Fightsma Inc

Organization Overview

Fightsma Inc is located in Richmond, VA. Fightsma Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2017, Fightsma Inc generated $18.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (71.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $316.5k during the year ending 12/2017. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2017

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FIGHTSMA ENGAGES LEADING SCIENTISTS AND POLICYMAKERS TO PURSUE A CURE FOR, AND RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY (SMA), A DEGENERATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE WHICH IS THE LEADING GENETIC CAUSE OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2. APPROXIMATELY 1 IN 40 PEOPLE CARRY THE GENE FOR THIS DISEASE, AND ABOUT 1 IN 10,000 LIVE BIRTHS ARE AFFECTED. IN ADDITION TO FUNDING VITAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, FIGHTSMA WORKS TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE DIALOG BETWEEN THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY, THE PATIENT COMMUNITY, AND POLICYMAKERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FIGHTSMA BRINGS TOGETHER THE WORLDS LEADING SMA SCIENTISTS TO COLLABORATE ON THE STATE OF EXISTING RESEARCH ON SMA AND PURSUE FUNDING FOR THAT RESEARCH. FIGHTSMA ALSO EDUCATES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ABOUT PROMISING RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS - AND STAYS ENGAGED WITH PUBLISHED RESEARCH UPDATES DURING THE YEAR. FIGHTSMA ACTIVELY ENGAGES GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND POLICY MAKERS TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH. FINALLY, FIGHTSMA PROVIDES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES (ONLINE, IN SOCIAL MEDIA, AND IN PRINT) TO UNDERSTAND SMA AND WHAT THEY CAN DO TO LIVE WITH THE DISEASE, AND HELP IN THE FIGHT FOR A CURE.


FIGHTSMA ENGAGES IN A BROAD RANGE OF PROMISING RESEARCH EFFORTS. GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO ESTABLISHED SCIENTISTS/RESEARCH CENTERS WITH A TARGETED FOCUS ON RESEARCH THAT BRING PATIENTS CLOSER TO A TREATMENT FOR THE DISEASE. IN ADDITION, FIGHTSMA PARTNERS WITH THE GWENDOLYN STRONG FOUNDATION TO INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF SMA RESEARCHERS THROUGH THE EMERGING INVESTIGATOR AWARDS, AWARDED TO EMERGING SCIENTISTS PROPOSING NOVEL RESEARCH IN THE SMA REALM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joseph Slay
Chairman
$0
Deanna Griffin
Treasurer
$0
Terry Griffin
Vice Chairma
$0
Elise Finkner
Secretary
$0
Rod Adams
Director
$0
Shawn Lacey
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,916
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,916
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $40
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $17,956

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Fightsma Inc has awarded $125,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIV

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bloomington, IN

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$62,500

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$62,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fightsma Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Iuoe Local 12 Charitable Golf Committee Inc

Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,000
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