The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation For Education and Research

What The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation For Education and Research does

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation For Education and Research, now operating as Live in Motion Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 51-0642386) headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. It is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to advancing orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic (O&P) care, serving a U.S. market in which roughly 30 million adults live with mobility challenges, 5.6 million Americans have limb loss or difference, and fewer than 8,000 clinicians provide care. The foundation invests in the O&P workforce and research pipeline through three program lines: educational scholarships for Master's-level O&P students and educators (e.g., ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award, Fuel the Future Scholarships, Elevate to Educate), professional/clinical awards for practicing assistants, pedorthists, technicians, and doctoral candidates, and a research grant portfolio ranging from $3,000 microgrants to $30,000 pilot and early-career grants including the Tamarack Mentored Pilot Grant. Programmatic content is delivered through the liveinmotion.org website and a self-serve application portal at apply.liveinmotion.org. The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and a Legacy Leadership Council and holds a Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency and a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

The business model is that of a traditional nonprofit charity: no products or services are sold. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (e.g., Tamarack Habilitation Technologies underwrites the $10,000 Tamarack Mentored Pilot Grant), planned giving vehicles including donor-advised funds, gifts of stock, retirement account gifts, legacy bequests, and corporate matching gifts. Distribution of program benefits occurs via the application portal and co-branded partnerships with the credentialing bodies and professional societies that anchor the O&P field, specifically the National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC), the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), and the American Orthotic and Prosthotic Association (AOPA), as well as the Disabled Life Alliance. Revenue, expense, and headcount data are not publicly disclosed beyond a headcount band of 1-10 employees.

Name

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation For Education and Research

Legal name

Live in Motion Foundation

Website

https://oandpfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Live in Motion Foundation is the only U.S. national 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to advancing orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care, funding scholarships, professional awards, and research grants for O&P students, clinicians, and researchers.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Healthcare Education & Research Funding

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Orthotics and prosthetics education
• O&P research grants
• Professional healthcare scholarships
• Mobility care workforce
• Nonprofit medical research funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The foundation provides educational scholarships, clinical and professional development awards, and research grants to students, residents, clinicians, educators, and researchers in the orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics (O&P) field. It operates as a national 501(c)(3) public charity that funds the O&P workforce through named scholarship programs, conference travel awards, fellowships, and multi-tier research grant mechanisms to strengthen mobility care in the United States.

