Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2013, and ending 09-30-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)192 NICKERSON ST
ROOM/SUITE 100Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code SEATTLE, WA98109
D Employer identification number

91-0753139
E Telephone number

(509) 482-2022
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet1048
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG/WAI/HOMEJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 4,778
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a 4,778
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b 4,778
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9  
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13  
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16  
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17  
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18  
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 42,812
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 -42,812
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21  
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
74,258
22
 
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
33,712
24
 
25Total assets......................
107,970
25
0
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
65,158
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
42,812
27
0
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? WE MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DRIVE RESEARCH FOR A CURE AND TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 RESEARCH: TO MOVE US CLOSER TO A WORLD FREE OF MS, EACH YEAR THE INLAND NW CHAPTER CONTRIBUTS TOWARDS THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETYS INVESTMENT OF AN ESTIMATED 48.3 MILLION TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 380 RESEARCH PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD AIMED AT STOPPING MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORING FUNCTION, AND ENDING THE DISEASE FOREVER. THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WORLDWIDE TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS, INCLUDING A RECENTLY LAUNCHED INTERNATIONAL PROGRESSIVE MS ALLIANCE, AND ACCELERATES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF PROMISING RESEARCH DISCOVERIES, NEW MS THERAPIES AND RESEARCH TOOLS THROUGH FAST FORWARD.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 CLIENT SERVICES: AN EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND AFFECTED BY MS, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. MANY COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE EDUCATION, RECREATION, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, CONNECTION WITH OTHERS WITH MS, AND FAMILY COMMUNICATION. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF A RANGE OF INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO HELP CONTAIN THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 COMMUNITY PROGRAM SERVICES: THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WITH DOZENS OF OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, REHABILITATION, TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES; LONG-TERM CARE; DISABILITY RIGHTS ISSUES; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHAB, WELLNESS AND FITNESS; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
SOCIETY ACTIVITIES: COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FUNDING CONSTITUENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CONDUCTED NATIONWIDE (BEYOND THE CHAPTERS TERRITORY) FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. THIS PAST YEAR, MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS RECEIVED INFORMATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SOCIETYS MS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, AND OVER 300,000 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND ACCESSED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SOCIETYS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. PUBLIC EDUCATION: THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INCLUDING THE SOCIETYS ANNUAL MS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MOMENTUM, THE SOCIETYS FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO PEOPLE WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY AND MORE. CHAPTERS ALSO DISTRIBUTE MS CONNECTION TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS, A REGULAR NEWSLETTER THAT INCLUDES LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVE SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND MOMENTUM EACH YEAR. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING REPRESENTS ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL JUDGMENT OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) IN PROVIDING CLIENT SERVICES BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, THERAPIES, ETC. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THOUSANDS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETY'S MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, NURSES AND CNA'S AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETY'S DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED NEARLY 12,000 TIMES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
SHARON VAN AUCHClick to see attachmentVICE CHAIR 000.00 0    
CLINTON MARVELClick to see attachmentVICE CHAIR 000.00 0    
NATALIE RUCKHABERClick to see attachmentVICE CHAIR F 000.00 0    
MEG DEMANDClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
SUSAN FLATOWClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
SHANNON MITCHELLClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
JACLYNE HAWLEYClick to see attachmentTREASURER 000.00 0    
ROBERT HANSENClick to see attachmentCHAPTER PRES 000.00 0    
KEITH HUMPHREYClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
DON YOUNGClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
KIM KASEYClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
CARRIE JARVISClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
JODI MCLAUGHLINClick to see attachmentGOVERNANCECH 000.00 0    
ERIK NELSONClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
STEPHEN PINCKNEYClick to see attachmentAUDIT CHAIR 000.00 0    
ANDREA SMITHClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
NATHAN SMITHClick to see attachmentBOARD CHAIR 000.00 0    
LESLIE WALLClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
JAY CARSONClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
KAMI MATZEKClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
VERONICA VAN AUCHClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
DARCY AYN STAUDINGERClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 000.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N Click to see list of attachments................
36
Yes
 
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletGREATER NW CHAPTER NMSS Telephone no. bullet (509) 482-2022
Located at bullet192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100SEATTLE,WA ZIP + 4bullet98190
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Type or print name and title
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Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet
Firm's address bullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2013)


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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.
right arrow 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
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
Employer identification number

91-0753139
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
f
g
(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 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)
 
