Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 09-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
733 THIRD AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY100174057
D Employer identification number

13-5661935
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 122,069,551
F Name and address of principal officer:
MS CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO
733 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FL
NEW YORK,NY100173288
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NMSS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1946
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DRIVE RESEARCH FOR A CURE AND ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 32
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 31
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 256
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,412,472
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -115,719
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 97,248,883 99,409,632
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 864,665 849,766
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -838,435 4,052,046
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,231,673 1,434,502
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 99,506,786 105,745,946
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 39,839,720 45,457,022
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 24,260,065 25,574,604
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 4,779,405 4,022,564
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet9,974,686    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 32,262,348 29,237,211
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 101,141,538 104,291,401
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,634,752 1,454,545
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 78,420,407 87,051,124
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 53,280,149 59,776,103
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 25,140,258 27,275,021
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DRIVE RESEARCH FOR A CURE AND ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 47,564,784 including grants of $ 43,769,769 ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH - TO MOVE US CLOSER TO A WORLD FREE OF MS, IN 2013, THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETYS INVESTED 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.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 19,525,109 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 680,719 )
SERVICES TO CHAPTERS - INCLUDES THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT, CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT, FUND-RAISING MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES AND CHAPTER SERVICES TO 44 LOCAL NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CHAPTERS AS PROVIDED UNDER THE REACH CHAPTERS RELATED ARRANGEMENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,150,978 including grants of $ 1,308,905 ) (Revenue $ 199,500 )
CLIENT AND COMMUNITY 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. 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.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,031,229 including grants of $ 378,348 ) (Revenue $   )
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. 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. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING - 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 SOCIETYS CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETYS MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSES AND CNAS AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETYS DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED NEARLY 12,000 TIMES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 8,031,229 including grants of $ 378,348 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet85,272,100
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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 IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
128
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
256
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
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)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
32
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
31
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , PR , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJAMES T NANGLE CFONATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY733 THIRD AVENUENEW YORKNY100173288 (212) 476-0424
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO........................................................................
PRESIDENT &
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       392,870 0 8,638
(2) MINDY B ALPERT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) TIMOTHY L BARNES ESQ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) MICHAEL A BOGDONOFF ESQ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) DOUG COY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) DANA M FOOTE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) LILY JUNG HENSON MD MMM FAAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) MARY HUGHES MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) JULIE KAUFER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) RICHARD KNUTSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) FRED D LUBLIN MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) CRIAG T LYNCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) DANIEL MESSINA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) AARON E MILLER MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) KIMBERLY PHILLIPS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) DAN RATTNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) BRAD W ROBBINS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) DAVID M ROTTKAMP........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) CHRIS SEROCKE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JOHN A SIMONETTI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) RICHARD B SLIKFA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) ROBERT L SOWINKSKI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) PETER G TARRICONE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JAMES M TIDWELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) MALCOLM P WATTMAN ESQ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) JEFFREY WESSEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) ELI RUBENSTEIN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(28) PETER A GALLIGAN........................................................................
VICE CHAIR O
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(29) JULIUS W HOBSON JR........................................................................
VICE CHAIR O
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(30) WILLIAM T MONAHAN........................................................................
VICE CHAIR O
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(31) LINDA MCALEER........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(32) JIM E CANTALUPO........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(33) JOHN BJORNSON THRU 113012........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) RONALD BOIRE THRU 113012........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) THOMAS KUHN THRU 113012........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) JEFF GENTRY
 
