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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2024 , and ending 09-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
733 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY100173211
D Employer identification number

13-5661935
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 308,408,498
F Name and address of principal officer:
TIMOTHY COETZEE
733 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY100173211
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number 1048
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1946
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE WILL CURE MS WHILE EMPOWERING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 789
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 834,426
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 164,094,474 138,491,006
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,657,527 21,727,386
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 998,636 1,748,431
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 171,750,637 161,966,823
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 30,200,989 26,584,095
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) 94,295,974 84,308,355
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 2,400,997 2,406,140
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 32,196,875    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 42,178,454 42,405,754
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 169,076,414 155,704,344
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,674,223 6,262,479
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 201,117,763 189,195,287
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 73,624,690 66,611,316
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 127,493,073 122,583,971
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE WILL CURE MS WHILE EMPOWERING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 40,872,775 including grants of $ 277,402 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
CLIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE O)CLIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE SOCIETY EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO SOLVE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES. WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN INDIVIDUALS ARE INFORMED, CONNECTED AND SUPPORTED BY LOVED ONES, COMMUNITIES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THE SOCIETY, THEY EXPERIENCE AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE, INCREASED CONFIDENCE, NEW CONNECTIONS, AND TAKE POSITIVE ACTIONS TOWARD LIVING THEIR BEST LIVES. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY SERVING AS A TRUSTED SOURCE OF SUPPORT, OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RELIABLE INFORMATION, AND ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE THROUGH MS NAVIGATORS. WE ALSO FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE IMPACTED BY MS, PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL 2025, MS NAVIGATORS ASSISTED 22,980 INDIVIDUALS IN CONNECTING TO CRITICAL RESOURCES SUCH AS MS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. THE SOCIETY DELIVERED OVER 96 VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, REACHING 1,786 ATTENDEES. PROGRAMS WERE MADE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND, ALLOWING AN ADDITIONAL 268,996 INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE WITH THE CONTENT. TOPICS INCLUDED SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND WELLNESS STRATEGIES. APPROXIMATELY 654 ACTIVE SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS SPANNED THE COUNTRY, HELPING PROVIDE CONNECTIONS BOTH IN-PERSON AND WITHIN VIRTUAL SETTING FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. 1,042 INDIVIDUALS WERE REFERRED BY THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY TO RECEIVE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT IN MANAGING MS.AS A RESULT OF THESE CLIENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, 72% OF PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUALS FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN ADDRESSING CHALLENGES OF MS, AND 78% OF INDIVIDUALS MADE NEW CONNECTIONS TO INFORMATION, PEOPLE, AND OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT.THESE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT DIRECTLY ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO CURE MS WHILE ENPOWERING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 33,633,411 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PUBLIC EDUCATION (SEE SCHEDULE O)PUBLIC EDUCATION - PEOPLE WITH MS CAN BETTER MANAGE THEIR DISEASE WHEN THEY HAVE THE SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM-FROM DOCTORS TO EMPLOYERS TO FAMILY MEMBERS. THAT'S WHY WE WORK RELENTLESSLY TO TELL THE WORLD WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE WITH MS. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND MOMENTUM, WHICH IS THE SOCIETY'S FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY TO NEARLY 550,000 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY. WE SEND BIMONTHLY EMAILS WITH NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT MS TO 700,000 PEOPLE AND MORE THAN 5.6 MILLION PEOPLE VISIT THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE EACH YEAR TO ACCESS INFORMATION AND SUPPORT AND GET INVOLVED.IN ADDITION, MANY PEOPLE GET ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT MS VIA THE SOCIETY'S SOCIAL MEDIA, WITH MORE THAN 1.15 MILLION FOLLOWERS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 29,267,742 including grants of $ 24,394,743 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES (SEE SCHEDULE O)RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES - IN FISCAL 2025, THE SOCIETY INVESTED NEARLY $30 MILLION TO SUPPORT 311 NEW AND ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD AIMED AT STOPPING MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORING FUNCTION, AND ENDING THE DISEASE FOREVER. THE SOCIETY ENGAGED 100 EXPERT SCIENTIFIC AND PEER REVIEWERS TO EVALUATE 312 PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS AND EARLY CAREER AWARDS, COMMERCIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS, AND TARGETED RESEARCH GRANTS. WE ALSO ENGAGED 14 LAY COMMUNITY REVIEWERS TO HELP THE SOCIETY IDENTIFY THE MOST PROMISING AND APPROPRIATE RESEARCH INVESTMENTS.RESEARCH PRIORITY AREAS TO DRIVE BREAKTHROUGHS TO A CURE INCLUDE: ACCELERATING PROMISING RESEARCH TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES AND ADVANCE THE PATHWAYS TO MS CURES ROADMAP, INCLUDING: STOPPING DISEASE ACTIVITY AND PROGRESSION THROUGH PRECISION MEDICINE AND EARLY DETECTION; RESTORING WHAT'S BEEN LOST BY REVERSING SYMPTOMS AND DISABILITY THROUGH REGENERATION AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY ENHANCED BY REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS; AND ENDING THE DISEASE THROUGH PREVENTION BY LIMITING EXPOSURE TO RISK FACTORS ACROSS THE POPULATION AND FOR THOSE MOST AT-RISK.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,019,245 including grants of $ 1,911,950 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING - THE SOCIETY WANTS SCIENTISTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO BE AWARE OF AND TRAINED IN MS SO THAT THE VERY BEST EXPERTISE WORLDWIDE IS ENGAGED IN FINDING TREATMENTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE WITH MS. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CRITICAL JUDGEMENT OF SCIENTISTS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES AND THERAPIES. IN FISCAL 2025, 41 ECHO-TRAINED CLINICIANS, WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,620 PEOPLE WITH MS, PARTICIPATED IN ECHO MS, WHICH IS A CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ESTABLISHES A PEER-TO-PEER KNOWLEDGE SHARING NETWORK TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MS. 88% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT THEY WILL BE MAKING A CHANGE TO THEIR CLINICAL PRACTICE AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM. AS OF 2025, THE SOCIETY HAS FUNDED THE TRAINING OF 285 PHYSICIANS TO BECOME MS SPECIALISTS WHO ARE NOW PROVIDING CARE FOR NEARLY 50,620 PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 6,019,245 including grants of $ 1,911,950 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expenses109,793,173
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
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16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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19
Yes
 
