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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 09-30-2014
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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY100174057
D Employer identification number

13-5661935
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 190,532,243
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
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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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: PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS CAN LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES AS WE STOP MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORE WHAT HAS BEEN LOST AND END MS FOREVER
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 266
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,787,944
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -9,963
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 99,199,342 108,092,743
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 849,766 637,827
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,052,046 5,430,878
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,644,792 1,810,988
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 105,745,946 115,972,436
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 45,158,102 47,679,660
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) 25,574,604 26,362,556
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 4,022,564 3,935,588
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet10,465,876    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 29,536,131 30,850,659
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 104,291,401 108,828,463
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,454,545 7,143,973
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 87,051,124 104,343,829
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 59,776,103 71,929,154
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 27,275,021 32,414,675
Part II
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Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS CAN LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES AS WE STOP MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORE WHAT HAS BEEN LOST AND END MS FOREVER
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 $ 49,784,156 including grants of $ 45,137,197 ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH - TO MOVE US CLOSER TO A WORLD FREE OF MS, IN 2014, THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY'S INVESTED AN ESTIMATED 50.6 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 THOSE WITH PROGRESSIVE MS, THROUGH THE ACCELERATED DISCOVERY AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF PROMISING RESEARCH DISCOVERIES, NEW MS THERAPIES, AND RESEARCH TOOLS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 21,846,528 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 637,827 )
SERVICES TO CHAPTERS - INCLUDE COSTS INCURRED BY THE HOME OFFICE TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS CHAPTERS. THESE COSTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE CENTRALIZED FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY EACH OF THE SOCIETY'S DEPARTMENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,947,594 including grants of $ 1,196,555 ) (Revenue $   )
CLIENT PROGRAMS - PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS CONNECT TO EACH OTHER AND TO AN EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES. MANY COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS FACILITATE EDUCATION, RECREATION, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, CONNECTION WITH OTHERS WITH MS, AND FAMILY COMMUNICATION. OTHER PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO HELP CONTAIN THE FINANCIAL AND OTHER IMPACTS OF MS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - 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 $ 7,269,577 including grants of $ 1,345,908 ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC EDUCATION - THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INCLUDING THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MOMENTUM, THE SOCIETY'S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY AND MORE. IN ADDITION TO A NATION-WIDE E-NEWSLETTER, CHAPTERS ALSO DISTRIBUTE A LOCAL NEWSLETTER, MS CONNECTION, TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS THAT INCLUDES LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN 1.6 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 CHAPTER'S TERRITORY) FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MS. THIS PAST YEAR, MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS RECEIVED INFORMATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S MS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, AND OVER 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND ACCESSED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S 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 PATIENT CARE BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, THERAPIES, ETC. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THOUSANDS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETY'S MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSES AND CNAS AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETY'S DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 45,000 TIMES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 7,269,577 including grants of $ 1,345,908 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet88,847,855
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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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? 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
 
No
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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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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 25a................
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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, 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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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
121
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
266
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” to line 3b, 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
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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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 or note to any line 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
35
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
34
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 , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , UT , VA , WI , WV
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:
MediumBulletPAUL WEISS COONATIONAL 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 or note to any line 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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO........................................................................
PRESIDENT &
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       430,826 0 8,774
(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) CRAIG 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 ROBBINSTHRU 110813........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(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) MALCOLM P WATTMAN ESQ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) JEFFREY WESSEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) ELI RUBENSTEIN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(27) PETER A GALLIGAN........................................................................
VICE CHAIR O
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(28) JULIUS WHOBSONJRVC THRU 11514........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(29) WILLIAM T MONAHAN VC THRU 11514........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(30) LINDA MCALEER........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(31) JIM E CANTALUPO........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(32) VALLI BALDASSANO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) PETER PORRINO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) JEANNIE UNRUH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) LAURA VACCARO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) CAROLINE WHITACRE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) JEFF GENTRY THRU 020314........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       206,156 0 37,374
(38) JAMES NANGLE FROM 051914........................................................................
CFO
  
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(39) PAUL WEISS........................................................................
COO
 40.00
.......................   		      X     285,597 0 47,546
(40) ERIC HILTY........................................................................
CHIEF LEGAL
 40.00
.......................   		      X     188,171 0 42,400
(41) GRAHAM MCREYNOLDS........................................................................
EVP, MARKETI
 40.00
.......................   		        X   277,472 0 16,409
(42) JOHN SCOTT........................................................................
EVP, FIELD O
 40.00
.......................   		        X   268,501 0 20,834
(43) TIM COETZEE........................................................................
EVP, RESEARC
 40.00
.......................   		        X   267,293 0 42,528
(44) MARK NEAGLI........................................................................
REGIONAL EVP
 40.00
.......................   		        X   248,916 0 33,646
(45) MAUREEN REEDER........................................................................
REGIONAL EVP
 40.00
.......................   		        X   246,820 0 1,999
(46) MICHAEL ELKOWTHRU 110613........................................................................
REGIONAL EVP
 40.00
.......................   		          X 240,912 0 35,502
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,660,664   287,012
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet51
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
MERKLE INCPO BOX 64897BALTIMOREMD21264 DIRECT MKTG 9,671,013
EPSILON11 WEST 19TH STREETNEW YORKNY10016 PROFESSIONAL 3,173,218
BLACKBAUDPO BOX 930256ATLANTAGA31193 WEB USAGE/ADMIN 1,615,283
CHARITY DYNAMICS3721 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVEAUSTINTX78731 MOBILE APP SERV 370,170
GENERAL LEARNING COMMUNICATIONS900 SKOKIE BLVDNORTHBROOKIL60062 PUBLICATION 264,123
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet24
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		108,092,743
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 108,092,743
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a RENTAL INCOME FROM CHAPTERS 900099 637,827 637,827    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 637,827
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 698,913     698,913
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 79,291,772  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 74,559,807  
c Gain or (loss) 4,731,965  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 4,731,965     4,731,965
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING INCOME 541800 1,787,944   1,787,944  
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 23,044     23,044
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,810,988
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 115,972,436 637,827 1,787,944 5,453,922
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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 or note to any line 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 40,982,313 40,982,313
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,196,555 1,196,555
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 5,500,792 5,500,792
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,132,073 939,864 150,728 41,481
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 19,937,676 16,552,600 2,654,523 730,553
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 513,917 436,066 60,554 17,297
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,191,589 2,708,110 376,056 107,423
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,587,301 1,346,848 187,027 53,426
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 11,942 7,899 2,285 1,758
c Accounting ........... 250,572 165,721 47,960 36,891
d Lobbying ........... 22,126 14,632 4,236 3,258
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 3,935,588 3,935,588
f Investment management fees ...... 186,092 123,075 35,620 27,397
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 2,126,487 1,406,395 407,015 313,077
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 8,872,101 2,550,256 2,753,906 3,567,939
14 Information technology ...... 7,575,998 5,010,539 1,450,067 1,115,392
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,962,255 2,655,658 237,437 69,160
17 Travel ............ 2,181,818 1,819,478 279,280 83,060
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,664,499 1,401,623 166,085 96,791
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,580,607 1,378,968 157,138 44,501
23 Insurance .............. 1,478,618 1,192,375 243,317 42,926
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 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,035,493 804,686 164,058 66,749
b SUNDRY 598,313 390,454 111,023 96,836
c TELEPHONE 212,567 188,712 17,403 6,452
d AWARDS 91,171 74,236 9,014 7,921
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 108,828,463 88,847,855 9,514,732 10,465,876
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). 10,077,000 1,107,000 2,889,000 6,081,000
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 29,518,550 1 35,858,523
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 7,337,306 2 21,451,415
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 711,721 3 410,251
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 8,339,557 4 4,189,460
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 .............. 240,917 8 200,877
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 4,323,565 9 2,980,835
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 10,137,801
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 5,193,282 4,454,106 10c 4,944,519
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 31,173,991 11 33,244,937
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 377,690 12 426,625
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 573,721 15 636,387
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 87,051,124 16 104,343,829
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 8,444,803 17 7,862,188
18 Grants payable ................. 39,460,258 18 43,695,526
19 Deferred revenue ................ 955,887 19 686,757
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21 1,378,128
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.................... 10,915,155 25 18,306,555
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 59,776,103 26 71,929,154
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 .............. 22,080,213 27 27,195,062
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 3,052,823 28 3,327,628
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 2,141,985 29 1,891,985
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 ........... 27,275,021 33 32,414,675
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 87,051,124 34 104,343,829
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
115,972,436
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
108,828,463
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
7,143,973
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
27,275,021
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,697,208
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
-307,111
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
32,414,675
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 99,033,988 94,112,574 97,248,883 99,409,632 108,092,743 497,897,820
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 99,033,988 94,112,574 97,248,883 99,409,632 108,092,743 497,897,820
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. 497,897,820
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 99,033,988 94,112,574 97,248,883 99,409,632 108,092,743 497,897,820
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 799,703 28,827 193,668 611,305 698,913 2,332,416
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 1,787,944 6,724,573
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 663,126 1,725,566 669,259 203,070 23,044 3,284,065
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 510,238,874
12
12
3,884,922
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
97.580 %
15
15
97.840 %
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE 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.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (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          
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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
 
