Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc
Hop on a cure is committed to supporting research to prevent, reverse and cure als while raising awareness, building a compassionate community and unleashing the healing power of hope.
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $225K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,350,000
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $225,000
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $882,022
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($300K). Together the top 6 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.4M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | — | $300,000 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | — | $300,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute Watertown, MA | — | $250,000 |
| ALS Cure Project Pleasanton, CA | — | $250,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | — | $200,000 |
| Duke University School Medicine Durham, NC | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $882,022 | $2,674,440 | $2,712,075 | $1,350,000 | 6 | $41,581 |
| 2024 | $941,712 | $2,078,089 | $1,944,943 | $1,280,000 | 6 | $53,193 |
| 2023 | $835,970 | $1,095,344 | $305,013 | $100,000 | Total only | $7,476 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Roswell, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $882K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc is led by Nicole Shefrin, CEO on every filing since 2024; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole Shefrin
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $101K (2025)
John Driskell Hopkins
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hopkins
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fortner
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Vickery
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Reid
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jenny Fortner (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nic Shefrin (2023) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $101K, to Nicole Shefrin (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc
How much does Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc give each year?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
What is Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $225,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc give grants?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and California (19%).
Who are Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($300,000), John Hopkins University ($300,000) and ALS Therapy Development Institute ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc reported $882K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Roswell, GA. It holds $882K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hop on a Cure Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1550097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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