2017-03-23T07:41:13-07:00 2016-09-30 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2015-10-01 741266225 South Central Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society SOUT 7133942900 8111 N Stadium Drive Houston TX 77054 John Scott Acting President 2017-03-23 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z John Scott 8111 N Stadium Drive 100 Houston TX 77054 27820253 false false 1048 X www.nationalmssociety.org X 1955 TX Our vision is a world free of MS. 37 35 152 6610 0 31118634 26139904 15826 15088 119401 128011 -1665448 -1842443 29588413 24440560 998254 917194 0 8740347 8240704 0 4732702 18708491 17311020 28447092 26468918 1141321 -2028358 10959878 9129842 3299808 3299582 7660070 5830260 X People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. false false 7226312 Research - To move us closer to a world free of MS, in 2016, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society invested $47.7 million to support more than 380 research projects around the world aimed at stopping MS in its tracks, restoring function, and ending the disease forever. The Society collaborates worldwide to develop solutions for everyone affected by MS through the accelerated discovery and commercial development of promising research discoveries, new MS therapies, and research tools pursuing all promising paths, while focusing on priority areas including progressive MS, nervous system repair, gene/environmental risk factors and wellness and lifestyle. 4367024 342194 Client Programs - People affected by MS connect to one another and an extensive network of services and resources. Many programs facilitate education, recreation, physical and emotional wellness, and connection with others affected by MS. Other programs support independence, safety, health and quality of life. In 2016, the MS Navigator program provided more than 162,000 people with information, emotional support, and connections to resources. In addition, more than 62,000 people attended Society programs. More than 950,000 people engaged in conversations and accessed information and support on the Societys online community and social media channels. 3645053 Public Education - There are many ways the Society educates the public about multiple sclerosis including the Societys annual MS awareness campaign, public service announcements, Momentum the Societys quarterly magazine distributed to people with MS, healthcare providers and supporters of the Society and more. In addition to a nationwide e-Newsletter, a local newsletter, MS Connection, includes local announcements and information about upcoming programs and services, and more. In total, more than 2 million people receive Society publications, newsletters and Momentum each year. 3911022 575000 15088 19149411 true false false true false false false false false true true true false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 407 0 true 152 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 37 35 false false false false true true false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false NM X X John Scott 7133942972 8111 North Stadium Drive Ste 100 Houston TX 77054 William Byerley Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Carder Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Don McCormack Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bridget Bagert Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marshall Bendalin Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Burgess Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Carter Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Cawthron Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Douglas Coy Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Distefano Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Garner Dotson Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Duggins Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Evans Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Fagan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Gutierrez Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trevor Hale Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen High Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Hutton Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ernest Johnson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Krentel Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Lathrop Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melanie Lawson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Levy Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Livingston Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stewart McLauchlan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brook Minx Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James D Morris Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gabriel Pardo MD Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mimi Parsons Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Peters Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donald E Pritchard Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Zamir Rauf Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brad Robbins Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carla Rosenberg Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tamiko Ryan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jodi Lee