Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 
% TAMI CAESAR CFO
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 $ 158,487,757
F Name and address of principal officer:
cynthia zagieboylo
733 third avenue
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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet1048
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 33
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 32
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 302
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,605,654
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 110,102,818 106,277,577
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 604,323 646,108
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 249,573 -481,577
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,623,877 1,993,708
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 113,580,591 108,435,816
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 53,328,203 46,986,745
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 28,887,509 35,773,829
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 3,378,723 3,042,702
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet9,881,668    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 31,728,648 31,714,496
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 117,323,083 117,517,772
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -3,742,492 -9,081,956
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 120,813,206 110,314,180
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 94,409,691 86,285,441
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 26,403,515 24,028,739
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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 $ 50,969,812 including grants of $ 44,164,483 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
RESEARCH - To move us closer to a world free of MS, in 2016, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's invested an estimated $51 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 $ 25,148,091 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 646,108 )
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 following centralized functions: Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Communications and Marketing. IN 2016, THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FUNCTION FOR THE HOME OFFICE AND ALL OF THE SOCIETY'S CHAPTERS WAS CONSOLIDATED INTO A SINGLE FUNCTION MANAGED CENTRALLY BY THE HOME OFFICE. ALSO, IN 2016, THE SOCIETY MOVED TO A CENTRALLY MANAGED 401(K) PLAN FOR ALL SOCIETY EMPLOYEES. COSTS RELATED TO THESE CHANGES SHIFTED FROM 36 CHAPTERS TO THE HOME OFFICE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,027,987 including grants of $ 1,134,317 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Client programs - people affected by MS connect to each other and extensive variety of programs, services and resources. Many programs facilitate education, recreation, physical and emotional wellness, connection with others. Other programs support independence, safety, health and quality of life. The MS navigator program provided more than 172,000 people information, emotional support, and connections to resources. In addition, more than 160,000 people attended groups and programs. More than 800,000 people engaged in conversations and accessed information and support on the society's online community and social media channels. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - Continued on SCH O.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 9,932,659 including grants of $ 1,687,945 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet97,078,549
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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
Yes
 
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 IV.....Click 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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 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 or for domestic individuals 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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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
116
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
302
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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
33
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
32
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
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , FL , GA , HI , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VT , VA , WA , WV , WI , WY
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTAMI CAESAR CFO733 THIRD AVENUE   new york,NY100173288 (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 & ceo
 40.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       501,300 0 9,090
(2) MINDY b ALPERT......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) BONNIE HIGGINS From 11615......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) MICHAEL A BOGDONOFF ESQ......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) DOUG COY......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) DANA M FOOTE......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) SHYAM GIDUMAL......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) LILY JUNG HENSON MD MMMFAAN......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) WILLIAM HOLLEY......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) MARY HUGHES MD......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) JULIUS HOBSON JR......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) RICHARD KNUTSON......................................................................
Treasurer
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) CRAIG T LYNCH......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) DANIEL MESSINA......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) AARON E MILLER MD......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) KIMBERLY PHILLIPSthru 11615......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) RUSSEL PARKER From 11615......................................................................
Director
 5.0
.................
0.0 		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
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) CHRIS SEROCKE thru 91316........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) FRED LUBLIN Thru 11615........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) RICHARD B SLIFKA........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) ROBERT L SOWINKSKI........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) PETER G TARRICONE........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) MALCOLM P WATTMAN ESQ........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) JEFFREY WESSEL........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) ELI RUBENSTEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) PETER A GALLIGAN........................................................................
Chairman of BOD
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(28) cynthia PERRAZOFrom 11615........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) WILLIAM T MONAHAN........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) LINDA McALEER........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(31) MIKE PONGON From 11615........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) VALLI BALDASSANO........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) PETER PORRINO........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) DAVID SCHULMAN From 11615........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) LAURA VACCARO........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) CAROLINE WHITACRE........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) PAUL WEISS........................................................................
COO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     310,854 0 38,084
(38) ERIC HILTY........................................................................
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     211,252 0 36,370
(39) TAMI CAESAR From 92815........................................................................
CFO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     54,336 0 6,875
(40) TIM COETZEE........................................................................
CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   307,794 0 37,985
(41) GRAHAM McREYNOLDS........................................................................
CHIEF M & D Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   305,039 0 25,398
(42) JOHN SCOTT........................................................................
chief field officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   300,310 0 18,323
(43) MARK NEAGLI........................................................................
regional evp
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   262,682 0 27,085
(44) MAUREEN REEDER........................................................................
regional evp
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   258,899 0 9,664
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,512,466 0 208,874
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet64
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
 