318,125
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
13,953
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
302,312
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
295,800
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
930,190
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
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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 MS ACTIVISTS ARE ON THE FRONTLINE, MOVING TOGETHER AND SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE TO CREATE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHANGES THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MS ACTIVISM DRIVES CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICIES TO BRING POSITIVE IMPACT FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS. TOGETHER ON THE FRONTLINE, ACTIVISTS SHARE THE STORIES ABOUT LIVING WITH MS, CONNECT WITH DECISION-MAKERS, WORK WITH LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS AND CREATE SYSTEMATIC CHANGE TO IMPACT THE GREATEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE POSSIBLE. STATE AND LOCAL ACTIVISM PRIORITIES ARE DETERMINED BY BOTH AN ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS AND BY ADVOCACY STAFF AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS VOLUNTEERS.
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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. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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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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 .... 1,685,483 3,064,173 2,797,983 2,559,985 2,449,604
b Contributions ........   384,479   250,000  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,170,982 82,835 366,190 -12,002 250,381
d Grants or scholarships ..... 272,087 1,846,004 100,000   140,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 2,584,378 1,685,483 3,064,173 2,797,983 2,559,985
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 Bullet73.200 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet26.800 %
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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 ............   3,189,530 1,669,971 1,519,559
d Equipment ................   5,491,372 2,640,661 2,850,711
e Other .................   1,456,899 882,650 574,249
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 4,944,519
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
AMOUNTS HELD IN CUSTODY FOR CHAPTERS 12,874,727
DUE TO ANNUITANTS 2,057,511
DEFERRED RENT 2,049,152
DUE TO CHAPTERS 1,325,165





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 18,306,555
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 123,621,711
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -1,697,208
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 9,532,575
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 7,835,367
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 115,786,344
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 186,092
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 186,092
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 115,972,436
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 118,174,946
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 9,532,575
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 9,532,575
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 108,642,371
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 186,092
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 186,092
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 108,828,463
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B DURING FISCAL 2014,THE SOCIETY BECAME A MANAGING MEMBER, ALONG WITH ASSOCIANZIONE ITALIANA SCLEROSI MULTIPLA (ITALY), MS RESEARCH AUSTRALIA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION, MS SOCIETY (UNITED KINGDOM), AND THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA, OF THE PROGRESSIVE MS ALLIANCE (THE "ALLIANCE"). THE ALLIANCE IS OPEN TO MS ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND IS CONTINUALLY SEEKING NEW MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE GLOBAL MS COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE MADE A JOINT COMMITMENT TO SPEED UP THE DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT FOR PROGRESSIVE MS BY REMOVING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS. THE ALLIANCE FORMALIZED ITS PURPOSE, STRUCTURE AND MEMBERSHIP IN FISCAL 2014 AND ALSO AGREED TO ITS FOUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES WHICH INCLUDE: RAISE PROFILE AND ACCELERATE PROGRESS, SECURE RESOURCES AND GLOBALIZE RESEARCH FUNDING, INSPIRE, GALVANIZE AND ENGAGE AMONG PRIORITY STAKEHOLDERS AND DELIVER OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY ALIGNING RESOURCES. AS A MANAGING MEMBER, THE SOCIETY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY 1,250,000 OVER THREE YEARS WHICH IS CONDITIONAL ON VARIOUS FACTORS, WITH 570,419 PAID TO THE PROGRESS MS ALLIANCE IN YEAR ONE AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC STAFF TO SUPPORT THE ALLIANCE. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY CONTROLS POOLED FUNDS CONTRIBUTED FROM OTHER ALLIANCE MEMBERS WITHIN ITS REGION. THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PROGRESSIVE MS RESEARCH INITIATIVES ARE APPROVED BY VOTING ALLIANCE MEMBERS. DURING FISCAL 2014, THE SOCIETY RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,468,997 FROM ALLIANCE MEMBERS WHICH WILL BE HELD UNTIL SUCH TIME THE FUNDS ARE APPROVED FOR EXPENDITURE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, THE SOCIETY RECORDED UNSPENT DONATED FUNDS, CONSISTING OF BOTH SOCIETY AND OTHER ALLIANCE MEMBERS' MONIES, OF APPROXIMATELY 1,378,000.
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.
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 2011, 2012, 2013 AND 2014 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.
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance 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 18   GRANTMAKING N/A 2,675,506
EAST ASIA/PACIFIC 6   GRANTMAKING N/A 1,121,495
NORTH AMERICA 9   GRANTMAKING N/A 1,703,791
EAST ASIA/PACIFIC     INVESTMENT N/A 35,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 33   5,535,792
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 33   5,535,792
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
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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 non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 430,578 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 37,340 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 187,975 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 42,900 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 208,701 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 214,000 CHECK      
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 43,059 CHECK      
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 275,911 CHECK      
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 125,000 CHECK      
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 462,929 CHECK      
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 11,634 CHECK      
  FAST FORWARD-FOREIGN 79,652 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 211,834 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 199,851 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 40,000 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 200,000 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 58,250 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 175,000 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 51,529 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 138,920 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 79,162 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 38,440 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 181,114 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 303,222 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 194,779 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 30,395 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 192,196 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 177,095 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 40,000 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 863,222 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 14,206 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 41,898 CHECK      
  RESEARCH GRANT 150,000 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
28
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 organization may 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, Information 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)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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).
ReturnReference Explanation
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.
SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 EUROPE 2,675,506 0 EAST ASIA/PACIFIC 1,121,495 0 NORTH AMERICA 1,703,791 0 EAST ASIA/PACIFIC 0 35,000
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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   2,082,341 -2,082,341
EVENT 360
205 N MICHIGAN AVE
 