Ryan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Chesney Miles Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kurt Sands Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Austin J Sumner MD Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Tabor Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Thacker Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Vaccaro Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Williamson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Neagli President 40.00 0.00 X X 0 262682 27085 John Scott Acting Pres. 10.00 0.00 X X 0 300310 18323 Taylor Mallia EVP Development 40.00 0.00 X 132554 0 15131 Elaine Liserio VP Programs & Svs 40.00 0.00 X 127872 0 26183 Mireya Zapata AVP Advocacy 40.00 0.00 X 122907 0 31718 Kelli Dreiling AVP 40.00 0.00 X 124517 0 35077 Brenda Buchanan Sr Dr. Development 40.00 0.00 X 116802 0 24185 624652 562992 177702 9 false true false Promoter Line Inc 4218 Gateway Dr Colleyville TX 76034 Logistics 253312 1 23983690 2156214 373089 26139904 Program fees 900099 15088 15088 15088 126096 126096 0 0 0 53958 52043 1915 1915 1915 1485207 23983690 3327650 -1842443 -1842443 0 0 0 24440560 15088 -1714432 575000 575000 342194 342194 0 0 0 0 6332632 3482947 1139874 1709811 0 1396877 768282 251438 377157 511195 281157 92015 138023 0 0 68925 68925 0 0 15665 15665 897709 390278 507431 0 458490 187463 25163 245864 0 0 1007899 503160 164637 340102 424856 149013 43268 232575 0 276046 183361 6771 85914 0 13138749 12153343 722631 262775 117036 64370 21066 31600 0 Other event expenses 771538 771538 Prizes and Promotional 65406 20755 23395 21256 Miscellaneous expenses 36338 28178 8160 Subscriptions & miscellaneous 20741 13297 1975 5469 11622 6613 1822 3187 26468918 19149411 2586805 4732702 114883 240983 4700928 2903186 1204373 914056 0 0 0 0 0 262265 195243 1612114 1358017 359487 254097 0 4296863 4601536 0 0 21079 20741 10959878 9129842 1251684 885332 1990691 2414250 57433 3299808 3299582 X 5830519 3594506 1779551 2185754 50000 50000 7660070 5830260 10959878 9129842 -2028358 198548 X false true X true false X 25178914 26086243 28978312 31118634 26139904 137502007 0 0 25178914 26086243 28978312 31118634 26139904 137502007 0 137502007 8007 261 22050 123014 126096 279428 191069 191069 0 137972504 93248 0.99660 0.99730 X false false true true false false false false true 88572 true 33179 false 121751 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description MS activities are helping change the world, moving together and speaking with one voice to create legislative and regulatory changes that benefit people living with MS and their families. MS activism drives change in public policies to bring positive impact for people affected by MS sharing powerful stories about living with MS, connecting with decision-makers, working with like-minded partners and creating systematic change to impact the greatest number of people possible. State and local activism priorities are determined by both an organizational process and by advocacy staff and government relations volunteers. 49049 3766 52815 52191 -3142 49049 50000 2191 52191 0.94670 0.05330 false false false 786917 619229 167688 730400 653914 76486 94797 84874 9923 254097 4601536 25429800 198548 806357 1004905 24424895 15665 15665 24440560 27259610 806357 806357 26453253 15665 15665 26468918 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Scholarships in the state of Oklahoma false Bike MS 21527770 20225850 1301920 266128 336990 604580 63462 1454052 Walk MS 2809908 2808789 1119 51048 98886 48673 13315 116441 2 1131219 949051 182168 72499 14251 91751 2250 93324 25468897 23983690 1485207 389675 450127 745004 79027 1663817 3327650 -1842443 STM01 The Fundraising Events are significantly supported by gifts from individuals honoring those that ride bikes or walk to support the mission and qualified sponsorships. Following the IRS instructions, Part VIII, line 8, and Schedule G, reflect a net loss because the majority of the donations received in support of the events are reported on Part VIII, line 1c, on the Statement of Revenue, as contributions. This presentation is in accordance with the instructions to the form and reflect the fact that no goods or services are provided to donors. Further the business sponsors receive no substantial return benefit. Their acknowledgments do not contain qualitative or comparative language, as defined by IRC 513(i), and therefore are qualified sponsorships properly classified as contributions. true LSU Health Sciences Center 3700 Saint Charles Ave 4th F New Orleans LA 70115 726087770 501(c)(3) 40000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs Maxine Mesinger MSCC Clinic 6501 Fannin StNB 100 Houston TX 77030 741613878 501(c)(3) 100000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs MS Clinic of Central Texas 16040 Park Valley Drive 100 Round Rock TX 78681 742710396 501(c)(3) 75000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs Ochsner Multiple Sclerosis Ct 1514 Jefferson Highway CT-6 New Orleans LA 70121 720502505 501(c)(3) 40000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs Oklahoma Medical Research Fdn 820 NE 15th St Oklahoma City OK 73104 730580274 501(c)(3) 65000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs TX Childrens Hospital Clinic 6621 Fannin CC 1250 Houston TX 77030 741100555 501(c)(3) 