No
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 INC,
PO BOX 64897
BALTIMORE,MD21264 		DIRECT MKTG 7,341,172
BLACKBAUD,
PO 930256
ATLANTA,GA31193 		FUND. SOFTWARE 2,492,735
EPSILON,
11 WEST 19TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10016 		DATA.ADMIN/SUPP 1,565,535
EVENT 360 INC,
205 N MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60601 		EVENT PROD 1,395,001
BULLY PULPIT INTERACTIVE LLC,
915 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10010 		STRATEGIC COMMU. 778,538
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet29
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 106,277,577
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 106,277,577
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a RENTAL INCOME FROM CHAPTERS 900099 646,108 646,108    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 646,108
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,020,380     1,020,380
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   385,146
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 385,146
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 385,146     385,146
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   48,549,984
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   50,051,941
c Gain or (loss)   -1,501,957
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -1,501,957     -1,501,957
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 0    
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 0      
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 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a ADVERTISING INCOME 900099 1,605,654   1,605,654  
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 541800 2,908     2,908
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,608,562
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 108,435,816 646,108 1,605,654 -93,523
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 40,711,436 40,711,436
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,134,317 1,134,317
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 5,140,992 5,140,992
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,353,071 1,074,482 204,107 74,482
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 25,667,732 20,382,885 3,871,924 1,412,923
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,278,895 1,811,273 340,265 127,357
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,636,904 3,685,427 692,341 259,136
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,837,227 1,460,234 274,318 102,675
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 24,526 16,473 4,151 3,902
c Accounting ........... 138,003 92,687 23,359 21,957
d Lobbying ........... 144,781 97,239 24,507 23,035
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 3,042,702 3,042,702
f Investment management fees ...... 151,047 101,449 25,567 24,031
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 7,305,434 4,906,578 1,236,543 1,162,313
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 5,637,201 2,707,920 1,058,147 1,871,134
14 Information technology ...... 6,028,785 4,049,137 1,020,453 959,195
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,156,166 2,450,368 513,009 192,789
17 Travel ............ 2,196,200 1,796,725 283,121 116,354
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,069,738 863,982 130,237 75,519
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,862,949 1,499,148 264,445 99,356
23 Insurance ... 1,271,625 1,003,791 206,393 61,441
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a SUNDRY 909,955 587,665 188,190 134,100
b DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 715,136 470,430 158,827 85,879
c APPROPRIATED RESEARCH EXP 557,404 557,404    
d TELEPHONE 236,247 217,650 15,436 3,161
e All other expenses 309,299 258,857 22,215 28,227
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 117,517,772 97,078,549 10,557,555 9,881,668
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). 7,457,553 2,035,914 1,722,690 3,698,949
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 28,410,259 2 34,708,519
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 5,174,057 3 2,977,443
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,486,992 4 1,221,976
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 206,897 8 282,709
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,974,521 9 2,018,575
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 13,845,785
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 7,731,139 6,065,568 10c 6,114,646
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 76,275,638 11 61,917,472
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 151,708 12 155,791
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,067,566 15 917,049
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 120,813,206 16 110,314,180
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 8,488,426 17 5,316,975
18 Grants payable ... 50,372,928 18 45,255,779
19 Deferred revenue ......... 412,578 19 215,000
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 658,139 21 2,676,470
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.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 34,477,620 25 32,821,217
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 94,409,691 26 86,285,441
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 20,103,473 27 17,008,510
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 4,408,057 28 5,128,244
29 Permanently restricted net assets 1,891,985 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 ........... 26,403,515 33 24,028,739
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 120,813,206 34 110,314,180
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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
108,435,816
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
117,517,772
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-9,081,956
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
26,403,515
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
4,041,224
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
2,665,956
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
24,028,739
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 97,248,883 99,409,632 108,092,743 110,102,818 106,277,577 521,131,653
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 97,248,883 99,409,632 108,092,743 110,102,818 106,277,577 521,131,653
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).. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 521,131,653
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 97,248,883 99,409,632 108,092,743 110,102,818 106,277,577 521,131,653
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 193,668 611,305 698,913 970,403 1,020,380 3,494,669
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 1,418,601 1,412,472 1,787,944 1,922,671 1,605,654 8,147,342
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 669,259 203,070 23,044 352,073 2,908 1,250,354
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 534,024,018
12
12
2,360,539
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.586 %
15
15
97.500 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Additional Data


