What The MORE Foundation does

The MORE Foundation is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, founded in 2009 by senior leaders at The CORE Institute and formally operating under an independent Board of Trustees since 2011, headquartered at 18444 N. 25th Avenue, Suite 110, Phoenix. It runs an integrated three-pillar platform — musculoskeletal research, community education, and charitable assistance — targeted at three distinct beneficiary groups: orthopedic healthcare professionals and device manufacturers, military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix, and children with upper limb differences.

Its research pillar comprises the Biomechanics Research Laboratory (housing motion tracking, materials testing, and bio-robotic equipment including the proprietary Lower Extremity and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Simulators with 10–12 actuators, a KUKA KR300 6-DOF robotic arm, and an Optotrak Certus motion capture system), the Motion Analysis Laboratory for human movement research, and a Clinical Research program that runs over a dozen trials per year in partnership with The CORE Institute and orthopedic device manufacturers such as Stryker, DePuy-Mitek, Arthrex, Exactech, and Smith & Nephew. Its education pillar delivers accredited CME events, the MSK Summit, and the Arizona Sports Medicine Summit. Its charitable pillar delivers the Helping Hands program (3D-printed pediatric prosthetics using open-source e-NABLE designs, provided at no cost to families) and the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP), which since 2015 has provided over 1,400 medical transport rides to veterans of Maricopa County in partnership with Quality Transportation Services of Arizona and American Legion Post 34.

The foundation's funding model is donation- and sponsorship-driven rather than transactional: contributions flow from individuals, corporate sponsors organized in tiers from Silver (>$5,000) through Diamond (>$500,000), and registration/fees from CME events. All charitable outputs (prosthetics for children, V-TAP rides for veterans) are provided to beneficiaries at no charge, and the foundation holds a registered 'Keep Life in Motion' trademark. Geographic operations are concentrated in Phoenix / Maricopa County with named programs reaching New Mexico, and media coverage has included TLC's 'This Is Life Live' (estimated 2 million viewers), Inside Edition, the Arizona Republic front page, and a Becker's Orthopedic and Spine Review interview with Executive Director Marc Jacofsky, PhD.

Name

The MORE Foundation

Legal name

MORE Foundation

Website

https://more-foundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The MORE Foundation is an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs musculoskeletal biomechanics research and clinical trials, delivers accredited CME education to orthopedic healthcare professionals, and provides charitable programs — 3D-printed pediatric prosthetic hands through its Helping Hands initiative and medical-transport support for veterans through V-TAP in metropolitan Phoenix.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Research and Charitable Assistance Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF)

Keywords

• Musculoskeletal research
• Orthopedic clinical trials
• Pediatric prosthetic fabrication
• Veterans medical transportation
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation relies heavily on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Donors can choose where their contributions are applied - to charitable assistance, research programs, specific programs like Helping Hands, or the greatest need fund.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at various levels (Diamond, Titanium, Gold, Silver). Diamond level exceeds $500,000 in total support. Funding supports research facilities, educational programs, and charitable assistance programs.
3. CME Event Fees: As an accredited CME provider, MORE Foundation conducts educational seminars and events for healthcare professionals, which may include registration fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The MORE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates biomechanics and motion analysis research laboratories conducting orthopedic device testing and clinical trials, provides free 3D-printed prosthetic hands to children through its Helping Hands program, subsidizes veterans' medical transportation in metropolitan Phoenix via the V-TAP program, and delivers accredited continuing medical education (CME) events and summits for healthcare professionals.

