The Sontag Foundation was started by a family from Northeast Florida who wanted to make a difference in the lives of those affected by brain cancer and rheumatoid arthritis through the power of medical research. The family also desires to change the lives of individuals in their home community through funding programs which make a significant impact on the self-sufficiency of individuals. Since 2002, The Sontag Foundation has awarded over $36 million to support the causes important to the Sontag family.