Michigan Parkinson Foundation

What Michigan Parkinson Foundation does

Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983 by a Metro Detroit physician and a caregiver, headquartered in Bingham Farms, Michigan. It serves individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners across all 83 Michigan counties through four programmatic pillars: Community, Exercise, Education, and Respite. MPF operates a network of more than 70 support groups (including virtual options), evidence-based exercise classes (PWR! Moves, Box & Move, Adaptive Yoga, Dance for PD), a PD 101 newly diagnosed orientation, a Virtual Education Series, a mentorship program, respite care financial assistance up to $600 per year per recipient, medication assistance up to $600 per year per recipient, and SPEAK OUT!/LSVT LOUD speech therapy delivered through partner clinics statewide. Programs are delivered free of charge to Michigan residents.

The foundation has no proprietary technology platform and runs a lean staff of 1-10 employees supplemented by a Board of Directors and a Professional Advisory Board staffed by movement disorder specialists from University of Michigan, Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, Wayne State University, and Michigan State University. MPF sustains operations through six revenue streams: individual donations, corporate donations, foundation grants, fundraising events (Parkinson Hero Walks in five cities, Hope On The Field Gala, MPF Annual Fun Run/Boat Run), recurring "Partners in Parkinson's" contributions, and planned giving (bequests, IRA QCDs, stock transfers, DAF grants). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

The organization's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven. Outreach runs through the parkinsonsmi.org website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, virtual education webinars, community forum tours, and annual symposiums in Metro Detroit and Traverse City. Service distribution combines direct-to-individual channels (virtual Zoom programs statewide, mentorship, respite coordination) with channel/reseller partnerships (in-person exercise classes at 40+ partner facilities including Macomb Township Recreation Center, Troy Kickboxing Outfit, Henry Ford Genesys Health Club, and Rock Steady Boxing affiliates, plus speech therapy partnerships with Andrews University, Corewell Health, and others). MPF earned Charity Navigator's four-star rating in 2025 and reports that every dollar raised stays in Michigan.

Name

Michigan Parkinson Foundation

Legal name

Michigan Parkinson Foundation

Website

https://parkinsonsmi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michigan Parkinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1983, that provides free statewide education, evidence-based exercise, support groups, respite grants, and medication assistance to individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners across all 83 Michigan counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Parkinson's Disease Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Adult Day Programs (Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS, etc.) (HSABANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Parkinson disease support
• Community health services
• Caregiver respite programs
• Movement disorder education
• Nonprofit healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grosse Pointe Farms

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the Parkinson's community in Michigan. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with donations being tax-deductible.
2. Partners in Parkinson's: A group of dedicated donors committed to sustaining Parkinson's support in Michigan through recurring contributions.
3. Corporate Donations: Support from businesses and corporations.
4. Fundraising Events: Revenue from events including Parkinson Hero Walks, Hope On The Field Gala, and MPF Annual Fun Run.
5. Foundation Grants: Support from foundation grants.
6. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills and living trusts, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, stock transfers, and Donor Advised Fund grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Michigan Parkinson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a statewide suite of Parkinson's-specific programs organized around four pillars — Community, Exercise, Education, and Respite. Offerings include evidence-based virtual and in-person exercise classes (PWR! Moves, Box & Move, Adaptive Yoga, Dance for PD, Rock Steady Boxing), a network of 70+ support groups across Michigan's 83 counties, education programs (PD 101 orientation, monthly Virtual Education Series, statewide Community Forum Series), financial assistance for respite care and medications (up to $600/year each), a peer mentorship program, and speech therapy partnerships (SPEAK OUT! and LSVT LOUD), with most programs provided free of charge to Michigan residents.

Product overview

Michigan Parkinson Foundation offers a comprehensive suite of community-based programs and services for individuals affected by Parkinson's disease in Michigan. The core offerings include: virtual and in-person exercise programs (PWR! Moves, Box & Move, Adaptive Yoga, Dance for PD), a network of 70+ support groups, education programs (PD 101 orientation, Virtual Education Series, Community Forums), respite care and medication assistance financial programs, mentorship matching, and speech therapy partnerships. Fundraising events include Parkinson Hero Walks in five Michigan cities, the Hope On The Field Gala, and the Annual Fun Run. The foundation also provides a YouTube channel with on-demand exercise and educational content. All programs operate as a unified service offering, with fundraising events supporting the free delivery of core support services statewide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exercise Programs
• Support Groups Network
• PD 101: Newly Diagnosed Orientation
• Virtual Education Series
• Respite Care Program
• Medication Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Community Forum Series
• Speech Therapy Services

