TY 2013 Form 990

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	820,509	820,509
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	272,310	156,579	81,693	34,038
7	Other salaries and wages	3,133,103	2,176,504	187,647	768,952
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	25,500	12,699	12,623	178
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	233,207			233,207
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	620,682	543,750	30,674	46,258
12	Advertising and promotion ....	43,817	16,103	113	27,601
13	Office expenses .......	696,115	496,241	52,589	147,285
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	451,810	204,791	111,005	136,014
17	Travel ............	2,423	1,370	1,053
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	69,135	23,045	23,045	23,045
23	Insurance ..............	27,092	18,423	2,167	6,502
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	AWARENESS AND EDUCATION	572,926	572,926
b	MISCELLANEOUS	151,540	9,375	76,697	65,468
c	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	98,514	54,909	16,710	26,895
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,218,683	5,107,224	596,016	1,515,443
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
	1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............	35,452	1	35,455
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........	1,045,581	2	1,867,051
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............	196,474	4	371,292
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
			5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............		8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........	67,969	9	54,668
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	800,666
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	593,484	267,390	10c	207,182
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........		11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....	806,157	12	836,970
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....		13
14	Intangible assets ...............		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	19,160	15	15,000
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......	2,438,183	16	3,387,618
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........	109,399	17	156,936
18	Grants payable .................		18
19	Deferred revenue ................		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................	81,568	25	90,811
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........	190,967	26	247,747
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............	2,170,839	27	2,951,498
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	76,377	28	188,373
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,247,216	33	3,139,871
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	2,438,183	34	3,387,618

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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. right arrow

See separate instructions.
right arrow

Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Non-functionally integrated

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).

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 ..................................................

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

and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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 monetary support
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of monetary support


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	5,976,691	6,451,231	6,683,660	6,697,106	8,042,721	33,851,409
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	5,976,691	6,451,231	6,683,660	6,697,106	8,042,721	33,851,409
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)..						297,704
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						33,553,705

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	5,976,691	6,451,231	6,683,660	6,697,106	8,042,721	33,851,409
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	26,293	-1,788	24,822	58,584	575	108,486
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						33,959,895

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

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................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

98.800 %

Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

93.400 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2013. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2012. If the organization did not check a 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. 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 ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012. 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 ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

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............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2013. 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 ........ right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2012. 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 ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2013

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet

Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2013

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............	102,486	22,205	80,281
d	Equipment ................	218,707	189,774	28,933
e	Other .................	479,473	381,505	97,968
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				207,182

Schedule D (Form 990) 2013

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other (A) LAND & DONATED TIME SHARE	4,805	F
(B) EQUITY SECURITIES	832,165	F







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	836,970

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
DEFERRED RENT EXPENSE		90,811








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		90,811
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................

Schedule D (Form 990) 2013

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	8,111,338
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	-20,932
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-20,932
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	8,132,270
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	8,132,270

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	7,218,683
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	7,218,683
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	7,218,683

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Schedule D (Form 990) 2013

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.
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Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	JADENT INC PO BOX 881 SALEM, OR97308	REGIONAL CAMPAIGN AND PUBLIC INITIATIVE		No	943,028	666,306	276,722
	DONATION LINE LLC 49 NORTHAM ROAD AMSTON, CT06231	VEHICLE DONATIONS	Yes		23,598	9,439	14,159








Total .................					966,626	675,745	290,881

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC, HI

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GOLF TOURNAMENT (event type)	(b) Event #2 YOGA MOVES (event type)	(c) Other events 3 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	32,967	56,608	51,335	140,910
2	Less: Contributions . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	32,967	56,608	51,335	140,910
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	11,336	22,546	45,232	79,114
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........				79,114
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)...........				61,796

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

Additional Data

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number
59-2792934

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS	335	65,989
(2) PROVIDE COOLING EQUIPMENT	548	65,923
(3) PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE	285	62,313
(4) PROVIDE COMPUTERS	83	29,859
(5) PROVIDE HOMECARE	225	113,537
(6) PROVIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRANTS	325	177,739
(7) PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS	7000	44,851
(8) PROVIDE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE	53	17,147
(9) PROVIDE GRANTS TO MS ORGANIZATIONS	14	174,250
(10) PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS CFAC	141	47,723
(11) PROVIDE BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS	56	21,178