Software ID:  
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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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), 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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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 on 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
 
250,965
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
Yes
 
11,007
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
238,491
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
233,354
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
733,817
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), 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," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 2,402,557 2,584,378 1,685,483 3,064,173 2,797,983
b Contributions ...       384,479  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 62,402 -181,821 1,170,982 82,835 366,190
d Grants or scholarships ...     272,087 1,846,004 100,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 2,464,959 2,402,557 2,584,378 1,685,483 3,064,173
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 Bullet76.760 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet23.240 %
The percentages on 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" on 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' on 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   3,254,819 2,221,024 1,033,795
d Equipment ...   9,136,076 4,700,581 4,435,495
e Other ...   1,454,890 809,534 645,356
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 6,114,646
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
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' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
AMOUNTS HELD IN CUSTODY FOR CHAPTERS 27,474,202
DUE TO ANNUITANTS 2,093,996
DEFERRED RENT 1,827,545
DUE TO CHAPTERS 1,425,474
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 32,821,217
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 127,576,880
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 4,041,224
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 12,778,364
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 2,472,523
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 19,292,111
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 108,284,769
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 151,047
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 151,047
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 108,435,816
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 129,951,656
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 12,778,364
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -193,433
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 12,584,931
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 117,366,725
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 151,047
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 151,047
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 117,517,772

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
Escrow Liability Arrangement Explanation Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b The Society is 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 has 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 $9,305,000 over the following three years which is conditional on various factors, with $1,428,000 paid to the Alliance over three years as well as professional and scientific staff to support the Alliance. In addition, the Society maintains custody of the 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. The Society received a total of $2,882,000 and $2,338,000 during the years ending September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively from Alliance members, which will be held until such time the funds are approved for expenditure. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Society recorded unspent donated funds, consisting of both Society and other Alliance members' monies, of approximately $2,676,000 and $658,000, respectively.
FIN 48 Footnote Schedule d, 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 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 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.
Expense Amounts Included in Financials - Other schedule d, Part XII, Line 2d Grant refunds $ -193,433
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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
2015
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 (Including Iceland and Greenland)   18 Program Services grantmaking 3,640,686
East Asia and the Pacific   4 Program Services grantmaking 672,025
North America   6 Program Services grantmaking 828,281
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments N/A 35,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   28 5,175,992
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   28 5,175,992
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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)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(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)
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 39,968 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 205,965 WIRE      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC Research Grant 214,000 WIRE      
EAST ASIA PACIFIC Research Grant 212,092 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) fast forward-foreign 47,908 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) fast forward-foreign 261,711 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) fast forward-foreign 468,294 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 312,958 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 755,755 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 164,645 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 39,820 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 58,875 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 363,846 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 40,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 70,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 40,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 40,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 157,039 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 58,333 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 269,494 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Research Grant 202,148 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) research grants 289,859 WIRE      
North America research grants 77,419 WIRE      
North America research grants 70,590 WIRE      
North America research grants 543,077 WIRE      
North America research grants 22,220 WIRE      
North America research grants 70,400 WIRE      
North America research grant 44,576 WIRE      
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
25
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
3
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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 separately 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 separately 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
Part I, Line 2 - Procedures for Monitoring the Use of Grant Funds 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.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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" on 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 arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
PO BOX 64897
 
BALTIMORE, MD21264 		DONOR DATA   No 12,475,946 2,920,666 9,555,280
INFOCISION
325 SPRINGSIDE DRIVE
 
AKRON, OH44333 		TELEMARKET   No 240,856 122,036 118,820
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 12,716,802 3,042,702 9,674,100
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.
AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
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Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

