THE FOUNDATION FOR SMFM IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CREATED TO PROMOTE THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG INVESTIGATORS WHOSE RESEARCH WILL ADVANCE THE FIELD OF MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE (MFM) AND IMPROVE THE CARE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES. THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE PREGNANCY OUTCOMES THROUGH RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRAINING GRANTS, GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES, AND MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLINICIANS AND SCIENTISTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$311K
-30.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-19.4% YoY
About Foundation for Smfm
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Smfm is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $311K. Net investment income was $663K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,016,533 | $9,246,021 | $8,811,731 |
| Revenue | $1,986,043 | $572,915 | $966,931 |
| Expenses | $1,119,691 | $1,323,917 | $922,940 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $662,961 | $254,870 | $209,017 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Foundation for Smfm
Bridge Funding Award
FOUNDATION FOR SMFM
Amount
$75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund
FOUNDATION FOR SMFM
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
November 3, 2026
FSMFM/AAOGF Scholarship
FOUNDATION FOR SMFM
Amount
$120,000 annually
Deadline
July 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Duke University ($75,000), Yale University ($60,000), The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | FSMFM/AAOGF AWARD | $60,000 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | FSMFM/AAOGF AWARD | $60,000 |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | SMFM/AAOGF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD | $60,000 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA | QUEENAN GLOBAL HEALTH AWARDEE | $15,000 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY CHARLOTTE, NC | FOUNDATION FOR SMFM IMPACT AWARD | $75,000 |
| SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SERVICES | $40,731 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA HOOPES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $112,934 |
| BRYANN BROMLEY MD | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JAMES KELLER MD MHSA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KJERSTI AAGAARD MD PHD | SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON MD MSCR | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SAMUEL PARRY MD | SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH BIGGIO JR MD MS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LORRAINE DUGOFF MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CELESTE A GREEN MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHAD GROTEGUT MD MBA MHS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA GYAMFI-BANNERMAN MD MSCR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MOUNIRA HABLI MD MSCR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY KULLER MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK RAMSEY MD MSPH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMBER SAMUEL MD MBA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY SCISCIONE DO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SINDHU K SRINIVAS MD MSCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINA WURSTER | SMFM CEO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation for Smfm?
Foundation for Smfm is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Foundation for Smfm?
As of 2024, Foundation for Smfm holds $10.0M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $311K in 2024.
Where does Foundation for Smfm operate?
Foundation for Smfm has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Foundation for Smfm award?
In 2024, Foundation for Smfm awarded 6 grants totaling $311K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for Smfm's EIN?
Foundation for Smfm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2103331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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