer advocacy groups, health plans, healthcare providers, technology innovators, patient advocates, behavioral health organizations, and community-based nonprofits to develop and advocate for federal and state legislative and regulatory interventions targeting the social isolation and loneliness epidemic.

Its core deliverables include the annual Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit (now in its 6th year on Capitol Hill), the Come Together initiative launched in March 2026 with Artist For Action to leverage music and creativity, and a 130-solution Federal Policy Priorities framework covering health, education, employment, infrastructure, arts, nutrition, and research sectors. The organization is structured around Policy and Advocacy Committees plus Older Adults and Young Adults working groups, and is affiliated with the Foundation for Social Connection (a 501(c)(3) sister organization), the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection, and Marmalade Trust for international reach.

The business model is nonprofit advocacy: recurring membership dues from sponsoring organizations, event sponsorships (e.g., Humana, AARP, Meals on Wheels), and grants. Operations are executed through a management services agreement with Healthsperien, LLC, under which Andrew MacPherson serves as Founder and Board Chair while a small leadership team (Policy Director, Senior Communications Advisor, Partnerships Manager) drives day-to-day work. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Foundation for Social Connection Action Network

Legal name

The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network

Website

https://endsocialisolation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network is a 501(c)(4) policy advocacy coalition founded in 2018 that mobilizes consumer groups, health plans, healthcare providers, and technology innovators to develop federal and state policy solutions addressing the social isolation and loneliness epidemic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Coalition

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Policy advocacy coalition
• Nonprofit advocacy network
• Social isolation prevention
• Public health campaigns
• Membership coalition building

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization recruits member organizations including consumer groups, health plans, healthcare providers, technology innovators, patient advocates, and community-based organizations. Members pay dues to participate in committees and working groups.
2. Sponsorships: Organizations sponsor the annual Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit and other initiatives. Sponsors receive visibility and engagement opportunities with policymakers and stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network operates a membership-based advocacy coalition that develops and advocates for federal and state policy solutions to address the public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness. It delivers public awareness activations (such as the annual Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit on Capitol Hill), coordinates cross-sector collaboration through committees and working groups, and mobilizes collective action among consumer groups, health plans, healthcare providers, technology innovators, patient advocates, and community-based organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Come Together: A national multi-year initiative launched in partnership with Artist For Action (AFA) that leverages music, creativity, and policy action to address social isolation and loneliness.