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" on 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
Noncash 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 conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct 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 conduct 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 conducted 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, PAGE 3, PART IV - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PART I- LINE 2B The Society used Merkle and Infocision for the majority of its Direct Mail campaigns in FY2016. These campaigns collectively raised $12,475,946 in revenue for FY2016.
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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," on 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
2015
Open to Public
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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) Trustees of Dartmouth College
6010 Parkhurst Hall 204
Hanover,NH03755 		02-0222111 501(C)(3) 54,299       Research Grant
(2) University of Vermont
85 S Prospect St
Burlington,VT05405 		03-0179440 501(C)(3) 330,003       Research Grant
(3) Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston,MA02114 		04-1564655 501(C)(3) 570,900       Research Grant
(4) Harvard Medical School
25 Shattuck Street
Boston,MA02115 		04-2103580 501(C)(3) 160,817       Research Grant
(5) Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston,MA02115 		04-2312909 501(C)(3) 2,629,192       Research Grant
(6) Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston,MA02115 		04-2774441 501(C)(3) 279,951       Research Grant
(7) MGH Institute of Health Professions
36 First Avenue
Charleston,MA02129 		04-2868893 501(C)(3) 151,425       Research Grant
(8) University of Massachussetts Amherst
300 Massachusetts Avenue
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 501(C)(3) 154,000       Research Grant
(9) Accelerated Cure Project
460 Totten Pond Road
Waltham,MA02451 		04-3555864   125,000       Research Grant
(10) Yale University School of Medicine
333 Cedar Street
New Haven,CT06510 		06-0646973 501(C)(3) 852,365       Research Grant
(11) Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
9 Cambridge Center
Cambridge,MA02142 		06-1043412 501(C)(3) 44,000       Research Grant
(12) State University of NY at Stony Brook
100 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook,NY11794 		11-6077945 Gov 162,965       Research Grant
(13) Weill Cornell Medical College
1300 York Avenue
New York,NY10065 		13-1623978 501(C)(3) 347,992       Research Grant
(14) NYU School of Medicine
550 1st Avenue
New York,NY10016 		13-5562308 501(C)(3) 881,161       Research Grant
(15) Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York,NY10065 		13-6001027 501(C)(3) 43,991       Research Grant
(16) Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave Levy Pl
New York,NY10029 		13-6171197 501(C)(3) 1,116,415       Research Grant
(17) Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Ave
Albany,NY12208 		14-1338310 Gov 212,576       Research Grant
(18) University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester,NY14642 		16-0743209 501(C)(3) 65,000       Research Grant
(19) The State University of New York at Buffalo
12 Capen Hall
Buffalo,NY14260 		16-1514621 Gov 452,489       Research Grant
(20) The New York Stem Cell Foundation
619 W 54th Street
New York,NY10019 		20-2905531 501(C)(3) 43,607       Research Grant
(21) Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
57 US Highway 1
New Brunswick,NJ08901 		22-6001086 501(C)(3) 438,618       Research Grant
(22) Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Ctr Blvd
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352166 501(C)(3) 297,320       Research Grant
(23) Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352630 501(C)(3) 191,324       Research Grant
(24) Thomas Jefferson University
125 S 9th Street
Philadelphia,PA19107 		23-1352651 501(C)(3) 275,080       Research Grant
(25) University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352685 501(C)(3) 356,772       Research Grant
(26) J David Gladstone Institutes
1650 Owens Street
San Francisco,CA94158 		23-7203666 501(C)(3) 165,694       Research Grant
