TY 2018 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
6520 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FT LAUDERDALE, FL33309

D Employer identification number

59-2792934

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 10,282,938

F Name and address of principal officer:
ALAN R SEGALOFF
6520 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FT LAUDERDALE,FL33309

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.MSFOCUS.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1986

M State of legal domicile: FL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE PERSONS AFFECTED BY MS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE)
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	7
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	514
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	6,900
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,247,624	8,842,128
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	117,569	221,370
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-3,434	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	7,361,759	9,063,498
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,032,139	1,053,454
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	3,857,988	3,902,360
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	135,861	106,734
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 2,133,924
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,675,273	2,518,358
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,701,261	7,580,906
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-339,502	1,482,592
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	6,492,813	7,496,013
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	346,616	235,240
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	6,146,197	7,260,773

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)

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

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 432,365 including grants of $ 133,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAMSEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 205,703 including grants of $ 90,148 ) (Revenue $ )
	COOLING EQUIPMENT PROGRAMSEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 426,494 including grants of $ 206,022 ) (Revenue $ )
	ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSEE SCHEDULE O

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,602,990 including grants of $ 624,284 ) (Revenue $ )


4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 3,602,990 including grants of $ 624,284 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses4,667,552

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

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 I.............

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 II..............

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 III.................

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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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

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

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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.

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

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11a

Yes

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 VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Yes

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 VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

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 IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

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 X Click 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

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12a

Yes

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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.........

14b

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.....

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...

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

Yes

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

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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

Yes

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

Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

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

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.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

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

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........

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........

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

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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

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

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 VI

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

Yes

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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

514

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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)? ..

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).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................

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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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

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? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , 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

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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MR ALAN SEGALOFF EXECUTIVE DIRECT6520 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE FT LAUDERDALE,FL33309 (800) 225-6495

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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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) ERIC SCHENCK...................................................................... PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) CHARLES EADER...................................................................... VP & TREASURER - DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) JOHN BLACKSTOCK...................................................................... SECRETARY - DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) GREGORY STEIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(5) WILLIAM SHEEHAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) G MARK SHALLOWAY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) ELAINE LAFLAMME...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) JULES KUPERBERG...................................................................... CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .................		X	127,179	0	321
(9) ALAN SEGALOFF...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .................		X	107,155	0	20,345

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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
(A) Name and Title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	234,334	0	20,666

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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

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

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
JADENT INC PO BOX 881 SALEM,OR97308	WEST COAST CAMPAIGN CENTER	434,107




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

Form 990 (2018)

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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

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	8,842,128

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		8,842,128

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			53,515			53,515
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		1,387,295
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		1,219,440
c	Gain or (loss)		167,855
d	Net gain or (loss).....			167,855			167,855
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..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			9,063,498	0	0	221,370

Form 990 (2018)

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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	270,500	270,500
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22	782,954	782,954
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	291,528	174,917	72,882	43,729
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	3,610,832	1,878,232	322,643	1,409,957
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	83,697	29,794	11,827	42,076
c	Accounting ...........	29,323		29,323
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	106,734			106,734
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	420,044	322,860	7,196	89,988
12	Advertising and promotion ....	11,721	2,423	186	9,112
13	Office expenses .......	121,785	41,774	55,537	24,474
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	456,864	123,911	123,911	209,042
17	Travel ............	1,084	230	823	31
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	56,799	18,933	18,933	18,933
23	Insurance ...	27,184	15,243	1,869	10,072
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	PRINTING & POSTAGE	684,298	513,223	34,215	136,860
b	AWARENESS AND EDUCATION	460,696	460,696
c	MISCELLANEOUS	87,097	20,165	45,713	21,219
d	BANK CHARGES	37,656		37,656
e	All other expenses	40,110	11,697	16,716	11,697
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,580,906	4,667,552	779,430	2,133,924
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2018)

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			200	1	200
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,892,831	2	2,996,864
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			424,661	4	526,997
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			78,119	9	51,438
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,007,691
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	893,267	132,137	10c	114,424
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			3,141,468	12	3,072,371
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			823,397	15	733,719
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			6,492,813	16	7,496,013

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	266,832	17	164,213
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	79,784	25	71,027
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	346,616	26	235,240

