Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Best Practices in Posture & Movement

aka FMI | Portland, ME | www.MovementIntelligence.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 14-1996888

Contributions tax deductible
as of November 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of November 13, 2023

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Mission

The mission of FMI is to address widespread concern regarding loss of mobility, balance, coordination and bone strength by providing practical self-care strategies for optimal movement as embodied in Ruthy Alon’s Movement Intelligence programs We envision a world of quality aging, where, through intelligent movement and ergonomic posture — mastered autonomously — people value, cultivate, and achieve strong, healthy, resilient Bones for Life.

Ruling year info

2008

President Emeritus

Ruthy Alon

Treasurer

Doug Boltson

Main address

c/o L. Tiemann 37 Spruce St. #3

Portland, ME 04102 USA

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EIN

14-1996888

Subject area info

Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal diseases

Public affairs

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

Rehabilitative Medical Services (E50)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (W12)

Nerve, Muscle and Bone Diseases (G50)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

As a consequence of our culture's many labor saving devices, from shoes to chairs to cars, we tend to use our bodies in limited, mechanical ways; we stiffen ourselves, and move only one body part at a time, resulting in a range of dysfunctional physical ailments, from chronic to acute, that manifest as idiopathic pain in all areas of the body: from feet, ankles, knees, and hips to spine, chest, upper and lower back, shoulders, neck and jaw. With targeted self-care protocols Movement Intelligence employs sensory guided movement to improve the interdependent relationship among the many moving parts of the body, ensuring a healthy division of labor. In classroom and private instructional settings we not only help rapidly resolve many distressed areas throughout the human frame that have become painful due to misuse and overuse, but we also address longer term issues of balance, coordination, and bone health.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Bones for Life Day

During May, National Osteoporosis Awareness month, we present free public instruction in outdoor parks

Population(s) Served

Adults

Spread the Work (STW) Grants

The Foundation for Movement Intelligence offers annual “Spread the Work” grants whose purpose is to provide startup assistance to Teachers and Trainers of Movement Intelligence programs who wish to pursue innovative strategies and creative opportunities for outreach, and bring to our work greater public recognition.

Through these grants FMI hopes to encourage MI Teachers and Trainers to offer classes, workshops or clinics in venues such as libraries or other locations where remuneration may not be possible, or in facilities where initial rental fees may be prohibitive. We welcome application for these awards by any and all FMI Teachers and Trainers seeking to stimulate greater interest in Movement Intelligence as they bring our work out into their local communities.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Address postural misuse which, through common cultural misperceptions, has resulted in a wide range of inadvertently self-inflicted pain and suffering that is not only avoidable, but reversible. We believe aging need not be accompanied by physical deterioration.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

Classes, personal instruction, online webinars, videos, DVDs and books are all educational means we use to help spread the word about practical ways to restore our innate mobility, and upgrade the quality of our everyday lives through optimal posture and movement Nature meant.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

We continually train and authorize a growing number of certified Movement Intelligence instructors throughout North America in our suite of educational programs, which include Bones for Life, Chairs, Walk for life, Mindful Eating, and Solutions for Optimal Mobility

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

We have had independent research published on the effectiveness of our approach, and have attended and presented our work at numerous international conferences. A member of ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association), we seek wider recognition and acceptance in the domains of prevention and rehabilitation, namely educational and therapy settings such as schools (from primary & secondary to adult education and lifelong learning) sports and performing arts organizations, and among paramedical practitioners and facilities engaged in rehab and "pre-hab."

Financials

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$325
Program Services	$25,362
Investments	$229
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$12,557
Total Revenue	$38,473

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,148
Professional Fees	$817
Occupancy	$2,499
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$389
Other Expenses	$12,734
Total Expenses	$19,587
Net Gain/Loss	$18,886

Revenue
Contributions	$887
Program Services	$10,285
Investments	$259
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$13,029
Total Revenue	$24,460

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,327
Professional Fees	$618
Occupancy	$2,446
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$363
Other Expenses	$5,352
Total Expenses	$12,106
Net Gain/Loss	$12,354

Revenue
Contributions	$315
Program Services	$4,565
Investments	$306
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$13,943
Total Revenue	$19,129

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,617
Professional Fees	$1,475
Occupancy	$2,493
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$122
Other Expenses	$4,858
Total Expenses	$12,565
Net Gain/Loss	$6,564

Revenue
Contributions	$397
Program Services	$2,441
Investments	$745
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$11,243
Total Revenue	$14,826

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,827
Professional Fees	$1,177
Occupancy	$2,530
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$82
Other Expenses	$5,829
Total Expenses	$13,445
Net Gain/Loss	$1,381

Revenue
Contributions	$674
Program Services	$6,717
Investments	$504
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$10,146
Total Revenue	$18,041

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,793
Professional Fees	$4,274
Occupancy	$2,609
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$183
Other Expenses	$4,904
Total Expenses	$15,763
Net Gain/Loss	$2,278

Revenue
Contributions	$78
Program Services	$1,763
Investments	$822
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$8,207
Total Revenue	$10,870