40000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs UH MS EYE Care 4901 Calhoun Street Houston TX 77204 746001399 501(c)(3) 40000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs University of AK Medical Ct 4301 W Markham St Little Rock AK 72205 716046242 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs UT Health Science Ct Houston 6410 Fannin Suite 1014 Houston TX 77030 760459500 501(c)(3) 65000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs UT Southwestern Medical Ct 5323 Harry Hines Blvd 920 Dallas TX 75390 756002868 501(c)(3) 100000 0 Medical, mental health & rehab svcs 10 0 Direct Financial Assistance 120 342194 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Grantees are required to submit financial and programs progress reports that are reviewed and approved before additional funding is provided. In order to secure financial assistance, an individual must work with an MS Navigator to research and obtain other community resources and sustainable solutions where possible. Documentation includes a financial assistance agreement, confirmation of an MS diagnosis, and where applicable a physicians prescription and/or estimates from vendors for services provided. Annual spending caps are established and monitored to maximize the number of individuals receiving assistance. X X X X X false false false false false false false false false false Elaine Liserio VP Programs & Svs 127872 4965 21218 154055 John Scott Acting Pres. 300310 7950 10373 318633 Kelli Dreiling AVP 124517 4835 30242 159594 Mark Neagli President 262682 7950 19135 289767 Mireya Zapata AVP Advocacy 122907 4775 26943 154625 X 4 52812 FMV X Auction items 176 58362 FMV X Supplies 42 261915 FMV false true false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community Programs - The Society collaborates with dozens of community organizations, focusing on access to healthcare, rehabilitation, treatments and therapies; long-term care; disability rights issues; vocational training and rehab, wellness and fitness; and outreach and education to rural and underserved populations. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Professional Education and Training - The Society keeps healthcare providers engaged in patient care by keeping them abreast of new diagnostic techniques, therapies, etc. Information and education is provided to thousands of professionals through the Societys Clinical Care Network, MD on call program, and educational materials for physical and occupational therapists, mental health professional, nurses and others. A free quarterly newsletter is emailed to more than 18,000 professionals, and the Societys diagnostic and symptom management mobile app has been downloaded more than 66,300 times. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Chapter membership consists of all persons who are members of the Society and who reside within (or who have previously resided within and have indicated that they wish to retain their membership) the chapters territory. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Chapter's audit committee reviews and approves the Form 990 prior to distribution to the entire board. A copy of the Form 990 and accompanying schedules is provided to the entire board with a period for providing comments, edits or corrections prior to submission to IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts On an annual basis, Chapter management reviews the conflict of interest disclosure forms filed by trustees, officers and employees for potential conflicts. Additionally, all covered persons have an ongoing duty to disclose potential conflicts to Chapter management. Potential conflicts of interest are presented to the Chapters Audit Committee for review. Where conflicts exist, a conflict resolution report is created and the trustee, officer or employee is not allowed to participate in any vote or discussion of the disclosed matter. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Compensation Committee of the National Board of Directors is provided with internal and external salary data for Society Leadership and Management Team which includes the Presidents. The committee provides input to the CEO on the compensation recommendations. In addition, the Presidents performance is evaluated annually by Executive Vice President, Leadership and Organizational Development with input provided by the President Review and Professional Development Advisory Committee of the Chapter Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The National organization provides each chapter with comparable salary data for key positions at National Multiple Sclerosis Society chapters and other voluntary health agencies of similar budget size(s) and geographical location(s). In addition, the Regional Vice President conducts performance evaluations for key employees the outcome of which is shared with the compensation committee to help inform their decisions about compensation. The compensation committee, which is comprised of at least three but no more than seven independent trustees, collaborates with the REVP to determine compensation of key employee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Chapter's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The Chapter's Form 990 and financial statements are available on the Chapter's website and will also be provided in a hard copy format upon request.