(27) University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA15260 		25-0965591 501(C)(3) 191,884       Research Grant
(28) University of Utah Medical Center
561 E 1860 S
Provo,UT84606 		26-2476719 501(C)(3) 647,671       Research Grant
(29) Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 BURNET AVE ML 490
Cincinnati,OH45229 		31-0833936 501(C)(3) 600,354       Research Grant
(30) Kessler Foundation Research Center
300 Executive Dr 70
West Orange,NJ07936 		31-1562134 501(C)(3) 1,110,836       Research Grant
(31) Ohio State University
1960 Kenny Road
Columbus,OH43210 		31-6025986 Gov 493,037       Research Grant
(32) The Cleveland Clinic
681 Brescksville Rd
Independence,OH44131 		34-0714585 501(C)(3) 78,766       Research Grant
(33) Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(C)(3) 105,467       Research Grant
(34) Indiana University
107 S Indiana Avenue
Bloomington,IN47405 		35-6001673 501(C)(3) 33,000       Research Grant
(35) Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(C)(3) 241,928       Research Grant
(36) Illinois Institute of Technology
3300 S Federal Street
Chicago,IL60616 		36-2170136 501(C)(3) 43,316       Research Grant
(37) University Medical Center
1700 W Van Buren Street
Chicago,IL60612 		36-2174823 501(C)(3) 73,393       Research Grant
(38) University of Chicago
5235 S Harper Ct4 fl
Chicago,IL60615 		36-2177139 501(C)(3) 250,671       Research Grant
(39) Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin
680 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago,IL60611 		36-3097297 501(C)(3) 54,174       Research Grant
(40) University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago,IL60637 		36-3488183 501(C)(3) 81,250       Research Grant
(41) University of Illinois at Chicago
1200 W Harrison St
Chicago,IL60607 		37-6000511 501(C)(3) 1,327,225       Research Grant
(42) Henry Ford Health Sciences Center
2799 W Grand Boulevard
Detroit,MI48202 		38-1357020 501(C)(3) 92,564       Research Grant
(43) University of Michigan
500 S State Street
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(C)(3) 257,527       Research Grant
(44) Wayne State University
42 W Warren Avenue
Detroit,MI48202 		38-6028429 Gov 436,287       Research Grant
(45) Marquette University
1250 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee,WI53233 		39-0806251 501(C)(3) 44,000       Research Grant
(46) Medical College of Wisconsin
PO Box 2178
Milwaukee,WI53201 		39-0807235 501(C)(3) 446,131       Research Grant
(47) University of Wisconsin
1308 W Dayton Street
Madison,WI53706 		39-6006492 501(C)(3) 421,195       Research Grant
(48) Mayo Clinic Rochester
201 First Street SW
Rochester,MN55905 		41-0944601 501(C)(3) 202,370       Research Grant
(49) University of Minnesota
Ms National River
Minneapolis,MN55455 		41-6007513 501(C)(3) 187,297       Research Grant
(50) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
200 First Street NW
Rochester,MN55905 		41-6011702 501(C)(3) 436,767       Research Grant
(51) University of Iowa
5 W Jefferson St
Iowa City,IA52242 		42-6004813 501(C)(3) 315,392       Research Grant
(52) Washington University School of Medicine
660 S Euclid Ave
Saint Louis,MO63110 		43-0653611 501(C)(3) 905,127       Research Grant
(53) St Louis University
1 N Grand Blvd
St Louis,MO63103 		43-0654872 501(C)(3) 204,417       Research Grant
(54) South Dakota State University
940 Administration Ln
Brookings,SD57007 		46-6000364 501(C)(3) 117,878       Research Grant
(55) Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx,NY10461 		47-2209056 501(C)(3) 227,456       Research Grant
(56) University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 RAINBOW BLVD
Kansas City,KS66160 		48-1108830 501(C)(3) 277,112       Research Grant
(57) Johns Hopkins University
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore,MD21287 		52-0595110 501(C)(3) 1,814,408       Research Grant
(58) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and S
Attn Susan Free
Bethesda,MD20792 		52-0858115 501(C)(3) 78,766       Research Grant
(59) Henry M Jackson Foundation
6720-A Rockledge Dr
Bethesda,MD20817 		52-1317896 501(C)(3) 498,426       Research Grant
(60) Hugo W Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Kriege
707 North Broadway
Baltimore,MD21205 		52-1524965 501(C)(3) 66,747       Research Grant
