Cura Foundation
Cura Foundation (f/k/a stem for life foundation) is creating a movement to accelerate development of cell therapies and prevention tools which hold considerable promise to improve human health, increase quality of life, and enhance patient care. The Cura Foundation and its llcs are firmly committed to advancing cell therapy research and development throughout the world in order to accelerate cures and reduce human suffering.
Cura Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $207,989
- -58.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $273,631
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $420,328
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cura Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Cura Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $289K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wnicer Institute New York, NY | Fiscal sponsorship for support of a project of the grantee to make grants for clinical research and conduct continuing medical education activities and programs | $27,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $207,989 | $273,631 | $420,328 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $501,257 | $320,908 | $962,929 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,411,887 | $146,390 | $1,776,566 | $27,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $8,753,811 | $858,424 | $4,150,976 | $57,600 | 2 | $-4,386 |
| 2020 | $11,758,145 | $9,997,585 | $1,866,782 | $289,110 | 2 | $50 |
| 2019 | $3,598,102 | $1,811,007 | $1,253,949 | $90,434 | 1 | $63 |
| 2018 | $3,254,423 | $7,228,080 | $5,612,999 | — | — | $4,381 |
About Cura Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cura Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $208K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cura Foundation is led by Robin L. Smith, President on every filing since 2018; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin L. Smith
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Talamo
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$36K (2018) → $24K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Max Gomez (2018–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Joseph Talamo (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Cura Foundation
How large is Cura Foundation?
Cura Foundation reported $208K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $274K.
What is Cura Foundation?
Cura Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $208K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cura Foundation operate?
Cura Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, New York, Oregon.
What is Cura Foundation's EIN?
Cura Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1150435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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