NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY: Form 990, tax year 2013

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Organization
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (EIN 31-0569724)
Tax period
2013-10-01 to 2014-09-30
Filed
2015-02-20
IRS object ID
201500519349300920
Schema version
2013v4.0
Source
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Return2015-02-20T15:31:53-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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Preparer Firm EIN311119890PreparerFirmEIN

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Business Name Line1Barnes Dennig & Co LTDBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line1150 East Fourth StreetAddressLine1
CityCincinnatiCity
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ZIP Code45202ZIPCode
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Business Name Line1National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2Ohio Valley ChapterBusinessNameLine2
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Address Line14440 Lake Forest Drive No 120AddressLine1
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PersonEdward M Rauen JrPersonNm
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$354,232ExpenseAmt
DescResearch To move us closer to a world free of MS, in 2014, the Ohio Valley chapter contributed towards the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's investment of an estimated $50.6 million to support more than 380 research projects around the world aimed at stopping MS in its tracks, restoring function, and ending the disease forever. The Society collaborates worldwide to develop solutions for everyone affected by MS, including those with progressive MS, through the accelerated discovery and commercial development of promising research discoveries, new MS therapies, and research tools.Desc

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DescClient ProgramsPeople living with MS, family members, caregivers and other members of their support systems connect to each other and to an extensive variety of programs, services and resources. Many community based programs facilitate education, recreation, physical and emotional wellness, connection with others with MS, and family communication. Other programs, such as the financial assistance program, support independence, safety, health and quality of life for people living with MS and their families by offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial and other impacts of MS.Desc

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DescCommunity ProgramsThe Society collaborates with dozens of other community organizations, focusing on access to health care, rehabilitation, treatments and therapies; long-term care; disability rights issues; vocational training and rehab, wellness and fitness; and outreach and education to rural and underserved populations.Desc

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$181,375$76,015Public EducationThere are many ways the Society educates the public about multiple sclerosis including the Society's annual MS awareness campaign, public service announcements, Momentum, the Society's quarterly magazine distributed to people with MS, healthcare providers, supporters of the Society and more. In addition to a nation-wide e-Newsletter, chapters also distribute a local newsletter, MS Connection, to their constituents that includes local announcements and information on upcoming programs and services, and more. In total, more than 1.6 million people receive Society publications, newsletters and Momentum each year.
$256,512Society ActivitiesCosts associated with funding constituent and community service, public education, and professional education conducted nationwide (beyond the chapter's territory) for the benefit of individuals living with MS. This past year, more than 200,000 people living with MS received information, emotional support, and connections to resources and programs through the Society's MS Navigator program. In addition, more than 100,000 people attended groups and programs, and over 1.1 million people engaged in conversations and accessed information and support through the Society's social media channels.
$46,241Professional Education and TrainingActivities or programs designed to improve the knowledge, skills and critical judgment of physicians and other healthcare professionals engaged (directly or indirectly) in providing patient care by keeping them abreast of new diagnostic techniques, therapies, etc. The Society provides information and education to thousands of health care professionals through the Society's Clinical Care Network and website, the Society's MD on call program, and educational materials for physical and occupational therapists, mental health professional, nurses and CNAs and others. A free electronic newsletter is distributed quarterly to more than 10,000 health care professionals, and the Society's diagnostic and symptom management smartphone app has been downloaded more than 45,000 times.
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Jeff Carter
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Julie Stewart
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Lawrence Goldstick MD
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Robert L Wylly
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Wayne Miller
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Andy Walter
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Shelia Becker
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EOY$511,750EOYAmt

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EOY$2,257EOYAmt

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EOY$6,957EOYAmt

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EOY$121,001EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

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EOY$358,335EOYAmt

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EOY$32,414EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$390,749EOYAmt

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EOY$511,750EOYAmt
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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

