SMS Research Foundation Inc
To support research to improve knowledge and understanding of smith-magenis syndrome so that viable therapeutic options can be developed in order to improve the quality of life for those with smith-magenis syndrome.
SMS Research Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: SMS Research Foundation Inc reported $162K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $162,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $353,248
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $267,378
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $12,405
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $324,887
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who SMS Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2023) to $346K (2020). In 2024 it reported $162K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Medical Research | $231,482 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Medical Research | $81,000 |
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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 | $353,248 | $267,378 | $324,887 | $162,000 | Total only | $12,405 |
| 2023 | $414,356 | $280,717 | $238,797 | $81,000 | Total only | $11,331 |
| 2022 | $364,669 | $268,855 | $232,199 | $162,000 | Total only | $-4,686 |
| 2021 | $329,117 | $255,944 | $447,538 | $312,482 | 2 | $3,819 |
| 2020 | $521,371 | $401,061 | $456,776 | $346,000 | 2 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About SMS Research Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
SMS Research Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Georgetown, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $353K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $162K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SMS Research Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Iannuzzi, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Iannuzzi
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Weaver
Board Member
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Michael Kingston
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Miller
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sauer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremie Hains-Pouliot
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Tanenbaum
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Daniel Longman (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Missy Longman (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Iannuzzi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melissa Longman (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Paul Diamond (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Manny Garczynski (2021) — Director
- Former: Laura Staich (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Diamond (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 $100K, to Angela Weaver (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about SMS Research Foundation Inc
How much does SMS Research Foundation Inc give each year?
SMS Research Foundation Inc reported $162K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $81K in grants paid.
How large is SMS Research Foundation Inc?
SMS Research Foundation Inc reported $353K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
Where does SMS Research Foundation Inc operate?
SMS Research Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Texas.
What is SMS Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
SMS Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2906662. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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