Foundation for SMFM
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.
Foundation for SMFM at a glance
In short: Foundation for SMFM gave $311K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,731
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,789
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $10,016,533
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for SMFM
- Next open deadline
- November 3, 2026 (Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund)
Who Foundation for SMFM funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($75K). Together the top 6 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for SMFM gives
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $450K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Charlotte, NC | Foundation for SMFM Impact Award | $75,000 |
| 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 |
| Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Washington, DC | Program Services | $40,731 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Queenan Global Health Awardee | $15,000 |
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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 | $10,016,533 | $1,986,043 | $1,119,691 | $310,731 | 6 | $662,961 |
| 2023 | $9,246,021 | $572,915 | $1,323,917 | $450,000 | 7 | $254,870 |
| 2022 | $8,811,731 | $966,931 | $922,940 | $90,000 | 2 | $209,017 |
| 2021 | $9,914,810 | $1,253,198 | $579,613 | $135,000 | 3 | $708,524 |
| 2020 | $8,761,662 | $1,038,385 | $605,122 | $195,000 | 3 | $365,410 |
About Foundation for SMFM
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for SMFM is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for SMFM is led by Christina Wurster, Smfm CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Wurster
Smfm CEO
Assistant Secretary & Smfm CEO → Smfm CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Hoopes
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Bryann Bromley MD
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Parry MD
Scholarly Activities Committee Chair
Director From → Director, 2022
Director → Scholarly Activities Committee Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Robinson Md Mscr
Development Committee Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Keller Md Mhsa
Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mounira Habli Md Mscr
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Sciscione DO
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celeste A. Green MD MPH
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Grotegut Md Mba Mhs
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Kuller MD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Biggio Jr Md Ms
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Ramsey Md Msph
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Samuel MD MBA
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Md Mscr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Dugoff MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sindhu K. Srinivas Md Msce
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kjersti Aagaard MD PhD
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Brian Mercer MD (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Joanne Stone Md Ms (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman Md Ms (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Divya Mallampati MD MPH (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Johnson MD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eva Pressman MD (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Robinson Md Mscr (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Kuller MD (2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Keller MD (2022) — Director
- Former: Kiersti Aargaard MD PhD (2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Sciscione DO (2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Grobman MD MBA (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Iriye MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Judette Louis MD MPH (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary E. D'alton MD (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Michele Prince (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Vincenzo Berghella MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Yoel Sadovsky MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Wilkinson (2021) — Executive Director From
- Former: Elizabeth Steele (2020) — Chief Publications Officer
- Former: Julie Miller (2020) — Chief Relationship Officer
- Former: Kerri Wade (2020) — Chief Public Affairs Officer
- Former: Matt Granato (2020) — Chief Executive Officer & Assistant Secretary · Filing note: Thru June
- Former: Nneka St Gerard (2020) — Senior Director & Meetings
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $113K, to Sara Hoopes (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for SMFM
How much does Foundation for SMFM give each year?
Foundation for SMFM gave $311K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $450K across 7 grants.
What is Foundation for SMFM's typical grant size?
Foundation for SMFM's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $51,789, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for SMFM give grants?
Foundation for SMFM's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (24%) and Connecticut (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Foundation for SMFM give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for SMFM's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Foundation for SMFM's largest grantees?
Foundation for SMFM's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($75,000), Yale University ($60,000) and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for SMFM?
Foundation for SMFM reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Foundation for SMFM?
Foundation for SMFM is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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