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,974
Professional Fees	$5,084
Occupancy	$3,158
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$210
Other Expenses	$2,559
Total Expenses	$14,985
Net Gain/Loss	($4,115)

Revenue
Contributions	$185
Program Services	$445
Investments	$1,956
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$8,908
Total Revenue	$11,494

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,466
Professional Fees	$1,027
Occupancy	$3,406
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$59
Other Expenses	$2,222
Total Expenses	$10,180
Net Gain/Loss	$1,314

Revenue
Contributions	$165
Program Services	$16,130
Investments	$446
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$8,249
Total Revenue	$24,990

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,669
Professional Fees	$1,344
Occupancy	$3,352
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$2,706
Other Expenses	$2,551
Total Expenses	$13,622
Net Gain/Loss	$11,368

Revenue
Contributions	$205
Program Services	$14,954
Investments	$113
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$9,557
Total Revenue	$24,829

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,789
Professional Fees	$695
Occupancy	$2,979
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$4,124
Other Expenses	$5,488
Total Expenses	$17,075
Net Gain/Loss	$7,754

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2013	Jun 30, 2014	Change
Contributions	$325
Cash & Equivalents	$51,553	$59,207	$7,654
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$826	$2,107	$1,281
Total Assets	$52,379	$61,314	$8,935

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2013	Jun 30, 2014	Change
Total Liabilities	$10,224	$273	($9,951)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2013	Jun 30, 2014	Change
Net Assets	$42,155	$61,041	$18,886

Assets	Jul 01, 2014	Jun 30, 2015	Change
Contributions	$887
Cash & Equivalents	$59,207	$72,134	$12,927
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$2,107	$1,546	($561)
Total Assets	$61,314	$73,680	$12,366

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2014	Jun 30, 2015	Change
Total Liabilities	$273	$285	$12

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2014	Jun 30, 2015	Change
Net Assets	$61,041	$73,395	$12,354

Assets	Jul 01, 2015	Jun 30, 2016	Change
Contributions	$315
Cash & Equivalents	$72,134	$79,327	$7,193
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$1,546	$985	($561)
Total Assets	$73,680	$80,312	$6,632

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2015	Jun 30, 2016	Change
Total Liabilities	$285	$353	$68

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2015	Jun 30, 2016	Change
Net Assets	$73,395	$79,959	$6,564

Assets	Jul 01, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	Change
Contributions	$397
Cash & Equivalents	$79,327	$81,079	$1,752
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$985	$522	($463)
Total Assets	$80,312	$81,601	$1,289

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	Change
Total Liabilities	$353	$261	($92)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	Change
Net Assets	$79,959	$81,340	$1,381

Assets	Jul 01, 2017	Jun 30, 2018	Change
Contributions	$674
Cash & Equivalents	$81,079	$83,700	$2,621
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$522	$192	($330)
Total Assets	$81,601	$83,892	$2,291

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2017	Jun 30, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$261	$274	$13

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2017	Jun 30, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$81,340	$83,618	$2,278

Assets	Jul 01, 2018	Jun 30, 2019	Change
Contributions	$78
Cash & Equivalents	$83,700	$79,769	($3,931)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$192	$0	($192)
Total Assets	$83,892	$79,769	($4,123)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2018	Jun 30, 2019	Change
Total Liabilities	$274	$266	($8)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2018	Jun 30, 2019	Change
Net Assets	$83,618	$79,503	($4,115)

Assets	Jul 01, 2019	Jun 30, 2020	Change
Contributions	$185
Cash & Equivalents	$79,769	$80,937	$1,168
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$79,769	$80,937	$1,168

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2019	Jun 30, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$266	$120	($146)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2019	Jun 30, 2020	Change
Net Assets	$79,503	$80,817	$1,314

Assets	Jul 01, 2020	Jun 30, 2021	Change
Contributions	$165
Cash & Equivalents	$80,937	$92,475	$11,538
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$80,937	$92,475	$11,538

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2020	Jun 30, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$120	$290	$170

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2020	Jun 30, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$80,817	$92,185	$11,368

Assets	Jul 01, 2021	Jun 30, 2022	Change
Contributions	$205
Cash & Equivalents	$92,475	$100,210	$7,735
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$92,475	$100,210	$7,735

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2021	Jun 30, 2022	Change
Total Liabilities	$290	$271	($19)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2021	Jun 30, 2022	Change
Net Assets	$92,185	$99,939	$7,754

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President Emeritus

Ruthy Alon

Treasurer

Doug Boltson

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Ruthy Alon

Senior Feldenkrais Trainer

Doug Boltson

No Affiliation

Anna Haltrecht

GCFP

Catherine Thomas

GCFP

Janeen Pirosko

Mary Jo Healy

GCFP

Elizabeth Keith

GCFP

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 12/28/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Sexual orientation

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Disability status

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Race & ethnicity

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Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Best Practices in Posture & Movement

Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Bones for Life Day

Spread the Work (STW) Grants

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Operations

Documents

President Emeritus

Ruthy Alon

Treasurer

Doug Boltson

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Compensation data

Foundation for Movement Intelligence

Board of directors data

Ruthy Alon

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability