Social Motion Inc
The mission of Social Motion, Inc. is to inspire and empower individuals with autism and similar special needs to achieve their full potential by providing social and independent living skills training for children, adolescents and adults.
Social Motion Inc at a glance
In short: Social Motion Inc gave $329K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $329K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $328,588
- +318.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $328,588
- +318.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $328,588
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Social Motion Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Center for Pursuit ($329K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $329K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $329K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Pursuit Houston, TX | Program support | $328,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $473,845 | $817,707 | $328,588 | 1 | $-2,956 |
| 2021 | $441,207 | $1,446,852 | $1,179,006 | $78,471 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $201,919 | $1,294,671 | $1,241,022 | — | — | — |
About Social Motion Inc
Based on IRS filings
Social Motion Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $329K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Social Motion Inc is led by Emily Smart, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Emily Smart
Executive Director
Executive Director From → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $0 (2022)
Elizabeth Ray
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Dawson
Founder & Director
Executive Director → Founder & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Katrina Chamblee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherman Glass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Arellano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Buckley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Urbantke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Heinz
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lorraine Klim (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rupendra Radia (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $90K, to Emily Smart (Executive Director from 06/2021). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Social Motion Inc
How much does Social Motion Inc give each year?
Social Motion Inc gave $329K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $78K across 1 grant.
What is Social Motion Inc?
Social Motion Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Houston, TX.
Where does Social Motion Inc operate?
Social Motion Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Social Motion Inc's EIN?
Social Motion Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4785251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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