CHICAGO, IL60601 		EVENT MAN.   No   1,418,104 -1,418,104
 
DONOR CARE
4535 STRAUSSER ST
 
NORTH CATON, OH44720 		TELEMARKET   No   222,316 -222,316
 
INFOCISION
325 SPRINGSIDE DRIVE
 
AKRON, OH44333 		TELEMARKET   No   145,559 -145,559
 
DONOR VOICE
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE
 
RESTON, VA20190 		TELEMARKET   No   67,268 -67,268
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow   3,935,588  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
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

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow  
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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, 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. 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).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART IV PART I- LINE 2B THE SOCIETY USED MERKLE, INFOCISION AND EVENT 360 FOR THE MAJORITY OF ITS DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS IN FY2014. THESE CAMPAIGNS RAISED 15,480,619 IN REVENUE FOR FY2014.
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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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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) ABT ASSOCIATES
55 WHEELER ST
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		04-2347643   25,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(2) ACADIA
3911 SORRENTO VALLEY BLVD
SAN DIEGO,CA92121 		61-3766510   35,589     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(3) ACCERLATED CURE PROJECT
460 TOTTEN POND ROAD
WALTHEM,MA02451 		04-3555864 501C3 75,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(4) ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE CIMD MC 151
ALBANY,NY12208 		14-1338310 501C3 313,744     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(5) ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
1300 MORRIS PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10461 		20-4933752 501C3 65,000     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(6) ATHERSYS INC
3201 CARNEGIE AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44115 		20-4864095   163,420     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(7) AUBURN UNIVERSITY
208 M WHITE SMITH HALL CONTRACT
AUBURN,AL36849 		63-6000724 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(8) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1613878 501C3 499,550     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(9) BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
1201 9TH AV
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-0653422 501C3 245,691     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(10) BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN
8278 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
MILWAUKEE,WI53201 		39-0807235 501C3 113,852     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(11) BOSTON COLLEGE
31 LAWRENCE AVE
CHESNUT HILL,MA02467 		04-2103545 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(12) BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
45 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2312909 501C3 1,989,528     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(13) BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
45 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2312909 501C3 146,093     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(14) BROWN UNIVERSITY
164 ANGELL STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02912 		50-0390989 501C3 39,600     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(15) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 501C3 323,002     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(16) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CINCINNATI
3333 BURNETT AVE MLC 5000
CINCINNATI,OH45229 		31-0833936 501C3 162,850     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(17) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
34TH STREET CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501C3 135,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(18) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
34TH STREET CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501C3 146,094     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(19) CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
111 MICHIGAN AVENUE
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		52-1640403 501C3 217,748     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(20) CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE
111 MICHICGAN AVE NW RM5340
WASHINGTON,DC20010 		52-1654453 501C3 223,881     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(21) CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
PO 931531 OFFICE OF GRANTS CONTRA
CLEVELAND,OH44193 		91-2153073 501C3 1,199,689     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(22) CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
PO 931531 OFFICE OF GRANTS CONTRA
CLEVELAND,OH44193 		91-2153073 501C3 211,094     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(23) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
615 W 131 STREET
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5998093 501C3 204,864     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(24) CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE
1300 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1623978 501C3 144,125     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(25) CRITICAL PATH INSTITUTE
1730 E RIVER RD
TUCSON,AZ85718 		20-1991334 501C3 816,680     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(26) DIOGENIX INC
50 WEST WATKINS MILL ROAD
GAITHERSBURG,MD20878 		26-1414582   229,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(27) DREXEL UNIVERSITY
3141 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352630 501C3 166,628     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(28) DUKE UNIVERSITY
200 TRENT DR
DURHAM,NC27710 		56-0532129 501C3 364,927     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(29) EMORY UNIVERSITY
201 DOWMAN DRIVE
ATLANTA,GA30322 		58-0566256 501C3 100,410     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(30) EMORY UNIVERSITY
1599 CLIFTON ROAD NE 4TH FL
ATLANTA,GA30322 		58-0566256 501C3 185,636     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(31) ENDECE LLC
1001 WEST GLEN OAKS LANE 105B
MEQUON,WI53092 		14-1968413   199,055     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(32) EZOSE
25 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
PINE BROOK,NJ07058 		26-4390281   170,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(33) FIVEPRIME
2 CORPORATE DRIVE
