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NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (EIN 13-5661935)
Tax period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30
Filed
2026-06-01
IRS object ID
202601529349300815
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Gross Receipts$308,408,498GrossReceiptsAmt
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Website AddressWWW.NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Activity Or MissionWE WILL CURE MS WHILE EMPOWERING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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DescCLIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE O)CLIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE SOCIETY EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO SOLVE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES. WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN INDIVIDUALS ARE INFORMED, CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED BY LOVED ONES, COMMUNITIES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THE SOCIETY, THEY EXPERIENCE AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE, INCREASED CONFIDENCE, NEW CONNECTIONS, AND TAKE POSITIVE ACTIONS TOWARD LIVING THEIR BEST LIVES. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY SERVING AS A TRUSTED SOURCE OF SUPPORT, OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RELIABLE INFORMATION, AND ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE THROUGH MS NAVIGATORS. WE ALSO FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE IMPACTED BY MS, PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL 2025, MS NAVIGATORS ASSISTED 22,980 INDIVIDUALS IN CONNECTING TO CRITICAL RESOURCES SUCH AS MS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. THE SOCIETY DELIVERED OVER 96 VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, REACHING 1,786 ATTENDEES. PROGRAMS WERE MADE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND, ALLOWING AN ADDITIONAL 268,996 INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE WITH THE CONTENT. TOPICS INCLUDED SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND WELLNESS STRATEGIES. APPROXIMATELY 654 ACTIVE SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS SPANNED THE COUNTRY, HELPING PROVIDE CONNECTIONS BOTH IN-PERSON AND WITHIN VIRTUAL SETTING FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. 1,042 INDIVIDUALS WERE REFERRED BY THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY TO RECEIVE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN MANAGING MS.AS A RESULT OF THESE CLIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, 72% OF PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUALS FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN ADDRESSING CHALLENGES OF MS, AND 78% OF INDIVIDUALS MADE NEW CONNECTIONS TO INFORMATION, PEOPLE, AND OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT.THESE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT DIRECTLY ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO CURE MS WHILE ENPOWERING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.Desc

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DescPUBLIC EDUCATION (SEE SCHEDULE O)PUBLIC EDUCATION - PEOPLE WITH MS CAN BETTER MANAGE THEIR DISEASE WHEN THEY HAVE THE SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM-FROM DOCTORS TO EMPLOYERS TO FAMILY MEMBERS. THAT'S WHY WE WORK RELENTLESSLY TO TELL THE WORLD WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE WITH MS. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND MOMENTUM, WHICH IS THE SOCIETY'S FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO NEARLY 550,000 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY. WE SEND BIMONTHLY EMAILS WITH NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT MS TO 700,000 PEOPLE AND MORE THAN 5.6 MILLION PEOPLE VISIT THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE EACH YEAR TO ACCESS INFORMATION AND SUPPORT AND GET INVOLVED.IN ADDITION, MANY PEOPLE GET ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT MS VIA THE SOCIETY'S SOCIAL MEDIA, WITH MORE THAN 1.15 MILLION FOLLOWERS.Desc

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DescRESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES (SEE SCHEDULE O)RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES - IN FISCAL 2025, THE SOCIETY INVESTED NEARLY $30 MILLION TO SUPPORT 311 NEW AND ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD AIMED AT STOPPING MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORING FUNCTION, AND ENDING THE DISEASE FOREVER. THE SOCIETY ENGAGED 100 EXPERT SCIENTIFIC AND PEER REVIEWERS TO EVALUATE 312 PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS AND EARLY CAREER AWARDS, COMMERCIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS, AND TARGETED RESEARCH GRANTS. WE ALSO ENGAGED 14 LAY COMMUNITY REVIEWERS TO HELP THE SOCIETY IDENTIFY THE MOST PROMISING AND APPROPRIATE RESEARCH INVESTMENTS.RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS TO DRIVE BREAKTHROUGHS TO A CURE INCLUDE: ACCELERATING PROMISING RESEARCH TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES AND ADVANCE THE PATHWAYS TO MS CURES ROADMAP, INCLUDING: STOPPING DISEASE ACTIVITY AND PROGRESSION THROUGH PRECISION MEDICINE AND EARLY DETECTION; RESTORING WHAT'S BEEN LOST BY REVERSING SYMPTOMS AND DISABILITY THROUGH REGENERATION AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY ENHANCED BY REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS; AND ENDING THE DISEASE THROUGH PREVENTION BY LIMITING EXPOSURE TO RISK FACTORS ACROSS THE POPULATION AND FOR THOSE MOST AT-RISK.Desc

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DescPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING - THE SOCIETY WANTS SCIENTISTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO BE AWARE OF AND TRAINED IN MS SO THAT THE VERY BEST EXPERTISE WORLDWIDE IS ENGAGED IN FINDING TREATMENTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE WITH MS. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CRITICAL JUDGEMENT OF SCIENTISTS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES AND THERAPIES. IN FISCAL 2025, 41 ECHO-TRAINED CLINICIANS, WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,620 PEOPLE WITH MS, PARTICIPATED IN ECHO MS, WHICH IS A CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ESTABLISHES A PEER-TO-PEER KNOWLEDGE SHARING NETWORK TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MS. 88% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT THEY WILL BE MAKING A CHANGE TO THEIR CLINICAL PRACTICE AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM. AS OF 2025, THE SOCIETY HAS FUNDED THE TRAINING OF 285 PHYSICIANS TO BECOME MS SPECIALISTS WHO ARE NOW PROVIDING CARE FOR NEARLY 50,620 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS.Desc
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (48 entries)

