Permobil Foundation
Permobil Foundation is a public charity based in Lebanon, Tennessee, and the philanthropic arm of Permobil. It supports organizations and agencies working to improve quality of life for people with mobility limitations through grants, event sponsorships, employee engagement, and in-kind mobility products.
Permobil Foundation at a glance
In short: Permobil Foundation gave $226K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Virginia. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,622
- +59.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,802
- +86.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,950
- Total assets
- $2,018,345
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Permobil Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says applications are reviewed case by case by its board, which meets monthly to consider donation, sponsorship, and grant requests. Applicants are notified after the meeting; proposals may be fully or partially funded, declined, or returned for additional information. The foundation requests no more than one application in a 12-month period. Capital expenditures, ongoing expenses, and salaries are not approved uses of funds. In-kind product donations are limited and discretionary. For product requests, the website asks applicants to document critical need, submit a completed application with the client’s signature, pursue and receive denials for all insurance options and appeals, provide a dealer or vendor quote, and ensure the chair has not already been ordered. The dealer or vendor must agree to provide support or service for donated products.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due by the 20th of each month. Event sponsorship requests must be submitted at least 60 days before the event.
- Deadline
- Applications are due by the 20th of each month.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Duke Drive, Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: (800) 736-0925
Website: https://permobilfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Permobil Foundation
Permobil Foundation College Scholarship Program
Permobil Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Permobil Foundation: In-Kind Donation Requests Grant
Permobil Foundation
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Deadline not published
Permobil Foundation: Sponsorship & Grant Requests
Permobil Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Permobil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn the ALS Association ($52K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 58 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes support at local, regional, and national levels. In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (33%), Wisconsin (22%), and Tennessee (17%); Pennsylvania and Florida each accounted for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Permobil Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $226K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn the ALS Association Arlington, VA | Charitable Giving | $52,024 |
| Afar Inc the Ability Center Milwaukee, WI | Charitable Giving | $50,000 |
| United Spinal Association Inc Midlothian, VA | Charitable Giving | $21,950 |
| Permobil Inc Lebanon, TN | Charitable Giving | $17,714 |
| Live Like Lou Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Giving | $14,534 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association of America St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Giving | $12,500 |
| Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Cure Sma Schaumburg, IL | Charitable Giving | $11,400 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Titans Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Beat ALS - 723 Foundation Knoxville, TN | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants; it reported 14 in 2024 and 12 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,018,345 | $1,134,579 | $919,565 | $225,622 | 12 | $60,747 |
| 2024 | $1,796,485 | $1,096,095 | $782,657 | $141,312 | 14 | $62,588 |
| 2023 | $1,476,452 | $1,080,113 | $997,843 | $164,235 | 12 | $39,614 |
| 2022 | $1,420,487 | $1,107,890 | $972,542 | $188,200 | 13 | $7,888 |
| 2021 | $1,257,369 | $3,679,623 | $3,513,771 | $173,042 | 7 | $962 |
| 2020 | $1,044,506 | $2,739,992 | $2,305,410 | $131,900 | 4 | $590 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2025 filing is to enhance quality of life by empowering strength and independence through community support, employee engagement, and grant funding. The filing says it works with nonprofit organizations and agencies to provide support and services. It also says the board reviews proposed recipients’ needs and planned uses of assistance, and recipients are routinely monitored.
The foundation’s website describes support for program-based needs and scholarships, event sponsorships, employee volunteer opportunities, and donations of advanced rehabilitation mobility solutions and accessories. Its guidelines favor support expected to have significant, lasting impact and place special emphasis on results-oriented organizations enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Among the 2025 grantees, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association describes its mission as fighting to cure and treat ALS through research, advocacy, and care services. Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy says it works to drive research for treatments and a cure and support people impacted by SMA. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it aims to cure MS while empowering people affected by it. ALS Network describes work on ALS prevention strategies, treatments, and cures, as well as care and health outcomes. Craig Hospital Foundation says it supports patient assistance, hospital programs not funded by insurance, equipment, and research related to spinal cord and brain injuries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $225,622. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $52,024, with a median of $11,950.
The largest reported grants included $52,024 to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, $50,000 to AFAR Inc, $21,950 to United Spinal Association, $17,714 to Permobil Inc, and $14,534 to Live Like Lou. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as charitable giving.
The foundation also describes a college scholarship program for U.S.-based students with mobility disabilities who are enrolled in, or accepted to, a college or university. Awards are limited to once per calendar year, and each student may apply only once within a four-year period. The award amount is not specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Richards as president and Todd Walling as treasurer. Amy Burnett is listed as secretary. Directors listed are David Almacy, Tim Ascherl, Aaron Baker, John Goetz, Ike Isaacson, Steve Mauer, and Centra Mazyck.
Permobil Foundation is led by John Richards, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Richards
President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Goetz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ascherl
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Centra Mazyck
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mauer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ike Isaacson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Baker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Almacy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Davis
Executive Di
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Amy Burnett
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Walling
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Chuck Witkowski (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Heidi Wilkinson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Isaacson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kerri Morgan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Javillonar (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Dave McCausland (2020) — Board Secretary
- Former: Greg Packer (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $125K, to Ashley Davis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Permobil Foundation
How much does Permobil Foundation give each year?
Permobil Foundation gave $226K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $141K across 14 grants.
What is Permobil Foundation's typical grant size?
Permobil Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,950, and its average grant was $18,802, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Permobil Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Permobil Foundation give grants?
Permobil Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (22%) and Tennessee (17%).
Does Permobil Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Permobil Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (12 grants).
Who are Permobil Foundation's largest grantees?
Permobil Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn the ALS Association ($52,024), Afar Inc the Ability Center ($50,000) and United Spinal Association Inc ($21,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Permobil Foundation?
Permobil Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Permobil Foundation fund?
The mission stated in the foundation’s 2025 filing is to enhance quality of life by empowering strength and independence through community support, employee engagement, and grant funding. The filing says it works with nonprofit organizations and agencies to provide support and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Permobil Foundation?
The foundation’s website says applications are reviewed case by case by its board, which meets monthly to consider donation, sponsorship, and grant requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Permobil Foundation's EIN?
Permobil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3029754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Permobil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/permobil-foundation-morg_0d810f0e5b594c06ab5ddd8a01b9401d
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