S SAN FRANCISCO,CA94080 		26-0038620   56,437     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(34) GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
50 STANIFORD ST STE1001
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-2697983 501C3 237,323     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(35) GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		53-0196603 501C3 228,741     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(36) GEORGIA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
1120 15TH S
AUGUSTA,GA30912 		58-6002053 501C3 78,395     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(37) GLIALOGIX INC
150 TIOGA LANE
GREENBRAE,CA94904 		26-2171757   39,891     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(38) HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		42-1035800 501C3 101,520     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(39) HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
677 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
BOSTON,MA02115 		42-1035800 501C3 318,628     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(40) HARVARD UNIVERSITY
1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		42-1035800 501C3 149,391     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(41) HENRY FORD HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD
DETRIOT,MI48202 		38-1357020 501C3 141,786     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(42) HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION
1401 ROCKVILLE PIKE
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		52-1317896 501C3 236,452     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(43) ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT S
1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-6171197 501C3 78,372     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(44) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1101 EAST 33RD STREET SUITE D200
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0595110 501C3 1,178,286     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(45) KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
1800 HARRISON STREET 16TH FLOOR
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-1105628 501C3 174,952     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(46) KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
232 SCHWARTZ CENTER
KENT,OH44242 		31-6402079 501C3 239,113     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(47) KESSLER FOUNDATION RESEARCH CENTER
300 EXECUTIVE DRIVE SUITE 150
WEST ORANGE,NJ07052 		76-0637670 501C3 897,052     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(48) KRYPOPHARM
2 MERCER ROAD
NATICK,MA01760 		26-3931704   250,000     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(49) LINEAGEN INC
423 WAKARA WAY SUITE 200
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84108 		20-4508128   220,432     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(50) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLO
7 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		04-2103594 501C3 187,591     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(51) MAYO CLINIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
200 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-1937751 501C3 170,829     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(52) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROAD
MILWAUKEE,WI53226 		39-0807235 501C3 217,800     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(53) MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
185 S ORANGE AVENUE MSB F607D
NEWARK,NJ07103 		13-6171197 501C3 478,131     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(54) MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
185 S ORANGE AVENUE MSB F607D
NEWARK,NJ07103 		13-6171197 501C3 144,345     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(55) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
70 WASHINGTON SQ SO
NEW YORK,NY10012 		13-5562308 501C3 422,184     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(56) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-5562308 501C3 702,777     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(57) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREET CROWN ROOM G-547
EVANSTON,IL60208 		36-2167817 501C3 631,189     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(58) OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
1960 KENNY ROAD 4TH FLOOR
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6025986 501C3 282,909     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(59) OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
1960 KENNY ROAD 4TH FLOOR
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6025986 501C3 65,000     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(60) OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
2525 SW FIRST AVENUE SUITE 220
PORTLAND,OR97201 		93-1176109 501C3 678,860     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(61) PROGRESSIVE MS ALLIANCE
733 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-5661935 501C3 570,419       RESEARCH GRANT
(62) PURDUE UNIVERSITY
401 S GRANT STREET
WEST LAFAYETTE,IN47907 		35-6002041 501C3 116,022     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(63) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
65 DAVIDSON ROAD ROOM 306
PISCATAWAY,NJ08854 		46-2354111 501C3 127,546     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(64) SAINT FRANCIS CARE MANDELL MS CENTE
490 BLUE HILL AVENUE
HARTFORD,CT06112 		05-0440574 501C3 166,426     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(65) SEATTLE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITU
PO BOX 50020 M/S 2000
SEATTLE,WA98145 		91-1156519 501C3 205,148     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(66) SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 750294
DALLAS,TX75275 		75-0800689 501C3 94,522     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(67) ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPIT
332 NORTH LAUDERDALE
MEMPHIS,TN38105 		62-0646012 501C3 220,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(68) ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
3545 LINDELL BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-0654872 501C3 300,994     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(69) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
326 GALVEZ ST
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501C3 1,213,737     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(70) STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STO
W5510 MELVILLE LIBRARY