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       102,485 0 21,147
(37) PAUL WEISS........................................................................
COO
 40.00
.......................   		      X     284,326 0 34,851
(38) ERIC HILTY........................................................................
CHIEF LEGAL
 40.00
.......................   		      X     182,912 0 6,239
(39) GRAHAM MCREYNOLDS........................................................................
EVP, MARKETI
 40.00
.......................   		        X   262,589 0 8,534
(40) JOHN SCOTT........................................................................
EVP, FIELD O
 40.00
.......................   		        X   258,325 0 16,977
(41) TIM COETZEE........................................................................
EVP, RESEARC
 40.00
.......................   		        X   254,041 0 34,745
(42) MARK NEAGLI........................................................................
REGIONAL EVP
 40.00
.......................   		        X   244,369 0 23,969
(43) MICHAEL EKLOW........................................................................
REGIONAL EVP
 40.00
.......................   		        X   236,625 0 33,611
(44) LISA RISI THRU 33112........................................................................
FORMER CFO
 40.00
.......................   		          X 142,664 0 730
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,361,206   189,441
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet56
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
EPSILON11 WEST 19TH STREETNEW YORKNY10016 PROFESSIONAL 2,709,320
MERKLE INCPO BOX 64897BALTIMOREMD21264 DIRECT MKTG 2,000,007
EVENT 360 INC205 N MICHIGAN AVECHICAGOIL60601 EVENT PRODUCT 1,295,108
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INCONE SCHOLARSHIP WAYSAINT PETERMN56082 SCHOLARSHIP 1,229,057
INFOCISION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION325 SPRINGSIDE DRIVEAKRONOH44333 FUNDRAISING 727,449
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet42
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 5,845
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 210,290
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		99,193,497
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 99,409,632
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SVC TO CHAPTER RENTAL INCOME 900099 650,266 650,266    
b CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REV 532000 199,500 199,500    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 849,766
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 611,305     611,305
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 19,583,306  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 16,142,565  
c Gain or (loss) 3,440,741  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 3,440,741     3,440,741
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 210,290
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b 16,608
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -16,608   -16,608
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...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 194,885
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 164,432
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 30,453 30,453    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING INCOME 541800 1,412,472   1,412,472  
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 8,185     8,185
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,420,657
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 105,745,946 880,219 1,412,472 4,043,623
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
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 39,590,703 39,590,703
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,308,905 1,308,905
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4,557,414 4,557,414
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,116,935 938,181 142,170 36,584
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 19,546,162 16,418,015 2,487,953 640,194
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 479,664 410,528 54,390 14,746
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,980,118 2,550,585 337,920 91,613
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,451,725 1,242,484 164,613 44,628
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 7,535 5,198 1,393 944
c Accounting ........... 272,468 187,946 50,392 34,130
d Lobbying ........... 62,327 42,945 11,555 7,827
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 4,022,564 4,022,564
f Investment management fees ...... 134,645 92,774 24,964 16,907
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 2,193,199 1,511,166 406,620 275,413
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 9,253,379 2,918,147 2,895,688 3,439,544
14 Information technology ...... 6,958,641 4,623,102 1,392,420 943,119
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,968,944 2,609,065 292,847 67,032
17 Travel ............ 2,128,490 1,818,548 219,481 90,461
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 930,204 748,632 118,355 63,217
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 67,507 67,507    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,569,753 1,369,920 156,879 42,954
23 Insurance .............. 1,306,675 1,169,867 101,578 35,230
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 SUNDRY 580,048 492,642 34,399 53,007
b DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 543,744 363,779 131,920 48,045
c TELEPHONE 206,451 183,825 17,539 5,087
d AWARDS 53,201 50,222 1,539 1,440
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 104,291,401 85,272,100 9,044,615 9,974,686
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 MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 10,527,971 1,768,698 3,938,302 4,820,971
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 30,644,373 1 29,518,550
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 4,827,660 2 7,337,306
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 133,416 3 711,721
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 7,430,992 4 8,339,557
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 .............. 293,599 8 240,917
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 2,175,329 9 4,323,565
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 38,407,045
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 33,952,939 4,831,720 10c 4,454,106
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 27,159,413 11 31,173,991
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 807,073 12 377,690
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 116,832 15 573,721
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 78,420,407 16 87,051,124
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 16,463,015 17 19,359,958
18 Grants payable ................. 36,251,123 18 39,460,258
19 Deferred revenue ................ 566,011 19 955,887
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....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 53,280,149 26 59,776,103
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 15,360,468 27 22,080,213
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 6,134,957 28 3,052,823
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 3,644,833 29 2,141,985
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet 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 ........... 25,140,258 33 27,275,021
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 78,420,407 34 87,051,124
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
105,745,946