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PETER PORRINO
CHAIR5.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
DANA M FOOTE
VICE CHAIR (THRU 11/2024)5.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
BONNIE HIGGINS
VICE CHAIR5.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
CAROLINE WHITACRE
VICE CHAIR5.000.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHRIS CAMPBELL
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
HAFIZ CHANDIWALA
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHELE DINN
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KASSAUNDRA ESCALERA
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DON FRACCHIA
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
PETER GALLIGAN
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHYAM GIDUMAL
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDY HARRIS
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
IAN HARRIS
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM HOLLEY
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TIMOTHY HUSKEY
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMIE LARSEN
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREA LINDSLEY
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARK LIVINGSTON
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LINDA MCALEER
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RICK MCDERMOTT
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
HELEN MYERS
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
OMOSEDE OGIAMIEN
DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2024)5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RUSSELL PARKER
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TOBI ROGOWSKY
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DAVID M ROTTKAMP
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT SHIN
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JASON SIBLEY
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NANCY SICOTTE
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMI STEWART
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DIANA TWADELL
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WENDI WASIK
DIRECTOR5.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CYNTHIA BERTRANDO
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STEPHANIE DAVIDSON - CHIEF
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LAUREN HALL AS OF 012025
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER40.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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BRUCE BEBO
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RONDA KRIER
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KAREN MARINER
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MISTY FLOWERS
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PHYLLIS ROBSHAM THRU 072024
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WHITNIE GLADDEN
GENERAL COUNSEL (THRU 02/2025)40.000.00$275,913$0$11,463Yes (X)
BARI TALENTE
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RON ZWERIN THRU 062024
FMR. EVP, MKT, BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS0.000.00$176,875$0$27,487Yes (X)
REBECCA FEHLIG THRU 072024
SVP, INNOVATIONS & OPERATIONS40.000.00$162,319$0$30,772Yes (X)
CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO
FMR. PRESIDENT & CEO(THRU 07/2024)0.000.00$404,427$0$14,997Yes (X)
LISA GOLDFARB THRU 052024
FMR. CHIEF PPL, VOL & COMM ENG OFF.0.000.00$306,462$0$9,647Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$3,981,895TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$487,664TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K114IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedYes (1)FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
MERKLE INC
7001 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVECOLUMBIAMD21046DIRECT MARKETING$2,886,811
SLALOM INC
255 S KING ST STE 1800SEATTLEWA98104IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$2,750,405
GLOBAL CLOUD LTD
30 WEST THIRD STREETCINCINNATIOH45202IT/PROCESSING SERVICES$1,482,746
SOUND COMMUNICATIONS INC
3474 PARK STREETGROVE CITYOH43123DIGITAL MARKETING$1,108,852
CLOUD FOR GOOD HOLDINGS INC 1854A
HENDERSONVILLE RD 252ASHEVILLENC28803IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$1,015,373
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K36CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Fundraising$78,720,782FundraisingAmt
Government Grants$553,398GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$59,216,826AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$2,169,236NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$138,491,006TotalContributionsAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$4,290,462TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$4,290,462ExclusionAmt

Gross Rents GrossRentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$7,681RealAmt

Less Rental Expenses LessRentalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$0RealAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$7,681RealAmt

Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$7,681TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$7,681ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$138,635,934SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$121,199,010SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$17,436,924SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$17,436,924TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$17,436,924ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$25,241,774FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event$78,720,782ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses$25,241,774FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gaming Gross Income$77,281GamingGrossIncomeAmt
Gaming Direct Expenses$891GamingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGamingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$76,390TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$76,390ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
ADVERTISING INCOME900099$834,426$834,426
ADJUSTMENT OF RESEARCH900099$678,337$678,337

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$151,597TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$151,597ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$1,664,360OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$161,966,823TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$0RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$834,426UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$22,641,391ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$23,191,902TotalAmt
Program Services$23,191,902ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$387,601TotalAmt
Program Services$387,601ProgramServicesAmt

Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,004,592TotalAmt
Program Services$3,004,592ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,578,374TotalAmt
Program Services$1,843,220ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$271,385ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$463,769FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$62,151,181TotalAmt
Program Services$44,430,439ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,541,684ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$11,179,058FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,014,328TotalAmt
Program Services$1,439,996ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$212,017ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$362,315FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$12,538,673TotalAmt
Program Services$8,963,607ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,319,750ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,255,316FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,025,799TotalAmt
Program Services$3,592,827ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$528,987ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$903,985FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$296,662TotalAmt
Management And General$296,662ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$754,044TotalAmt
Management And General$754,044ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$185,707TotalAmt
Management And General$185,707ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$69,044TotalAmt
Program Services$69,044ProgramServicesAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,406,140TotalAmt
Fundraising$2,406,140FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$161,910TotalAmt
Management And General$161,910ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,501,170TotalAmt
Program Services$4,030,281ProgramServicesAmt
Fundraising$1,470,889FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,465,985TotalAmt
Program Services$1,128,920ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$170,415ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,166,650FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,603,734TotalAmt
Program Services$93,259ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$69,894ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$3,440,581FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$9,499,856TotalAmt
Program Services$7,131,647ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$699,624ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,668,585FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,129,543TotalAmt
Program Services$3,585,550ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$974,613ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$569,380FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,211,099TotalAmt
Program Services$600,661ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$108,007ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$502,431FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,907,784TotalAmt
Program Services$1,485,551ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$157,441ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$264,792FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,258,143TotalAmt
Program Services$879,442ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$139,654ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$239,047FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,050,719TotalAmt
Program Services$733,822ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$116,840ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$200,057FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
PRINTING, PUB., & POST.$7,216,445$2,349,976$890,481$3,975,988
AWARDS & PRIZES$319,230$305,098$833$13,299
EQUIPMENT RENTAL$210,370$146,976$23,421$39,973
BAD DEBTS$147,731$38,011$73,747$35,973

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$416,578TotalAmt
Program Services$360,751ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$17,180ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$38,647FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$155,704,344TotalAmt
Program Services$109,793,173ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$13,714,296ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$32,196,875FundraisingAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Joint CostsYes (X)JointCostsInd