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	5,309,044	27	6,497,054
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	28,756	28	0
29	Permanently restricted net assets	808,397	29	763,719
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	6,146,197	33	7,260,773
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	6,492,813	34	7,496,013

Form 990 (2018)

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

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

9,063,498

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

7,580,906

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,482,592

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

6,146,197

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-368,016

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

7,260,773

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2018)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

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

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

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

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

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

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

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

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

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

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

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

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

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


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) 2018

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	9,154,750	8,598,815	7,540,697	7,247,624	8,842,128	41,384,014
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	9,154,750	8,598,815	7,540,697	7,247,624	8,842,128	41,384,014
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						41,384,014

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	9,154,750	8,598,815	7,540,697	7,247,624	8,842,128	41,384,014
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	29,148	103,009	106,276	117,569	221,370	577,372
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						41,961,386

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

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

98.620 %

Public support percentage for 2017 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

99.130 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2018 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

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.

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.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

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

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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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 2018 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-2018	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......
b From 2014.......
c From 2015.......
d From 2016.......
e From 2017.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......
b Excess from 2015.....
c Excess from 2016.....
d Excess from 2017.....
e Excess from 2018.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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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) 2018

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

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

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2

Name of organization MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Page 3

Name of organization MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC		Employer identification number 59-2792934

Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Page 4


Name of organization MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC			Employer identification number 59-2792934
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 ........

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

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

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

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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	102,486	56,366	46,120
d	Equipment ....	242,191	196,811	45,380
e	Other .....	663,014	640,090	22,924
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				114,424

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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) LAND & DONATED TIME SHARE	4,805	F
(B) EQUITY SECURITIES	1,181,869	F
(C) BONDS	1,885,697	F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	3,072,371

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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) SECURITY DEPOSITS				15,000
(2) BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS				718,719
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				733,719

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
DEFERRED RENT EXPENSE	71,027
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	71,027
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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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	8,695,482
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-368,016
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-368,016
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	9,063,498
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	9,063,498

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	7,580,906
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	7,580,906
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	7,580,906

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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

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PART X, LINE 2:	MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INTEREST ACCRUED RELATED TO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IS RECOGNIZED IN INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTIES IN OPERATING EXPENSES.

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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 arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

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

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

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

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

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

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

YesNo

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

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	JADENT INC PO BOX 881 SALEM, OR97308	REGIONAL CAMPAIGN AND PUBLIC INITIATIVE		No	434,107	304,954	129,153









Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					434,107	304,954	129,153

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

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

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

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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.

		(a) Event #1 (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (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) . . . . . .

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) . . . . . . . . . .
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

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.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

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

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

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

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

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

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

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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

YesNo

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

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

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

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

13a

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

13b

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

Name

Address

15a

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

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

YesNo

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

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

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

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

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

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

YesNo

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

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

Part IV

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

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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.
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Name of the organization
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number
59-2792934

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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

