The Termeer Institute Inc
The Termeer Institute is a catalyst for innovation that brings life-changing treatments to patients worldwide. We support and empower brilliant life science leaders to advance groundbreaking, patient-centered solutions.
The Termeer Institute Inc at a glance
In short: The Termeer Institute Inc gave $16K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -89.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -73.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,840,279
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Termeer Institute Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Termeer Institute Inc
Termeer Fellows Program
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Termeer Scholars Program
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Termeer Students Program
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Who The Termeer Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bioinnovation Labs LLC ($10K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Termeer Institute Inc gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $154K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bioinnovation Labs LLC Cambridge, MA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Biomedical Science Careers Project Inc Boston, MA | Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,840,279 | $2,105,285 | $2,276,741 | $16,000 | 2 | $45,064 |
| 2024 | $2,120,553 | $3,507,717 | $2,378,434 | $153,500 | 5 | $59,703 |
| 2023 | $1,118,396 | $521,229 | $1,878,601 | $55,630 | 4 | $-403,104 |
| 2022 | $1,796,459 | $1,212,552 | $1,031,166 | $95,000 | 4 | $16,720 |
| 2021 | $1,750,365 | $259,546 | $672,803 | $30,000 | 2 | $1,764 |
| 2020 | $2,215,400 | $2,393,790 | $127,603 | — | — | $-33,380 |
| 2019 | $10,894 | $15,437 | $4,543 | — | — | $24 |
About The Termeer Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Termeer Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Termeer Institute Inc is led by Catharine Smith, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catharine Smith
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$187K (2021) → $339K (2025)
Belinda Termeer
President, Secretary & Co-Founder
Director, President & Clerk → President & Clerk, 2023
President & Clerk → President, Secretary & Co-Founder, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Cole
Senior Director & Philanthropy
Senior Director, Philanthropy & Partnerships → Senior Director & Philanthr, 2024
Senior Director & Philanthr → Senior Director & Philanthropy, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$148K (2023) → $235K (2025)
Erica Mawby-Roche
Senior Director of Program
Senior Director of Programs → Senior Director of Program, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $169K (2025)
Gail Maderis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Reede
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Maraganore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Pomponio
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hastings
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Dunsire
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff McDonough
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel De Boer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Walts
Treasurer & Co-Founder
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Co-Founder, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Israel Ruiz (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $339K, to Catharine Smith (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Termeer Institute Inc
How much does The Termeer Institute Inc give each year?
The Termeer Institute Inc gave $16K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 5 grants.
How large is The Termeer Institute Inc?
The Termeer Institute Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is The Termeer Institute Inc?
The Termeer Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Termeer Institute Inc operate?
The Termeer Institute Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What is The Termeer Institute Inc's EIN?
The Termeer Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3891656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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