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,565,195TotalAmt
Program Services$691,878ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$964,329ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$3,908,988FundraisingAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$22,733,586BOYAmt
EOY$36,610,655EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,993,676BOYAmt
EOY$9,305,870EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$343,656BOYAmt
EOY$513,405EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,471,020BOYAmt
EOY$5,212,633EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$8,298,353LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$5,648,898LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,885,974BOYAmt
EOY$2,649,455EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$111,852,609BOYAmt
EOY$118,215,976EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$154,480BOYAmt
EOY$18,091EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$44,682,762BOYAmt
EOY$16,669,202EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$201,117,763BOYAmt
EOY$189,195,287EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$14,142,448BOYAmt
EOY$13,910,239EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$24,049,274BOYAmt
EOY$23,054,207EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$8,624,082BOYAmt
EOY$8,018,940EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$14,564,199BOYAmt
EOY$13,355,149EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,244,687BOYAmt
EOY$8,272,781EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$73,624,690BOYAmt
EOY$66,611,316EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$54,418,000BOYAmt
EOY$65,444,665EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$73,075,073BOYAmt
EOY$57,139,306EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$127,493,073BOYAmt
EOY$122,583,971EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$201,117,763BOYAmt
EOY$189,195,287EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$6,262,479ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$12,958,679NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$1,787,098OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$139,286,957CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$166,995,681CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$145,194,411CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$164,094,474CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$138,491,006CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$754,062,529TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$139,286,957CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$166,995,681CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$145,194,411CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$164,094,474CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$138,491,006CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$754,062,529TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$7,431,094SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$746,631,435PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,907,536CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,602,458CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,712,323CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,141,331CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$4,298,143CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$19,661,791TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,262,718CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$760,548CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$409,144CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$642,657CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$834,426CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,909,493TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$8,188,509CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$19,870,045CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$22,796,887CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$23,807,077CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$26,148,989CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$100,811,507TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$878,445,320TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$13,425GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.84990PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.86990PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationGROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 8,057,964. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 19,793,927. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 22,412,256. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 23,465,772. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 25,241,774. GROSS RECEIPT FROM GAMING - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 201,720. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 74,985. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 77,281. MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 130,545. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 76,118. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 182,911. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 266,320. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 829,934.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
VolunteersYes (1)VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (1)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings MembersYes (1)MailingsMembersInd
Mailings Members$479,526MailingsMembersAmt
Publications Or BroadcastYes (1)PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Publications Or Broadcast$23,976PublicationsOrBroadcastAmt
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (1)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$679,329DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies DemonstrationsYes (1)RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Rallies Demonstrations$415,589RalliesDemonstrationsAmt
Other Activities0OtherActivitiesInd
Total Lobbying Expenditures$1,598,420TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationAPPROXIMATELY 45,000 MS ACTIVISTS WITH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ARE ON THE FRONTLINE, MOVING TOGETHER AND SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE TO CREATE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHANGES THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEIR ACTIONS DRIVE CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICIES TO BRING POSITIVE IMPACT FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS. VOLUNTEERS SHARE STORIES ABOUT LIVING WITH MS, CONNECT WITH DECISION MAKERS, WORK WITH LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS AND CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO IMPACT THE GREATEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE POSSIBLE. STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES ARE DETERMINED BY BOTH AN ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS AND BY STAFF AND ADVOCACY VOLUNTEERS. TOP AREAS OF FOCUS IN FISCAL 2025 INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE; ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATION (PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER REFORM); EXTENDING BENEFITS OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES; DECREASING THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL DEBT; AND INCREASED FUNDING FOR MS RESEARCH.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (1)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$23,657,330BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$5,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$2,915,631InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$958,168OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$23,159AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$25,596,634EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$19,860,478BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$4,561,084InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$703,347OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$60,885AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$23,657,330EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$18,296,930BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$5,000ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$2,600,261InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$1,011,097OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$30,616AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$19,860,478EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$23,355,758BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$553ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$4,254,137InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$734,562OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$70,682AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$18,296,930EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$20,280,605BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$211,969ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5,090,737InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$2,182,798OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$44,755AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$23,355,758EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.64986PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.35014TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$1,332,869OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$593,031DepreciationAmt
Book Value$739,838BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$4,350,886OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,446,856DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,904,030BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,614,598OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,609,011DepreciationAmt
Book Value$5,587BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$2,649,455TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS$5,833,443
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS$5,680,866
BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN TRUSTS$5,154,893
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$16,669,202TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
LEASE LIABILITIES$6,785,738
DUE TO ANNUITANTS$1,112,643
OTHER LIABILITIES$374,400
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$8,272,781TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$160,037,380TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst-$12,958,679NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$10,704,049DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Other Revenue$487,097OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported-$1,767,533RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$161,804,913RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$161,910InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$161,910RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$161,966,823TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$164,946,482TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$10,704,049DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included-$1,300,001OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$9,404,048ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$155,542,434ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$161,910InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$161,910ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$155,704,344TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART IV, LINE 2B:ESCROW LIABILITY ARRANGEMENT EXPLANATION THE SOCIETY IS THE LEAD AGENCY AND A MANAGING MEMBER OF THE PROGRESSIVE MS ALLIANCE, ALONG WITH ASSOCIANZIONE ITALIANA SCLEROSI MULTIPLA (ITALY), MS AUSTRALIA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION, MS SOCIETY (UNITED KINGDOM), AND THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA. THE ALLIANCE IS OPEN TO MS ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND IT IS CONTINUALLY SEEKING NEW MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE GLOBAL MS COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE MADE A JOINT COMMITMENT TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT FOR PROGRESSIVE MS. THE ALLIANCE HAS THREE PRIORITY OBJECTIVES WHICH INCLUDE: UNDERSTAND, PREVENT AND REVERSE PROGRESSION, SPEED UP AND IMPROVE CLINICAL TRIALS, AND IMPROVE WELL-BEING THROUGH PROVEN THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES. OUR FOCUS AND MISSION REMAIN CLEAR: TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WORLDWIDE. THE ALLIANCE INVESTS IN RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF PROGRESSIVE MS, IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL NEW TREATMENTS, AND CREATES TOOLS TO SPEED UP AND IMPROVE CLINICAL TRIALS. AS A MANAGING MEMBER, THE SOCIETY CONTRIBUTED $14,850,980 THROUGH FISCAL 2025 AND HAS COMMITTED $1,975,169 OVER THE NEXT SIX YEARS, CONDITIONAL ON VARIOUS FACTORS. IN ADDITION, AS THE LEAD AGENCY, THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS CUSTODY OF THE POOLED FUNDS CONTRIBUTED FROM OTHER ALLIANCE MEMBERS. THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR PROGRESSIVE MS RESEARCH INITIATIVES IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MADE UP OF THE CEOS OF THE MANAGING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. THE SOCIETY RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $2,146,353 DURING THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, FROM ALLIANCE MEMBERS, WHICH WILL BE HELD UNTIL SUCH TIME THE FUNDS ARE APPROVED FOR EXPENDITURE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE SOCIETY RECORDED UNSPENT DONATED FUNDS, CONSISTING OF BOTH SOCIETY AND OTHER ALLIANCE MEMBERS' MONIES, TOTALING $13,355,149 AS A LIABILITY.
PART V, LINE 4:INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUND THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INVESTED IN A MANNER INTENDED TO PRESERVE THEIR VALUE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH DONOR STIPULATIONS, MINIMIZE THE EFFECT OF HIGH ECONOMIC VOLATILITY AND/OR LOW INVESTMENT RETURN AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAMS SPECIFIED BY THE DONORS, INCLUDING THE MARILYN HILTON MS ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AND OTHER GENERAL SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS.
PART X, LINE 2:FIN 48 FOOTNOTE GUIDANCE IN "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" UNDER THE ASC OF THE FASB CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS STANDARD PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE STANDARD ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, AND DISCLOSURE. THE SOCIETY HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND, TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. THE SOCIETY HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 462,583. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 24,514.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:ADJUSTMENT FOR DONATED SERVICES -1,300,001. RECORDED TO PREPAID EXPENSES