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
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36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
989
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
4
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
789
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
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 the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
26
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
25
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
CYNTHIA BERTRANDO CFO733 THIRD AVENUE   NEW YORK,NY100173211 (800) 344-4867
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

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

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

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) TIMOTHY COETZEE......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 07/2024)
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       505,332 0 61,301
(2) PETER PORRINO......................................................................
CHAIR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) DANA M FOOTE......................................................................
VICE CHAIR (THRU 11/2024)
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) BONNIE HIGGINS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) CAROLINE WHITACRE......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) CHRIS CAMPBELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) HAFIZ CHANDIWALA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) MICHELE DINN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) KASSAUNDRA ESCALERA......................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) DON FRACCHIA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) PETER GALLIGAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) SHYAM GIDUMAL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) ANDY HARRIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) IAN HARRIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) WILLIAM HOLLEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) TIMOTHY HUSKEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) JAMIE LARSEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ANDREA LINDSLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) MARK LIVINGSTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) LINDA MCALEER........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) RICK MCDERMOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) HELEN MYERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) OMOSEDE OGIAMIEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2024)
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) RUSSELL PARKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) TOBI ROGOWSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 11/2024)
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) DAVID M ROTTKAMP........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) ROBERT SHIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) JASON SIBLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2024)
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) NANCY SICOTTE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) JAMI STEWART........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) DIANA TWADELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) WENDI WASIK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) CYNTHIA BERTRANDO........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       399,744 0 66,149
(34) STEPHANIE DAVIDSON - CHIEF........................................................................
PPL & CULTURE OFFICER (AS OF 11/24)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       46,154 0 1,231
(35) LAUREN HALL AS OF 012025........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(36) FRANCESCO DE FLAVIS - CHIEF........................................................................
MKTING & COMMS OFF. (AS OF 05/2025)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(37) JENNIFER LEE........................................................................
EVP, DEVELOPMENT (THRU 10/2024)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     316,387 0 23,977
(38) BRUCE BEBO........................................................................
EVP, RESEARCH
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     231,578 0 36,455
(39) RONDA KRIER........................................................................
EVP, TECHNOLOGY
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     213,993 0 55,506
(40) KAREN MARINER........................................................................
EVP, PROGRAMS & SUPPORT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     197,901 0 23,439
(41) MISTY FLOWERS........................................................................
EVP, FINANCE & OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     176,062 0 50,028
(42) PHYLLIS ROBSHAM THRU 072024........................................................................
FMR. EVP, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
 0.00
.......................0.00 		        X   300,343 0 17,064
(43) WHITNIE GLADDEN........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL (THRU 02/2025)
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   275,913 0 11,463
(44) BARI TALENTE........................................................................
EVP, ADVOCACY & HEALTHCARE ACCESS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   268,405 0 58,148
(45) RON ZWERIN THRU 062024........................................................................
FMR. EVP, MKT, BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS
 0.00
.......................0.00 		        X   176,875 0 27,487
(46) REBECCA FEHLIG THRU 072024........................................................................
SVP, INNOVATIONS & OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   162,319 0 30,772
(47) CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO........................................................................
FMR. PRESIDENT & CEO(THRU 07/2024)
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 404,427 0 14,997
(48) LISA GOLDFARB THRU 052024........................................................................
FMR. CHIEF PPL, VOL & COMM ENG OFF.
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 306,462 0 9,647
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 3,981,895 0 487,664
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 114
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MERKLE INC

7001 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
COLUMBIA,MD21046 		DIRECT MARKETING 2,886,811
SLALOM INC

