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MUSCULOSKELETAL-ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 270170045 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · NTEE H90 · Medical Research · Medium ($1M-$10M) · apps.more-foundation.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$-400K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Medical research foundation focused on musculoskeletal and orthopedic innovation through biomechanics, motion analysis, and clinical studies. Operates research laboratories in Phoenix, AZ, and provides charitable assistance programs for veterans and children in need. Founded in 2011, it supports both scientific advancement and community health initiatives aligned with orthopedic care.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Biomechanics Lab
Conducts advanced research using motion tracking and mechanical testing to improve orthopedic care and device performance
CME Application & Planning
Offers accredited continuing medical education seminars for healthcare professionals in orthopedics and sports medicine
Clinical Research
Conducts studies on new orthopedic devices and pain management therapies, including FDA-approved trials
Helping Hands
3D prints custom prosthetic hands for children at no cost, using open-source designs and scalable printing technology
MSK Summit
Annual event convening musculoskeletal leaders and innovators to share insights on healthcare strategies and solutions
Motion Analysis Lab
Provides accurate biomechanical measurements of human subjects to support clinical and sports performance research
Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP)
Subsidizes transportation for military veterans to attend medical appointments in metropolitan Phoenix
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Cord Blood Research & Education 5 activities
    • Clinical Research on Musculoskeletal Conditions
      Conducts clinical research including testing new shoulder replacements seeking FDA approval and evaluating new forms of pain management.
    • Clinical musculoskeletal research
      Conducts clinical research on musculoskeletal conditions, including testing new shoulder replacement devices for FDA approval and evaluating novel pain management techniques.
    • Conduct clinical research on musculoskeletal and orthopedic treatments
      Conducts clinical research studies including testing new shoulder replacements for FDA approval and evaluating novel pain management techniques, as part of broader programs in musculoskeletal research.
    • Conducting clinical musculoskeletal research studies
      Conducts clinical research on musculoskeletal conditions, including testing new shoulder replacement devices for FDA approval and evaluating novel pain management techniques, as part of structured research programs focused on orthopedic innovation.
    • Musculoskeletal Research Studies
      Built programs to conduct musculoskeletal research studies.
  • Prosthetic & Mobility Device Provision 4 activities
    • 3D-printed prosthetic hands for children
      Creates and provides custom 3D-printed prosthetic hands for children at no cost, using open-source designs and advanced 3D printing technology.
    • Custom Prosthetic Hand Creation
      Uses 3D printing technology to create custom prosthetic hands for children at no cost, leveraging open-source designs and advanced printer technology.
    • Provide custom 3D-printed prosthetic hands for children
      Creates and delivers custom prosthetic hands for children at no cost using 3D printing technology and open-source designs.
    • Provision of custom 3D-printed prosthetic hands for children
      Creates and provides custom prosthetic hands for children at no cost using 3D printing technology and open-source designs, primarily serving pediatric patients in need of upper-limb prosthetics.
  • Veteran Transportation Assistance 4 activities
    • Subsidize transportation for military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix
      Operates the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP), which provides subsidized transportation services to military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix.
    • Transportation subsidy for military veterans
      Provides subsidized transportation services to military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix through the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP).
    • Transportation subsidy for military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix
      Provides subsidized transportation services to military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix through the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP), improving access to healthcare and essential services.
    • Veterans Transportation Assistance Program
      Subsidizes transportation for military veterans in metropolitan Phoenix through the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (V-TAP).
financials · form 990PF · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.27M
Contributions & grants$1.27M100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$1.14M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$30K
balance sheet
Total assets$592K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$-400K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +63.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • DR WAEL BARSOUM — VICE CHAIR
  • JASON SCALISE MD — VICE CHAIR
  • MARC JACOFSKY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • RODNEY WACKER — CHAIR (FORMER AS OF YE)
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • MSK Summit Network — Hosts and brings together musculoskeletal leaders and innovators through the MSK Summit.