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (3 entries)

RegionRegionTxtOfficesOfficesCntEmployeeEmployeeCntType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)011GRANTMAKING$1,832,222
NORTH AMERICA05GRANTMAKING$601,383
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC04GRANTMAKING$570,987
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees20SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office0ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee0ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee20TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$3,004,592SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$3,004,592TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (20 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtManner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFICRESEARCH$69,600WIRE$0
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFICRESEARCH$160,363WIRE$0
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFICRESEARCH$193,315WIRE$0
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFICRESEARCH$147,709WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$379,491WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$97,980WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$121,429WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$138,032WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$27,027WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$342,000WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$24,750WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$190,618WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$71,246WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$258,850WIRE$0
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)RESEARCH$180,800WIRE$0
NORTH AMERICARESEARCH$74,564WIRE$0
NORTH AMERICARESEARCH$182,571WIRE$0
NORTH AMERICARESEARCH$144,250WIRE$0
NORTH AMERICARESEARCH$99,998WIRE$0
NORTH AMERICARESEARCH$100,000WIRE$0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org20Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp Ownership0ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co0PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS THE SOCIETY HAS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES THAT EVALUATE ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND GRANTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE SOCIETY BASED UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION AND RESEARCHER(S), AND THE PROPOSAL'S SCIENTIFIC OR ACADEMIC MERIT AND POTENTIAL APPLICABILITY TO MS. QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND PROGRAMMATIC STAFF PREPARE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CEO APPROVAL. ONCE A GRANT HAS BEEN APPROVED, ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ON A REGULAR BASIS WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED STAFF.ExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
Phone SolicitationsYes (X)PhoneSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Solicitation Of Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd
Special Fundraising EventsYes (X)SpecialFundraisingEventsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (1)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (9 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmtRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmt
MERKLE GROUP
7001 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVECOLUMBIAMD21046DONOR DATA0$7,617,235$2,299,787$5,317,448
CLINTON MATTHEW BELL
3262 WALDEN GLENESCONDIDOCA92027EVENT AUCTIONEER0$631,648$34,261$597,387
REVEL ROUSER EVENTS
4542 S LUCILE STREETSEATTLEWA98118EVENT AUCTIONEER0$223,427$5,000$218,427
SAFER & COMPANY INC
23415 RIO DEL MAR DRIVEBOCA RATONFL33486EVENT AUCTIONEER0$107,905$7,500$100,405
BEN FARRELL AUCTION & REAL ESTATE LLC
920 GREEN VALLEY DRIVENASHVILLETN37220EVENT AUCTIONEER0$101,451$9,992$91,460
KERRY SAYERS DOUCET
385 N OAK STREETELMHURSTIL60126EVENT AUCTIONEER0$86,996$6,000$80,996
SCOTT ROBERTSON PA
2759 JANET STREETMATLACHAFL33993EVENT AUCTIONEER0$81,000$7,800$73,200
HUNT AUCTIONEERS
2 GOLD STREET 4503NEW YORKNY10038EVENT AUCTIONEER0$31,083$7,500$23,583
MATTHEW WALTER NEWSOM
1901 KILMONACK LANECHARLOTTENC28270EVENT AUCTIONEER0$15,574$5,250$10,324
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$8,896,319TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$2,383,090TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization$6,513,230TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1BIKE MS (50)Event1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$53,173,014GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$38,763,957CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$14,409,057GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event1$1,588,470NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$1,485,451RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$2,635,023FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$289,156EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$8,410,957OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2WALK MS (218)Event2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$32,102,731GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$25,984,445CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$6,118,286GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event2$956,241NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$924,214RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$353,239FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Entertainment Event2$234,913EntertainmentEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$3,649,679OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total101OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$18,686,811GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$13,972,380CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$4,714,431GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Other Events$112,525NonCashPrizesOtherEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Other Events$618,857RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Other Events$2,150,543FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt
Entertainment Other Events$559,639EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$1,272,867OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$103,962,556GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$78,720,782CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$25,241,774GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events$2,657,236NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$3,028,522RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$5,138,805FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$1,083,708EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$13,333,503OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$25,241,774DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$0NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Gaming Information GamingInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Revenue Other Gaming$77,281GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt
Non Cash Prizes Other Gaming$891NonCashPrizesOtherGamingAmt
Volunteer Labor Other Gaming0VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd
Gross Revenue Total Gaming$77,281GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Gaming$891NonCashPrizesTotalGamingAmt
Direct Expense Summary Gaming$891DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt
Net Gaming Income Summary$76,390NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
States Where Gaming ConductedMAStatesWhereGamingConductedCd
States Where Gaming ConductedNCStatesWhereGamingConductedCd
States Where Gaming ConductedPAStatesWhereGamingConductedCd
States Where Gaming ConductedTXStatesWhereGamingConductedCd
LicensedYes (1)LicensedInd
License Suspended Etc0LicenseSuspendedEtcInd
Gaming With NonmembersYes (1)GamingWithNonmembersInd
Member Of Other Entity0MemberOfOtherEntityInd
Gaming Own Facility0.00000GamingOwnFacilityPct
Gaming Other Facility1.00000GamingOtherFacilityPct
Individual With BooksCYNTHIA BERTRANDO CFOIndividualWithBooksNm