255 S KING ST STE 1800
SEATTLE,WA98104 		IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,750,405
GLOBAL CLOUD LTD

30 WEST THIRD STREET
CINCINNATI,OH45202 		IT/PROCESSING SERVICES 1,482,746
SOUND COMMUNICATIONS INC

3474 PARK STREET
GROVE CITY,OH43123 		DIGITAL MARKETING 1,108,852
CLOUD FOR GOOD HOLDINGS INC 1854A

HENDERSONVILLE RD 252
ASHEVILLE,NC28803 		IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,015,373
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 36
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 78,720,782
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 553,398
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 59,216,826
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 2,169,236
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 138,491,006
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 4,290,462     4,290,462
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 7,681  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 7,681  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 7,681     7,681
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 138,635,934  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 121,199,010  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 17,436,924  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 17,436,924     17,436,924
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 78,720,782of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 25,241,774
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 25,241,774
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 77,281
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 891
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 76,390     76,390
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a ADVERTISING INCOME 900099 834,426   834,426  
b ADJUSTMENT OF RESEARCH 900099 678,337     678,337
c            
d All other revenue .... 151,597     151,597
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 1,664,360
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 161,966,823 0 834,426 22,641,391
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
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 .... 23,191,902 23,191,902
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 387,601 387,601
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 3,004,592 3,004,592
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,578,374 1,843,220 271,385 463,769
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........ 62,151,181 44,430,439 6,541,684 11,179,058
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,014,328 1,439,996 212,017 362,315
9 Other employee benefits ....... 12,538,673 8,963,607 1,319,750 2,255,316
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,025,799 3,592,827 528,987 903,985
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 296,662   296,662  
b Legal ......... 754,044   754,044  
c Accounting ........... 185,707   185,707  
d Lobbying ........... 69,044 69,044    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 2,406,140 2,406,140
f Investment management fees ...... 161,910   161,910  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 5,501,170 4,030,281   1,470,889
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,465,985 1,128,920 170,415 2,166,650
13 Office expenses ....... 3,603,734 93,259 69,894 3,440,581
14 Information technology ...... 9,499,856 7,131,647 699,624 1,668,585
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 5,129,543 3,585,550 974,613 569,380
17 Travel ............ 1,211,099 600,661 108,007 502,431
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,907,784 1,485,551 157,441 264,792
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,258,143 879,442 139,654 239,047
23 Insurance ... 1,050,719 733,822 116,840 200,057
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, PUB., & POST. 7,216,445 2,349,976 890,481 3,975,988
b AWARDS & PRIZES 319,230 305,098 833 13,299
c EQUIPMENT RENTAL 210,370 146,976 23,421 39,973
d BAD DEBTS 147,731 38,011 73,747 35,973
e All other expenses 416,578 360,751 17,180 38,647
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 155,704,344 109,793,173 13,714,296 32,196,875
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). 5,565,195 691,878 964,329 3,908,988
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 22,733,586 2 36,610,655
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 10,993,676 3 9,305,870
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 343,656 4 513,405
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 6,471,020 9 5,212,633
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,298,353
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 5,648,898 3,885,974 10c 2,649,455
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 111,852,609 11 118,215,976
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 154,480 12 18,091
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 44,682,762 15 16,669,202
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 201,117,763 16 189,195,287
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 14,142,448 17 13,910,239
18 Grants payable ... 24,049,274 18 23,054,207
19 Deferred revenue ......... 8,624,082 19 8,018,940
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 14,564,199 21 13,355,149
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  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 12,244,687 25 8,272,781
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 73,624,690 26 66,611,316
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 54,418,000 27 65,444,665
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 73,075,073 28 57,139,306
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 127,493,073 32 122,583,971
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 201,117,763 33 189,195,287
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
161,966,823
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
155,704,344
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
6,262,479
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
127,493,073
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-12,958,679
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
1,787,098
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
122,583,971
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 139,286,957 166,995,681 145,194,411 164,094,474 138,491,006 754,062,529
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 3 139,286,957 166,995,681 145,194,411 164,094,474 138,491,006 754,062,529
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) .. 7,431,094
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 746,631,435
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 139,286,957 166,995,681 145,194,411 164,094,474 138,491,006 754,062,529
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,907,536 3,602,458 4,712,323 4,141,331 4,298,143 19,661,791
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 1,262,718 760,548 409,144 642,657 834,426 3,909,493
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 8,188,509 19,870,045 22,796,887 23,807,077 26,148,989 100,811,507
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 878,445,320
12
12
13,425
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
84.990 %
15
15
86.990 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. 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
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. 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—2024. 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
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. 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
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
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) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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 on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. 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
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. 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
20
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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 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 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 8,057,964. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 19,793,927. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 22,412,256. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 23,465,772. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 25,241,774. GROSS RECEIPT FROM GAMING - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 201,720. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 74,985. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 77,281. MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 130,545. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 76,118. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 182,911. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 266,320. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 829,934.
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
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 ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number
13-5661935
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
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-5661935
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-5661935
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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

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

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024


Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
479,526
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
Yes
 
23,976
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
679,329
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
415,589
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
1,598,420
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MS ACTIVISTS WITH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ARE ON THE FRONTLINE, MOVING TOGETHER AND SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE TO CREATE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHANGES THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEIR ACTIONS DRIVE CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICIES TO BRING POSITIVE IMPACT FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS. VOLUNTEERS SHARE STORIES ABOUT LIVING WITH MS, CONNECT WITH DECISION MAKERS, WORK WITH LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS AND CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO IMPACT THE GREATEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE POSSIBLE. STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES ARE DETERMINED BY BOTH AN ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS AND BY STAFF AND ADVOCACY VOLUNTEERS. TOP AREAS OF FOCUS IN FISCAL 2025 INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE; ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATION (PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER REFORM); EXTENDING BENEFITS OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES; DECREASING THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL DEBT; AND INCREASED FUNDING FOR MS RESEARCH.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 23,657,330 19,860,478 18,296,930 23,355,758 20,280,605
b Contributions ... 5,000   5,000 553 211,969
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 2,915,631 4,561,084 2,600,261 -4,254,137 5,090,737
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		958,168 703,347 1,011,097 734,562 2,182,798
f Administrative expenses .... 23,159 60,885 30,616 70,682 44,755
g End of year balance ...... 25,596,634 23,657,330 19,860,478 18,296,930 23,355,758
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow64.986 %
c
Term endowment right arrow35.014 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   1,332,869 593,031 739,838
d Equipment ....   4,350,886 2,446,856 1,904,030
e Other .....   2,614,598 2,609,011 5,587
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 2,649,455
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
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)OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 5,833,443
(2)OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS 5,680,866
(3)BENEFICIAL INTERESTS IN TRUSTS 5,154,893
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 16,669,202
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  
LEASE LIABILITIES 6,785,738
DUE TO ANNUITANTS 1,112,643
OTHER LIABILITIES 374,400