(61) The Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington,DC20010 		52-1640403 501(C)(3) 404,966       Research Grant
(62) National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda,MD20814 		52-1986675 501(C)(3) 64,213       Research Grant
(63) University of Maryland - College Park
4100 Chesapeake Bldg
College Park,MD20742 		52-6002033 501(C)(3) 587,570       Research Grant
(64) Georgetown University
3700 O St NW
Washington,DC20057 		53-0196603 501(C)(3) 264,196       Research Grant
(65) Virginia Commonwealth University
800 East Leigh Street
Richmond,VA23298 		54-6001758 501(C)(3) 261,589       Research Grant
(66) University of Virginia
400 Emmet St S
Charlottesville,VA23903 		54-6001796 501(C)(3) 388,223       Research Grant
(67) West Virginia University
886 Chestnut Ridge
Morgantown,WV26506 		55-6000842 501(C)(3) 103,125       Research Grant
(68) RTI International
Research Trgl Institute
Raleigh,NC27675 		56-0686338 501(C)(3) 96,834       Research Grant
(69) Duke University Medical Center
8 Duke University
Durham,NC27703 		56-2070036 501(C)(3) 637,786       Research Grant
(70) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
153A Ctry Club Rd
Chapel Hill,NC27514 		56-6001393 501(C)(3) 165,000       Research Grant
(71) August University
1120 15th Street
Augusta,GA30912 		58-1418202 501(C)(3) 76,899       Research Grant
(72) University of Miami
1320 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables,FL33146 		59-0624458 501(C)(3) 287,672       Research Grant
(73) University of Florida
123 Grinter Hall
Gainsville,FL32611 		59-9002052 501(C)(3) 189,882       Research Grant
(74) Oregon State University
8308 Building
Corvallis,GA97331 		61-1730890 501(C)(3) 210,526       Research Grant
(75) Vanderbilt University
1211 Medical Center Dr
Nashville,TN37232 		62-0476822 501(C)(3) 419,356       Research Grant
(76) University of Alabama at Birmingham
701 20th St S AB 1170
Birmingham,AL35294 		63-6005396 501(C)(3) 81,992       Research Grant
(77) Oklahoma Medial Research Foundation
825 NE 13th S
Oklahoma City,OK73104 		73-0580274 501(C)(3) 211,200       Research Grant
(78) Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza Rm 600D
Houston,TX77030 		74-1613878 501(C)(3) 340,973       Research Grant
(79) The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio,TX78249 		74-1717115 501(C)(3) 218,631       Research Grant
(80) The University of Texas Health Science Center at
7000 Fannin St 120
Houston,TX77030 		74-1761309 501(C)(3) 48,908       Research Grant
(81) The University of Texas Health Science Center at S
PO BOX 100674
San Antonio,TX78201 		74-2461806 501(C)(3) 200,890       Research Grant
(82) Texas A&M AgriLife Research
2147 TAMUS
College Station,TX77843 		74-6000541 501(C)(3) 276,407       Research Grant
(83) Southern Methodist University
University
Dallas,TX75275 		75-0800689 501(C)(3) 16,403       Research Grant
(84) The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W Campbell Rd
Richardson,TX75080 		75-1305566 501(C)(3) 247,521       Research Grant
(85) University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson,TX75080 		75-1305566 501(C)(3) 115,388       Research Grant
(86) UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas,TX75390 		75-6002868 501(C)(3) 53,608       Research Grant
(87) Westat
1650 Research Blvd
Rockville,MD20850 		84-0529566   499,799       Research Grant
(88) University of Colorado Denver
2010 Willard Loop Dr
Denver,CO80209 		84-6000555 501(C)(3) 703,196       Research Grant
(89) University of New Mexico
1 Univof New Mexico
Albuquerque,NM87131 		85-6000642 501(C)(3) 89,100       Research Grant
(90) St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
703 Main St
Phoenix,AZ85013 		86-0174371 501(C)(3) 219,450       Research Grant
(91) University of Utah
201 Presidents Cir
Salt Lake City,UT84112 		87-6000525 501(C)(3) 1,084,676       Research Grant
(92) Seattle Institute for biomedical and Clinical Rese
1100 Olive Way 940
Seattle,WA98101 		91-1452438 501(C)(3) 44,000       Research Grant
(93) Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland,OH44195 		91-2153073 501(C)(3) 1,691,256       Research Grant
(94) University of Washington
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE Box 359472
Seattle,WA98195 		91-6001537 501(C)(3) 621,123       Research Grant
(95) Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Rd
