THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION (EIN 272801227) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

J TUCKER MULLIN

Phone

9783143020

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit that reported $577K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $801K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $553,928

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $45,603

Other Revenue $-22,827

TOTAL REVENUE $576,704

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $200,374

Salaries & Benefits $427,148

Fundraising Expenses $149,197

Program Expenses $371,573

Other Expenses $173,227

TOTAL EXPENSES $800,749

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$576,704	$594,617	0.0%
Expenses	$800,749	$1,245,622	-0.4%
Net Income	$-224,045	$-651,005	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$422,242

Total Directors

$418,300

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS E SMITH	PRESIDENT/CO-FOUNDER & TRUSTEE	40.00	Officer Director	$106,385	$19,655	$209,386
J TUCKER MULLIN	CO-FOUNDER & TRUSTEE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER K SMITH	CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER/TRUSTEE	40.00	Director	$104,615	$22,645	$208,914
SARAH MERREFIELD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO	40.00	Officer	$109,385	$15,702	$212,856

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$576,704	$800,749	No data	$-224,045
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,383,401	$531,095	$3,046,585	$2,852,306
2022	$201,963	$256,778	$188,289	$-54,815
2021	$609,270	$411,449	$243,104	$197,821

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