STONY BROOK,NY11794 		11-6077945 501C3 307,895     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(71) THE BURNHAM INSTITUTE
10901 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA,CA92037 		51-0197108 501C3 188,570     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(72) THE J DAVID GLADSTONE INSTITUTES
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS OFFICER
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94158 		23-7203666 501C3 283,711     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(73) THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY
80 MAIDEN LN
ALBANY,NY12201 		14-1368361 501C3 436,541     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(74) THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL S
10010 N TORREY PINES RD
SAN DIEGO,CA92037 		95-2160097 501C3 162,119     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(75) THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
JESSUP HALL
IOWA CITY,IA52242 		42-0796760 501C3 25,781     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(76) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
500 W UNIVERSITY AVENUE
EL PASO,TX79968 		74-6000813 501C3 43,297     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(77) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTER
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS,TX75235 		75-6002868 501C3 214,718     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(78) THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
1020 WALNUT STREET 525 SCOTT BLDG
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		23-1352651 501C3 302,137     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(79) TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
11 ROPE FERRY ROAD 6120
HANOVER,NH03775 		02-0222111 501C3 380,999     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(80) UNIFORMED SERVICES OF HEALTH SCIENC
4301 JONES BRIDGE ROAD RMB2050
BETHESDA,MD20814 		53-0207336 501C3 37,732     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(81) UNIV OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
6431 FANNIN STREET SUITE 7044
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1761309 501C3 125,503     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(82) UNIV OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
1 UTSA CIRCLE FINANCIAL SERV
SAN ANTONIO,TX78249 		74-1717115 501C3 292,283     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(83) UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVER
35 STATE STREET
ALBANY,NY12207 		14-1368361 501C3 489,585     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(84) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
701 20TH STREET SOUTH AB 1170
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		63-6005396 501C3 383,475     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(85) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE
111 ACADEMY WAY SUITE 210
IRVINE,CA92697 		95-2540117 501C3 451,825     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(86) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO-
9500 GILMAN DR
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-2544535 501C3 330,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(87) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
1441 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE
DAVIS,CA95616 		94-6036494 501C3 264,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(88) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGEL
405 HILGARD AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 501C3 439,642     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(89) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGEL
405 HILGARD AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90095 		95-6006143 501C3 219,137     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(90) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
1855 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 501C3 1,394,230     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(91) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
1855 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 501C3 595,289     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(92) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANC
1855 FOLSOM STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 501C3 211,094     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(93) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA- SAN DIEGO
9500 GILLMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-2544535 501C3 119,672     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(94) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
970 EAST 58TH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-2177139 501C3 515,895     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(95) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
970 EAST 58TH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-2177139 501C3 65,000     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(96) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO-M
970 EAST 58TH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-2177139 501C3 146,094     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(97) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER
13001 E 17TH PL
BOULDER,CO80309 		84-6000555 501C3 237,408     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(98) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
13001 E 17TH PL
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 225,597     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(99) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER - ANS
ANSHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLGD 500
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 150,652     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(100) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH SCIEN
ANSHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLGD 500
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 511,157     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(101) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF ME
ANSHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS BLGD 500
AURORA,CO80045 		84-6000555 501C3 148,002     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(102) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CE
263 FARMINGTON AVENUE
FARMINGTON,CT06030 		23-7187838 501C3 399,239     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(103) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
123 GRINTER HALL POB 113001
GAINSVILLE,FL32611 		59-9002052 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(104) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
279 WILLIAMST CONTRACT GRANTS