Persons With Books US Address PersonsWithBooksUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1733 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FLOORAddressLine1Txt
CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP100173211ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct With3rd Prty For Game Rev0CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd
Gaming Manager PersonCYNTHIA BERTRANDO CFOGamingManagerPersonNm
Gaming Manager Compensation$0GamingManagerCompensationAmt
Gaming Manager Services ProvCYNTHIA BERTRANDO, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PREPARES THE BOOKS AND RECORDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GAMING/SPECIAL EVENTS AND OVERSEES THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMING OPERATION. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE PART OF HER ROLE AS CFO. SHE DOES NOT RECEIVE SEPARATE COMPENSATION RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMING ACTIVITIES.GamingManagerServicesProvTxt
Gaming Manager Is Director OfcrYes (X)GamingManagerIsDirectorOfcrInd
Charitable Distribution RqrYes (1)CharitableDistributionRqrInd
Distributed$72,625DistributedAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS THE SOCIETY USED MERKLE FOR THE MAJORITY OF ITS DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS IN FY2025. THESE CAMPAIGNS COLLECTIVELY RAISED $7,617,235 IN REVENUE FOR FY2025. ADDITIONALLY, EVENT AUCTIONEERS ASSIST THE SOCIETY IN ACQUIRING MERCHANDISE TO BE AUCTIONED. COLLECTIVELY, THEY RAISED $1,792,811 IN REVENUE FOR 2025.
SCHEDULE G, PART IIFUNDRAISING EVENTS BIKE MS BIKE MS IS THE LARGEST CHARITY CYCLING SERIES IN THE WORLD. BIKE MS HAS 49 RIDES ACROSS THE U.S. WITH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH RIDE FOR CASUAL, NOVICE, AND EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS. IN FISCAL 2025, OVER 35,000 CYCLISTS AND MORE THAN 3,500 TEAMS RODE AND PROVIDED FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIETY. WALK MS WALK MS UNITES THE MS COMMUNITY IN THE LARGEST GATHERING OF ITS KIND TO RAISE FUNDS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE LIVING WITH MS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WALK MS HOSTED MORE THAN 14,250 TEAMS AND 119,000 PARTICIPANTS WHO RAISED A COLLECTIVE $29.6M. WALK YOUR WAY, A DO-IT-YOURSELF APPROACH TO WALK MS, WELCOMED ALMOST 3000 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS 647 TEAMS AND RAISED $498,000.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (92 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
ACCELERATED CURE PROJECT FOR MS
460 TOTTEN POND ROAD SUITE 420WALTHAMMA02452043555864501(C)(3)$332,688$0RESEARCH
AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION
201 CHICAGO AVEMINNEAPOLISMN55415411717098501(C)(3)$150,000$0RESEARCH
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
ONE BAYLOR PLAZAHOUSTONTX77030741613878501(C)(3)$44,779$0RESEARCH
BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT VIRGINIA MASON
1201 9TH AVENUESEATTLEWA98101910653422501(C)(3)$314,851$0RESEARCH
BREAKTHROUGH T1D
200 VESEY STREET 28TH FLOORNEW YORKNY10281231907729501(C)(3)$224,584$0RESEARCH
BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
60 FENWOOD RD 10TH FL STE 10002JBOSTONMA02115042312909501(C)(3)$635,345$0RESEARCH
BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
60 FENWOOD RD 10TH FL STE 10002JBOSTONMA02115042312909501(C)(3)$116,875$0CLINICAL
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVENUECLEVELANDOH44106341018992501(C)(3)$518,246$0RESEARCH
CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 BEVERLY BLVDLOS ANGELESCA90048951644600501(C)(3)$98,664$0RESEARCH
CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 BEVERLY BLVDLOS ANGELESCA90048951644600501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICAL
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVDPHILADELPHIAPA19104231352166501(C)(3)$34,375$0RESEARCH
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVDPHILADELPHIAPA19104231352166501(C)(3)$117,375$0CLINICAL
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION
300 LONGWOOD AVEBOSTONMA02115042774441501(C)(3)$109,647$0RESEARCH
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
3333 BURNET AVENUECINCINNATIOH45229310833936501(C)(3)$50,000$0RESEARCH
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
9500 EUCLID AVENUECLEVELANDOH44195340714585501(C)(3)$966,543$0RESEARCH
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
9500 EUCLID AVENUECLEVELANDOH44195340714585501(C)(3)$213,481$0CLINICAL
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
MOBY B 201A 1582 CAMPUS DELIVERYFORT COLLINSCO80523846000545GOV$223,380$0RESEARCHATTN BRETT FLING
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
615 WEST 131ST STREET 3RD FLOORNEW YORKNY10027135598093501(C)(3)$1,280,874$0RESEARCH
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
615 WEST 131ST STREET 3RD FLOORNEW YORKNY10027135598093501(C)(3)$117,425$0CLINICAL
DIGNITY HEALTH
350 WEST THOMAS ROADPHOENIXAZ85013941196203501(C)(3)$100,000$0RESEARCH
DUKE UNIVERSITY
BOX 104132CHARLOTTENC28260560532129501(C)(3)$30,000$0RESEARCH
EMORY UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 935084ATLANTAGA31193580566256501(C)(3)$225,342$0RESEARCH
EMORY UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 935084ATLANTAGA31193580566256501(C)(3)$56,250$0CLINICAL
EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX EDIROCHESTERNY14642823993697501(C)(3)$245,499$0RESEARCH
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
37TH AND O STREETS NWWASHINGTONDC20057530196603501(C)(3)$315,168$0RESEARCH
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
58 EDGEWOOD AVENUE 3RD FLOORATLANTAGA30303581845423501(C)(3)$89,690$0RESEARCH
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
2799 WEST GRAND BLVDDETROITMI48202381357020501(C)(3)$99,725$0RESEARCH
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACENEW YORKNY10029136171197501(C)(3)$137,296$0RESEARCH
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACENEW YORKNY10029136171197501(C)(3)$85,606$0CLINICAL
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1101 EAST 33RD STREET STE D200BALTIMOREMD21218520595110501(C)(3)$1,615,407$0RESEARCH
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1101 EAST 33RD STREET STE D200BALTIMOREMD21218520595110501(C)(3)$140,194$0CLINICAL
KESSLER FOUNDATION RESEARCH CENTER
120 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE SUITE 100EAST HANOVERNJ07936311562134501(C)(3)$599,688$0RESEARCH
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
820 N MICHIGAN AVE LT 1300CHICAGOIL60611361408475501(C)(3)$137,500$0RESEARCH
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT STREETBOSTONMA02114042697983501(C)(3)$184,694$0RESEARCH
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT STREETBOSTONMA02114042697983501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICAL
MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER INC
3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW 7TH FLOORWASHINGTONDC20007522218584501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICAL
MOUNT SINAI REHABILITATION HOSPITAL INC
114 WOODLAND STREET MS 510358HARTFORDCT06112061422973501(C)(3)$147,294$0RESEARCH