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet

Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

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Inspection

Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1	THE MISSION OF THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION ("MSF") IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE PERSONS AFFECTED BY MS THAT HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND PERSONAL WELL BEING; AND TO HEIGHTEN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN ORDER TO ELICIT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MSF'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH THE ILLNESS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE MSF IS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RELEVANT INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN SOLVING THE CHALLENGES OF DAILY LIFE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAM THE MSF'S HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE; IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND MAINTAIN CAREGIVER AND OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT MECHANISMS. THE HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAM ALSO FACILITATES THE COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDING INTERVENTION AND AWARENESS OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES. DIRECT SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR ADULT DAY CARE AS WELL AS TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM CUSTODIAL CARE IN THE HOME, INCLUDING PERSONAL CARE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREPARATION, AND CAREGIVER RESPITE. REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HOME INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER UNIQUE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE HOME CARE, RESPITE, AND THERAPY SERVICES TO THOSE OF ALL AGES, WITH LIMITED OR FIXED INCOMES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	SUPPORT PROGRAM A VITAL FACET OF PROGRAM SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO HELP DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. EVERY PROBLEM OR NEED IS CONSIDERED IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE, AND IS RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY AND CONFIDENTIALLY. TELEPHONE SUPPORT MORE THAN 45,000 CALLS A YEAR COME INTO THE MSF FROM AROUND THE WORLD. CALLERS REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE MSF AND ITS AVAILABLE SERVICES, AS WELL AS COPING ISSUES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, MS TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND CURRENT RESEARCH UPDATES. IN ADDITION, THOUSANDS OF FOLLOW-UP CALLS ARE MADE BY THE MSF TO VARIOUS COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, DISABILITY GROUPS, UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CRISIS CENTERS, UTILITY COMPANIES, HOUSING AUTHORITIES, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS. SPANISH-SPEAKING STAFF MEMBERS ARE ON HAND TO RESPOND TO HISPANIC INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MS. WALK-IN SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO PERSONALLY VISIT THE MSF FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, A RELAXING, PRIVATE MEETING ROOM IS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SPEAK WITH A CASEWORKER. INFORMATION ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES PROVIDING HOME CARE, TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE; AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON MS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND STRATEGIES FOR TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DISEASE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR APPRECIATION FOR THE TIME TAKEN TO ASSIST THEM ON A PERSONAL LEVEL. SUPPORT GROUPS THE MSF SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCES FOR MS PEOPLE TO START A SUPPORT GROUP IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH PHONE SUPPORT AND A SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING MANUAL TO ASSIST THEM IN STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE SUPPORT GROUP. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, BOOKS, VIDEOS AND RESOURCE MATERIALS FROM THE LENDING LIBRARY, DEVELOPMENT AND PRINTING OF FLYERS AND BROCHURES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIST THEIR SUPPORT GROUP IN THE INDEPENDENT REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP DIRECTORY ON THE MSF WEBSITE. FOR SUPPORT GROUPS THAT QUALIFY, DIRECT SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE. EXISTING SUPPORT GROUPS THAT CONTACT THE MSF ARE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME SERVICES. OVER 152 INDEPENDENT SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE MSF SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM. RANGING IN SIZE FROM SIX TO 600 MEMBERS, THESE GROUPS RESPOND TO THE NEEDS, PROBLEMS, AND CONCERNS OF THE MS PEOPLE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. CAREGIVERS NIGHT OUT EACH NOVEMBER, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, AND IN RECOGNITION OF CAREGIVERS EVERYWHERE, THE MSF HOSTS ITS ANNUAL MS CAREGIVERS NIGHT OUT CONTEST. AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO BOTH CAREGIVERS AND CARE-RECEIVERS TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL CAREGIVING STORY AND NOMINATE THEIR CARE PARTNER TO WIN A DINNER FOR TWO AND HAVE THEIR STORY PUBLISHED IN MS FOCUS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C	ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES AND DEVICES THAT INCREASE, MAINTAIN, OR IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THIS INCLUDES AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING, COMMUNICATION DEVICES, COMPUTER, HOME AND VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS, ORTHOTICS, MOBILITY AIDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND AIDS FOR VISION AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS. IN 2013, THE MSF ASSISTED PATIENTS WITH AT, INCLUDING WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, HAND CONTROLS, SPEAKER PHONES, COMPUTERS, VOICE ACTIVATED SOFTWARE, PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS, BRACES, EYEGLASSES, TRANSFER EQUIPMENT, DIAPERS, REACHERS, COMMODES, SHOWER CHAIRS, AND CLOTHING. VARIOUS HOME MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING INSTALLING RAILS AND GRAB BARS, WIDENING DOORWAYS, BUILDING RAMPS, AND CREATING ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS WERE ALSO PROVIDED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THE PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE TO MS PATIENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY. REQUESTS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH-RELATED MS CARE, ARE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FIRST LOCATE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATIONAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED ASSISTANCE. IN CASES WHERE OTHER AGENCIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, MSF MAY PROVIDE THE NEEDED ASSISTANCE. IN 2013, MSF PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 285 MS PATIENTS IN 40 STATES, FOR HEATING AND COOLING COSTS, HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS, UTILITIES, THERAPY-RELATED MEDICATIONS, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	EDUCATION AND INFORMATION MSFYI INTERNET NEWSLETTER THIS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER IS SENT DIRECTLY TO THE SUBSCRIBER "INBOX" EACH MONTH, BRINGING THE VERY LATEST IN MS NEWS, INCLUDING RESEARCH, CLINICAL TRIALS, AND HELPFUL HINTS FOR LIVING WELL WITH MS. DURING 2013, MSFYI REACHED CLOSE TO 28,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN 100 COUNTRIES. MSF RESOURCE/LENDING LIBRARY THE MSF LENDING LIBRARY PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE INTERESTED IN MS AS WELL AS PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES TO MSF CASEWORKERS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO THE MS COMMUNITY IN A RESOURCEFUL MANNER. THIS COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF RESOURCES, WHICH CONTINUES TO EXPAND DAILY, IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE, TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. DURING 2013 MSF PROCESSED OVER 200 MAILINGS TO 156 PEOPLE LOCATED IN 37 STATES. WOMEN WELLNESS AND MEN & MS THESE GENDER-SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY, PROACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON FREQUENTLY OVERLOOKED SECONDARY HEALTH PROBLEMS. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE CONCERNING MANY TOPICS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN AND MEN WITH MS. MEMBERSHIP IN SEVERAL NATIONAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, KEEPS US ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF INFORMATION AND ISSUES OF PARTICULAR RELEVANCE TO WOMEN AND MEN. WE CARE, WE CALL VOLUNTEER PEER COUNSELORS RESPOND BY TELEPHONE TO REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH MS WHO CARES ABOUT THEM AND IS INTERESTED IN WHAT THEY ARE EXPERIENCING. WHETHER IT IS ONCE A DAY, ONCE A WEEK, OR ONCE A MONTH, REGULAR TELEPHONE CALLS TO PATIENTS PROVIDE SINCERE AND CARING SUPPORT IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. DURING 2013, OVER 100 PERSONS PER MONTH WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. DATA BASE THE MSF MAINTAINS A RAPIDLY GROWING DATABASE OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE U.S. AND ABROAD THAT ARE INTERESTED IN MS. CONSTANTLY UPDATED AND EXPANDED, THE MSF DATABASES ALSO INCLUDE HEALTH, HOME CARE, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND CAM RESOURCES, GRANTING CASEWORKERS RAPID ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR THOSE IN NEED. WRITTEN MATERIAL A GREAT DEAL OF TIME AND EFFORT IS DEVOTED TO ENSURING THE ACCURACY, RELEVANCE, AND APPROPRIATENESS OF ALL WRITTEN MATERIAL. ALL LITERATURE IS DESIGNED TO BE UP-TO-DATE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE MS COMMUNITY. MSFOCUS OUR COMPLIMENTARY 64-PAGE, FULL COLOR QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, WITH A NATIONAL READERSHIP OF 130,000, IS MAILED TO MS PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. PUBLISHED IN ENLARGED TYPE FOR THE BENEFIT OUR READERS, MS FOCUS PROVIDES PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON TRADITIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE, CURRENT RESEARCH, COPING TECHNIQUES, QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES, AND MORE. AN AUDIO AND ON LINE VERSION OF MS FOCUS IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. SUPPORT GROUP NEWS THE SUPPORT GROUP NEWS IS A QUARTERLY INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS UNIQUE PUBLICATION IS TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE OF REGIONAL MS SUPPORT GROUPS BY PROMOTING THEIR FORMATION AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. DURING 2013 OVER 18,000 PERSONS SUBSCRIBED TO THE SUPPORT GROUP NEWS. BROCHURES AND BOOKLETS A GENERAL BROCHURE DEVELOPED FOR THE PUBLIC IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 250,000 PEOPLE A YEAR. IT HIGHLIGHTS THE MSF MISSION AND LISTS SUPPORT RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ENCOURAGING PUBLIC SUPPORT, SUCH AS VOLUNTEERISM. BROCHURES ON VARIOUS MSF ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HOME CARE GRANTS, AND THE CRUISE FOR A CAUSE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. BOOKLETS CONTAINING EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ON MS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, PREGNANCY, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, MEDICATIONS, INTIMACY AND SEXUALITY, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE. MOST OF THESE BOOKLETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. FACT SHEETS FOR AREAS OF SPECIFIC INTEREST, FACT SHEETS CONTAINING INFORMATION ON CURRENT MEDICAL TREATMENTS, LATEST RESEARCH, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE. WE ALSO HAVE A GROWING LIST OF FACT SHEETS AVAILABLE FOR OUR SPANISH-SPEAKING READERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS NATIONAL MS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH IS A NATIONAL EFFORT, HELD EACH YEAR DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, BY THE MSF AND AFFILIATED GROUPS TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT MS. THE VITAL GOALS OF THIS CAMPAIGN ARE TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCOPE OF THE DISEASE AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT CAN ASSIST THOSE AFFECTED. MSF WORKS DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE, ON A NATIONAL LEVEL, INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR MS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARE PARTNERS. DURING 2013, OVER 9,000 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THIS GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN BY DISTRIBUTING AWARENESS KITS THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES. THOUSANDS MORE PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUNDRAISERS, AND OTHER MS RELATED ACTIVITIES DURING THE MONTH. REGIONALLY CONDUCTED MSF OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DIRECTED TO PATIENTS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS EDUCATE THOUSANDS EACH YEAR WITH AN INTEREST IN MS. IN ADDITION, MSF ACTIVELY SEEKS TO AMPLIFY ITS OUTREACH EFFORTS BY COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WITH ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS AND EXISTING RESOURCES THAT COMPLIMENT OUR MISSION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF LIMITED RESOURCES. DURING 2013 MSF SPONSORED 21 OUTREACH PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE: 16 PATIENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 4 REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES, AND ONE HEALTH FAIR. ANNUAL MSF CRUISE FOR A CAUSE THE MSF CRUISE FOR A CAUSE IS AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT SEA, GIVING PEOPLE WITH MS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN FROM RENOWNED MS SPECIALISTS AND BREAK BEYOND BARRIERS BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WHILE HAVING FUN WITH OTHERS WITH MS. AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES WITH CUTTING EDGE MEDICAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES, DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS. ATTENTION IS PAID TO SPECIAL NEEDS OF TRAVELERS WITH MS AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE FOR SHOWER CHAIRS, SCOOTER RENTALS, ACCESSIBLE CABINS AND OTHER ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	SUPPORT GROUP OUTREACH PROGRAM THROUGH THE SUPPORT GROUP OUTREACH PROGRAM, THE MSF EXTENDS A PERSONAL TOUCH TO SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS, PROVIDING THEM WITH ASSISTANCE IN ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE GROUP AND THE LOCAL MS COMMUNITY. SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS CAN ALSO TAKE PART IN TRAINING SEMINARS TO CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE MSF. TO ENCOURAGE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WHEN VISITING SUPPORT GROUPS, MSF CONDUCTS OUTREACH VISITS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, LIBRARIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR LOCAL MS PATIENTS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO REFER PATIENTS TO THE LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP. DURING 2013 THE MSF CONDUCTED 8 OUTREACH VISITS TO SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	GRANTS MSF QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS THE MSF IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN SUPPORTING IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH MS. MSF ANNUALLY AWARDS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN GRANTS AND ENDOWMENTS TO UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ACTIVELY PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH NEW STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE DISEASE. SINCE 1996, THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION (MSF) HAS AWARDED GRANTS AND ENDOWMENTS TO UNIVERSITIES, MS CENTERS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE A BRIGHTER TOMORROW FOR THOSE LIVING WITH MS. MS CENTERS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WITH A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, IN NEED OF EXPANDING THEIR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE MSF. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING OR EXPANDING MS DAY PROGRAMS, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND MEDICAL CARE. GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO MS CENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN 2013, WHICH PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT, PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION ON THE LATEST RESEARCH ADVANCES. BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS NOW IN ITS FIFTH YEAR, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH MS WITH GOODS OR SERVICES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENHANCING SAFETY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, COMFORT, OR WELL BEING. RECIPIENTS WERE SUPPLIED WITH RAMPS, VEHICLE AND HOME MODIFICATIONS, COMPUTERS, APPLIANCES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOBBY SUPPLIES AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE BASIC PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION, ALONG WITH A BRIEF ESSAY OF 100 WORDS OR LESS DESCRIBING HOW THE GRANT MIGHT HELP THEM HAVE A BRIGHTER TOMORROW. IN 2013, 56 PEOPLE FROM 37 STATES AND TERRITORIES BENEFITED DIRECTLY FROM THE BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANT AND MANY GRANT APPLICANTS WERE HELPED THROUGH OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE MSF. COMPUTER GRANT PROGRAM COMPUTER GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPUTERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MS ON LIMITED OR FIXED INCOMES. FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE A COMPUTER, TRAINING MAY BE PROVIDED. THE APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRES VERIFICATION OF A DIAGNOSIS OF MS AND A BRIEF ESSAY FROM THE APPLICANT EXPLAINING HOW A COMPUTER WILL ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. A COMPUTER, MONITOR, KEYBOARD AND MOUSE WILL BE GRANTED. INTERNET ACCESS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT. DURING 2013, 83 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED IN 46 STATES. HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE GRANT THE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2012 TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN PAYING FOR DOCTOR VISITS. MANY TIMES AN INDIVIDUAL WITH MS CANNOT RECEIVE MEDICATION OR ASSISTANCE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHYSICIAN AND THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COVER THE COST OF THE PHYSICIAN. