A Life Saving Legacy
The James Hollister Wellness Foundation extends its warmest welcome to all. Our mission is to save viable medication from going to waste and make a difference in the lives of individuals across the world who lack easy access to healthcare.
In loving memory of James Hollister (1959-2015)
Save a Pill, Save a Life.
Each year, billions of dollars’ worth of viable, non-expired prescription medication and medical supplies are wasted across the developed world. In the U.S. alone, much of this waste ends up flushed, incinerated, or improperly discarded—contributing to environmental harm and deepening global health disparities.
Meanwhile, hospitals and clinics in developing nations face severe shortages, where even the most basic medications and supplies can mean the difference between life and death.
The James Hollister Wellness Foundation (JHWF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 in honor of James Hollister, is changing that. In partnership with Save Inc., we provide innovative, sustainable solutions to the global medication and medical supply crisis—rescuing these critical resources from waste and delivering them into the hands of patients who need them most.
We collect unexpired, unused medications and medical supplies from hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, manufacturers, and individuals across the U.S. These donations are distributed—often free of charge—to our trusted medical mission teams operating in Honduras, Ukraine, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Guinea, and beyond.
Every item we send is handled by licensed medical professionals, and every shipment directly supports on-the-ground healthcare teams serving vulnerable populations in war zones, remote villages, and underserved clinics.
Join us. Save a pill, save a life.
The James Hollister Wellness Foundation is able to save excess medication from patients AND excess inventory from pharmacies and hospitals from being needlessly wasted.
As of July 2025
800,000
People served
As of July 2025
$10,000,000
Worth of medicine saved
As of July 2025
26,000
Pounds of medicine saved
Meet the Team
Matthew J. Hollister
Matthew J. Hollister is the co-founder and CEO of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation. He is a native of Olney, Maryland.
Matthew attended the University of Maryland, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in General Biology with a minor in General Business.
In addition to being the CEO of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation, Matthew is an IT professional with a specialty in software for mainframe systems. Living a life in service to others has always been Matthew’s passion.
Anne Marie Hollister
Anne Marie Hollister is a Board Member of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation and a lifelong resident of the Olney, Maryland community.
Anne Marie graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Maryland and later earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law School.
She most recently served as a Senior Real Estate Analyst for Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, where she advised national and regional banks and insurance companies on complex real estate matters.
Anne Marie has been a dedicated member of the St. Peter’s Parish community in Olney, Maryland, serving on the Finance Council and in various ministries since 1990.
As the widow of the Foundation’s namesake, James Hollister, Anne Marie has been closely connected to the mission since its inception.
Nikhil Goyal
Nikhil Goyal is a Board Member of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation.
A Maryland native with a passion for applying engineering in medicine, Nikhil holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland, College Park.
To explore the intersection of medicine and engineering, Nikhil has spent the last four years working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, and is currently attending medical school at the University of Pennsylvania.
Stefano Brugnerotto
Stefano Brugnerotto is the co-founder and CFO of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation. An entrepreneur from birth, the North Bethesda, Maryland native has spent his life doing business to satisfy others.
He earned a Diploma in AI from Oxford University and also holds a BA in Finance from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Stefano is dedicated to ensuring access to pharmaceuticals worldwide and eliminating medicinal waste.
Christopher Lay
Christopher Lay is a Board Member of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation and a native of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
He holds a B.A. in International Studies from American University, M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University, and is currently pursuing an Executive Diploma in Al at Oxford University.
Chris has focused his career on addressing international security issues, and has worked within the Department of State, NATO, and government affairs. He is dedicated to bringing solutions to global challenges and leveraging innovation to create positive and sustainable impacts.
Kevin McCormack
Kevin McCormack is a Board Member of the James Hollister Wellness Foundation and a longtime supporter of community-focused initiatives.
Kevin earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Nore Dame and MBA from The University of Maryland. He brings extensive experience in financial management, auditing, and strategic planning, having served in leadership roles with both regional and national banking firms.
He is passionate about using his financial expertise to help the Foundation expand access to life-saving medical resources worldwide.