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 8,272,781
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 160,037,380
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -12,958,679
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 10,704,049
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 487,097
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,767,533
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 161,804,913
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 161,910
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 161,910
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 161,966,823
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 ........... 1 164,946,482
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 10,704,049
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d -1,300,001
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 9,404,048
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 155,542,434
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 161,910
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 161,910
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 155,704,344
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B: ESCROW LIABILITY ARRANGEMENT EXPLANATION THE SOCIETY IS THE LEAD AGENCY AND A MANAGING MEMBER OF THE PROGRESSIVE MS ALLIANCE, ALONG WITH ASSOCIANZIONE ITALIANA SCLEROSI MULTIPLA (ITALY), MS AUSTRALIA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION, MS SOCIETY (UNITED KINGDOM), AND THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA. THE ALLIANCE IS OPEN TO MS ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND IT IS CONTINUALLY SEEKING NEW MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE GLOBAL MS COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE MADE A JOINT COMMITMENT TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT FOR PROGRESSIVE MS. THE ALLIANCE HAS THREE PRIORITY OBJECTIVES WHICH INCLUDE: UNDERSTAND, PREVENT AND REVERSE PROGRESSION, SPEED UP AND IMPROVE CLINICAL TRIALS, AND IMPROVE WELL-BEING THROUGH PROVEN THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES. OUR FOCUS AND MISSION REMAIN CLEAR: TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WORLDWIDE. THE ALLIANCE INVESTS IN RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF PROGRESSIVE MS, IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL NEW TREATMENTS, AND CREATES TOOLS TO SPEED UP AND IMPROVE CLINICAL TRIALS. AS A MANAGING MEMBER, THE SOCIETY CONTRIBUTED $14,850,980 THROUGH FISCAL 2025 AND HAS COMMITTED $1,975,169 OVER THE NEXT SIX YEARS, CONDITIONAL ON VARIOUS FACTORS. IN ADDITION, AS THE LEAD AGENCY, THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS CUSTODY OF THE POOLED FUNDS CONTRIBUTED FROM OTHER ALLIANCE MEMBERS. THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR PROGRESSIVE MS RESEARCH INITIATIVES IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MADE UP OF THE CEOS OF THE MANAGING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. THE SOCIETY RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $2,146,353 DURING THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, FROM ALLIANCE MEMBERS, WHICH WILL BE HELD UNTIL SUCH TIME THE FUNDS ARE APPROVED FOR EXPENDITURE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE SOCIETY RECORDED UNSPENT DONATED FUNDS, CONSISTING OF BOTH SOCIETY AND OTHER ALLIANCE MEMBERS' MONIES, TOTALING $13,355,149 AS A LIABILITY.
PART V, LINE 4: INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUND THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INVESTED IN A MANNER INTENDED TO PRESERVE THEIR VALUE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH DONOR STIPULATIONS, MINIMIZE THE EFFECT OF HIGH ECONOMIC VOLATILITY AND/OR LOW INVESTMENT RETURN AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAMS SPECIFIED BY THE DONORS, INCLUDING THE MARILYN HILTON MS ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AND OTHER GENERAL SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS.
PART X, LINE 2: FIN 48 FOOTNOTE GUIDANCE IN "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" UNDER THE ASC OF THE FASB CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS STANDARD PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE STANDARD ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, AND DISCLOSURE. THE SOCIETY HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND, TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. THE SOCIETY HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 462,583. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 24,514.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ADJUSTMENT FOR DONATED SERVICES -1,300,001. RECORDED TO PREPAID EXPENSES
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 11 GRANTMAKING   1,832,222
NORTH AMERICA 0 5 GRANTMAKING   601,383
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 4 GRANTMAKING   570,987
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 20 3,004,592
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 20 3,004,592
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESEARCH 69,600 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESEARCH 160,363 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESEARCH 193,315 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESEARCH 147,709 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 379,491 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 97,980 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 121,429 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 138,032 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 27,027 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 342,000 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 24,750 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 190,618 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 71,246 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 258,850 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) RESEARCH 180,800 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH 74,564 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH 182,571 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH 144,250 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH 99,998 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA RESEARCH 100,000 WIRE 0    
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
20
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS THE SOCIETY HAS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES THAT EVALUATE ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND GRANTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE SOCIETY BASED UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION AND RESEARCHER(S), AND THE PROPOSAL'S SCIENTIFIC OR ACADEMIC MERIT AND POTENTIAL APPLICABILITY TO MS. QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND PROGRAMMATIC STAFF PREPARE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CEO APPROVAL. ONCE A GRANT HAS BEEN APPROVED, ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ON A REGULAR BASIS WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED STAFF.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
MERKLE GROUP
7001 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE
 
COLUMBIA, MD21046 		DONOR DATA   No 7,617,235 2,299,787 5,317,448
 
CLINTON MATTHEW BELL
3262 WALDEN GLEN
 
ESCONDIDO, CA92027 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 631,648 34,261 597,387
 
REVEL ROUSER EVENTS
4542 S LUCILE STREET
 
SEATTLE, WA98118 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 223,427 5,000 218,427
 
SAFER & COMPANY INC
23415 RIO DEL MAR DRIVE
 
BOCA RATON, FL33486 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 107,905 7,500 100,405
 
BEN FARRELL AUCTION & REAL ESTATE LLC
920 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE
 
NASHVILLE, TN37220 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 101,451 9,992 91,460
 
KERRY SAYERS DOUCET
385 N OAK STREET
 
ELMHURST, IL60126 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 86,996 6,000 80,996
 
SCOTT ROBERTSON PA
2759 JANET STREET
 
MATLACHA, FL33993 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 81,000 7,800 73,200
 
HUNT AUCTIONEERS
2 GOLD STREET 4503
 
NEW YORK, NY10038 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 31,083 7,500 23,583
 
MATTHEW WALTER NEWSOM
1901 KILMONACK LANE
 
CHARLOTTE, NC28270 		EVENT AUCTIONEER   No 15,574 5,250 10,324
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 8,896,319 2,383,090 6,513,230
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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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.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

BIKE MS (50)
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

WALK MS (218)
(event type) 		(c) Other events

101
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
53,173,014
32,102,731
18,686,811
103,962,556

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
38,763,957
25,984,445
13,972,380
78,720,782
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
14,409,057
6,118,286
4,714,431
25,241,774



