MOVE UNITED is a public charity based in Rockville, Maryland, that supports community adaptive sports for people with disabilities. Its work includes services and grants for local member organizations, sports and educational programs, competitions, and opportunities for injured veterans and service members.
Key facts about Move United
In short: Move United gave $2.3M across 86 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state Illinois. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 94-6174016
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,328,636
- Grants made (2025)
- 86
- Average grant
- $27,077
- Median grant
- $19,878
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (21 of 86, 2025)
- Total assets
- $6,962,068
- Primary geography
- Illinois (8% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Eligible member organizations can apply when opportunities are announced. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Rolling
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
86
+1.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-4.2% YoY
Is Move United open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 86 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Move United’s stated mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for people with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through community sports, recreation, and education programs. Its stated vision is that everyone, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in sports and recreation in their community.
The organization describes support for local adaptive sports organizations through grants for programs and adaptive equipment, training for instructors and coaches, insurance, and capacity-building resources. Its grant FAQ says funding typically supports military, training and education, youth and young adult, competition, or adaptive equipment programs. Depending on the award, funding may cover programming expenses, equipment, some travel, and contract labor or certification and training fees. Awards generally support direct program or event expenses, rather than administration, and do not usually cover the full cost.
Grantees include organizations with a range of adaptive sports missions. Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association says it promotes the development and well-being of youth and adults with physical or visual impairments through inclusive recreation, fitness, and competitive sports. Team River Runner says it provides veterans and their families opportunities for health, healing, community, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports. Challenge Alaska says it improves the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and the community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Move United reported 86 grants totaling $2,328,636. The grants ranged from $5,333 to $149,800, with a median of $19,878. Its website says the member organization grant program distributes an average of $2.5 million annually; its FAQ says awards generally average between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on funding and the specific opportunity.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Move United describes its member network as operating in 45 states. Its 2024 filing also refers to organizations in the District of Columbia. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois and California at 8% each, Texas and Colorado at 7% each, and Arizona at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 86 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
376 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION Lake Forest, IL | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $149,800 |
| TEXAS REGIONAL PARA SPORT Wimberley, TX | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $102,500 |
| SMCL FOUNDATION & ASSOCIATES INC New Orleans, LA | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $96,904 |
| TEAM RIVER RUNNER Rockville, MD | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $82,009 |
| ARIZONA DISABLED SPORTS Mesa, AZ | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $73,070 |
| ORANGE COUNTY MAKAPO AQUATICS Irvine, CA | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $66,000 |
| MIDWEST ADAPTIVE SPORTS Kansas City, MO | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $63,250 |
| DISABLED ATHLETE SPORTS ASSOCIATION St Peters, MO | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $59,378 |
| CHALLENGE ALASKA Anchorage, AK | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $56,750 |
| FRIENDS OF THE COUNTY PARKS Tierra Verde, FL | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $55,798 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,962,068 | $8,972,559 | $9,127,733 | $2,328,636 |
| 2024 | $7,168,382 | $8,979,790 | $9,389,406 | $2,402,484 |
| 2023 | $7,504,213 | $8,696,149 | $8,909,784 | $2,205,671 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,962,068 | $7,168,382 | $7,504,213 |
| Revenue | $8,972,559 | $8,979,790 | $8,696,149 |
| Expenses | $9,127,733 | $9,389,406 | $8,909,784 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $135,324 | $267,639 | $-195,713 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Glenn Merry as chief executive officer and William Snyder as chief financial and operating officer. Eric Kuwana is listed as board chair, Nicole Roundy as board vice chair, and Ed Bronsdon as board member and secretary. Other listed board members are Phyllis Bayer, Richard Clarke, Danny Dudek, and Clayton Frech. Lori High is listed as treasurer.
Move United is led by Glenn Merry, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenn Merry
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $228K (2025)
Eric Kuwana
Board Chair
Member at Large → Board Chair & Board Member, 2024
Board Chair & Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Simonson
Development Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Huayra Gomez-Carcia
Director of Marketing & Communcations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Julia Metcalfe
Programs Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
Kayleigh McCauley-Sayer
Director of Member Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Susan Rossi
Director of Competitions
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
William Snyder
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Operating Officer, 2021
CFO & Operating Officer → Chief Financial & Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$104K (2019) → $109K (2025)
Nicole Roundy
Board Vice Chair
Winter Athlete Representative → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Frech
Board Member
Member at Large → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Bronsdon
Board Member & Secretary
Chapter Representative → Member at Large, 2023
Member at Large → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Walsh
Board Member
Member at Large → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Bayer
Board Member
Member at Large → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Dudek
Board Member
Member at Large → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Clarke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alf Garner (2021–2025) — Board Member · Filing note: Ended May 2025
- Former: Lori High (2021–2025) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended July 2025
- Former: John Blossom (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Matt Scott (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Keri Serota (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marya Propis (2019–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: William B. Reynolds III (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Alexander Garner (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: Katrina Shaklee (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Kirk Bauer (2019) — Former Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
Contact
Mailing address: 451 Hungerford Drive 608, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 217-0960
Website: https://moveunitedsport.org
Frequently asked questions about Move United
How much does Move United give each year?
Move United gave $2.3M across 86 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 85 grants.
What is Move United's typical grant size?
Move United's median grant in 2025 was $19,878, and its average grant was $27,077, across 86 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Move United that year got $18K on average.
Where does Move United give grants?
Move United's top state is Illinois, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (8%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does Move United give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 86 grants with a stated purpose on Move United's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Adaptive Winter and Summer Sports Programming Expenses" (86 grants).
Who are Move United's largest grantees?
Move United's largest 2025 grantees include Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association ($149,800), Texas Regional Para Sport ($102,500) and SMCL Foundation & Associates Inc ($96,904), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Move United?
Move United reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What does Move United fund?
Move United’s stated mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for people with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through community sports, recreation, and education programs. Its stated vision is that everyone, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in sports and recreation in their community. The organization describes support for local adaptive sports organizations through grants for programs and adaptive equipment, trainin…
How do I apply for a grant from Move United?
Eligible member organizations can apply when opportunities are announced. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Move United's EIN?
Move United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6174016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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