Yes No

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

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to 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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION 225 WILLOW BROOK ROAD SUITE 5 FREEHOLD,NJ07728	22-2383065	501(C)(3)	15,000	MS WELLNESS PROGRAM
(2) COMMON GROUND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 335 NORTH 100 EAST LOGAN,UT84321	84-1385181	501(C)(3)	8,000	RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH MS
(3) FUNDACION DE ESCLEROSIS MULTIPLE DE PR TORRE I SUITE 403 100 CARR 165 GUAYNABO,PR00968	66-0586712	501(C)(3)	28,000	MS WELLNESS PROGRAMS
(4) HUNTER COLLEGE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION 695 PARK AVENUE ROOM E1424 NEW YORK,NY10065	13-3598671	501(C)(3)	10,000	EFFECTS OF COOLING VESTS ON GAIT ENDURANCE ON PERSONS
(5) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 1149 NEWELL DRIVE L3-100 GAINESVILLE,FL32610	59-6002052	501(C)(3)	15,000	WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR MS PATIENTS
(6) NYU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 240 E 38TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10016	13-5562308	501(C)(3)	20,000	MS CENTER'S VIRTURAL REALITY ART THERAPY PROGRAM
(7) OSCHNER FOUNDATION 1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY CT-6 JEFFERSON,LA70121	72-0502505	501(C)(3)	25,000	COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR MS PATIENTS
(8) MS FIT FOUNDATION 5726 HARPERS FERRY ROAD WINSTONSALEM,NC27106	46-2685316	501(C)(3)	7,000	FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR MS PATIENTS
(9) MS FORWARD 13530 DISCOVERY DRIVE OMAHA,NE68137	27-0195173	501(C)(3)	19,500	MS ACTIVITY DAY PROGRAM
(10) HAMILTON AREA YMCA 1315 WHITEHORSE-MERCERVILLE RD HAMILTON,NJ08619	21-0702879	501(C)(3)	10,000	ONE STEP THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
(11) MERCY FOUNDATION 3400 DATA DRIVE RANCHO CORDOVA,CA95670	23-7072762	501(C)(3)	30,000	MS ACHIEVEMENT CENTER'S DAY WELLNESS PROGRAM
(12) MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTER OF THE ROCKIES 8845 WAGNER STREET WESTMINSTER,CO80031	61-1496319	501(C)(3)	20,000	WELLNESS PROGRAM
(13) UBMD NEUROLOGY 77 GOODWELL STREET BUFFALO,NY14203	16-1359213	501(C)(3)	2,000	MS FAMILY FUN DAY PEDIATRIC MS'ERS
(14) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM 1720 2ND AVENUE S BIRMINGHAM,AL35294	63-6005396	501(C)(3)	9,000	CPODD FAMILY RETREAT
(15) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL 55 N LAKE AVENUE WORCESTER,MA01655	04-3167352	501(C)(3)	32,000	MINDFULL BASED STRESS REDUCTION
(16) WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1906 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD BOWLING GREEN,KY42101	61-6055628	501(C)(3)	20,000	FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR MS'ERS

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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 noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS	975	62,892
(2) PROVIDE COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES	183	49,113
(3) PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS	6025	90,081
(4) PROVIDE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE	102	25,297
(5) PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS CFAC	151	34,109
(6) PROVIDE BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS	102	40,603
(7) PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE	163	51,689
(8) PROVIDE HOMECARE	3110	133,000
(9) PROVIDE COOLING EQUIPMEMT	646	90,148
(10) PROVIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRANTS	875	206,022

Part IV

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

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

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

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

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

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

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

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

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

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

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

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

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:

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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)
(A) Name and Title	(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Name of the organization