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 1,588,470 956,241 112,525 2,657,236
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 1,485,451 924,214 618,857 3,028,522
7 Food and beverages . . . 2,635,023 353,239 2,150,543 5,138,805
8 Entertainment . . . . 289,156 234,913 559,639 1,083,708
9 Other direct expenses . . . 8,410,957 3,649,679 1,272,867 13,333,503
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 25,241,774
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 0
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
77,281
77,281
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
891
891

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
891

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
76,390

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: MA , NC , PA , TX
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
0 %
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
100.000 %
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
CYNTHIA BERTRANDO CFO
Address right arrow
733 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FLOOR   NEW YORK, NY100173211
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
CYNTHIA BERTRANDO CFO
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $ 0
Description of services provided right arrow
CYNTHIA BERTRANDO, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PREPARES THE BOOKS AND RECORDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GAMING/SPECIAL EVENTS AND OVERSEES THE MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMING OPERATION. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE PART OF HER ROLE AS CFO. SHE DOES NOT RECEIVE SEPARATE COMPENSATION RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMING ACTIVITIES.
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$ 72,625
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.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS THE SOCIETY USED MERKLE FOR THE MAJORITY OF ITS DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS IN FY2025. THESE CAMPAIGNS COLLECTIVELY RAISED $7,617,235 IN REVENUE FOR FY2025. ADDITIONALLY, EVENT AUCTIONEERS ASSIST THE SOCIETY IN ACQUIRING MERCHANDISE TO BE AUCTIONED. COLLECTIVELY, THEY RAISED $1,792,811 IN REVENUE FOR 2025.
SCHEDULE G, PART II FUNDRAISING EVENTS BIKE MS BIKE MS IS THE LARGEST CHARITY CYCLING SERIES IN THE WORLD. BIKE MS HAS 49 RIDES ACROSS THE U.S. WITH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH RIDE FOR CASUAL, NOVICE, AND EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS. IN FISCAL 2025, OVER 35,000 CYCLISTS AND MORE THAN 3,500 TEAMS RODE AND PROVIDED FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR THE SOCIETY. WALK MS WALK MS UNITES THE MS COMMUNITY IN THE LARGEST GATHERING OF ITS KIND TO RAISE FUNDS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE LIVING WITH MS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WALK MS HOSTED MORE THAN 14,250 TEAMS AND 119,000 PARTICIPANTS WHO RAISED A COLLECTIVE $29.6M. WALK YOUR WAY, A DO-IT-YOURSELF APPROACH TO WALK MS, WELCOMED ALMOST 3000 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS 647 TEAMS AND RAISED $498,000.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
13-5661935
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACCELERATED CURE PROJECT FOR MS
460 TOTTEN POND ROAD SUITE 420
WALTHAM,MA02452 		04-3555864 501(C)(3) 332,688 0     RESEARCH
(2) AMERICAN BRAIN FOUNDATION
201 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415 		41-1717098 501(C)(3) 150,000 0     RESEARCH
(3) BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1613878 501(C)(3) 44,779 0     RESEARCH
(4) BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT VIRGINIA MASON
1201 9TH AVENUE
SEATTLE,WA98101 		91-0653422 501(C)(3) 314,851 0     RESEARCH
(5) BREAKTHROUGH T1D
200 VESEY STREET 28TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10281 		23-1907729 501(C)(3) 224,584 0     RESEARCH
(6) BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
60 FENWOOD RD 10TH FL STE 10002J
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2312909 501(C)(3) 635,345 0     RESEARCH
(7) BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
60 FENWOOD RD 10TH FL STE 10002J
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2312909 501(C)(3) 116,875 0     CLINICAL
(8) CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
10900 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(C)(3) 518,246 0     RESEARCH
(9) CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90048 		95-1644600 501(C)(3) 98,664 0     RESEARCH
(10) CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90048 		95-1644600 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(11) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501(C)(3) 34,375 0     RESEARCH
(12) CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352166 501(C)(3) 117,375 0     CLINICAL
(13) CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON,MA02115 		04-2774441 501(C)(3) 109,647 0     RESEARCH
(14) CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
3333 BURNET AVENUE
CINCINNATI,OH45229 		31-0833936 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     RESEARCH
(15) CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
9500 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44195 		34-0714585 501(C)(3) 966,543 0     RESEARCH
(16) CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
9500 EUCLID AVENUE
CLEVELAND,OH44195 		34-0714585 501(C)(3) 213,481 0     CLINICAL
(17) COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
MOBY B 201A 1582 CAMPUS DELIVERY
ATTN BRETT FLING
FORT COLLINS,CO80523 		84-6000545 GOV 223,380 0     RESEARCH
(18) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
615 WEST 131ST STREET 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(C)(3) 1,280,874 0     RESEARCH
(19) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
615 WEST 131ST STREET 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(C)(3) 117,425 0     CLINICAL
(20) DIGNITY HEALTH
350 WEST THOMAS ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85013 		94-1196203 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     RESEARCH
(21) DUKE UNIVERSITY
BOX 104132
CHARLOTTE,NC28260 		56-0532129 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     RESEARCH
(22) EMORY UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 935084
ATLANTA,GA31193 		58-0566256 501(C)(3) 225,342 0     RESEARCH
(23) EMORY UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 935084
ATLANTA,GA31193 		58-0566256 501(C)(3) 56,250 0     CLINICAL
(24) EMPIRE DISCOVERY INSTITUTE INC
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX EDI
ROCHESTER,NY14642 		82-3993697 501(C)(3) 245,499 0     RESEARCH
(25) GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
37TH AND O STREETS NW
WASHINGTON,DC20057 		53-0196603 501(C)(3) 315,168 0     RESEARCH
(26) GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
58 EDGEWOOD AVENUE 3RD FLOOR
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-1845423 501(C)(3) 89,690 0     RESEARCH
(27) HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
2799 WEST GRAND BLVD
DETROIT,MI48202 		38-1357020 501(C)(3) 99,725 0     RESEARCH
(28) ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-6171197 501(C)(3) 137,296 0     RESEARCH
(29) ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-6171197 501(C)(3) 85,606 0     CLINICAL
(30) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1101 EAST 33RD STREET STE D200
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0595110 501(C)(3) 1,615,407 0     RESEARCH
(31) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
1101 EAST 33RD STREET STE D200
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		52-0595110 501(C)(3) 140,194 0     CLINICAL
(32) KESSLER FOUNDATION RESEARCH CENTER
120 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE SUITE 100
EAST HANOVER,NJ07936 		31-1562134 501(C)(3) 599,688 0     RESEARCH
(33) LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
820 N MICHIGAN AVE LT 1300
CHICAGO,IL60611 		36-1408475 501(C)(3) 137,500 0     RESEARCH
(34) MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-2697983 501(C)(3) 184,694 0     RESEARCH
(35) MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON,MA02114 		04-2697983 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(36) MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER INC
3800 RESERVOIR ROAD NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		52-2218584 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(37) MOUNT SINAI REHABILITATION HOSPITAL INC
114 WOODLAND STREET MS 510358
HARTFORD,CT06112 		06-1422973 501(C)(3) 147,294 0     RESEARCH
(38) MYROBALAN THERAPEUTICS INC
200 BOSTON AVE STE G750
MEDFORD,ME02155 		87-1322045 N/A 425,482 0     RESEARCH
(39) NAT'L INST OF HEALTHNAT'L INST OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS & STROKE
9000 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA,MD20892 		52-0858115 501(C)(3) 294,817 0     RESEARCH
(40) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
545 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-5562308 501(C)(3) 75,000 0     CLINICAL
(41) NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
550 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-5562308 501(C)(3) 180,980 0     RESEARCH
(42) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREET
EVANSTON,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(C)(3) 117,622 0     RESEARCH
(43) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
633 CLARK STREET
EVANSTON,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(44) OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
2525 SW 3RD AVE SUITE 245
PORTLAND,OR97201 		93-1176109 501(C)(3) 200,000 0     RESEARCH
(45) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1109 GEDDES AVENUE
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 GOV 474,490 0     RESEARCH
(46) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1109 GEDDES AVENUE
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 GOV 173,125 0     CLINICAL
(47) REHABILITION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
355 E ERIE STREET
CHICAGO,IL60611 		36-2256036 501(C)(3) 237,286 0     RESEARCH
(48) RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		05-0258954 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(49) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
3145 PORTER DRIVE
PALO ALTO,CA94304 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 910,753 0     RESEARCH
(50) STATE OF MARYLAND
220 ARCH ST
BOWIE,MD20715 		52-6002033 GOV 97,620 0     RESEARCH
(51) THE J DAVID GLADSTONE INSTITUTES
1650 OWENS ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94158 		23-7203666 501(C)(3) 20,066 0     RESEARCH
(52) THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
MILWAUKEE,WI53226 		39-0806261 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(53) THE MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
36 1ST AVENUE
CHARLESTOWN,MA02129 		04-2868893 501(C)(3) 400,085 0     RESEARCH
(54) THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
901 WOODY HAYES DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6025986 GOV 170,348 0     RESEARCH
(55) THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
901 WOODY HAYES DRIVE
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-6025986 GOV 75,000 0     CLINICAL
(56) THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
105 JESSUP HALL
IOWA CITY,IA52242 		42-6004813 GOV 116,122 0     RESEARCH
(57) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
7000 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-1761309 GOV 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(58) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD MC 9029
DALLAS,TX75390 		75-6002868 501(C)(3) 221,873 0     RESEARCH
(59) THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
85 SO PROSPECT ST 333 WATERMAN BLDG
BURLINGTON,VT05405 		03-0179440 501(C)(3) 118,844 0     RESEARCH
(60) TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
7 LEBANON STREET SUITE 302
HANOVER,NH03755 		02-0222111 501(C)(3) 67,662 0     RESEARCH
(61) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
701 20TH STREET S - AB 921
BIRMINGHAM,AL35294 		63-6005396 GOV 112,595 0     CLINICAL
(62) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
9500 GILMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-6006144 GOV 295,713 0     RESEARCH
(63) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
1855 FOLSOM STREET BOX 0812
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 GOV 1,310,088 0     RESEARCH
(64) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
1855 FOLSOM STREET BOX 0812
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94143 		94-6036493 GOV 17,531 0     CLINICAL
(65) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
900 UNIVERSITY AVE
RIVERSIDE,CA92521 		95-6006142 GOV 271,156 0     RESEARCH
(66) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
AMC BLDG 500 13001 E 17TH PL
BOULDER,CO80309 		84-6000555 GOV 601,810 0     RESEARCH
(67) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
AMC BLDG 500 13001 E 17TH PL
BOULDER,CO80309 		84-6000555 GOV 161,019 0     CLINICAL
(68) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER
263 FARMINGTON AVENUE
FARMINGTON,CT06030 		52-1725543 GOV 6,000 0     RESEARCH
(69) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PO BOX 24736
NEW YORK,NY10087 		59-6002052 GOV 66,844 0     RESEARCH
(70) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
800 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE 511MB
CHICAGO,IL60612 		37-6000511 GOV 261,932 0     RESEARCH
(71) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC
2385 IRVING HILL ROAD
LAWRENCE,KS66045 		48-0680117 501(C)(3) 301,673 0     RESEARCH
(72) UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MAIL STOP 1039
KANSAS CITY,KS66160 		48-1108830 501(C)(3) 242,482 0     RESEARCH
(73) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
100 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD
WESTBOROUGH,MA01581 		04-3167352 GOV 239,800 0     RESEARCH
(74) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
55 LAKE AVE NORTH
WORCESTER,MA01605 		04-3167352 GOV 67,662 0     RESEARCH
(75) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
PO BOX 402420
ATLANTA,NC30384 		56-6001393 GOV 68,496 0     RESEARCH
(76) UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
724 GRACE HALL
NOTRE DAME,IN46556 		35-0868188 501(C)(3) 137,500 0     RESEARCH
(77) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3451 WALNUT STREET P221 FRANKLIN
BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		23-1352685 GOV 278,281 0     RESEARCH
(78) UNIV OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE CMLTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDU
3600 FORBES AVE AT MEYRAN FORBES
TOWER SUITE 3010
PITTSBURGH,PA15264 		25-0965591 501(C)(3) 192,708 0     RESEARCH
(79) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
US STEEL TOWER 600 GRANT ST 58TH
FLOOR
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		23-2919472 501(C)(3) 18,750 0     CLINICAL
(80) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY GARDENS SUITE 205
LOS ANGELES,CA90089 		95-1642394 GOV 228,367 0     RESEARCH
(81) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY GARDENS SUITE 205
LOS ANGELES,CA90089 		95-1642394 GOV 72,188 0     CLINICAL
(82) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
110 INNER CAMPUS DR STOP K5300
AUSTIN,TX78712 		74-6000203 GOV 56,250 0     CLINICAL
(83) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
201 S PRESIDENTS CIRCLE ROOM 411
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		87-6000525 GOV 836,987 0     RESEARCH
(84) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4300 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SUITE 300
SEATTLE,WA98105 		91-6001537 GOV 263,920 0     RESEARCH
(85) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4300 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SUITE 300
SEATTLE,WA98105 		91-6001537 GOV 56,250 0     CLINICAL
(86) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1161 21ST AVE SOUTH SUITE D3300MCN
NASHVILLE,TN37232 		35-2528741 501(C)(3) 221,476 0     RESEARCH
(87) VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 843035
RICHMOND,VA23284 		54-6001758 GOV 386,077 0     RESEARCH
(88) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE CB 1034
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		43-0653611 GOV 494,655 0     RESEARCH
(89) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
700 ROSEDALE AVENUE CB 1034
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		43-0653611 GOV 117,975 0     CLINICAL
(90) WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
5057 WOODWARD AVENUE 13TH FL
DETROIT,MI48202 		38-6028429 GOV 408,831 0     RESEARCH
(91) WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE
1300 YORK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10065 		31-1623978 501(C)(3) 590,898 0     RESEARCH
(92) YALE UNIVERSITY
2 WHITNEY AVENUE 6TH FLOOR
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		06-0646973 501(C)(3) 539,079 0     RESEARCH
2
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3
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1
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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) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 898 277,402      
(2) RESEARCH GRANT 11 110,199      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS RESEARCH GRANTS THE SOCIETY HAS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES THAT EVALUATE ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND GRANTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE SOCIETY BASED UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION AND RESEARCHER(S), AND THE PROPOSAL'S SCIENTIFIC OR ACADEMIC MERIT AND POTENTIAL APPLICABILITY TO MS. QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC AND PROGRAMMATIC STAFF PREPARE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CEO APPROVAL. ONCE A GRANT HAS BEEN APPROVED, GRANTEE RECIPIENTS IN THE UNITED STATES RECEIVING MORE THAN 10K IN FUNDING ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ON A REGULAR BASIS WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY QUALIFIED STAFF. FINANCIAL SUPPORT GRANTS THE SOCIETY'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACCESS MS RELATED CARE AND/OR IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. RECIPIENTS ARE ISSUED PREPAID PEX CARDS TO PAY VENDORS DIRECTLY FOR ELIGIBLE EXPENSES, INCLUDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER TREATMENT-RELATED COSTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1TIMOTHY COETZEE
PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 07/2024) 		(i)

