Ms Hope for a Cure Inc
Ms Hope for a Cure's mission is to support individuals living with multiple sclerosis ("ms") and their families by raising money to fund essential programs and services at ms care centers and other ms organizations and to fund critical research until a cure is found.
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc at a glance
In short: Ms Hope for a Cure Inc gave $178K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,617
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,603
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,589
- Total assets
- $418,592
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ms Hope for a Cure Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independence Care System ($62K). Together the top 6 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ms Hope for a Cure Inc gives
- Giving grew 32% 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 $135K (2021) to $201K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Care System Bronx, NY | Social Worker Salary | $62,300 |
| Natl Multiple Sclerosis Soc Denver, CO | Research | $30,000 |
| New York Langone Hospital New York, NY | Social Worker Salary & Prog Support | $26,177 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY | Social Worker Salary & Prog Support | $21,315 |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Social Worker Salary | $12,825 |
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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 | $418,592 | $402,109 | $384,990 | $177,617 | 6 | $19,847 |
| 2023 | $355,376 | $384,844 | $429,542 | $200,927 | 6 | $22,817 |
| 2022 | $455,165 | $431,084 | $470,814 | $179,857 | 6 | $48,214 |
| 2021 | $537,279 | $353,792 | $406,198 | $134,502 | 6 | $79,042 |
| 2020 | $561,882 | $275,461 | $406,695 | $140,359 | 7 | $33,181 |
About Ms Hope for a Cure Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $419K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc is led by Elissa J. Levy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elissa J. Levy
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Eden L. Lopez
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Arzt
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Riley MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schafran
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Greene
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Dorf
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Pollack
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Krieger MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel D. Siegel Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Risi
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Daniel Kurz (2020) — Director
- Former: Fred D. Lublin MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Meryl Ravitz (2020) — Director
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 $125K, to Elissa J Levy (President).
Frequently asked questions about Ms Hope for a Cure Inc
How much does Ms Hope for a Cure Inc give each year?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc gave $178K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $201K across 6 grants.
What is Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's typical grant size?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,589, and its average grant was $29,603, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ms Hope for a Cure Inc give grants?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ms Hope for a Cure Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's largest grantees?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Independence Care System ($62,300), Natl Multiple Sclerosis Soc ($30,000) and New York Langone Hospital ($26,177), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ms Hope for a Cure Inc?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc reported $419K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What is Ms Hope for a Cure Inc?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in South Burlington, VT. It holds $419K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's EIN?
Ms Hope for a Cure Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8500232. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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