MYROBALAN THERAPEUTICS INC
200 BOSTON AVE STE G750MEDFORDME02155871322045N/A$425,482$0RESEARCH
NAT'L INST OF HEALTHNAT'L INST OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS & STROKE
9000 ROCKVILLE PIKEBETHESDAMD20892520858115501(C)(3)$294,817$0RESEARCH
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
545 FIRST AVENUENEW YORKNY10016135562308501(C)(3)$75,000$0CLINICAL
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
550 FIRST AVENUENEW YORKNY10016135562308501(C)(3)$180,980$0RESEARCH
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREETEVANSTONIL60208362167817501(C)(3)$117,622$0RESEARCH
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREETEVANSTONIL60208362167817501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICAL
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
2525 SW 3RD AVE SUITE 245PORTLANDOR97201931176109501(C)(3)$200,000$0RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1109 GEDDES AVENUEANN ARBORMI48109386006309GOV$474,490$0RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1109 GEDDES AVENUEANN ARBORMI48109386006309GOV$173,125$0CLINICAL
REHABILITION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
355 E ERIE STREETCHICAGOIL60611362256036501(C)(3)$237,286$0RESEARCH
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
593 EDDY STREETPROVIDENCERI02903050258954501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICAL
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
3145 PORTER DRIVEPALO ALTOCA94304941156365501(C)(3)$910,753$0RESEARCH
STATE OF MARYLAND
220 ARCH STBOWIEMD20715526002033GOV$97,620$0RESEARCH
THE J DAVID GLADSTONE INSTITUTES
1650 OWENS STSAN FRANCISCOCA94158237203666501(C)(3)$20,066$0RESEARCH
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RDMILWAUKEEWI53226390806261501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICAL
THE MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
36 1ST AVENUECHARLESTOWNMA02129042868893501(C)(3)$400,085$0RESEARCH
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
901 WOODY HAYES DRIVECOLUMBUSOH43210316025986GOV$170,348$0RESEARCH
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
901 WOODY HAYES DRIVECOLUMBUSOH43210316025986GOV$75,000$0CLINICAL
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
105 JESSUP HALLIOWA CITYIA52242426004813GOV$116,122$0RESEARCH
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
7000 FANNIN STREETHOUSTONTX77030741761309GOV$18,750$0CLINICAL
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD MC 9029DALLASTX75390756002868501(C)(3)$221,873$0RESEARCH
THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
85 SO PROSPECT ST 333 WATERMAN BLDGBURLINGTONVT05405030179440501(C)(3)$118,844$0RESEARCH
TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
7 LEBANON STREET SUITE 302HANOVERNH03755020222111501(C)(3)$67,662$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
701 20TH STREET S - AB 921BIRMINGHAMAL35294636005396GOV$112,595$0CLINICAL
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
9500 GILMAN DRIVELA JOLLACA92093956006144GOV$295,713$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
1855 FOLSOM STREET BOX 0812SAN FRANCISCOCA94143946036493GOV$1,310,088$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
1855 FOLSOM STREET BOX 0812SAN FRANCISCOCA94143946036493GOV$17,531$0CLINICAL
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
900 UNIVERSITY AVERIVERSIDECA92521956006142GOV$271,156$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
AMC BLDG 500 13001 E 17TH PLBOULDERCO80309846000555GOV$601,810$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
AMC BLDG 500 13001 E 17TH PLBOULDERCO80309846000555GOV$161,019$0CLINICAL
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER
263 FARMINGTON AVENUEFARMINGTONCT06030521725543GOV$6,000$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PO BOX 24736NEW YORKNY10087596002052GOV$66,844$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
800 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE 511MBCHICAGOIL60612376000511GOV$261,932$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC
2385 IRVING HILL ROADLAWRENCEKS66045480680117501(C)(3)$301,673$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MAIL STOP 1039KANSAS CITYKS66160481108830501(C)(3)$242,482$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
100 MORRISSEY BOULEVARDWESTBOROUGHMA01581043167352GOV$239,800$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
55 LAKE AVE NORTHWORCESTERMA01605043167352GOV$67,662$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
PO BOX 402420ATLANTANC30384566001393GOV$68,496$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
724 GRACE HALLNOTRE DAMEIN46556350868188501(C)(3)$137,500$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3451 WALNUT STREET P221 FRANKLINPHILADELPHIAPA19103231352685GOV$278,281$0RESEARCHBUILDING
UNIV OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE CMLTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDU
3600 FORBES AVE AT MEYRAN FORBESPITTSBURGHPA15264250965591501(C)(3)$192,708$0RESEARCHTOWER SUITE 3010
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
US STEEL TOWER 600 GRANT ST 58THPITTSBURGHPA15219232919472501(C)(3)$18,750$0CLINICALFLOOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY GARDENS SUITE 205LOS ANGELESCA90089951642394GOV$228,367$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY GARDENS SUITE 205LOS ANGELESCA90089951642394GOV$72,188$0CLINICAL
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
110 INNER CAMPUS DR STOP K5300AUSTINTX78712746000203GOV$56,250$0CLINICAL
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
201 S PRESIDENTS CIRCLE ROOM 411SALT LAKE CITYUT84112876000525GOV$836,987$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4300 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SUITE 300SEATTLEWA98105916001537GOV$263,920$0RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4300 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SUITE 300SEATTLEWA98105916001537GOV$56,250$0CLINICAL
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1161 21ST AVE SOUTH SUITE D3300MCNNASHVILLETN37232352528741501(C)(3)$221,476$0RESEARCH
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 843035RICHMONDVA23284546001758GOV$386,077$0RESEARCH
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE CB 1034ST LOUISMO63110430653611GOV$494,655$0RESEARCH
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE CB 1034ST LOUISMO63110430653611GOV$117,975$0CLINICAL
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
5057 WOODWARD AVENUE 13TH FLDETROITMI48202386028429GOV$408,831$0RESEARCH
WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE
1300 YORK AVENUENEW YORKNY10065311623978501(C)(3)$590,898$0RESEARCH
YALE UNIVERSITY
2 WHITNEY AVENUE 6TH FLOORNEW HAVENCT06510060646973501(C)(3)$539,079$0RESEARCH
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Total501c3 Org74Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org1TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (2 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntCash GrantCashGrantAmt
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE898$277,402
RESEARCH GRANT11$110,199