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

59-2792934

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1	THE MISSION OF THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION ("MS FOCUS") IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE PERSONS AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THAT HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND PERSONAL WELL BEING; AND TO HEIGHTEN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN ORDER TO ELICIT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MS FOCUS'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH THE ILLNESS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE MS FOCUS IS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RELEVANT INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY OFFERING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN SOLVING THE CHALLENGES OF DAILY LIFE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	HOME CARE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM THE HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE; IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND MAINTAIN CAREGIVER AND OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT MECHANISMS. THE HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAM ALSO FACILITATES THE COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDING INTERVENTION AND AWARENESS OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES. DIRECT SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR ADULT DAY CARE AS WELL AS TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM CUSTODIAL CARE IN THE HOME, INCLUDING PERSONAL CARE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREPARATION, AND CAREGIVER RESPITE. REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HOME INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER UNIQUE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. THROUGH THE HOME CARE GRANT PROGRAM, MS FOCUS PROVIDED 3,110 VISITS IN 40 STATES IN 2018. THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE HOME CARE, RESPITE, AND THERAPY SERVICES TO THOSE OF ALL AGES, WITH LIMITED OR FIXED INCOMES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	SUPPORT PROGRAMS A VITAL FACET OF PROGRAM SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO HELP DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. EVERY PROBLEM OR NEED IS CONSIDERED IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE, AND IS RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY AND CONFIDENTIALLY. TELEPHONE SUPPORT THE NATIONAL TOLL-FREE HELPLINE IS MANNED BY A COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCED CASEWORKERS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MS WHO SERVE AS PEER COUNSELORS. MORE THAN 60,000 CALLS A YEAR COME IN FROM AROUND THE WORLD. CALLERS REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE MSF AND ITS AVAILABLE SERVICES, AS WELL AS COPING ISSUES, CRISIS INTERVENTION, MS TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND CURRENT RESEARCH UPDATES. IN ADDITION, THOUSANDS OF FOLLOW-UP CALLS ARE MADE BY THE MS FOCUS TO VARIOUS COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, DISABILITY GROUPS, UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CRISIS CENTERS, UTILITY COMPANIES, HOUSING AUTHORITIES, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS. BILINGUAL STAFF MEMBERS ARE ON HAND TO RESPOND TO SPANISH-SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MS. WE CARE, WE CALL PEER COUNSELORS RESPOND BY TELEPHONE TO REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH MS WHO CARES ABOUT THEM AND IS INTERESTED IN WHAT THEY ARE EXPERIENCING. SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT IT'S LIKE CALLS OTHERS WITH MS AND PROVIDES SINCERE AND CARING SUPPORT IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. DURING 2018, MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE PER MONTH WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. WALK-IN SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO PERSONALLY VISIT US FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, A RELAXING, PRIVATE MEETING ROOM IS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SPEAK WITH A CASEWORKER. INFORMATION ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES PROVIDING HOME CARE, TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE; AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON MS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND STRATEGIES FOR TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DISEASE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR APPRECIATION FOR THE TIME TAKEN TO ASSIST THEM ON A PERSONAL LEVEL. INTERNET HELPLINE THE INTERNET HELPLINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN RESPONSE TO THOUSANDS OF ONLINE REQUESTS EACH YEAR FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THROUGH PERSONALIZED RESPONSES TO EMAILS, DEDICATED CASEWORKERS AND PEER COUNSELORS PROVIDE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON MS, TREATMENTS, RESEARCH, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, COPING TECHNIQUES, AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. SUPPORT GROUPS THE MS FOCUS SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCES FOR MS PEOPLE TO START A SUPPORT GROUP IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH PHONE SUPPORT AND A SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING MANUAL TO ASSIST THEM IN STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE SUPPORT GROUP. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, BOOKS, VIDEOS AND RESOURCE MATERIALS FROM THE LENDING LIBRARY, DEVELOPMENT AND PRINTING OF FLYERS AND BROCHURES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIST THEIR SUPPORT GROUP IN THE INDEPENDENT REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP DIRECTORY ON OUR WEBSITE. FOR SUPPORT GROUPS THAT QUALIFY, DIRECT SUPPORT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE. EXISTING SUPPORT GROUPS THAT CONTACT US ARE PROVIDED WITH THE SAME SERVICES. MORE THAN 190 INDEPENDENT SUPPORT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ARE AFFILIATED WITH US THROUGH OUR SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM. RANGING IN SIZE FROM SIX TO 600 MEMBERS, THESE GROUPS RESPOND TO THE NEEDS, PROBLEMS, AND CONCERNS OF THE MS PEOPLE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. CAREGIVERS NIGHT OUT EACH NOVEMBER, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, AND IN RECOGNITION OF CAREGIVERS EVERYWHERE, MS FOCUS HOSTS ITS ANNUAL MS CAREGIVERS NIGHT OUT CONTEST. AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO BOTH CAREGIVERS AND CARE-RECEIVERS TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL CAREGIVING STORY AND NOMINATE THEIR CARE PARTNER TO WIN A DINNER FOR TWO AND HAVE THEIR STORY PUBLISHED IN MS FOCUS. RESOURCE/LENDING LIBRARY THE MS FOCUS LENDING LIBRARY PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE INTERESTED IN MS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES TO MS FOCUS CASEWORKERS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO THE MS COMMUNITY IN A RESOURCEFUL MANNER. THIS COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF RESOURCES, WHICH CONTINUES TO EXPAND, IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE, TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. DURING 2018, MS FOCUS PROVIDED INFORMATION TO 365 PEOPLE LOCATED IN 44 STATES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C	ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT FOR SERVICES AND DEVICES THAT INCREASE, MAINTAIN, OR IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MS. THIS INCLUDES AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING, COMMUNICATION DEVICES, HOME AND VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS, ORTHOTICS, MOBILITY AIDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND AIDS FOR VISION AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS. IN 2018 , MS FOCUS ASSISTED 875 INDIVIDUALS 49 STATES WITH AT, INCLUDING WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, HAND CONTROLS, SPEAKER PHONES, VOICE ACTIVATED SOFTWARE, PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS, BRACES, EYEGLASSES, TRANSFER EQUIPMENT, DIAPERS, REACHERS, COMMODES, SHOWER CHAIRS, AND CLOTHING. VARIOUS HOME MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING INSTALLING RAILS AND GRAB BARS, WIDENING DOORWAYS, BUILDING RAMPS, AND CREATING ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS WERE ALSO PROVIDED. WITHIN THE AT PROGRAM, THE TRANSPORTATION GRANT OFFERS $250 PER YEAR TO HELP WITH PARATRANSIT FOR HOSPITAL AND DOCTOR'S VISITS OR MINOR CAR REPAIRS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE TO MS PATIENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY. REQUESTS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH-RELATED MS CARE, ARE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO FIRST LOCATE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATIONAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED ASSISTANCE. IN CASES WHERE OTHER AGENCIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, MSF MAY PROVIDE THE NEEDED ASSISTANCE. IN 2018 , MS FOCUS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 163 MS PATIENTS IN 34 STATES, FOR HEATING AND COOLING COSTS, HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS, UTILITIES, THERAPY-RELATED MEDICATIONS, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WITH MS, FAMILY MEMBERS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORTERS NATIONALLY. THESE RESOURCES ARE: EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH MS TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF: GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS. BOTH PROGRAMS OFFER SUCH AS: ADAPTIVE YOGA, TAI CHI, PILATES, AQUATICS, FITNESS, EXERCISE, THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, RECREATIONAL THERAPIES AND ADAPTIVE SPORTS SUCH AS DANCE/MUSIC THERAPY AND BOWLING. THEY ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE WITH MS THROUGH QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO: MANAGE SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISEASE; MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING; HELP BUILD THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE INTEGRATION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES HELPS TO MOTIVATE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THE STUDENTS TO LIVE AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE. IN 2018, THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM ASSISTED MORE THAN 975 PARTICIPANTS WITH 132 ON-GOING PROGRAMS IN 70 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	INFORMATION & EDUCATION WEBSITES MS FOCUS PROVIDES THREE USEFUL, INTER-LINKED WEBSITES TO THE MS COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO OUR PRIMARY SITE, MSFOCUS.ORG, WE OFFER MSFOCUSMAGAZINE.ORG AND MSFOCUSRADIO.ORG. THE WEBSITES SERVE AS THE INTERNET LINK TO THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WE OFFER. THEY ARE CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVING IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY BY MS. THE WEBSITES ARE INTERNATIONALLY ACCESSIBLE, AND THOUSANDS OF HOURS AND CONSIDERABLE RESOURCES ARE EXPENDED TO UPDATE THE WEBSITES EACH YEAR. THESE WEBSITES SERVE AS A COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. AMONG THE FEATURES OF THE WEBSITES ARE: MSFOCUS.ORG INTRODUCTION TO MS AND MS FOCUS: THE