Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc
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.
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,023,647
- 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.
Who Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pingree School Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pingree School Inc South Hamilton, MA | Power of Possibility Grant | $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 | $2,023,647 | $622,072 | $898,053 | $50,000 | 1 | $28,882 |
About Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Marblehead, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $29K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc is led by Sarah Merrefield, Executive Director & COO on the 2025 filing; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Merrefield
Executive Director & COO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$88K (2025)
Thomas E. Smith
President, Co-Founder & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Christopher K. Smith
Chief Advancement Officer & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$82K (2025)
J. Tucker Mullin
Co-Founder & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $88K, to Sarah Merrefield (Executive Director/COO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc
How much does Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc give each year?
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc?
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $622K.
Where does Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc operate?
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc's EIN?
Thomas E Smith Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3994958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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