Portland,OR97239 		93-1176109 501(C)(3) 617,521       Research Grant
(96) Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 545,716       Research Grant
(97) University of California San Francisco
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco,CA94143 		94-2829914 501(C)(3) 2,312,193       Research Grant
(98) University of California Davis
1850 Research Park Drive
Davis,CA95618 		94-6036494 Gov 200,521       Research Grant
(99) University of California-Berkeley
2227 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley,CA94720 		94-6090626 501(C)(3) 111,133       Research Grant
(100) University of California Los Angeles
10889 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90095 		95-6006143 501(C)(3) 209,648       Research Grant
(101) University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla,CA92093 		95-6006144 501(C)(3) 412,467       Research Grant
(102) American Academy of Neurology Institute
1080 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul,MN55116 		41-0726167 501(C)(3) 24,691       Research Grant
(103) Department of State Health Services
1100 W 49th Street
Austin,TX78714 		32-0113643 501(C)(3) 12,000       Research Grant
(104) Io Therapeutics Inc
1805 E Garry Avenue
Santa Ana,CA92705 		13-5661935   132,000       Fast Forward-Domestic
(105) Emory - RH
3585 Atlanta Avenue
Hapeville,GA30322 		56-0566256 501(C)(3) 47,133       Fast Forward-Domestic
(106) University of MiamiAccera (92812)
PO Box 405803
Atlanta,GA30384 		59-0624458 501(C)(3) 155,000       Fast Forward-Domestic
(107) University of California San Diego
9500 Gillman Drive
La Jolla,CA92093 		95-2544535 501(C)(3) 28,500       Fast Forward-Domestic
(108) Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis St
Boston,MA02115 		04-2312909 501(C)(3) 181,875       Clinical Grant
(109) University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 N Lake Ave
Worcester,MA01655 		04-3167352 501(C)(4) 121,000       Clinical Grant
(110) Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave Levy Pl
New York,NY10029 		13-6171197 501(C)(3) 115,476       Clinical Grant
(111) University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester,NY14642 		16-0743209 501(C)(3) 116,875       Clinical Grant
(112) Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Ctr Blvd
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352166 501(C)(3) 116,875       Clinical Grant
(113) University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago,IL60637 		36-3488183 501(C)(3) 116,875       Clinical Grant
(114) Johns Hopkins University
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore,MD21287 		52-0595110 501(C)(3) 112,173       Clinical Grant
(115) Vanderbilt University Medical Center MS Ctr
1211 Medical Center Dr
Nashville,TN37232 		62-0476822 501(C)(3) 65,000       Clinical Grant
(116) University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas,TX75390 		75-6002868 501(C)(3) 146,094       Clinical Grant
(117) University of Colorado Denver
2010 Willard Loop Dr
Denver,CO80209 		84-6000555 501(C)(3) 65,000       Clinical Grant
(118) University of Utah
201 Presidents Cir
Salt Lake City,UT84112 		87-6000525 501(C)(3) 65,000       Clinical Grant
(119) Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland,OH44195 		91-2153073 501(C)(3) 116,875       Clinical Grant
(120) University of Washington
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle,WA98195 		91-6001537 501(C)(3) 143,825       Clinical Grant
(121) University of California San Francisco
1855 Folsom Street
San Francisco,CA94143 		94-6036493 501(C)(3) 116,875       Clinical Grant
(122) UCLA David Geffin School of Medicine
10889 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90095 		95-6006143 501(C)(3) 65,000       Clinical Grant
(123) Progressive MS Alliance
733 Third Avenue
New York,NY10017 		13-5661935 501(C)(3) 526,815       Progressive MS Alliance
(124) McKing Consulting Corporation
2810 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax,VA22031 		54-2006067   21,887       Research Grant
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 821 1,134,317     n/a
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for Monitoring the Use of Grant Funds SCHEDULE I, 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.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2015



