Numotion Foundation
Numotion Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee, that supports people and causes working to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. It describes its charitable giving as supporting advocacy groups, policy influencers, and charitable programs, with a focus on improving the lives of people with disabilities.
Numotion Foundation at a glance
In short: Numotion Foundation gave $424K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,561
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,297
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,501
- Total assets
- $757,689
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Numotion Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a request through the online application portal. The foundation says applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; its filing instructions specify providing IRS documentation verifying public-charity status. The website says an eligibility quiz is administered, incomplete applications or insufficient information about how funds would support people with mobility-related disabilities may be reasons for denial, and individual financial or mobility assistance is not provided. Requests by mail, fax, or email are not accepted. The foundation generally seeks to respond within 90 days of submission.
- Review Cycle
- Submit at least 90 days before the event or program’s funding deadline. The foundation’s website says the 2026 application cycle is closed and the 2027 application is expected to open in November.
- Deadline
- Submit at least 90 days before the event or program’s funding deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Justin Richardson
Mailing address: 155 Franklin Road Suite 100, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (860) 257-3443
Email: justin.richardson@numotionfoundation.org
Website: https://www.numotionfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Numotion Foundation
Who Numotion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Spinal Association ($100K). Together the top 10 received $414K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 55 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (38%), Virginia (23%), Tennessee (21%), Illinois (9%), and California (2%). The listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Oregon, Colorado, Georgia, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Numotion Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $424K (2024) to $621K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Spinal Association KEW Gardens, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| ALS Association Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $98,000 |
| Various 5000 Various, TN | Unrestricted | $69,098 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | Unrestricted | $55,962 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Hermitage Golf Course INV 121 Old Hickory, TN | Unrestricted | $21,501 |
| ALS Network Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| ALS Northwest Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| ALS United Greater New York Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $757,689 | $537,458 | $569,133 | $423,561 | 12 | $423,561 | $29,831 | $37,225 |
| 2023 | $770,838 | $468,927 | $568,750 | $436,933 | 11 | $436,933 | — | $38,894 |
| 2022 | $808,595 | $650,408 | $564,181 | $482,385 | 15 | $482,385 | $118,950 | $43,077 |
| 2021 | $1,008,015 | $811,604 | $840,521 | $621,431 | 16 | $621,431 | $15,686 | $48,612 |
| 2020 | $968,343 | $420,723 | $679,788 | $612,035 | 1 | — | $46,088 | $45,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Numotion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to “support people and causes that work towards enhancing the lives of people with disabilities in communities of common interest.” It supports 501(c)(3) organizations, including national and local charities, and says its giving helps raise awareness and support research and services.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address spinal cord injury and wheelchair users, neuromuscular diseases, ALS, and spinal cord and brain injuries. For example, United Spinal Association describes its mission as empowering and advocating for people with spinal cord injury or disease and wheelchair users. The Muscular Dystrophy Association says it works on research, care, and advocacy for people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Craig Hospital Foundation says it supports patient assistance, hospital programs, equipment, and research related to spinal cord and brain injuries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $423,561. The grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,500. The foundation’s website says grants and sponsorships submitted through its portal typically range from $500 to $10,000, with most between $1,500 and $3,000; it also notes that partial funding is frequent.
The largest 2024 grants included $100,000 to United Spinal Association, $98,000 to the ALS Association, $69,098 to “Various 5000,” $55,962 to the National MS Society, and $40,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Ross, Louis Sharpe, and Amber Dube as directors; Timothy Casey as secretary; Tamas Feitel as treasurer; Michael Swinford as president; and Justin Richardson as executive director. The foundation’s website identifies Mike Swinford as president of the board of directors.
Numotion Foundation is led by Michael Swinford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Swinford
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Richardson
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Sharpe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Dube
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamas Feitel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Casey
Secretary
Secertary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Gouy (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Numotion Foundation
How much does Numotion Foundation give each year?
Numotion Foundation gave $424K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $437K across 11 grants.
What is Numotion Foundation's typical grant size?
Numotion Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,501, and its average grant was $35,297, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Numotion Foundation give grants?
Numotion Foundation's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (23%) and Tennessee (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Numotion Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Numotion Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Numotion Foundation's largest grantees?
Numotion Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Spinal Association ($100,000), ALS Association ($98,000) and Various 5000 ($69,098), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Numotion Foundation?
Numotion Foundation reported $758K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $424K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Numotion Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “support people and causes that work towards enhancing the lives of people with disabilities in communities of common interest.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Numotion Foundation?
Submit a request through the online application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Numotion Foundation's EIN?
Numotion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4048693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Numotion Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/numotion-foundation-morg_32b7f5c5f4fe4ea4b363ce9aa1e2a3f8
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