Movement Disorders Foundation
We accelerate breakthroughs in Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dystonia, essential tremor and related movement disorders by funding bold, cutting edge research; empowering scientists to pursue innovative ideas that translate laboratory discoveries into life-extending and life-enriching treatments and therapies; fostering collaboration across the global research community; and bridging the gap between scientists and society by mobilizing public engagement in movement disorders research.
Movement Disorders Foundation at a glance
In short: Movement Disorders Foundation gave $175K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,333
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $596,239
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Movement Disorders Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Movement Disorders Foundation
Collaborative Research Awards
Movement Disorders Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Early-Career Investigator Grants
Movement Disorders Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
MDF Pilot Grant Program
Movement Disorders Foundation
Amount
$25,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Movement Disorders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Denver ($150K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Movement Disorders Foundation gives
- Giving grew 218% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $175K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Research funding for neurodegenerative disorders. | $100,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Research funding for neurodegenerative disorders. | $50,000 |
| UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO | Research funding for neurodegenerative disorders. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $596,239 | $255,709 | $277,793 | $175,000 | 3 | $35,324 |
| 2024 | $620,271 | $164,166 | $208,656 | $50,000 | 2 | $35,932 |
| 2023 | $664,057 | $147,641 | $108,398 | — | — | $30,650 |
| 2022 | $691,041 | $176,114 | $375,883 | $55,000 | 1 | $13,860 |
| 2021 | $869,742 | $483,485 | $315,488 | $65,000 | 1 | $10,978 |
| 2020 | $663,784 | $823,620 | $360,394 | $170,000 | 3 | $18,749 |
| 2019 | $166,589 | $93,333 | $128,343 | — | — | — |
About Movement Disorders Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Movement Disorders Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Arvada, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $596K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Movement Disorders Foundation is led by Eugene H Sobczak, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene H Sobczak
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
12.5 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Betty Ross
Chairperson
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajeev Kumar MD
Board Member
Boardmember → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Mathies
Board Member
Chairperson → Immediate Past Chairperson, 2022
Immediate Past Chairperson → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morris Susman MD
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter McKown
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meagen Salinas MD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sara Minott (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Cook (2019–2021) — Chairperson
- Former: Jack Hopkins (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leah H Hirsch-Bobbitt (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Ziouras MD (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Kubit (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Mathies (2019) — Boardmember
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Eugene H Sobczak (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Movement Disorders Foundation
How much does Movement Disorders Foundation give each year?
Movement Disorders Foundation gave $175K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is Movement Disorders Foundation's typical grant size?
Movement Disorders Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Movement Disorders Foundation give grants?
Movement Disorders Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Movement Disorders Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Movement Disorders Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research funding for neurodegenerative disorders." (3 grants).
How large is Movement Disorders Foundation?
Movement Disorders Foundation reported $596K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.
What is Movement Disorders Foundation?
Movement Disorders Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Arvada, CO. It holds $596K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Movement Disorders Foundation's EIN?
Movement Disorders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1618835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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