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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (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
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
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 on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on 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" on 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) 2015
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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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLOpresident & ceo (i)

(ii)		 498,462
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,838
-------------
0 		7,950
-------------
0 		1,140
-------------
0 		510,390
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2PAUL WEISSCOO (i)

(ii)		 309,336
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,518
-------------
0 		7,950
-------------
0 		30,134
-------------
0 		348,938
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3ERIC HILTYCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 210,555
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		697
-------------
0 		6,486
-------------
0 		29,884
-------------
0 		247,622
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4TIM COETZEECHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 306,276
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,518
-------------
0 		7,950
-------------
0 		30,035
-------------
0 		345,779
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5GRAHAM McREYNOLDSCHIEF M & D Officer (i)

(ii)		 302,207
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,832
-------------
0 		7,950
-------------
0 		17,448
-------------
0 		330,437
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6JOHN SCOTTchief field officer (i)

(ii)		 298,796
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,514
-------------
0 		7,950
-------------
0 		10,373
-------------
0 		318,633
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7MARK NEAGLIregional evp (i)

(ii)		 260,172
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,510
-------------
0 		7,950
-------------
0 		19,135
-------------
0 		289,767
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8MAUREEN REEDERregional evp (i)

(ii)		 256,503
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,396
-------------
0 		7,634
-------------
0 		2,030
-------------
0 		268,563
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Supplemental Information
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Return Reference Explanation
program service accomplishments Form 990, Part III, Line 4c continued... 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. FORM 990, 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 1.8 million people receive society publications, newsletters and momentum each year. Professional education and training - the society keeps healthcare providers engaged in patient care by keeping them abreast of new diagnostic techniques, therapies, etc. Information and education is provided to thousands of professionals through the society's clinical care network, md on call program, and educational materials for physical and occupational therapists, mental health professional, nurses and others. A free quarterly newsletter is emailed to more than 12,000 professionals, and the society's diagnostic and symptom management smartphone app has been downloaded more than 62,300 times.
Classes of Members or Stockholders Form 990, Part VI, SECTION A, Line 6 The Members of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are comprised of the members of the 36 chapters WHO ARE NON-VOTING MEMBERS, AND THOSE CHAPTERS CHOOSE VOTING MEMBERS WHO COMPRISE THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY.
Election of Members and Their Rights Form 990, Part VI, SECTION A, Line 7a All members of the Board of Directors are elected by the Delegate Assembly which is comprised of voting members of the organization. Each chapter is allocated a number of voting members based on a formula. Voting members are the volunteer leaders of the chapter and the national board of directors.
Decisions Subject to Approval of members Form 990, Part VI, SECTION A, Line 7b The Delegate Assembly elects the Governing Body, approves any By-Law changes and approves the Society's strategic response.
Organization's Process to Review Form 990 Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, 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 CFO. A meeting of the audit committee is held to approve the revised Form 990, and to approve distribution to the entire National Multiple Sclerosis Society Board of Directors. The Society Board of Directors are given a period of time to review and comment on the Form 990 before the Return is filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Enforcement of Conflicts Policy Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, 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.
Compensation Process for Top Official Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, 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. The President and CEO compensation is then ratified by the full board during Executive Session. Compensation Process for Officers Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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 and is then ratified by the full board during Executive Session.
Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation Form 990, Part VI, SECTION C, 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 VII Additional Information Effective October 1, 2016 the Society consolidated the 36 chapters and the national headquarters into a single entity under one federal employer's identification number. This transition will better align the Society's resources so that the organization can maximize its impact to drive Research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. As part of the Society's implementation plan for this consolidation, numerous activities and changes were completed during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Many of these changes resulted in the transfer of costs, from what had been the Society's long standing practice to be expensed by the chapters, to the national headquarters. The largest of these transfers in cost are salaries and employee benefits. Specifically in fiscal 2016 the departments that support the Society's organizational infrastructure including Finance and Benefits Administration increased at the national headquarters to manage the consolidation. In addition, prior to October 1, 2016 employee pension expense was accounted for at the chapter level and the national headquarters. As of October 1, 2016 all pension expense is accounted for at the national headquarters.
Other Changes in Net Assets Explanation Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 RECOVERIES OF PRIOR YEAR GRANTS $ 2,472,523 GRANT REFUNDS $ 193,433 -------------- Total $ 2,665,956
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 1,198,199 1,695,084 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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