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS RESEARCH GRANTS THE SOCIETY HAS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES THAT EVALUATE ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND GRANTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE SOCIETY BASED UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION AND RESEARCHER(S), AND THE PROPOSAL'S SCIENTIFIC OR ACADEMIC MERIT AND POTENTIAL APPLICABILITY TO MS. QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND PROGRAMMATIC STAFF PREPARE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CEO APPROVAL. ONCE A GRANT HAS BEEN APPROVED, GRANTEE RECIPIENTS IN THE UNITED STATES RECEIVING MORE THAN 10K IN FUNDING ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ON A REGULAR BASIS WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED STAFF. FINANCIAL SUPPORT GRANTS THE SOCIETY'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACCESS MS RELATED CARE AND/OR IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. RECIPIENTS ARE ISSUED PREPAID PEX CARDS TO PAY VENDORS DIRECTLY FOR ELIGIBLE EXPENSES, INCLUDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER TREATMENT-RELATED COSTS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentYes (1)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (14 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
TIMOTHY COETZEE
PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 07/2024)$505,332$0$0$0$0$0$13,800$0$47,501$0$566,633$0$0$0
CYNTHIA BERTRANDO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$399,744$0$0$0$0$0$12,488$0$53,661$0$465,893$0$0$0
CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO
FMR. PRESIDENT & CEO(THRU 07/2024)$332,311$0$0$0$72,116$0$13,800$0$1,197$0$419,424$0$0$0
JENNIFER LEE
EVP, DEVELOPMENT (THRU 10/2024)$272,331$0$0$0$44,056$0$10,560$0$13,417$0$340,364$0$0$0
BARI TALENTE
EVP, ADVOCACY & HEALTHCARE ACCESS$268,405$0$0$0$0$0$11,552$0$46,596$0$326,553$0$0$0
PHYLLIS ROBSHAM THRU 072024
FMR. EVP, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP$131,974$0$0$0$168,369$0$6,524$0$10,540$0$317,407$0$0$0
LISA GOLDFARB THRU 052024
FMR. CHIEF PPL, VOL & COMM ENG OFF.$174,043$0$0$0$132,419$0$8,580$0$1,067$0$316,109$0$0$0
WHITNIE GLADDEN
GENERAL COUNSEL (THRU 02/2025)$275,913$0$0$0$0$0$10,358$0$1,105$0$287,376$0$0$0
RONDA KRIER
EVP, TECHNOLOGY$213,993$0$0$0$0$0$9,391$0$46,115$0$269,499$0$0$0
BRUCE BEBO
EVP, RESEARCH$231,578$0$0$0$0$0$8,770$0$27,686$0$268,034$0$0$0
MISTY FLOWERS
EVP, FINANCE & OPERATIONS$176,062$0$0$0$0$0$7,458$0$42,570$0$226,090$0$0$0
KAREN MARINER
EVP, PROGRAMS & SUPPORT$197,901$0$0$0$0$0$7,991$0$15,448$0$221,340$0$0$0
RON ZWERIN THRU 062024
FMR. EVP, MKT, BRAND & COMMUNICATION$103,175$0$0$0$73,700$0$5,454$0$22,033$0$204,362$0$0$0
REBECCA FEHLIG THRU 072024
SVP, INNOVATIONS & OPERATIONS$93,086$0$0$0$69,233$0$4,832$0$25,940$0$193,091$0$0$0