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
104,291,401
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,454,545
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
25,140,258
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
680,218
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
27,275,021
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
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                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 88,974,301 99,033,988 94,112,574 97,248,883 99,409,632 478,779,378
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 88,974,301 99,033,988 94,112,574 97,248,883 99,409,632 478,779,378
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.           478,779,378
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 88,974,301 99,033,988 94,112,574 97,248,883 99,409,632 478,779,378
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 86,935 799,703 28,827 193,668 611,305 1,720,438
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   1,065,424 1,040,132 1,418,601 1,412,472 4,936,629
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 635,346 663,126 1,725,566 669,259 203,070 3,896,367
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           489,332,812
12
12
3,687,386
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
97.840 %
15
15
97.780 %
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to 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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
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If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
290,136
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
12,725
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
275,714
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
269,775
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
848,350
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ACTIVISM DRIVES CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICIES TO BRING POSITIVE IMPACT FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. TOGETHER ON THE FRONTLINE, THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY AND MS ACTIVISTS NATIONWIDE SHARE THE STORIES OF THOSE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CONNECT WITH DECISION MAKERS, WORK WITH LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS AND CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO IMPACT THE GREATEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE POSSIBLE. TO MAKE THIS WORK POSSIBLE, THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY'S HOME OFFICE AND CHAPTERS WORK INPARTNERSHIP. IN WASHINGTON D.C., THE SOCIETY'S ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE PUBLIC POLICY OFFICE, GUIDES OUR FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES. STATE AND LOCAL ACTIVISM PRIORITIES ARE DETERMINED BY BOTH AN ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS AND BY ADVOCACY STAFF AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS VOLUNTEERS WITH OUR 50-STATE CHAPTER NETWORK. FEDERAL ADVOCACY - THE ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT IS A COMPONENT OF OUR HOME OFFICE AND CARRIES THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY, WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE SOCIETY'S FEDERAL ACTIVISM COUNCIL AND INPUT FROM OTHER INTERESTED SOCIETY MEMBERS AND PARTNERS. THIS OFFICE CONDUCTS LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUE RESEARCH ON PENDING ISSUES, SETS PRIORITIES, DEVELOPS POSITIONS AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES FOR KEY PRIORITY ISSUES FOR PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, MONITORS THE PROGRESS OF IMPORTANT BILLS AND PROPOSED REGULATIONS, COMMUNICATES THIS INFORMATION TO THE CHAPTERS AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ACTIVISTS AND MANAGES THE ADVOCACY ACTION REQUIRED TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE VARIOUS MATTERS. EACH SPRING, THE DEPARTMENT HOSTS THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C. FOR THE PARTICIPATING CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF; WHICH PROVIDES BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON IMPORTANT FEDERAL ISSUES AS WELL AS TRAINING IN ADVOCACY TECHNIQUES. ONE OF THE ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS IS WHEN THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS VISIT THEIR ELECTED FEDERAL LEGISLATORS TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIETY'S PRIORITY ISSUES. THE CONFERENCE IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEERS AND CHAPTER STAFF TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY AS MS ACTIVISTS. THE ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT ALSO FOLLOWS ACTIVITY IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES THAT HAVE JURISDICTION OVER IMPORTANT HEALTH POLICY ISSUES. IN THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH, WE CLOSELY WATCH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RELATED ISSUES. IN ADDITION, WE MONITOR ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID), SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (CRITICAL PATH INITIATIVES), AND THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT (EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION AND OTHER OFFICES ENFORCING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT).
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet 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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
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 ........    
5
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? ............
6
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? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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.
Held at the End of the 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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
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)? .......................................
9
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.
1a
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.
b
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 $  
2
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:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
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?........
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.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
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 .... 3,064,173 2,797,983 2,559,985 2,449,604 2,393,545
b Contributions ........ 384,479   250,000    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 82,835 366,190 -12,002 250,381 56,059
d Grants or scholarships ..... 1,846,004 100,000   140,000  
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,685,483 3,064,173 2,797,983 2,559,985 2,449,604
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   2,370,123 1,442,299 927,824
d Equipment ................   34,514,840 31,374,224 3,140,616
e Other .................   1,522,082 1,136,416 385,666
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 4,454,106
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. 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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (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.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. 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.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. 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 .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 137,494,208