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Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,633,976CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,516,726CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$8,001,022TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year$1,516,726CurrentTaxYearAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,286CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,307CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,775CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$475CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$688CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$7,531TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$948CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,065CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,013TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$8,010,566TotalSupportAmt
Public Support CY1700.91990PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.90610PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
VolunteersYes (1)VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (1)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings MembersYes (1)MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or BroadcastYes (1)PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (1)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Direct Contact Legislators$1,333DirectContactLegislatorsAmt
Rallies DemonstrationsYes (1)RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Rallies Demonstrations$500RalliesDemonstrationsAmt
Other Activities0OtherActivitiesInd
Total Lobbying Expenditures$1,833TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePart II-B, Line 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe Ohio Valley Chapter, in partnership with the Ohio Buckeye Chapter, employs an individual whose responsibilities include consolidating information for disbursement to other MS chapters in Ohio and the general public on current issues and legislation that could affect people with MS. MS activists are on the frontline, moving together and speaking with one voice to create legislative and regulatory changes that benefit people living with MS and their families. MS activism drives change in public policies to bring positive impact for people affected by MS. Together on the frontline, activists share the stories about living with MS, connect with decision-makers, work with like-minded partners and create systematic change to impact the greatest number of people possible. State and local activism priorities are determined by both an organizational process and by advocacy staff and government relations volunteers.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$53,570OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$45,177DepreciationAmt
Book Value$8,393BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$8,393TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescPooled InvestmentsDesc
Book Value$98,076BookValueAmt
Method ValuationFMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$98,076TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
Contribution receivable - long term$24,469
Rent deposit$7,752
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$32,221TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescDue to National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyDesc
Amt$6,957Amt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$6,957TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,621,957TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst-$1,916NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$28,287DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported$26,371RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,595,586RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included-$43,389OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt-$43,389RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,552,197TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,595,140TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$28,287DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included$43,389OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$71,676ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,523,464ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,523,464TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Part X, Line 2:Society management has analyzed the tax positions it has taken and has concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, there were no uncertain tax positions taken or are expected to be taken. Accordingly, no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions have been accrued in the accompanying financial statements. The Chapter is subject to audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, no audits for any tax periods are currently in progress. Management believes that the Chapter is no longer subject to such audits for year ended on or prior to September 20, 2010 under federal and other state tax jurisdictions.
Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:Other Direct Special Event Costs -43,389.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:Other Direct Special Event Costs 43,389.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1Bike MSNameOfEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Event1$563,324GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$510,388CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$52,936GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event1$27,609NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$25,247RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$19,371FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$4,872EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$38,472OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Name Of Event2Walk MSNameOfEvent2Amt
Gross Receipts Event2$669,590GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$535,873CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$133,717GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event2$18,059NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$1,986RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$17,905FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Entertainment Event2$597EntertainmentEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$28,089OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total4OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Other Events$113,330GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt
Charitable Contri Other Events$76,154CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt
Gross Revenue Other Events$37,176GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Other Events$2,296NonCashPrizesOtherEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Other Events$911RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Other Events$36,016FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt
Entertainment Other Events$150EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Other Events$17,912OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$1,346,244GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$1,122,415CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$223,829GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events$47,964NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$28,144RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$73,292FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$5,619EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$84,473OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$239,492DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$15,663NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (8 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntCash GrantCashGrantAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
Transportation3$1,310BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Counseling4$562BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Scholarship1$3,000BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Emergency Assistance30$18,930BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Client Equipment10$2,865BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Respite Care4$167BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Accessibility5$48,856BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.
Health and Wellness3$325BookSupports independence, safety, health and quality of life for people affected by MS, offering guidance and resources to help contain the financial impact of MS.

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePart I, Line 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationGrantees are required to submit financial and program progress reports that are reviewed and approved before additional funding is provided. In order to secure financial assistance, an individual must submit a written request and application, along with documentation confirming the financial need and the availability of other community resources which are used before committing Society resources. An applicants diagnosis with MS is also confirmed. Annual spending caps are established and monitored to maximize the number of individuals receiving assistance.ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution5ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$8,222NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMVMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Food Inventory FoodInventoryGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution13ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$26,907NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesCostMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6Chapter 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 chapter's territory. The Chapter holds a meeting of its members annually for the purposes of electing a Board of Trustees, considering the Treasurer's report of the accounts of the Chapter (subject to audit and adjustment) and any other reports that may be presented, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aThe Chapter holds a meeting of its members annually for the purposes of electing a Board of Trustees, considering the Treasurer's report of the accounts of the Chapter (subject to audit and adjustment) and any other reports that may be presented, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11The chapter's Audit Committee reviews and approves the IRS Form 990 and accompanying schedules prior to distribution to the entire board. A copy of the IRS Form 990 and accompanying schedules is provided to the entire board with a period for providing comments, edits or corrections prior to submission to the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cOn an annual basis, Chapter management reviews the conflict of interest disclosure forms filed by trustees, officers and employees for potential conflicts. Potential conflicts of interest are presented to the Chapter's 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. At the current time, no potential conflicts of interest have been identified.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A compensation committee for each Chapter, which is comprised of at least three but no more than five independent trustees, determines the compensation of the Chapter President and other key employees. The national organization provides each chapter with internal and external salary data for the Chapter President and reviews and provides input on the chapter president compensation recommendations for other key positions based upon comparable budget size and geographical location. In addition, the Chapter President's performance is evaluated annually in a joint review process including the Regional Executive Vice President and the local compensation committee of local trustees. The Chapter President conducts performance evaluations for key employees and the outcome is shared with the compensation committee to inform the decisions about compensation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19The Chapter's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The Chapter's IRS Form 990, and financial statements are available on the Chapter's website.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c:No change from prior year. Audit committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of financial statements and selection of an independent auditor.

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