 
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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
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) right arrow (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.") .... 560,856 551,099 635,798 554,794   2,302,547
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 3 560,856 551,099 635,798 554,794   2,302,547
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. 2,302,547
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 560,856 551,099 635,798 554,794   2,302,547
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,827 436 169 30   2,462
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). 2,305,009
12
12
961
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.890 %
15
15
95.300 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE N
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Liquidation, Termination, Dissolution, or Significant Disposition of Assets
bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 31 or 32; or Form 990-EZ, line 36.
bullet Attach certified copies of any articles of dissolution, resolutions, or plans.
bullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
bulletInformation about Schedule N (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
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
Employer identification number
91-0753139
Part I
Liquidation, Termination, or Dissolution. Complete this part if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 31, or Form 990-EZ, line 36.
Part I can be duplicated if additional space is needed.Click to see attachment
1(a)Description of asset(s)
distributed or transaction
expenses paid		 (b)Date of
distribution		 (c)Fair market value of
asset(s) distributed or
amount of transaction
expenses		 (d)Method of
determining FMV for
asset(s) distributed or
transaction expenses		 (e)EIN of recipient (f)Name and address of recipient (g)IRC section
of recipient(s) (if
tax-exempt) or type
of entity
CASH ASSETS 10-01-2013 74,258 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3
FIXED ASSETS 10-01-2013 12,858 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3
PLEDGES RECEIVABLE 10-01-2013 14,760 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3
PREPAID EXPENSES 10-01-2013 6,094 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-01-2013 13,765 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3
ACCRUED LIABILITIES 10-01-2013 49,333 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3
DEFERRED REVENUES 10-01-2013 2,060 BOOK VALUE 91-0742424 GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER NMSS
192 NICKERSON ST SUITE 100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		501C3








Yes
No
2
Did or will any officer, director, trustee, or key employee of the organization:
a
Become a director or trustee of a successor or transferee organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a
Yes
 
b
Become an employee of, or independent contractor for, a successor or transferee organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b
 
No
c
Become a direct or indirect owner of a successor or transferee organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2c
 
No
d
Receive, or become entitled to, compensation or other similar payments as a result of the organization's liquidation, termination, or dissolution? . . . . .
2d
 
No
e
If the organization answered "Yes" to any of the questions on lines 2a through 2d, provide the name of the person involved and explain in Part III. bullet
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50087Z
Schedule N (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2013)

Schedule N (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2013)
Page 2
Part I
Liquidation, Termination, or Dissolution (continued)
Note. If the organization distributed all of its assets during the tax year, then Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 16 (Total assets), and line 26 (Total liabilities), should equal -0-.
Yes
No
3
Did the organization distribute its assets in accordance with its governing instrument(s)? If "No," describe in Part III . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Yes
 
4a
Is the organization required to notify the attorney general or other appropriate state official of its intent to dissolve, liquidate, or terminate? . . . . . .
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization provide such notice? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b
 
 
5
Did the organization discharge or pay all of its liabilities in accordance with state laws? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Yes
 
6a
Did the organization have any tax-exempt bonds outstanding during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6a
 
No
b
Did the organization discharge or defease all of its tax-exempt bond liabilities during the tax year in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code and state laws? .
6b
 
No
c
If "Yes" to line 6b, describe in Part III how the organization defeased or otherwise settled these liabilities. If "No," explain in Part III.

Part II
Sale, Exchange, Disposition, or Other Transfer of More Than 25% of the Organization's Assets. Complete this part if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 32, or Form 990-EZ, line 36. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1(a) Description of asset(s)
distributed or transaction
expenses paid		 (b) Date of
distribution		 (c) Fair market value of
asset(s) distributed or
amount of transaction
expenses		 (d) Method of
determining FMV for
asset(s) distributed or
transaction expenses		 (e) EIN of recipient (f) Name and address of recipient (g) IRC section
of recipient(s) (if
tax-exempt) or type
of entity
















Yes
No
2
Did or will any officer, director, trustee, or key employee of the organization:
a
Become a director or trustee of a successor or transferee organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a
Yes
 
b
Become an employee of, or independent contractor for, a successor or transferee organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b
 
No
c
Become a direct or indirect owner of a successor or transferee organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2c
 
No
d
Receive, or become entitled to, compensation or other similar payments as a result of the organization’s significant disposition of assets? . . . . . . .
2d
 
No
e
If the organization answered "Yes" to any of the questions on lines 2a through 2d, provide the name of the person involved and explain in Part III. bullet
Schedule N(Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2013)

