Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Employer identification number
33-0880635
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
105,793
108,098
92,765
256,571
264,320
827,547
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
218,932
318,860
220,925
125,795
190,681
1,075,193
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
324,725
426,958
313,690
382,366
455,001
1,902,740
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,902,740
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
324,725
426,958
313,690
382,366
455,001
1,902,740
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
974
4,638
4,312
599
202
10,725
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
974
4,638
4,312
599
202
10,725
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
0
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
325,699
431,596
318,002
382,965
455,203
1,913,465
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.440 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.360 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.560 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.640 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000105
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Employer identification number
33-0880635
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
EACH YEAR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PROGRAM MANAGER. THIS WAS MOST RECENTLY DONE IN 2009. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEWS THE INDIVIDUALS COMPENSATION AND USES COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN A COMPARABLE POSITION TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND DOCUMENTS IT IN THEIR MINUTES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
THE RETURN PREPARER MAILS THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 TO THE PRESIDENT. THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT REVIEW THE FORM 990. THE PRESIDENT THEN SIGNS THE FORM 990 AND FILES THE FORM WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AS A STOCK CORPORATION WITH INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
RICHARD DESANTIS (PAST PRESIDENT) HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH LYNN DESANTIS (DIRECTOR). ANN GREER (DIRECTOR) HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH GLORIA GREER (PRESIDENT EMERITUS).
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH ONE-ON-ONE ENHANCED STRENGTH TRAINING TWICE EACH WEEK FOR ONE HOUR PER VISIT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A PHYSICAL THERAPIST EVALUATION PRIOR TO EACH CLIENT ENTERING THE EXERCISE THERAPY PROGRAM. THE CLIENT IS REEVALUATED IN THE MIDDLE AND END OF THE YEAR BY A LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST TO MONITOR AND TRACK THE CLIENTS' PROGRESS IN THE EXERCISE THERAPY PROGRAM. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH MOBILITY EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS RELATED TO EITHER EQUIPMENT OR NECESSITIES. THE CLIENT SUBMITS A REQUEST FOR MOBILITY EQUIPMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION BUYS EQUIPMENT SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS AND ASSIST BARS FOR THOSE CLIENTS THAT CANNOT BUY THEM THEMSELVES. THE CLIENT MUST FIRST SUBMIT A CLAIM WITH THEIR INSURANCE AGENCY PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE. THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES THE MOBILITY EQUIPMENT GIVEN TO THE CLIENTS THROUGH IN & OUT MOBILITY LOCATED IN PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA. THE DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT PURCHASED INCREASE, MAINTAIN, OR IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE CLIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.