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 680,218
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 31,186,083
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 16,608
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 31,882,909
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 105,611,299
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 134,647
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 134,647
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 105,745,946
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 135,359,445
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 31,186,083
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 16,608
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 31,202,691
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 104,156,754
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 134,647
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 134,647
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 104,291,401
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to 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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
INTENDED USES FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUND REPRESENTS THOSE FUNDS THAT ARE DESIGNATED FOR THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF THE SOCIETY AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR OPERATING OR CAPITAL PURPOSES. HOWEVER, ENDOWMENT FUND EARNINGS MAY BE USED FOR OPERATING OR CAPITAL PURPOSES.
LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X GUIDANCE IN THE AREA OF "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" UNDER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATED TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THE STANDARD PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED, IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE STANDARD ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, AND DISCLOSURE. THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED 2010, 2011, 2012 AND 2013 ARE STILL OPEN TO AUDIT FOR BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES. THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND, TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS.
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 16,608
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 16,608
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. 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? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EUROPE     GRANTMAKING N/A 2,647,724
EAST ASIA/PACIFIC     GRANTMAKING N/A 770,322
NORTH AMERICA     GRANTMAKING N/A 1,005,248
SOUTH AMERICA     GRANTMAKING N/A 134,120
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     4,557,414
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     4,557,414
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA PACIFIC FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 200,000 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 87,500 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 55,000 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC RESEARCH GRANT 76,093 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC RESEARCH GRANT 83,729 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC RESEARCH GRANT 268,000 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 297,786 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 387,794 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 196,870 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 100,000 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 200,000 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 175,580 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 129,615 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 179,000 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 378,348 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 277,840 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 67,373 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 60,000 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 82,832 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 86,250 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 28,436 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 123,075 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 263,401 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 90,425 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 198,696 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 34,620 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 193,174 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 101,857 CHECK      
SOUTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 134,120 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 200,000 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 87,500 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 55,000 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC RESEARCH GRANT 76,093 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC RESEARCH GRANT 83,729 CHECK      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC RESEARCH GRANT 268,000 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 297,786 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 387,794 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 196,870 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 100,000 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 200,000 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 175,580 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 129,615 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 179,000 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 378,348 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 277,840 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 67,373 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 60,000 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 82,832 CHECK      
EUROPE RESEARCH GRANT 86,250 CHECK      
EUROPE FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 28,436 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 123,075 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 263,401 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 90,425 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 198,696 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 34,620 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 193,174 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 101,857 CHECK      
SOUTH AMERICA RESEARCH GRANT 134,120 CHECK      
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
24
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
5
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY HAS AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH COMMITTEE THAT EVALUATES ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS GRANTS BASED UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION AND RESEARCHER(S), AND THE RESEARCH PROJECT'S SCIENTIFIC MERIT AND POTENTIAL APPLICABILITY TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. ONCE A GRANT HAS BEEN APPROVED, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROGRESS REPORTS BEFORE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS AUTHORIZED.
ACTIVITIES PER REGION SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 EUROPE 2,647,724 0 EAST ASIA/PACIFIC 770,322 0 NORTH AMERICA 1,005,248 0 SOUTH AMERICA 134,120 0
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
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?
b
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
 