SITE SERVES AS AN INTRODUCTION TO MS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NEWLY DIAGNOSED, ANSWERING QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE ABOUT THEIR CONDITION, HELPING TO ALLEVIATE FEARS AND CONCERNS, AND FAMILIARIZING THEM WITH MS FOCUS AND OUR SERVICES. ONLINE APPLICATIONS: INDIVIDUALS WITH MS CAN APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE THROUGH MANY MS FOCUS PROGRAMS USING OUR SECURE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS. NEWS: THE MS FOCUS STRIVES TO KEEP ABREAST OF DEVELOPMENTS IN MS NEWS AND RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE UP-TO-DATE REPORTS VIA THE NEWS SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CLEAR, COMPREHENSIBLE INFORMATION, WHILE SHOWING HOW INDIVIDUAL STUDIES FIT INTO THE LARGER PERSPECTIVE AND HOW THEY PERTAIN TO THE INDIVIDUAL WITH MS. CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION: A LISTING OF U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVELY RECRUITING PATIENTS WITH MS, A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FDA, AS WELL AS DETAILED PROFILES, ORGANIZED GEOGRAPHICALLY BY STATE, OF HUNDREDS OF CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTERS SPECIALIZING IN NEUROLOGY RESEARCH, IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. INDEPENDENT REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP DIRECTORY: FOR SUPPORT GROUPS WISHING TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THEIR MISSION AND ACTIVITIES, WE PROVIDE A NATIONAL ONLINE DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT SUPPORT GROUPS. THE DIRECTORY PROVIDES INFORMATION ON LOCATIONS, TIMES, DATES, CONTACT INFORMATION, AS WELL AS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPORT GROUP. MSFOCUSMAGAZINE.ORG ARTICLES: THE MSFOCUSMAGAZINE.ORG WEBSITE IS THE ONLINE HOME OF OUR FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION. THE ARTICLES EMPOWERS THOSE AFFECTED BY MS WITH THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO MAKE THE MOST COMPLETE AND EDUCATED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTHCARE. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE CURRENT, RELEVANT ARTICLES ON A VARIETY OF MS-RELATED TOPICS, SOME OF WHICH HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPEARED IN OUR MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS. WEB EXCLUSIVES: MS BLOGGERS, JOURNALISTS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CONTRIBUTE ORIGINAL CONTENT THAT PROVIDES UP-TO-THE-MINUTE INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MS. MSFOCUSRADIO.ORG AUDIO STREAMING: THE AUDIO STREAMING PROVIDES ROUND-THE-CLOCK MOTIVATION, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. FEATURING ORIGINAL CONTENT PRODUCED BY THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION, MSFOCUS RADIO IS THE MS RESOURCE THAT CAN TRAVEL WITH A PERSON WITH MS THROUGHOUT THEIR DAY. INDIVIDUALS CAN LISTEN ON THE WEB AS WELL AS ON ANDROID AND IOS DEVICES. ON-DEMAND LISTENING: MANY OF THE RECORDINGS BROADCAST ON THE LIVESTREAM ARE AVAILABLE FOR ON-DEMAND LISTENING
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS NATIONAL MS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH IS A NATIONAL EFFORT, HELD EACH YEAR DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, BY THE MS FOCUS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS TO RAISE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS ABOUT MS. THE VITAL GOALS OF THIS CAMPAIGN ARE TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCOPE OF THE DISEASE AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT CAN ASSIST THOSE AFFECTED. MS FOCUS WORKS DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE, ON A NATIONAL LEVEL, INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR MS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARE PARTNERS. DURING 2018, OVER 22,000 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THIS GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN BY DISTRIBUTING AWARENESS KITS THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES. THOUSANDS MORE PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUNDRAISERS, AND OTHER MS RELATED ACTIVITIES DURING THE MONTH. REGIONALLY CONDUCTED OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DIRECTED TO PATIENTS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS EDUCATE THOUSANDS EACH YEAR WITH AN INTEREST IN MS. IN ADDITION, MS FOCUS ACTIVELY SEEKS TO AMPLIFY ITS OUTREACH EFFORTS BY COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WITH ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS AND EXISTING RESOURCES THAT COMPLIMENT OUR MISSION IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF LIMITED RESOURCES. DURING 2018 MS FOCUS SPONSORED 41 OUTREACH PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE: 25 PATIENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND 16 NATIONAL TELECONFERENCES. ANNUAL MS FOCUS AT SEA THE MS FOCUS AT SEA IS AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT SEA, GIVING PEOPLE WITH MS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND LEARN FROM RENOWNED MS SPECIALISTS AND BREAK BEYOND BARRIERS BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WHILE HAVING FUN WITH OTHERS WITH MS. AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES WITH CUTTING EDGE MEDICAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES, DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS. ATTENTION IS PAID TO SPECIAL NEEDS OF TRAVELERS WITH MS AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE FOR SHOWER CHAIRS, SCOOTER RENTALS, ACCESSIBLE CABINS AND OTHER ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES. SUPPORT GROUP OUTREACH. THROUGH THE SUPPORT GROUP OUTREACH PROGRAM, MS FOCUS EXTENDS A PERSONAL