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 4AFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationLISA GOLDFARB RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $89,549 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). JENNIFER LEE RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $11,455 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). PHYLLIS ROBSHAM RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $136,800 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). RON ZWERIN RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $46,062 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HIS WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). REBECCA FEHLIG RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $48,462 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution227ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$2,166,266NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMVMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescCRYPTODesc
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$2,970NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMVMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, COLUMN (B):FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

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Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, ALL OF WHOM SERVE ON THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY, AND THEY EACH HAVE AN EQUAL VOTE ON ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BDECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY ELECTS THE GOVERNING BODY, APPROVES ANY BY-LAW CHANGES AND APPROVES THE SOCIETY'S STRATEGIC PLAN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES ARE PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH MANAGEMENT. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, COMMENTS, CORRECTIONS, AND EDITS. A MEETING OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS HELD TO DISCUSS ANY EDITS, APPROVE THE REVISED FORM 990, AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SOCIETY BOARD IS GIVEN A TWO-WEEK PERIOD TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON FORM 990 BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY EACH DIRECTOR MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE PRIOR TO BECOMING A DIRECTOR AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. EACH OFFICER, KEY PERSON OR COVERED INDIVIDUAL MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE WHEN ASSUMING THE RELEVANT POSITION AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. ALL INFORMATION IN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES OR SUBSEQUENT DISCLOSURES SHALL BE COMPILED AND REPORTED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED AS RELATED PARTIES THROUGH THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PROCESS ("RELATED PARTY LIST") SHALL BE ASSEMBLED AND PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES OF THE SOCIETY OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AUTHORITY TO SIGN CONTRACTS, ENTER INTO TRANSACTIONS, OR SIGN CHECKS ON BEHALF OF THE SOCIETY. SUCH INDIVIDUALS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE RELATED PARTY LIST BEFORE ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR SIGNING A CHECK TO CONFIRM WHETHER IT IS A POTENTIAL RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION. IN ADDITION, TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, WE INQUIRE THE BOARD AT THE START OF EACH BOARD MEETING. IF A POTENTIAL RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION IS IDENTIFIED, INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR REVIEW. SUCH INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION AND MAY CONSULT WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST WITH THIS REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ACOMPENSATION PROCESS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE (3) INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE BOARD CHAIR. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED WITH COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION AND DATA FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AT OTHER VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND NATIONAL INFLUENCE. THIS INFORMATION IS USED TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF AND DETERMINE ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AS WELL AS ENSURE THE EQUITABILITY OF SOCIETY OFFICERS. RESULTS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COMPENSATION ARE REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 & SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 3 THE SOCIETY IS REGISTERED OR LICENSED TO SOLICIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES AND JURISDICTIONS: AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, D.C., FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION THE SOCIETY'S IRS FORM 990, IRS FORM 990-T AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG, AND ON THE CHARITY NAVIGATOR WEBSITE. THE SOCIETY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, RECORD RETENTION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII-A: STRATEGIC DECISIONS WERE MADE TO ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS THE SOCIETY TO ACHIEVE AS MUCH IMPACT AS POSSIBLE WITH THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THE RESTRUCTURING RESULTED IN SOCIETY LEADERSHIP POSITION CHANGES AND TRANSITIONS. FORM 990, PART VII-B, THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, MERKLE INC. MERKLE INC. SUPPORTS THE SOCIETY BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIES, SEGMENTATION PLANS, AND TACTICAL APPROACHES FOR ITS DIRECT MARKETING INITIATIVES. THESE EFFORTS ENCOMPASS FUNDRAISING AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH VARIOUS CHANNELS SUCH AS DIRECT MAIL, EMAIL, AND WEB ASSET CAMPAIGNS. BEYOND STRATEGIC PLANNING, MERKLE ALSO MANAGES THE EXECUTION OF THE SOCIETY'S COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT MARKETING PROGRAM, ENCOMPASSING OVER TWENTY-ONE ACQUISITION CAMPAIGNS EACH YEAR, MONTHLY RENEWAL CAMPAIGNS, MONTHLY EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS, AND ONGOING ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND TAX RECEIPTING OF DONOR GIFTS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:EXPENSE TIMING ADJUSTMENT 1,300,001. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 462,583. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 24,514.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Disregarded Entities IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp

Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FAST FORWARD LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1733 THIRD AVENUEAddressLine1Txt
CityNEW YORKCityNm
State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP100173822ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN261933619EIN
Primary ActivitiesRESEARCHPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateDELegalDomicileStateCd
Total Income$78,574TotalIncomeAmt
End Of Year Assets$218,348EndOfYearAssetsAmt

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1NMSSBusinessNameLine1Txt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART I:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDISREGARDED ENTITIES FAST FORWARD LLC ("FAST FORWARD"), A CONSOLIDATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT AFFILIATE OF THE SOCIETY DERIVES ITS TAX EXEMPTION FROM THE SOCIETY AND IS TREATED AS A "DISREGARDED ENTITY" FOR TAX PURPOSES. FAST FORWARD PARTNERS WITH SELECTED BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AIMED AT IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING THERAPIES AND/OR DIAGNOSTICS TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF MS.ExplanationTxt