MERKLE INC
PO BOX 64897
 
BALTIMORE, MD21264 		DONOR DATA   No   2,000,007 -2,000,007
EVENT 360
205 N MICHIGAN AVE
 
CHICAGO, IL60601 		EVENT MAN.   No   1,295,108 -1,295,108
 
INFOCISION
325 SPRINGSIDE DRIVE
 
AKRON, OH44333 		TELEMARKET   No   727,449 -727,449
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow   4,022,564  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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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

MS WALK
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

MS BIKE
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 111,824 67,212 31,254 210,290
2 Less: Contributions . . 111,824 67,212 31,254 210,290
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . 1,955 6,268 319 8,542
6 Rent/facility costs . . 4,195 125   4,320
7 Food and beverages . 1,130   765 1,895
8 Entertainment . . .     145 145
9 Other direct expenses . 1,706     1,706
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 16,608
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow -16,608
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.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
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 $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
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. Complete this part to 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).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    PART I LINE 2B THE SOCIETY USED MERKLE INFOCISION AND BLACKBAUD FOR THE MAJORITY OF ITS DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS IN FY2013 THESE CAMPAIGNS RAISED 16646274 IN REVENUE FOR FY2013
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
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Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
13-5661935
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ....................................
2
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
(1) ACCELERATED CURE PROJECT
460 TOTTEN POND ROAD
WALTHAM,MA02451 		04-3555864 501C3 75,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(2) ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
1300 MORRIS PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10461 		20-4933752 501C3 97,878     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(3) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1613878 501C3 388,097     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(4) BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
1201 9TH AVENUE
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-0653422 501C3 312,300     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(5) BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN
8278 WATERTOWN PLANK ROAD
MILWAUKEE,WI53201 		39-0807235 501C3 150,547     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(6) BRENTWOOD BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTI
11301 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90073 		95-4183712 501C3 280,863     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(7) BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
45 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2312909 501C3 1,523,558     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(8) BROWN UNIVERSITY
164 ANGELL STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02912 		05-0390989 501C3 91,500     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(9) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 501C3 352,743     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(10) CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90048 		95-1644600 501C3 260,808     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(11) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES
4650 SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-1690977 501C3 65,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(12) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
34TH STREET CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501C3 245,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(13) CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
111 MICHIGAN AVENUE
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		52-1640403 501C3 428,320     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(14) CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
PO BOX 931531
CLEVELAND,OH44193 		91-2153073 501C3 1,440,252     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(15) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
615 WEST131ST STREET
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5998093 501C3 160,864     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(16) CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE
1300 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1623978 501C3 144,043     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(17) CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE
1730 EAST RIVER ROAD
TUCSON,AZ85718 		20-1991334 501C3 774,859     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(18) DARTMOUTH MEDICAL SCHOOL
11 ROPE FERRY ROAD
HANOVER,NH03755 		02-0222111 501C3 43,661     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(19) DREXEL UNIVERSITY
3142 CHESTNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352630 501C3 171,915     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(20) DUKE UNIVERSITY
200 TRENT DRIVE
DURHAM,NC27710 		56-0532129 501C3 324,095     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(21) DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
200 TRENT DRIVE
DURHAM,NC27710 		56-0532129 501C3 89,759     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(22) EMORY UNIVERSITY
201 DOWMAN DRIVE
ATLANTA,GA30322 		58-0566256 501C3 68,968     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(23) FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CEN
1100 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH D1-100
SEATTLE,WA98109 		23-7156071 501C3 112,501     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(24) GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
3800 RESERVVOIR ROAD NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		53-0196603 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(25) GEORGIA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA,GA30912 		58-6002053 501C3 143,787     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(26) HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		04-2103580 501C3 140,710     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(27) HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
677 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
BOSTON,MA02115 		42-1035800 501C3 170,007     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(28) HARVARD UNIVERSITY
1350 MASSACHUSETTS DRIVE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		42-1035800 501C3 416,703     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(29) HENRY FORD HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
2799 WEST GRAND BLVD
DETROIT,MI48202 		38-1357020 501C3 171,622     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(30) HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION
1401 ROCKVILLE PIKE
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		52-1317896 501C3 240,716     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(31) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1101 EAST 33RD STREET SUITE D200
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0595110 501C3 852,465     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(32) KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
1800 HARRISON STREET 16TH FL
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-1105628 501C3 232,061     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(33) KANSAS UNIVERSITY
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1039
KANSAS CITY,KS66160 		48-1108830 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(34) KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
232 SCHWARTZ CENTER
KENT,OH44242 		31-6402079 501C3 306,145     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(35) KESSLER FOUNDATION RESEARCH CENTER
300 EXECUTIVE DRIVE SUITE 150
WEST ORANGE,NJ07052 		76-0637670 501C3 374,004     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(36) LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH S
433 BOLIVAR STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		72-6087770 501C3 199,982     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(37) MARYLAND CENTER FOR MULTIPLE SCLERO
22 SOUTH GREENE STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-6002033 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(38) MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