Product overview

The Live in Motion Foundation (formerly The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research) operates as a portfolio of grant and scholarship programs rather than a technology product company. The organization offers three main program categories: Educational Scholarships (including the ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award, Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships, Access to Care Scholarships for O&P Assistants and Pedorthists, and the Elevate to Educate Scholarship), Professional Awards (including Access to Practice Awards for Assistants, Pedorthists, and Technicians, OP&P Healthcare Quality Fellowships, and Doctoral Training Awards), and Research Grants (including Pilot Research Grants, Early Career Research Grants, Mentored Pilot Research Grants, Microgrants, Tamarack Mentored Pilot Grants, and a Dissemination Fund). The organization also provides an online Application Portal for managing grant and scholarship applications.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award A $5,000 award supporting full-time students enrolled in a Master's program in Orthotics and Prosthetics who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and commitment to the O&P profession.
• Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships Annual $20,000 academic scholarships for students enrolled full-time in a Master's program in Orthotics and Prosthetics, including complimentary registration and speaking opportunities at AAOP and AOPA national conferences.
• Access to Care Scholarships for O&P Assistants $5,000 scholarships for individuals pursuing certification as Certified Assistant (COA, CPA, or CPOA) through ABC's certification pathways.
• Access to Care Scholarships for Pedorthists $5,000 scholarships for individuals pursuing certification as Certified Pedorthist (CPed) through ABC-approved Pedorthic programs.
• Elevate to Educate Scholarship $7,500 scholarship supporting orthotics and prosthetics educators and faculty pursuing advanced degrees to strengthen O&P training programs.
• NCOPE Larry Lange Awards Two $2,000 resident travel awards supporting O&P residents in accessing national professional conferences for clinical excellence and professional network development.
• Access to Practice Awards for O&P Assistants $2,000 annual stipend to support Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistants in deepening clinical knowledge through national education and hands-on learning.
• Access to Practice Awards for Pedorthists Two $2,000 annual stipend awards for Pedorthists to expand expertise and connect with peers through national education programs.
• Access to Practice Awards for Technicians $2,000 annual stipend for Orthotic & Prosthetic technicians to enhance technical expertise through nationally recognized educational programs.
• OP&P Healthcare Quality Fellowships Healthcare quality training initiative offering $2,000 for professional credentials and $5,000 for certificate or graduate-level programs in healthcare quality for OP&P professionals.
• Doctoral Training Awards Up to $1,000 awards for ABC-certified CPOs, CPs, COs, or CPeds actively enrolled in PhD programs to offset professional memberships and continuing education costs.
• Pilot Research Grant $30,000 annual award supporting investigators in launching innovative research projects that can serve as foundations for larger-scale funding from NIH, PCORI, and DOD.
• Early Career Research Grant $30,000 annual award for researchers within ten years of completing their terminal degree to launch research lines competitive for major agency funding.
• Mentored Pilot Research Grant One-year $5,000 grant supporting early career scientists, master's and doctoral students, O&P residents, and practicing clinicians completing research projects under experienced mentor guidance.
• Microgrant One-year $3,000 grant enabling healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and residents to pursue high-impact quality improvement projects, offered twice yearly in Spring and Fall.
• Tamarack Mentored Pilot Grant One-year $10,000 orthotics-focused mentored pilot grant for early career scientists, students, residents, and practicing clinicians, supported by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies.
• Dissemination Fund Up to $2,000 in expenses covered for grant recipients (awarded $5,000+) to support dissemination activities such as conference travel and publication fees over three years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 million Americans with mobility challenges served by orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Disabled Life AllianceminorOthersPartner organization shown as supporting the foundation's mission to advance mobility care for people with disabilities.
• National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Larry Lange Resident Travel Awards - co-branded award program supporting O&P residents attending national professional conferences
• Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Tamarack Orthotics Mentored Pilot Grant ($10,000 orthotics-focused research grant), continuing to give back to the O&P profession
• American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ABC Chester Haddan Scholarship and ABC O&P Diversity Scholarship programs supporting students pursuing certification
• American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for AAOP Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium - scholarship recipients receive complimentary registration and speaking opportunities
• American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for AOPA National Assembly - scholarship recipients receive complimentary registration and speaking opportunities

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Diabetes Association: Major disease-focused nonprofit funding research, professional awards, and patient programs for a chronic condition that drives significant O&P and pedorthic demand. Comparable to Live in Motion as a chronic-disease-mission grantmaker with a similar mix of research, education, and professional support.
• American Heart Association: Large national nonprofit funding cardiovascular and stroke research, clinician training, and patient support — stroke being the number-one driver of orthotic prescriptions. Comparable as a health-mission nonprofit running disease-specific research, education, and professional award programs.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): National professional association for physical therapists, with foundations supporting research grants, scholarships, and continuing education. Comparable to Live in Motion as a rehabilitation-profession organization running scholarship, award, and research programs for clinicians.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: One of the largest U.S. health-focused private foundations funding health research, workforce, and access initiatives. Comparable to Live in Motion as a large-scale health grantmaking incumbent operating in overlapping themes of access and workforce.
• Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI): Large independent research funding body that sponsors comparative clinical effectiveness research, including prosthetic and orthotic outcomes studies. Comparable to Live in Motion as a named destination for pilot grant alumni seeking larger follow-on health research funding.

Emerging players

• Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Major mobility-related grantmaker funding spinal cord injury research, quality-of-life grants, and advocacy. Comparable to Live in Motion as a disability/mobility research and quality-of-life grantmaking organization, though focused on paralysis rather than O&P.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA): Veterans service organization advancing mobility-related research, education, and benefits support. Comparable to Live in Motion in serving a mobility-challenged population and funding related research and clinician/patient programs.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): Disability-focused nonprofit supporting people with cerebral palsy and other mobility impairments through research, advocacy, and direct services. Comparable to Live in Motion in addressing mobility-challenged populations and funding related research and clinical workforce programs.

Direct peers

• Orthotic Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF): Independent nonprofit serving the orthotic and prosthetic community through grants, scholarships, and adaptive recreation programming. Directly comparable to Live in Motion as a purpose-built O&P grantmaker with overlapping program categories.
• Amputee Coalition of America: National nonprofit supporting people affected by limb loss through advocacy, education, and research funding. Comparable to Live in Motion as a limb-loss/mobility-focused mission organization with overlapping patient and clinician stakeholder audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LiveinMotionOrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/OandPFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-orthotics-and-prosthetics-foundation-for-education-and-research

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