(ii)		 505,332
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,800
-------------
0 		47,501
-------------
0 		566,633
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2CYNTHIA BERTRANDO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 399,744
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,488
-------------
0 		53,661
-------------
0 		465,893
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3CYNTHIA ZAGIEBOYLO
FMR. PRESIDENT & CEO(THRU 07/2024) 		(i)

(ii)		 332,311
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		72,116
-------------
0 		13,800
-------------
0 		1,197
-------------
0 		419,424
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JENNIFER LEE
EVP, DEVELOPMENT (THRU 10/2024) 		(i)

(ii)		 272,331
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		44,056
-------------
0 		10,560
-------------
0 		13,417
-------------
0 		340,364
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5BARI TALENTE
EVP, ADVOCACY & HEALTHCARE ACCESS 		(i)

(ii)		 268,405
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,552
-------------
0 		46,596
-------------
0 		326,553
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6PHYLLIS ROBSHAM THRU 072024
FMR. EVP, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 		(i)

(ii)		 131,974
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		168,369
-------------
0 		6,524
-------------
0 		10,540
-------------
0 		317,407
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7LISA GOLDFARB THRU 052024
FMR. CHIEF PPL, VOL & COMM ENG OFF. 		(i)

(ii)		 174,043
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		132,419
-------------
0 		8,580
-------------
0 		1,067
-------------
0 		316,109
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8WHITNIE GLADDEN
GENERAL COUNSEL (THRU 02/2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 275,913
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,358
-------------
0 		1,105
-------------
0 		287,376
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9RONDA KRIER
EVP, TECHNOLOGY 		(i)

(ii)		 213,993
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,391
-------------
0 		46,115
-------------
0 		269,499
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10BRUCE BEBO
EVP, RESEARCH 		(i)