50 STANIFORD STREET SUITE 1001
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-1564655 501C3 390,612     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(39) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLO
7 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		04-2103594 501C3 281,386     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(40) MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
200 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-1937751 501C3 192,480     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(41) MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE
13400 EAST SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85259 		86-0800150 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(42) MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
75 BS HOOD ROAD
MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762 		64-6000819 501C3 107,991     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(43) MOUNT SINAI REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
114 WOODLAND STREET
HARTFORD,CT06105 		06-1422973 501C3 212,958     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(44) MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
185 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE MSB F607D
NEWARK,NJ07103 		13-6171197 501C3 448,615     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(45) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
70 WASHINGTON SQUARE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10012 		13-5562308 501C3 987,814     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(46) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-5562308 501C3 177,346     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(47) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREET CROWN ROOM
EVANSTON,IL60208 		36-2167817 501C3 496,523     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(48) OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
1960 KENNY ROAD 4TH FL
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6025986 501C3 191,654     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(49) OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
2525 SW FIRST AVENUE SUITE 220
PORTLAND,OR97201 		93-1176109 501C3 688,589     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(50) PURDUE UNIVERSITY
401 SOUTH GRANT STREET
WEST LAFAYETTE,IN47907 		35-6002041 501C3 153,744     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(51) RTI INTERNATIONAL
1440 MAIN STREET SUITE 310
WALTHAM,MA02451 		56-0686338 501C3 86,492     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(52) SEATTLE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITU
PO BOX 50020 M/S 2000
SEATTLE,WA98145 		91-1156519 501C3 201,016     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(53) SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 750294
DALLAS,TX75275 		75-0800689 501C3 61,969     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(54) ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPIT
332 NORTH LAUDERDALE STREET
MEMPHIS,TN38105 		62-0646012 501C3 220,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(55) ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
3545 LINDELL BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-0654872 501C3 43,687     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(56) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
326 GALVEZ STREET
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501C3 650,781     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(57) STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STO
W5510 MELVILLE LIBRARY ROAD
STONY BROOK,NY11794 		11-6077945 501C3 521,390     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(58) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICIN
1085 N BROAD STREET WACHMAN HALL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19122 		23-1365971 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(59) TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
3578 TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE STATION,TX77843 		74-1464577 501C3 203,073     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(60) THE BURNHAM INSTITUTE
10901 N TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		51-0197108 501C3 188,570     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(61) THE J DAVID GLADSTONE INSTITUTES
1650 OWENS STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94158 		23-7203666 501C3 57,594     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(62) THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
1101 EAST 33RD STREET SUITE D200
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0595110 501C3 183,883     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(63) THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY
80 MAIDEN LANE
ALBANY,NY12201 		14-1368361 501C3 473,460     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(64) THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL S
10010 N TORREY PINES ROAD
SAN DIEGO,CA92037 		95-2160097 501C3 240,134     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(65) THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
JESSUP HALL
IOWA CITY,IA52242 		42-0796760 501C3 34,374     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(66) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTER
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS,TX75235 		75-6002868 501C3 862,564     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(67) THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
1020 WALNUT STREET 525 SCOTT BLDG
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		23-1352651 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(68) TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
11 ROPE FERRY ROAD SUITE 6120
HANOVER,NH03775 		02-0222111 501C3 485,255     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(69) UNIV OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
6431 FANNIN STREET SUITE 7044
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1761309 501C3 76,323     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(70) UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVER
35 STATE STREET
ALBANY,NY12207 		14-1368361 501C3 228,991     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(71) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
701 20TH STREET SOUTH AB 1170
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		63-6005396 501C3 518,224     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(72) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
111 ACADEMY WAY SUITE 210
IRVINE,CA92697 		95-2226406 501C3 755,128     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(73) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO-
9500 GILMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-2544535 501C3 251,592     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(74) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
1441 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE
DAVIS,CA95616 		94-6036494 501C3 110,721     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(75) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGEL
405 HILGARD AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 501C3 243,458     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(76) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGEL
405 HILGARD AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 501C3 843,260     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(77) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
1855 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 501C3 1,233,086     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(78) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
1855 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 501C3 746,847     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(79) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
970 EAST 58TH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-2177139 501C3 892,770     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(80) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER
13001 EAST 17TH PLACE
BOULDER,CO80309 		84-6000555 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(81) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
13001 EAST 17TH PLACE
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 264,852     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(82) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER - ANS
ANSHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLDG 500