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO HELP BRIDGE THIS GAP AND WILL ALLOW TWO VISITS TO A PHYSICIAN. IN 2013, WE ASSISTED 53 INDIVIDUALS FOR 80 PHYSICIAN VISITS IN 17 STATES. COOLING GRANT PROGRAM THE MSF RECEIVES NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN COPING WITH HEAT-INDUCED SYMPTOMS. IN 2013, THROUGH THE COOLING PROGRAM, 548 INDIVIDUALS IN 50 STATES WERE PROVIDED WITH COOLING VESTS, WRIST BANDS, NECK BANDS, BANDANAS, AND HATS TO HELP THEM REMAIN ACTIVE AND HAVE A MORE COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM MSF WEBSITE THE MSF WEBSITE SERVES AS THE INTERNET LINK TO THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE MSF. IT IS CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVING IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY BY MS. THE MSF WEBSITE IS INTERNATIONALLY ACCESSIBLE, AND THOUSANDS OF HOURS AND CONSIDERABLE RESOURCES ARE EXPENDED TO UPDATE THE WEBSITE EACH YEAR. A COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IS AVAILABLE ON THE MSF WEBSITE. A LISTING OF U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVELY RECRUITING PATIENTS WITH MS, A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FDA, AS WELL AS DETAILED PROFILES, ORGANIZED GEOGRAPHICALLY BY STATE, OF HUNDREDS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTERS SPECIALIZING IN NEUROLOGY RESEARCH, IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. AMONG THE FEATURES OF THE MSF WEBSITE ARE: NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE MSF STRIVES TO KEEP ABREAST OF DEVELOPMENTS IN MS NEWS AND RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE UP-TO-DATE REPORTS VIA THE NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CLEAR, COMPREHENSIBLE INFORMATION, WHILE SHOWING HOW INDIVIDUAL STUDIES FIT INTO THE LARGER PERSPECTIVE AND HOW THEY PERTAIN TO THE INDIVIDUAL WITH MS. INTERNET HELPLINE THE INTERNET HELPLINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN RESPONSE TO THOUSANDS OF ONLINE REQUESTS EACH YEAR FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THROUGH A LIVE ONE-ON-ONE CHAT AND PERSONALIZED RESPONSES TO EMAILS, DEDICATED CASEWORKERS AND PEER COUNSELORS PROVIDE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON MS, TREATMENTS, RESEARCH, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, COPING TECHNIQUES, AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY THIS UNIQUE INTERNET LIBRARY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH PRESENTS VITAL MS INFORMATION FROM LEADING NEUROLOGISTS IN A STREAMING VIDEO FORMAT. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ADDRESSED ON DIAGNOSIS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND RESEARCH. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN MS, OUR FORUMS PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN TWO DISTINCT WAYS: BY QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE ASK THE DOCTOR FORUM AND BY PEERS WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME CHALLENGES, THROUGH MSF SOCIAL MEDIA , FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE ETC. INDEPENDENT REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP DIRECTORY FOR SUPPORT GROUPS WISHING TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THEIR MISSION AND ACTIVITIES, THE MSF PROVIDES A NATIONAL ONLINE DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT SUPPORT GROUPS. THE DIRECTORY PROVIDES INFORMATION ON LOCATIONS, TIMES, DATES, CONTACT INFORMATION, AS WELL AS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPORT GROUP. ARTICLES THE ARTICLES SECTION OF THE MSF WEBSITE EMPOWERS THOSE AFFECTED BY MS WITH THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO MAKE THE MOST COMPLETE AND EDUCATED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTHCARE. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE CURRENT, RELEVANT ARTICLES ON A VARIETY OF MS-RELATED TOPICS, SOME OF WHICH HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPEARED IN OUR MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM THE MSF PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE MS COMMUNITY ABOUT A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPTIONS, WHICH ARE COMMONLY USED FOR SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, PAIN RELIEF, AND IMPROVED PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND REFERRALS, AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN A STRUCTURED SETTING, LED BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. TECHNIQUES SUCH AS T'AI CHI, VARIOUS TYPES OF YOGA, PILATES, EXERCISE, FITNESS, ZUMBA, AQUATICS THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING AND WHEEL-CHAIR BOWLING HAVE ALL BEEN OFFERED, FREE OF CHARGE, TO MS PATIENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN 2013 WE HAVE HELPED 335 PARTICIPANTS IN TWENTY STATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE SENT A DRAFT OF THE 990 ALONG WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES. THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED IN FORM 990. THEY COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES FROM THEIR REVIEW AND A MEETING IS HELD AMONGST THE BOARD TO RESOLVE THE OPEN ITEMS PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ON A YEARLY BASIS ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN UNDER OATH THAT THEY HAVE READ AND COMPLY WITH OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE BOARD IN JUNE OF EACH YEAR MEETS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION TO KEY EMPLOYEES. APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS KEPT BASED ON THEIR REVIEW WHICH INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CORPORATE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELATIVE TO THE COMPENSATION, EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE IN LIGHT OF THESE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION SUCH EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5 THROUGH 10	ALL EMPLOYEES ARE OUTSOURCED. AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINES 5 AND 7 REPRESENT TOTAL PAYROLL AND ASSOCIATED COSTS.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR ITS SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE PERSONS AFFECTED BY MS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE)
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	7
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	589
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	7,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	6,697,106	8,042,721
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	11,460	27,753
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	54,266	61,796
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	6,762,832	8,132,270
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	724,255	820,509
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,536,522	3,405,413
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	236,647	233,207
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,515,443
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,192,514	2,759,554
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	6,689,938	7,218,683
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	72,894	913,587
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	2,438,183	3,387,618
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	190,967	247,747
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,247,216	3,139,871

