THE SUMAIRA FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 472398246 501(c)(3) Medical Research

SOMERVILLE, MA

Total Revenue
$1,759,652
Total Expenses
$1,495,010
Total Assets
$716,755
Net Assets
$497,536
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SUMAIRA AHMED
Phone
6178429282
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SUMAIRA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $265K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

THE SUMAIRA FOUNDATION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION"), A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, THAT IS DEDICATED TO GENERATING GLOBAL AWARENESS OF NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA SPECTRUM DISORDER ("NMOSD"), FUNDRAISING TO HELP FIND A CURE, AND CREATING A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY THROUGH GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,839,292
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,667
Other Revenue $-87,307
TOTAL REVENUE $1,759,652

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $173,536
Salaries & Benefits $587,657
Fundraising Expenses $323,828
Program Expenses $1,006,895
Other Expenses $733,817
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,495,010

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,759,652 $1,457,691 +0.2%
Expenses $1,495,010 $1,372,269 +0.1%
Net Income $264,642 $85,422 +2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
65

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
1
$307,193
Total Directors
5
$587,657
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUMAIRA AHMED PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$307,193 $0 $307,193
MELISSA BARASH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DEVLIN DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$280,464 $0 $280,464
LAUREN MICHAELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE HAMZO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,759,652 $1,495,010 $716,755 $264,642
2022 $1,457,691 $1,372,269 $457,112 $85,422
2021 $309,923 $120,535 $356,004 $189,388
2020 $157,788 $118,257 $165,391 $39,531
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