TOUCH TO SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS, PROVIDING THEM WITH ASSISTANCE IN ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE GROUP AND THE LOCAL MS COMMUNITY. SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS CAN ALSO TAKE PART IN TRAINING SEMINARS TO CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE MS FOCUS. TO ENCOURAGE ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WHEN VISITING SUPPORT GROUPS, WE CONDUCT OUTREACH VISITS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS, HEALTH CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, LIBRARIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR LOCAL MS PATIENTS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO REFER PATIENTS TO THE LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP. DATABASE THE MS FOCUS MAINTAINS A RAPIDLY GROWING DATABASE OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE U.S. AND ABROAD THAT ARE INTERESTED IN MS. CONSTANTLY UPDATED AND EXPANDED, THE DATABASES ALSO INCLUDE HEALTH, HOMECARE, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND CAM RESOURCES, GRANTING CASEWORKERS RAPID ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR THOSE IN NEED. SOCIAL MEDIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS CONNECT PEOPLE TO OUR FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, EDUCATE, CREATE MS AWARENESS, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LIVE LIFE AT THEIR BEST. OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HAS BEEN LIKED BY MORE THAN 26,000 PEOPLE. OUR FACEBOOK GROUP, WHICH IS MODERATED BY OUR STAFF, HAS MORE THAN 16,000 MEMBERS WHO SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND HAVE CREATED AN ONLINE FELLOWSHIP. TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, AND TUMBLR ALSO HELP SPREAD THE MESSAGE FOR THE FOUNDATION. WE REGULARLY POST VIDEOS OF OUR MS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. OUR YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS WATCH OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TO WHICH THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GO IN PERSON, PROVIDING A VITAL LINK TO THE MS COMMUNITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS MS FOCUS QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS MS FOCUS IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN SUPPORTING IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH MS. MS FOCUS ANNUALLY AWARDS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN GRANTS AND ENDOWMENTS TO UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ACTIVELY PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH NEW STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE DISEASE. SINCE 1996, THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION (MS FOCUS) HAS AWARDED GRANTS AND ENDOWMENTS TO UNIVERSITIES, MS CENTERS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE A BRIGHTER TOMORROW FOR THOSE LIVING WITH MS. MS CENTERS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WITH A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, IN NEED OF EXPANDING THEIR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM US. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING OR EXPANDING MS DAY PROGRAMS, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND MEDICAL CARE. GRANTS AMOUNTING TO $270,500 WERE PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN 2018 WHICH PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT, PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATION RELATED TO MS. BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANTS THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH MS WITH GOODS OR SERVICES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY ENHANCING SAFETY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, COMFORT, OR WELL BEING. RECIPIENTS WERE SUPPLIED WITH RAMPS, VEHICLE AND HOME MODIFICATIONS, COMPUTERS, APPLIANCES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOBBY SUPPLIES AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE BASIC PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION, ALONG WITH A BRIEF ESSAY OF 100 WORDS OR LESS DESCRIBING HOW THE GRANT MIGHT HELP THEM HAVE A BRIGHTER TOMORROW. IN 2018, 102 PEOPLE FROM 43 STATES AND TERRITORIES BENEFITED DIRECTLY FROM THE BRIGHTER TOMORROW GRANT AND MANY GRANT APPLICANTS WERE HELPED THROUGH OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY MS FOCUS. COMPUTER GRANT PROGRAM COMPUTER GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPUTERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MS ON LIMITED OR FIXED INCOMES. FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE A COMPUTER, TRAINING MAY BE PROVIDED. THE APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRES VERIFICATION OF A DIAGNOSIS OF MS AND A BRIEF ESSAY FROM THE APPLICANT EXPLAINING HOW A COMPUTER WILL ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. A COMPUTER, MONITOR, KEYBOARD AND MOUSE WILL BE GRANTED. INTERNET ACCESS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT. DURING 2018, 183 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED IN 49 STATES. HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE GRANT THE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2012 TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN PAYING FOR DOCTOR VISITS. MANY TIMES AN INDIVIDUAL WITH MS CANNOT RECEIVE MEDICATION OR ASSISTANCE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHYSICIAN AND THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COVER THE COST OF THE PHYSICIAN. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO HELP BRIDGE THIS GAP AND WILL ALLOW TWO VISITS TO A PHYSICIAN. IN 2018 , WE ASSISTED 102 INDIVIDUALS' VISITS IN 33 STATES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D	PUBLICATIONS MS FOCUS PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS IN BOTH DIGITAL AND PRINT FORMATS. A GREAT DEAL OF TIME AND EFFORT IS DEVOTED TO ENSURING THE ACCURACY, RELEVANCE, AND APPROPRIATENESS OF ALL WRITTEN MATERIAL. ALL LITERATURE IS DESIGNED TO BE UP-TO-DATE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE MS COMMUNITY. HERE ARE JUST A FEW: MS FOCUS MAGAZINE OUR CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION, MS FOCUS MAGAZINE HAS A CIRCULATION OF MORE THAN 130,000. IT IS MAILED TO MS PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT MSFOCUSMAGAZINE.ORG. EACH ISSUE IS IN FULL-COLOR AND ENLARGED PRINT. THE MAGAZINE FEATURES ADVICE FROM EXPERTS TO HELP THOSE LIVING WITH MS, INCLUDING PRACTICAL TIPS YOU CAN FOLLOW. LEARN ABOUT MEDICINE AND RESEARCH, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE ARTICLES. EMPOWERSOURCE SUPPORT GROUP NEWS THE EMPOWERSOURCE IS A QUARTERLY INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS UNIQUE PUBLICATION IS TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE OF SUPPORT GROUPS IN MOTIVATING, EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING ALL THOSE WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY MS. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. DURING 2018, OVER 29,000 PERSONS SUBSCRIBED TO EMPOWERSOURCE. BOOKLETS AND BROCHURES A GENERAL BROCHURE DEVELOPED FOR THE PUBLIC IS DISTRIBUTED, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE MS FOCUS'S MISSION AND LISTS SUPPORT RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ENCOURAGING PUBLIC SUPPORT, SUCH AS VOLUNTEERISM. BROCHURES ON VARIOUS MS FOCUS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HOME CARE GRANTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. BOOKLETS CONTAINING EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ON MS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, PREGNANCY, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, MEDICATIONS, INTIMACY AND SEXUALITY, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE. MOST OF THESE BOOKLETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. FACT SHEETS FOR AREAS OF SPECIFIC INTEREST, FACT SHEETS CONTAINING INFORMATION ON CURRENT MEDICAL TREATMENTS, LATEST RESEARCH, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE. WE ALSO HAVE A GROWING LIST OF FACT SHEETS AVAILABLE FOR OUR SPANISH-SPEAKING READERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. E-NEWSLETTERS MS FOCUS ON PROGRAMS: THIS E-NEWSLETTER HELPS PEOPLE WITH MS KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL THE FREE SERVICES OUR ORGANIZATION OFFERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH MS. THEY LEARN ABOUT NEW PROGRAMS, APPLICATION DEADLINES, EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS , AND RECEIVE OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MS FOCUS. MS FOCUS ON ACTION: THIS E-NEWSLETTER HELPS SUBSCRIBERS KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE CURRENT ISSUES FACING THE MS COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDES HELPFUL TIPS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO GET MORE INVOLVED MS FOCUS ON RESEARCH: MS FOCUS ON RESEARCH IS A CONCISE EMAIL NEWSLETTER THAT PRESENTS EACH MONTH'S NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN MS RESEARCH. IT INCLUDES RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE AND CURE OF MS, AS WELL AS STUDIES RELATED TO TREATMENT, COPING, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, DISABILITY, AND OTHER SCIENCE NEWS RELATED TO MS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	COOLING GRANT PROGRAM MS FOCUS RECEIVES NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN COPING WITH HEAT-INDUCED SYMPTOMS. IN 2018 , THROUGH THE COOLING PROGRAM, 646 INDIVIDUALS IN 50 STATES WERE PROVIDED WITH COOLING VESTS, WRIST BANDS, NECK BANDS, BANDANAS, AND HATS TO HELP THEM REMAIN ACTIVE AND HAVE A MORE COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE SENT A DRAFT OF THE 990 ALONG WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES. THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED IN FORM 990. THEY COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES FROM THEIR REVIEW AND A MEETING IS HELD AMONGST THE BOARD TO RESOLVE THE OPEN ITEMS PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ON A YEARLY BASIS ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN UNDER OATH THAT THEY HAVE READ AND COMPLY WITH OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE BOARD IN JUNE OF EACH YEAR MEETS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION TO KEY EMPLOYEES. APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS KEPT BASED ON THEIR REVIEW WHICH INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CORPORATE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELATIVE TO THE COMPENSATION, EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE IN LIGHT OF THESE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION SUCH EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,697. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,697. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 11,697. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,091. FEDERAL & STATE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,019. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,019.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5 THROUGH 10	ALL EMPLOYEES ARE OUTSOURCED. AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINES 5 AND 7 REPRESENT TOTAL PAYROLL AND ASSOCIATED COSTS.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR ITS SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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