ATHENS,GA30602 		58-1353149 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(105) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
901 WEST ILLINOIS STREET
URBANA,IL61801 		37-6000511 501C3 58,434     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(106) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
PO BOX 20787
SPRINGFIELD,IL62708 		36-2177139 501C3 231,804     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(107) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO-M
700 S HALSTED ST
CHICAGO,IL60607 		36-2177139 501C3 81,655     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(108) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CH
901 WEST ILLINOIS STREET
URBANA,IL61801 		37-6000511 501C3 879,423     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(109) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1039
KANSAS CITY,KS66160 		48-1108830 501C3 539,949     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(110) UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
109 KINKEAD HALL
LEXINGTON,KY40506 		61-6033693 501C3 179,290     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(111) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUESETTS AMHERS
405 GOODELL BLDG
AMHERST,MA01003 		54-2084125 501C3 154,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(112) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1320 S DIXIE HWY
CORAL GABLES,FL33146 		59-0624458 501C3 250,243     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(113) UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1320 S DIXIE HWY
CORAL GABLES,FL33146 		59-0624458 501C3 68,071     N/A FAST FORWARD-DOMESTI
(114) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
PO BOX 223131
PITTSBURGH,PA15251 		38-6006309 501C3 67,261     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(115) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
1300 SOUTH 2ND STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454 		41-6007513 501C3 437,907     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(116) UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
1 UNIVERSITY FO NEW MEXICO MSC 09
ALBURQUERQUE,NM87131 		85-6000642 501C3 303,098     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(117) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHA
220 E CAMERON AVE
CHAPEL HILL,NC27514 		56-6001393 501C3 673,075     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(118) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3451 WALNUT STREET FRANKLIN BUILDI
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		31-1538725 501C3 214,916     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(119) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
4200 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15260 		25-0965591 501C3 445,110     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(120) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
500 WILSON BLVD
ROCHESTER,NY14627 		16-0743209 501C3 67,659     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(121) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CEN
518 HYLAN BLDG BOX 270140
ROCHESTER,NY14627 		16-0743209 501C3 206,012     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(122) UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CEN
518 HYLAN BLDG BOX 270140
ROCHESTER,NY14627 		16-0743209 501C3 146,094     N/A CLINICAL GRANT
(123) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CONTRACTS AND GRANTS 2250 ALCAZAR
LOS ANGELES,CA90033 		57-6001153 501C3 131,910     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(124) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
800 W CAMPBELL RD
RICHARDSON,TX75080 		75-1305566 501C3 346,165     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(125) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
201 PRESIDENTS CIR
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		87-6000525 501C3 430,596     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(126) UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
353 WATERMAN BUILDING
BURLINGTON,VT05405 		03-0179440 501C3 80,500     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(127) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE BOX 359472
SEATTLE,WA98195 		91-6001537 501C3 1,066,434     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(128) UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD
DALLAS,TX75235 		75-6002868 501C3 38,234     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(129) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CEN
PO BOX 69539
PORTLAND,OR97239 		94-3090170 501C3 59,029     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(130) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CEN
10 NORTH GREENE ST
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-1705976 501C3 348,960     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(131) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CEN
830 CHALKSTONE AVENUE BLDG 35
PROVIDENCE,RI02908 		05-0440574 501C3 37,556     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(132) WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 641025 240 FRENCH ADMIN BLD
PULLMAN,WA99164 		91-6001537 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(133) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MED
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE
SAINT LOUIS,MO63112 		23-7060605 501C3 914,525     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(134) WASHINGTON UNIVERSTIY IN ST LOUIS
702 ROSEDALE AVENUE
SAINT LOUIS,MO63112 		23-7060605 501C3 58,646     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(135) WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
5057 WOODWARD AVENUE SUITE 13202
DETROIT,MI48202 		38-6028429 501C3 423,433     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(136) WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE
1300 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1623978 501C3 423,122     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(137) WEST VIRGINIA
886 CHESNUT RIDGE RD RM 202 SECOND
MORGANTOWN,WV26506 		55-0665758 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(138) WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
700 HICKSVILLE RD STE 205
BETHPAGE,NY11714 		11-1633486 501C3 44,000     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(139) YALE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1873
NEW HAVEN,CT06508 		06-0646973 501C3 559,377     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
(140) YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
333 CEDAR ST
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		06-0646973 501C3 117,596     N/A RESEARCH GRANT
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013

Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 724 1,081,211     N/A
(2) STEP. STONES PATIENT ASST 83 115,344     N/A










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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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SCHEDULE I, 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
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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, line 23.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
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13-5661935
Part I
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1a
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b
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1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLOPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)		 430,826
  		 
  		 
  		7,650
  		1,124
  		439,600
  		 
 
(2)JEFF GENTRY THRU 020314CFO (i)
(ii)		 206,156
  		 
  		 
  		6,300
  		31,074
  		243,530
  		 
 
(3)PAUL WEISSCOO (i)
(ii)		 285,597
  		 
  		 
  		7,650
  		39,896
  		333,143
  		 
 
(4)ERIC HILTYCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 188,171
  		 
  		 
  		5,751
  		36,649
  		230,571
  		 
 
(5)GRAHAM MCREYNOLDSEVP, MARKETING & DEV (i)
(ii)		 277,472
  		 
  		 
  		7,650
  		8,759
  		293,881
  		 
 
(6)JOHN SCOTTEVP, FIELD OPERATION (i)
(ii)		 268,501
  		 
  		 
  		7,650
  		13,184
  		289,335
  		 
 
(7)TIM COETZEEEVP, RESEARCH (i)
(ii)		 267,293
  		 
  		 
  		7,650
  		34,878
  		309,821
  		 
 
(8)MARK NEAGLIREGIONAL EVP (i)
(ii)		 248,916
  		 
  		 
  		7,455
  		26,191
  		282,562
  		 
 
(9)MAUREEN REEDERREGIONAL EVP (i)
(ii)		 239,783
  		 
  		7,037
  		1,999
  		 
  		248,819
  		 
 
(10)MICHAEL ELKOWTHRU 110613REGIONAL EVP (i)
(ii)		 240,912
  		 
  		 
  		7,332
  		28,170
  		276,414
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, REHABILITATION, TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES; LONG-TERM CARE; DISABILITY RIGHTS ISSUES; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHAB, WELLNESS AND FITNESS; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D PUBLIC EDUCATION - THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INCLUDING THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MOMENTUM, THE SOCIETY'S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY AND MORE. IN ADDITION TO A NATION-WIDE E-NEWSLETTER, CHAPTERS ALSO DISTRIBUTE A LOCAL NEWSLETTER, MS CONNECTION, TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS THAT INCLUDES LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN 1.6 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 CHAPTER'S TERRITORY) FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MS. THIS PAST YEAR, MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS RECEIVED INFORMATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S MS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, AND OVER 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND ACCESSED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S 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 PATIENT CARE BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, THERAPIES, ETC. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THOUSANDS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S CLINICAL CARE NETWORK AND WEBSITE, THE SOCIETY'S MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSES AND CNAS AND OTHERS. A FREE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO MORE THAN 10,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETY'S DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT SMARTPHONE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 45,000 TIMES.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS SERVING ON KEY COMMITTEES MUST REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND MAKE ANY APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURES. IF AN INDIVIDUAL DISCLOSES AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURE AND DRAFTS A CONFLICT RESOLUTION REPORT TO ADDRESS THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE RESOLUTION REPORT IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE EDITS AND ULTIMATELY APPROVES A RESOLUTION REPORT FOR EACH OF THE DISCLOSED CONFLICTS. THE RESOLUTION REPORT ENSURES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSIONS OR VOTES RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. THE INDIVIDUAL WHO DISCLOSED THE CONFLICT IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RESOLUTION REPORT AND COMPLIES WITH IT.
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, OFFICERS AND 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.
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, OFFICERS AND 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 OR HER DESIGNEE CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE OUTCOME OF THESE EVALUATIONS IS SHARED WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR DECISIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 LOUISIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEVADA, NEW YORK, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WEST VIRGINIA
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.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS TO CHAPTER 307,111
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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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" on 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 1,694,559 1,557,805 NMSS
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 sections 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






























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