The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure
The thomas e. Smith foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to better the lives of those affected by and living with paralysis through financial and emotional support, as well as supporting preventive innovations that decrease the risk of spinal cord injuries.
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure at a glance
In short: The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -82.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -65.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- 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 Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure
Who The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester Inc ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure gives
- Giving fell 39% 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 $25K (2025) to $229K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester Inc Dorchester, MA | Support critical enhancements to wheelchair accessibility and provide adaptive fitness equipment at the new, state of the art fieldhouse+ facility | $25,000 |
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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 | — | $576,704 | $800,749 | $25,000 | 1 | $45,603 |
| 2024 | $2,560,289 | $594,617 | $1,245,622 | $143,300 | 2 | $81,919 |
| 2023 | $3,046,585 | $3,383,401 | $531,095 | $228,700 | 2 | $41,524 |
| 2022 | $188,289 | $201,963 | $256,778 | $41,200 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $243,104 | $609,270 | $411,449 | $44,420 | 2 | — |
About The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure
Based on IRS filings
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure is led by Thomas E. Smith, President, Co-Founder & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas E. Smith
President, Co-Founder & Trustee
Co-Founder & Trustee → President, Co-Founder & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Sarah Merrefield
Executive Director & COO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024) → $109K (2025)
Christopher K. Smith
Chief Advancement Officer & Trustee
Trustee → Chief Advancement Officer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$94K (2024) → $105K (2025)
J. Tucker Mullin
Co-Founder & Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $109K, to Sarah Merrefield (Executive Director/COO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure
How much does The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure give each year?
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $143K across 2 grants.
What is The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure?
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Andover, MA.
Where does The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure operate?
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts.
What is The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure's EIN?
The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2801227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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