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 193,036     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(83) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH SCIEN
ANSHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLDG 500
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 410,557     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(84) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF ME
ANSHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLDG 500
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 222,750     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(85) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
115 NORTH EAGLEVILLE ROAD
STORRS,CT06269 		06-0772160 501C3 34,375     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(86) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CE
263 FARMINGTON AVENUE
FARMINGTON,CT06030 		23-7187838 501C3 956,846     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(87) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
901 WEST ILLINOIS STREET
URBANA,IL61801 		37-6000511 501C3 289,963     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(88) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO-M
700 SOUTH HALSTED STREET
CHICAGO,IL60607 		37-6000511 501C3 419,165     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(89) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CH
901 WEST ILLINOIS STREET
URBANA,IL61801 		37-6000511 501C3 637,280     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(90) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1039
KANSAS CITY,KS66160 		48-1108830 501C3 124,703     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(91) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
737 WEST LOMBARD STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21203 		52-6002033 501C3 165,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(92) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE
22 SOUTH GREENE STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-6002033 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(93) UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY
65 BERGEN STREET SSB 5TH FL
NEWARK,NJ07103 		22-1775306 501C3 83,992     N/A RESEACH
(94) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1320 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
CORAL GABLES,FL33146 		59-0624458 501C3 335,971     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(95) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
1300 SOUTH 2ND STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454 		41-6007513 501C3 307,346     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(96) UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CIT
5100 ROCKHILL ROAD
KANSAS CITY,MO64110 		43-6003859 501C3 143,375     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(97) UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO MSC 09
ALBURQUERQUE,NM87131 		85-6000642 501C3 124,898     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(98) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHA
220 EAST CAMERIN AVENUE
CHAPEL HILL,NC27514 		56-6001393 501C3 950,844     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(99) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3451 WALNUR STREET FRANKLIN BLDG
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		31-1538725 501C3 247,475     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(100) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
500 WILSON BLVD
ROCHESTER,NY14627 		16-0743209 501C3 132,364     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(101) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CEN
518 HYLAN BLVD BOX 270140
ROCHESTER,NY14627 		16-0743209 501C3 211,177     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(102) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2250 ALCAZAR STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90033 		57-6001153 501C3 174,409     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(103) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
201 PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		87-6000525 501C3 208,124     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(104) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MEDICAL CENTER
201 SOUTH PRESIDENTS CIRCLE RM 406
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		87-6000525 501C3 1,092,018     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(105) UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
UNIVERSITY OF VT 353 WATERMAN BLDG
BURLINGTON,VT05405 		03-0179440 501C3 126,950     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(106) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
1001 N EMMET STREET
CHARLOTTTESVILLE,VA22903 		54-6001796 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(107) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4333 BROOKLYN AVENUE NE BOX 359472
SEATTLE,WA98195 		91-6001537 501C3 986,753     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(108) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
1855 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 501C3 35,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(109) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTE
2201 WEST END AVENUE
NASHVILLE,TN37235 		62-0476822 501C3 100,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(110) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CEN
PO BOX 69539
PORTLAND,OR97239 		94-3090170 501C3 71,278     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(111) VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
1111 W BROAD STREET
RICHMOND,VA23220 		54-0757884 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(112) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MED
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE
SAINT LOUIS,MO63112 		23-7060605 501C3 1,147,627     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(113) WASHINGTON UNIVERSTIY IN ST LOUIS
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE
SAINT LOUIS,MO63112 		23-7060605 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(114) WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
5057 WOODWARD AVENUE SUITE 13202
DETROIT,MI48202 		38-6028429 501C3 323,518     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(115) WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE
1300 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1623978 501C3 65,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(116) YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
333 CEDAR STREET
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		06-0646973 501C3 572,249     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(117) ACADIA
3911 SORRENTO VALLEY BLVD
SAN DIEGO,CA92121 		61-3766510   490,842     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(118) ATHERSYS INC
3201 CARNEGIE AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44115 		20-4864095   275,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(119) CONCERT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
99 HAYDEN AVENUE SUITE 500
LEXINGTON,MA02421 		20-4839882   45,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(120) EMERY UNIVERSITY
1599 CLIFTON ROAD NE 4TH FL
ATLANTA,GA30322 		58-0566256 501C3 73,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(121) ENDECE LLC
1001 WEST GLEN OAKS LANE 105B
MEQUON,WI53092 		14-1968413   100,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(122) EZOSE
25 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
PINE BROOK,NJ07058 		26-4390281   320,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(123) KRYPOPHARM
2 MERCER ROAD
NATICK,MA01760 		26-3931704   100,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(124) LINEAGEN INC
423 WAKARA WAY SUITE 200
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84108 		20-4508128   342,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(125) THE J DAVID GLADSTONE INSTITUTES
1650 OWENS STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94158 		23-7203666 501C3 30,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(126) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA- SAN DIEGO
9500 GILLMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-2544535 501C3 124,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(127) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1320 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
CORAL GABLES,FL33146 		59-0624458 501C3 205,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(128) UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS,TX75235 		75-6002868 501C3 200,000     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
121
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
7
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