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Movement Disorder Specialists NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Advisory Board includes leading movement disorder specialists from University of Michigan, Henry Ford Health, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and other institutions providing clinical guidance and expertise for MPF programs.
• Andrews University Speech and Hearing CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides SPEAK OUT! Therapy (in-person and virtual) for people with Parkinson's to regain and retain speech and swallowing. Located in Berrien Springs, MI with virtual options statewide.
• Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for exercise and speech therapy programs including LSVT and SPEAK OUT! Therapy programs, and free Everybody Vs Parkinson's group exercise classes at Grand Rapids locations.
• Henry Ford Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotor City Upbeats therapeutic choir and SPEAK OUT! Therapy partnerships. Professional Advisory Board includes Henry Ford movement disorder specialists and geriatric psychiatrists.
• University of Michigan Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement Disorder Specialist Dr. Kelvin Chou serves on Professional Advisory Board. Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic Director. Clinical Social Worker Laura Zeitlin provides guidance.
• Take Root Dance CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Dance for Parkinson's classes in Metro Detroit, Rochester, and Oakland University. Classes taught by certified Dance for PD faculty, free to participants.
• Rock Steady BoxingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate program for Parkinson's-specific boxing classes at numerous locations throughout Michigan including Macomb, Clinton Township, Grand Blanc, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and more.
• PWR! (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPWR! Moves exercise program offered throughout Michigan taught by certified therapists. MPF staff and instructors are PWR! certified.
• Parkinson Voice ProjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationSPEAK OUT! Therapy program developed by Parkinson Voice Project, implemented through partner speech therapy providers throughout Michigan.
• Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's WellnessmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-class facility in Farmington Hills devoted to exercise and movement programming for those impacted by Parkinson's and their care partners.
• KARMA jack Digital Marketing AgencyminorOthersWebsite development and digital marketing services provider.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shake It Off Foundation: Parkinson's-focused nonprofit supporting exercise and wellness programs, including Rock Steady Boxing affiliate partnerships. Comparable to MPF in mission and exercise-based community programming approach.
• Brian Grant Foundation: Parkinson's-focused nonprofit providing exercise, nutrition, and wellness programs for people living with Parkinson's. Shares MPF's community-based exercise and education programming model.
• Parkinson's Foundation: National nonprofit that funds research and delivers community programs (exercise, education, support) for people with Parkinson's disease. Most directly comparable to MPF as a Parkinson's-focused nonprofit service provider, though operating at national scale.
• Davis Phinney Foundation: Parkinson's-focused nonprofit offering exercise programs, education, and community resources to help people with Parkinson's live well today. Comparable to MPF in mission, with similar emphasis on evidence-based exercise programming.
• American Parkinson Disease Association: National Parkinson's nonprofit providing support groups, exercise programs, education, and information/referral services nationwide. Closely mirrors MPF's four-pillar service model (community, exercise, education, respite) at greater geographic scale.
• Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness: Michigan-based Parkinson's facility in Farmington Hills devoted to exercise and movement programming. Listed as a major MPF partner and serves a directly overlapping Michigan patient population with similar exercise-focused programming.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: Largest neurodegenerative-disease nonprofit in the US, with a similar four-pillar model of support groups, education, care consultation, and fundraising. Shares MPF's structure and donor-base characteristics, though serving Alzheimer's rather than Parkinson's patients.
• Michael J. Fox Foundation: Largest Parkinson's nonprofit globally, primarily funding research but also providing patient education and community resources. Competes with MPF for Parkinson's-related donor dollars and serves overlapping patients, though focused upstream on research.

Regional players

• Parkinson Association of the Carolinas: Regional Parkinson's nonprofit serving North and South Carolina with support groups, education, and exercise programs. Closely matches MPF's service model at a smaller regional scale in a different geography.
• Northwest Parkinson's Foundation: Regional Parkinson's nonprofit serving the Pacific Northwest with exercise, education, and support programs. Directly comparable service model to MPF but operates in a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MichiganParkinsonFoundation/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParkinsonsMI.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/miparkinsonfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-parkinson-foundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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