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 345,287 including grants of $ 113,537 ) (Revenue $ )
	HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAMSEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 205,851 including grants of $ 44,851 ) (Revenue $ )
	SUPPORT PROGRAMSEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 235,489 including grants of $ 177,739 ) (Revenue $ )
	ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSEE SCHEDULE O

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,320,597 including grants of $ 484,381 ) (Revenue $ )


4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 4,320,597 including grants of $ 484,381 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses5,107,224

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) ERIC SCHENCK........................................................................ PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) CHARLES EADER........................................................................ VP & TREASURER - DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) ELAINE LAFLAMME........................................................................ DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(4) JOHN BLACKSTOCK........................................................................ SECRETARY - DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) GREGORY STEIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(6) WILLIAM SHEEHAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(7) MARK SHALLOWAY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(8) JULES KUPERBERG........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................		X	116,705	0	5,727
(9) ALAN R SEGALOFF........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................		X	110,246	0	16,485

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	226,951	0	22,212

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
JADENT INCPO BOX 881SALEMOR97308	WEST COAST CAMPAIGN CENTER	666,306




2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		8,042,721

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			8,042,721
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2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			21,507			21,507
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	143,268
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	137,022
c	Gain or (loss)	6,246
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			6,246			6,246
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		140,910
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		79,114
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			61,796			61,796
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			8,132,270	0	0	89,549


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			35,452	1	35,455
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,045,581	2	1,867,051
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			196,474	4	371,292
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			67,969	9	54,668
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	800,666
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	593,484	267,390	10c	207,182
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			806,157	12	836,970
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			19,160	15	15,000
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			2,438,183	16	3,387,618
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			109,399	17	156,936
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			81,568	25	90,811
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			190,967	26	247,747
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			2,170,839	27	2,951,498
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			76,377	28	188,373
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			2,247,216	33	3,139,871
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			2,438,183	34	3,387,618