Schedule I (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 650 1,182,625     N/A
(2) STEP. STONES PATIENT ASST 108 126,280     N/A










Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY UTILIZED A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE OF RENOWNED SCIENTISTS AND NEUROLOGISTS TO SELECT RESEARCH GRANTS FOR FUNDING IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. ALL GRANTEES ARE TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC AND FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORTS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED STAFF. UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROGRESS REPORTS, PAYMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES.
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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
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
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.
b
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....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
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.
4
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:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
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.
5
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:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
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:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
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 ............
7
 
No
8
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 .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLOPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)		 392,870
  		 
  		 
  		7,500
  		1,138
  		401,508
  		 
 
(2)PAUL WEISSCOO (i)
(ii)		 284,326
  		 
  		 
  		7,500
  		27,351
  		319,177
  		 
 
(3)ERIC HILTYCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 182,912
  		 
  		 
  		5,471
  		768
  		189,151
  		 
 
(4)GRAHAM MCREYNOLDSEVP MARKETING & DEV (i)
(ii)		 262,589
  		 
  		 
  		7,500
  		1,034
  		271,123
  		 
 
(5)JOHN SCOTTEVP FIELD OPERATION (i)
(ii)		 258,325
  		 
  		 
  		7,500
  		9,477
  		275,302
  		 
 
(6)TIM COETZEEEVP RESEARCH (i)
(ii)		 254,041
  		 
  		 
  		7,500
  		27,245
  		288,786
  		 
 
(7)MARK NEAGLIREGIONAL EVP (i)
(ii)		 244,369
  		 
  		 
  		7,379
  		16,590
  		268,338
  		 
 
(8)MICHAEL EKLOWREGIONAL EVP (i)
(ii)		 236,625
  		 
  		 
  		7,227
  		26,384
  		270,236
  		 
 
(9)LISA RISI THRU 33112FORMER CFO (i)
(ii)		 142,664
  		 
  		 
  		 
  		730
  		143,394
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to 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 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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C 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.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D 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. 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. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING - 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 SOCIETYS CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETYS MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSES AND CNAS AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETYS DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED NEARLY 12,000 TIMES.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY ARE COMPRISED OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 44 LOCAL CHAPTERS.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY'S LOCAL AFFILIATED CHAPTER MEMBERS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY ELECTS THE GOVERNING BODY, APPROVES ANY BY-LAW CHANGES AND APPROVES THE SOCIETY'S STRATEGIC RESPONSE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THEY ARE THEN PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, COMMENTS, CORRECTIONS, AND EDITS. THE REVIEW COMMENTS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 BY THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. A MEETING OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS HELD TO APPROVE THE REVISED FORM 990, AND TO APPROVE DISTRIBUTION TO THE ENTIRE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE GIVEN A PERIOD OF TIME TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE FORM 990 BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY. THE SURVEYS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, THE CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL PRESENTS ALL EXISTING CONFLICTS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. WHERE A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY VOTE AND TRANSACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, NO CONFLICTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE (3) INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS THAT DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND ALL OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED WITH COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION AND DATA FOR ALL POSITIONS AT OTHER VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND NATIONAL INFLUENCE. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE (3) INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS THAT DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND ALL OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED WITH COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION AND DATA FOR ALL POSITIONS AT OTHER VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND NATIONAL INFLUENCE. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OR HER DESIGNEE CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE OUTCOME OF THESE EVALUATIONS IS SHARED WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR DECISIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION.
STATES WHERE COPY OF RETURN IS FILED FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MISSISSIPPI, MONTANA, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEVADA, NEW YORK, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, PUERTO RICO, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, WEST VIRGINIA, WYOMING
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IRS FORM 990, IRS FORM 990-T AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NMSS.ORG, AND ON THE CHARITY NAVIGATOR WEBSITE. THE SOCIETY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, RECORD RETENTION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) FAST FORWARD LLC
733 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100173822
26-1933619 		RESEARCH DE 4,945,020 1,649,543 NA
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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