(ii)		 231,578
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,770
-------------
0 		27,686
-------------
0 		268,034
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11MISTY FLOWERS
EVP, FINANCE & OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 176,062
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,458
-------------
0 		42,570
-------------
0 		226,090
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12KAREN MARINER
EVP, PROGRAMS & SUPPORT 		(i)

(ii)		 197,901
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,991
-------------
0 		15,448
-------------
0 		221,340
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13RON ZWERIN THRU 062024
FMR. EVP, MKT, BRAND & COMMUNICATION 		(i)

(ii)		 103,175
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		73,700
-------------
0 		5,454
-------------
0 		22,033
-------------
0 		204,362
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14REBECCA FEHLIG THRU 072024
SVP, INNOVATIONS & OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 93,086
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		69,233
-------------
0 		4,832
-------------
0 		25,940
-------------
0 		193,091
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A LISA GOLDFARB RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $89,549 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). JENNIFER LEE RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $11,455 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). PHYLLIS ROBSHAM RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $136,800 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). RON ZWERIN RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $46,062 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HIS WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). REBECCA FEHLIG RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF $48,462 THAT IS INCLUDED IN HER WAGES IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).
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Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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2024
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 227 2,166,266 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( CRYPTO ) X 1 2,970 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.
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Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-5661935
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, ALL OF WHOM SERVE ON THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY, AND THEY EACH HAVE AN EQUAL VOTE ON ELECTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY ELECTS THE GOVERNING BODY, APPROVES ANY BY-LAW CHANGES AND APPROVES THE SOCIETY'S STRATEGIC PLAN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE FORM 990 AND ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES ARE PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH MANAGEMENT. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, COMMENTS, CORRECTIONS, AND EDITS. A MEETING OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS HELD TO DISCUSS ANY EDITS, APPROVE THE REVISED FORM 990, AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SOCIETY BOARD IS GIVEN A TWO-WEEK PERIOD TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON FORM 990 BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY EACH DIRECTOR MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE PRIOR TO BECOMING A DIRECTOR AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. EACH OFFICER, KEY PERSON OR COVERED INDIVIDUAL MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE WHEN ASSUMING THE RELEVANT POSITION AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. ALL INFORMATION IN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES OR SUBSEQUENT DISCLOSURES SHALL BE COMPILED AND REPORTED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED AS RELATED PARTIES THROUGH THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PROCESS ("RELATED PARTY LIST") SHALL BE ASSEMBLED AND PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES OF THE SOCIETY OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AUTHORITY TO SIGN CONTRACTS, ENTER INTO TRANSACTIONS, OR SIGN CHECKS ON BEHALF OF THE SOCIETY. SUCH INDIVIDUALS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE RELATED PARTY LIST BEFORE ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR SIGNING A CHECK TO CONFIRM WHETHER IT IS A POTENTIAL RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION. IN ADDITION, TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, WE INQUIRE THE BOARD AT THE START OF EACH BOARD MEETING. IF A POTENTIAL RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION IS IDENTIFIED, INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR REVIEW. SUCH INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION AND MAY CONSULT WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST WITH THIS REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION PROCESS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE (3) INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE BOARD CHAIR. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED WITH COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION AND DATA FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AT OTHER VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND NATIONAL INFLUENCE. THIS INFORMATION IS USED TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF AND DETERMINE ANY COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AS WELL AS ENSURE THE EQUITABILITY OF SOCIETY OFFICERS. RESULTS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COMPENSATION ARE REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 & SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 3 THE SOCIETY IS REGISTERED OR LICENSED TO SOLICIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES AND JURISDICTIONS: AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, D.C., FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION THE SOCIETY'S IRS FORM 990, IRS FORM 990-T AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.NATIONALMSSOCIETY.ORG, AND ON THE CHARITY NAVIGATOR WEBSITE. THE SOCIETY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, RECORD RETENTION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII-A: STRATEGIC DECISIONS WERE MADE TO ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS THE SOCIETY TO ACHIEVE AS MUCH IMPACT AS POSSIBLE WITH THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THE RESTRUCTURING RESULTED IN SOCIETY LEADERSHIP POSITION CHANGES AND TRANSITIONS. FORM 990, PART VII-B, THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, MERKLE INC. MERKLE INC. SUPPORTS THE SOCIETY BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIES, SEGMENTATION PLANS, AND TACTICAL APPROACHES FOR ITS DIRECT MARKETING INITIATIVES. THESE EFFORTS ENCOMPASS FUNDRAISING AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH VARIOUS CHANNELS SUCH AS DIRECT MAIL, EMAIL, AND WEB ASSET CAMPAIGNS. BEYOND STRATEGIC PLANNING, MERKLE ALSO MANAGES THE EXECUTION OF THE SOCIETY'S COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT MARKETING PROGRAM, ENCOMPASSING OVER TWENTY-ONE ACQUISITION CAMPAIGNS EACH YEAR, MONTHLY RENEWAL CAMPAIGNS, MONTHLY EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS, AND ONGOING ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND TAX RECEIPTING OF DONOR GIFTS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: EXPENSE TIMING ADJUSTMENT 1,300,001. CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 462,583. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 24,514.
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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) FAST FORWARD LLC
733 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100173822
26-1933619 		RESEARCH DE 78,574 218,348 NMSS
 










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

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












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












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





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

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE R, PART I: DISREGARDED ENTITIES FAST FORWARD LLC ("FAST FORWARD"), A CONSOLIDATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT AFFILIATE OF THE SOCIETY DERIVES ITS TAX EXEMPTION FROM THE SOCIETY AND IS TREATED AS A "DISREGARDED ENTITY" FOR TAX PURPOSES. FAST FORWARD PARTNERS WITH SELECTED BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AIMED AT IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING THERAPIES AND/OR DIAGNOSTICS TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF MS.
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