The Movement Foundation Inc
The Movement Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It reports supporting positive change in communities through funding and support for schools, people and families in need, and other community efforts.
The Movement Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Movement Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in South Carolina. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,257,362
- -94.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,786
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,954,899
- -22.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Movement Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2086, Fort Mill, SC 29716
Phone: (803) 310-5158
Website: https://movementfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Movement Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yourcause LLC ($886K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 218 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily in South Carolina (63%) and North Carolina (21%), followed by Missouri (5%), Georgia (5%), and Virginia (2%). The listed grants also included recipients in Washington, Ohio, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Movement Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $202K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $73K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $2.3M (2024) to $37.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yourcause LLC Charleston, SC | General Operations | $886,093 |
| Movement Schools South Carolina Inc North Charleston, SC | Children & Family Advocate/Enrichment | $501,500 |
| Movement Charter School Charlotte, NC | Children & Family Advocate/Enrichment | $442,980 |
| Charityvest Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $103,986 |
| Convoy of Hope Kansas City, MO | Human Services | $100,000 |
| Sports Outreach Institute Lynchburg, VA | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Speak up Rock Hill, SC | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Leadership Foundations Tacoma, WA | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Willow's Wish Foundation Inc Albemarle, NC | Children & Family Advocate/Enrichment | $20,000 |
| Cityserve International Springfield, MO | Human Services | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,954,899 | $3,741,209 | $8,982,624 | $2,257,362 | 17 | $213,009 |
| 2023 | $20,587,512 | $2,384,445 | $45,142,402 | $37,613,016 | 42 | $487,743 |
| 2022 | $58,374,772 | $48,064,794 | $5,943,602 | $3,310,940 | 43 | — |
| 2021 | $16,300,322 | $10,862,004 | $9,537,098 | $7,664,188 | 62 | — |
| 2020 | $14,889,819 | $21,954,900 | $27,385,833 | $26,029,361 | 54 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to be a movement for positive change.” Its 2024 filing describes support for community change through time, talent, and funding; investment in schools serving children with the greatest need; and support for individuals and families in times of great need.
The foundation’s website describes Movement Schools as a free public charter school network, and says the foundation provides school facilities for independently operated schools to lease below market rates. It also describes community centers, shared workspaces for community-focused nonprofits, after-school mentoring spaces, affordable housing, and wellness centers.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, included operating public charter schools (Movement Charter School), restoring hope through sports and humanitarian initiatives (Sports Outreach Institute), strengthening local leadership for social and spiritual renewal (Leadership Foundations), and mobilizing local churches for community compassion (CityServe International).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $2,257,362. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $886,093, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $886,093 to YourCause LLC for general operations; $501,500 to Movement Schools South Carolina Inc for children and family advocacy/enrichment; $442,980 to Movement Charter School for children and family advocacy/enrichment; $103,986 to Charityvest for general operations; and $100,000 to Convoy of Hope for human services. Other listed grants included $45,000 to Sports Outreach Institute, $25,000 to Speak Up, $25,000 to Leadership Foundations, $20,000 to Willow’s Wish Foundation, and $20,000 to CityServe International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Casey Crawford, president; Dana Ring, Glenn Chambers, J Dan Glaze, and Michele Crawford, directors; Marie-Laetitia Dowd, CFO; Tim Hurley, executive director; Kerri Ann Thomas, CEO of Movement Schools; Garrett McNeill, project manager; and Jenika Mullen, superintendent (part year).
The filing states that a majority of directors are designated by the foundation’s supported organization, National Christian Foundation, Inc., and that the founder designates the remaining directors.
The Movement Foundation Inc is led by Kerri Ann Thomas, CEO & Movement Schools on every filing since 2023; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerri Ann Thomas
CEO & Movement Schools
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$233K (2023) → $387K (2024)
Tim Hurley
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$242K (2023) → $351K (2024)
Casey Crawford
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Chambers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Dan Glaze
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Ring
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett McNeill
Project Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$148K (2023) → $217K (2024)
Jenika Mullen
Superintendent
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$174K (2023) → $186K (2024)
Deanna Bruce
Superintendent
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Jermaine Gassaway
Superintendent
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Marie-Laetitia Dowd
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$235K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelly Shepard (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $387K, to Kerri Ann Thomas (CEO, Movement Schools). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Movement Foundation Inc
How much does The Movement Foundation Inc give each year?
The Movement Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $37.6M across 42 grants.
What is The Movement Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Movement Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $132,786, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Movement Foundation Inc that year got $71K on average.
Where does The Movement Foundation Inc give grants?
The Movement Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Movement Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of The Movement Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (9 grants) and "Children & Family Advocate/Enrichment" (4 grants).
Who are The Movement Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Movement Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yourcause LLC ($886,093), Movement Schools South Carolina Inc ($501,500) and Movement Charter School ($442,980), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Movement Foundation Inc?
The Movement Foundation Inc reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does The Movement Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to be a movement for positive change.” Its 2024 filing describes support for community change through time, talent, and funding; investment in schools serving children with the greatest need; and support for individuals and families in times of great need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Movement Foundation Inc?
The Movement Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check movementfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Movement Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Movement Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4230069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Movement Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-movement-foundation-inc-morg_146cddd125f94c4c84819f5c89c5a0f4
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