Products and services

• F4SCAN Coalition Membership
• Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit
• Come Together Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ are socially isolated, and 43% of adults over 60 experience loneliness (NASEM data cited by organization)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Artist For Action (AFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026The Foundation for Social Connection Action Network and Artist For Action launched Come Together, a national multi-year initiative leveraging music, creativity, and policy action to address social isolation and loneliness. The initiative brings generations together through creative arts, music, live events, and shared experiences. Founding Co-Chairs include Neil Giraldo (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee) and Andrew MacPherson. The initiative was launched at SXSW 2026 and includes Ambassadors like Tiger La Flor.
• Foundation for Social ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation for Social Connection is the Action Network's affiliated 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to translating scientific research and evidence into real-world practice. Through their Scientific Advisory Council and innovation work, the organizations collaboratively develop policy, awareness campaigns, and interventions. The Action Network represents the U.S. in the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection on behalf of both organizations.
• Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection (GILC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGILC supports current and future generations in forming positive, meaningful connections with families, friends, and communities. The Action Network represents the U.S. in this international organization, supporting collaboration and dissemination of system-wide national approaches to building social connection. The organizations co-lead Global Loneliness Awareness Week each June.
• Marmalade TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarmalade Trust is a UK-based organization that created Global Loneliness Awareness Week. They partner with the Action Network and GILC to activate local communities, policymakers, and innovators worldwide to share resources and educate the public on belonging and resiliency.
• USC Center on Brain, Music, and SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research on the intersection of music, brain function, and social connection. Featured as a resource in the Come Together initiative's research library.
• Foundation for Arts and Healing / UnLonely ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on arts-based approaches to addressing loneliness. Their UnLonely Project provides resources and programs featured in the Come Together initiative.
• DOROTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOROT is a steering committee member providing intergenerational programming that brings older and younger people together. Their programs include Caring Calls, GENuine Connections, and University Without Walls. DOROT was featured on CBS Evening News and co-hosted an Intergenerational Connections webinar with the Action Network.
• Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner that co-hosted the 2024 Global Loneliness Awareness Summit with the organization. Faculty member Adam Seth Levine serves as SNF Agora Professor of Health Policy and Management at Bloomberg School of Public Health.
• Healthsperien, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthsperien provides management services and staffing to the organization through a master services agreement. The firm supports administrative functions, operations, and strategic planning. F4SC-AN was founded in August 2018 by Healthsperien. Founder Andrew MacPherson also serves as Founding Principal and Managing Partner of Healthsperien.
• AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAARP is a steering committee member providing advocacy and resources for older adults. Offers programs including AARP Friendly Voice, volunteering opportunities, and Connect2Affect. AARP is a sponsor of the 2026 Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit.
• HumanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumana's Far From Alone public health awareness campaign addresses loneliness. Sponsored the 2022 and 2023 Global Loneliness Awareness Week events. Provided Loneliness & Social Isolation Toolkit and participated in panel discussions at events.
• EventbritecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEventbrite's Social Connection Project aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness through live events and community experiences. The initiative was featured among Fast Company's 2023 World Changing Ideas. Founder Julia Hartz participated in 2022 summit fireside chat.
• Meals on Wheels AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member addressing senior isolation through nutrition programs. Chief Advocacy Officer Josh Protas participates in panel discussions. Meals on Wheels West joined the Come Together initiative in Santa Monica. Sponsor of 2026 Summit.
• KeraltycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member providing healthcare services with focus on addressing social isolation as part of whole-person care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: AARP is the dominant U.S. advocacy organization for older adults and a steering committee member of F4SC-AN. It is significantly larger and broader in scope, but operates in the same aging-focused advocacy space with overlapping policy priorities on social isolation.
• MoveOn: MoveOn is one of the largest U.S. 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations, focused on progressive causes. While its issue focus is broader, its membership-based 501(c)(4) advocacy model and DC policy engagement make it a comparable operating-model reference for F4SC-AN.
• Center for American Progress: CAP is a major U.S. 501(c)(3) public policy research and advocacy organization. While much larger and broader in scope, it is comparable as a DC-based, coalition-engaged policy organization working on health and social issues.

Direct peers

• National Council on Aging: NCOA is a national nonprofit advocacy and service organization focused on improving the lives of older adults, including addressing social isolation. It conducts federal policy advocacy, operates programs, and partners with community organizations on aging issues, making it a direct analog to F4SC-AN's mission.
• USAging: USAging (formerly National Association of Area Agencies on Aging) represents the national network of Area Agencies on Aging and conducts advocacy for older adult services including social connection programs. Directly comparable as a national aging-services advocacy coalition.
• Families USA: Families USA is a leading national nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization for healthcare consumers, conducting federal policy advocacy on health equity and access. It is directly comparable as a Washington, D.C.-based health advocacy organization with a coalition model.
• Trust for America's Health: Trust for America's Health is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization focused on disease prevention and public health policy. It is directly comparable as a DC-based policy advocacy nonprofit that convenes stakeholders around public health priorities.
• Well Being Trust: Well Being Trust is a national foundation focused on the mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing of Americans, addressing issues including social isolation and loneliness. It is directly comparable as a mission-aligned advocacy and grantmaking organization operating in the same issue space.
• Mental Health America: Mental Health America is one of the oldest U.S. mental health advocacy nonprofits, conducting policy advocacy on mental health and wellbeing issues, including the social determinants that contribute to loneliness. It is directly comparable as a member-based, policy-focused nonprofit in an adjacent health area.

Emerging players

• Institute on Aging: Institute on Aging is a nonprofit providing services and advocacy for older adults, including programs addressing social isolation. It is comparable as a mission-aligned organization but operates more on the direct service side than the federal advocacy side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/endsocisolation
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• Instagraminstagram.com/endsocialisolation
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCoalitiontoEndSocialIsolationandLoneliness

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Profiles8 records

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