Product overview

The MORE Foundation operates as a nonprofit research and charitable organization focused on musculoskeletal health. The organization functions as an integrated platform combining three core pillars: innovative research (Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Motion Analysis Laboratory, and Clinical Research), community education (MSK Summit, CME Events, AZSMS), and charitable assistance (Helping Hands Program and V-TAP). The Biomechanics and Motion Analysis labs provide research services including cadaver testing, robotic simulation platforms, and 3D printing capabilities. The clinical research program conducts trials for orthopedic devices. Charitable programs include the Helping Hands 3D-printed prosthetic initiative for children and the V-TAP veterans transportation service. Education offerings include accredited CME events and the MSK Summit for healthcare professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biomechanics Research Laboratory State-of-the-art research facility housing motion tracking, materials testing, and bio-robotic testing equipment used for biomechanical testing and investigation of orthopedic interventions and implantable devices, staffed by clinicians, bioengineers, and scientists.
• Motion Analysis Laboratory Laboratory equipped to provide accurate biomechanical measurements of subjects for human movement analysis research.
• Clinical Research Program Clinical trials program conducting studies, including FDA approval testing for shoulder replacements and new forms of pain management, in partnership with The CORE Institute physicians.
• Helping Hands Program Charitable program using 3D printing to create custom prosthetic hands for children with upper extremity differences at no cost to families; devices are resizable as children grow and use open-source designs from e-NABLE and Team Unlimbited.
• Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP) Charitable program subsidizing non-emergency medical transportation for veterans in metropolitan Phoenix, including those requiring wheelchairs, stretchers, or oxygen therapy, delivered in partnership with Quality Transportation Services of Arizona.
• MSK Summit Educational summit that brings together MSK leaders and innovators to share insights, strategies, and solutions for healthcare organizations.
• Arizona Sports Medicine Summit (AZSMS) Educational program that shares sports medicine knowledge with healthcare professionals.
• CME Educational Events Accredited continuing medical education seminars and events for healthcare professionals covering orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, including hands-on cadaveric demonstrations.
• MORE Publication Reference List Public repository of research publications produced from MORE Foundation's musculoskeletal research studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 veterans provided medical transportation rides since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ability360minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Phoenix-based independent living center. Partnered with MORE Foundation to provide swim instruction for Rumi using her custom mermaid swim fin prosthetic.
• Quality Transportation Services of Arizona (QTS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2015V-TAP (Veterans Transportation Assistance Program) partnership with QTS to provide assisted transportation for veterans who need wheelchairs, stretchers, or oxygen. QTS coordinates and conducts medical transportation rides throughout Maricopa County. Since 2015, over 1,400 rides have been provided.
• e-NABLE CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Global network of volunteers creating 3D-printed prosthetic hands. MORE Foundation uses open-source designs from e-NABLE and contributes to the knowledge-sharing community for prosthetic designs.
• Team UnlimbitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20153D prosthetics community organization. MORE Foundation uses designs from Team Unlimbited for custom prosthetic creations and shares designs back with the community.
• American Legion Post 34coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Community organization that organizes annual Ride 'N Raise fundraiser events to support V-TAP program. Second annual event in March 2020 raised funds for over 50 medical transport rides for veterans.
• The CORE InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009MORE Foundation was founded by senior leaders at The CORE Institute. HOPCo manages The CORE Institute. The foundation conducts clinical trials and research in partnership with The CORE Institute physicians. Medical professionals from The CORE Institute lead educational programs and CME events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Steadman Philippon Research Institute: Independent nonprofit orthopedic research institute in Vail, Colorado that combines biomechanics research, clinical studies, and educational programming under a charitable mission. Structurally analogous to MORE Foundation as a hybrid research-education-charity model focused on musculoskeletal outcomes.
• Team Unlimbited: Community organization creating 3D-printed prosthetics for children, already listed as a MORE Foundation strategic partner. Operates in the same open-source pediatric prosthetic niche and shares design libraries.
• Limbitless Solutions: Nonprofit that designs and 3D-prints bionic prosthetic arms for children at no cost, very similar to MORE Foundation's Helping Hands program. Both organizations leverage open-source and custom 3D-printed designs to bypass the $100K+ traditional prosthetic cost barrier.
• e-NABLE Community: Global volunteer community that designs and shares open-source 3D-printed prosthetic hand plans for children. MORE Foundation is an active contributor and consumer of e-NABLE designs; both share the open-source pediatric prosthetic philosophy and beneficiary base.
• Shriners Hospitals for Children: Charitable pediatric hospital system providing orthopedic care and prosthetic devices to children regardless of ability to pay. Overlaps with MORE Foundation on pediatric upper-limb prosthetic access and pediatric orthopedic care for amputee populations.

Broad incumbents

• Hanger Clinic: Largest US provider of orthotic and prosthetic devices, including custom pediatric upper-limb prosthetics. Represents the commercial incumbent model that MORE's Helping Hands program is structurally designed to bypass on cost.
• Hospital for Special Surgery: Largest US orthopedic hospital with substantial biomechanics research, CME programming, and clinical trial capabilities. Operates a much broader portfolio than MORE but competes for the same orthopedic device manufacturer research sponsorships and CME attendance.
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Professional society providing accredited orthopedic CME, practice standards, and research advocacy. Overlaps with MORE Foundation's CME events, orthopedic clinical guidelines influence, and device manufacturer engagement.

Regional players

• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans with programming, mental health, and physical wellness services. Comparable to V-TAP in serving the military veteran population with access-to-care barriers, but at much greater national scale.

Emerging players

• Mayo Clinic Motion Analysis Laboratory: Hospital-based motion analysis and biomechanics research facility within a major academic medical center. Comparable in instrumentation (motion capture, gait analysis, device testing) and competes for orthopedic device manufacturer research contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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