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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director/coo Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | — | $6k | $154k $164k |
Chief Advancement Officer/trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $111k |
President/co-founder & Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $103k $110k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,393 diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION received $153,538 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
What are THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE THOMAS E SMITH FIGHT TO CURE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION reported $595k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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