Schedule N (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2013)
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 2e and 6c, and Part II, line 2e. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE N, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2E ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 THE INLAND NORTHWEST CHAPTER WAS REALIGNED WITH THE GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER (GNW), LOCATED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. THE REALIGNMENT WAS CONDUCTED IN PART TO UNIFY THE SOCIETY AND TO MORE EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE RESOURCES. ALL REMAINING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE INW CHAPTER WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER ON OCTOBER 1, 2013 BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. THE INLAND NW CHAPTER WAS DISSOLVED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2014. MEMBERS OF THE INW CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE ASKED TO JOIN THE GNW CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHERS WERE ASKED TO ACT AS LOCAL LIAISON MEMBERS TO KEEP EASTERN WASHINGTON CONNECTED. CLINT MARVEL JOINED THE GNW CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTOS BUT LATER RESIGNED DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS. SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED TO EASTERN WASHINGTON MEMBERS AND CLIENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION AND OPERATION OF THE GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER.
Schedule N (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (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
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
Employer identification number

91-0753139
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ NET ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DISTRIBUTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATION. NO PROCEEDS WERE RECEIVED ON THE SALE/TRANSFER OF FIXED ASSETS. THE CHAPTER RECOGNIZED ZERO GAIN OR LOSS ON THE TRANSFER OF FIXED ASSETS. SEE SCHEDULE N.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 TRANSFER OF ASSETS, SEE SCH. O -42,812
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 PLEDGES RECEIVABLE 14,760 0 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 6,094 0 EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE & FIXTURES 26,699 0 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 13,841 0 TOTAL 33,712 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 63,098 0 DEFERRED REVENUE 2,060 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III WE MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DRIVE RESEARCH FOR A CURE AND TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 RESEARCH: TO MOVE US CLOSER TO A WORLD FREE OF MS, EACH YEAR THE INLAND NW CHAPTER CONTRIBUTS TOWARDS THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETYS INVESTMENT OF AN ESTIMATED 48.3 MILLION TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 380 RESEARCH PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD AIMED AT STOPPING MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORING FUNCTION, AND ENDING THE DISEASE FOREVER. THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WORLDWIDE TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS, INCLUDING A RECENTLY LAUNCHED INTERNATIONAL PROGRESSIVE MS ALLIANCE, AND ACCELERATES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF PROMISING RESEARCH DISCOVERIES, NEW MS THERAPIES AND RESEARCH TOOLS THROUGH FAST FORWARD.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 CLIENT SERVICES: AN EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND AFFECTED BY MS, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. MANY COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE EDUCATION, RECREATION, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, CONNECTION WITH OTHERS WITH MS, AND FAMILY COMMUNICATION. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF A RANGE OF INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO HELP CONTAIN THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 COMMUNITY PROGRAM SERVICES: THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WITH DOZENS OF OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, REHABILITATION, TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES; LONG-TERM CARE; DISABILITY RIGHTS ISSUES; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHAB, WELLNESS AND FITNESS; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 SOCIETY ACTIVITIES: COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FUNDING CONSTITUENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CONDUCTED NATIONWIDE (BEYOND THE CHAPTERS TERRITORY) FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. THIS PAST YEAR, MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS RECEIVED INFORMATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SOCIETYS MS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, AND OVER 300,000 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND ACCESSED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SOCIETYS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. PUBLIC EDUCATION: THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INCLUDING THE SOCIETYS ANNUAL MS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MOMENTUM, THE SOCIETYS FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO PEOPLE WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY AND MORE. CHAPTERS ALSO DISTRIBUTE MS CONNECTION TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS, A REGULAR NEWSLETTER THAT INCLUDES LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVE SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND MOMENTUM EACH YEAR. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING REPRESENTS ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL JUDGMENT OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) IN PROVIDING CLIENT SERVICES BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, THERAPIES, ETC. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THOUSANDS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETY'S MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, NURSES AND CNA'S AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETY'S DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED NEARLY 12,000 TIMES.
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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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
Name:
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
EIN: 91-0753139
Person Name Explanation
SHARON VAN AUCH  
CLINTON MARVEL  
NATALIE RUCKHABER  
MEG DEMAND  
SUSAN FLATOW  
SHANNON MITCHELL  
JACLYNE HAWLEY  
ROBERT HANSEN  
KEITH HUMPHREY  
DON YOUNG  
KIM KASEY  
CARRIE JARVIS  
JODI MCLAUGHLIN  
ERIK NELSON  
STEPHEN PINCKNEY  
ANDREA SMITH  
NATHAN SMITH  
LESLIE WALL  
JAY CARSON  
KAMI MATZEK  
VERONICA VAN AUCH  
DARCY AYN STAUDINGER