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Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

Dedicated to enriching the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (48.10)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 69.6%    
Administrative Expenses 9.7%    
Fundraising Expenses 20.5%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.23    
Efficiency Rating    
      (24.46)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 4.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 10.2%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.32    
Capacity Rating    
      (23.63)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $12,569,855
Other Revenue $349,583
Total Revenue $12,919,438
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $8,690,535
Administrative Expenses $1,219,294
Fundraising Expenses $2,563,589
Total Functional Expenses $12,473,418
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $446,020
   
Net Assets $9,286,119

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Contact Information

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
706 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
tel: (800) 532-7667
fax: (856) 661-9797
EIN: 22-1912812

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Douglas Franklin President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $219,404 1.75%

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Mission

Founded in 1970, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. MSAA provides ongoing support and direct services to these individuals with MS and the people close to them. MSAA also serves to promote greater understanding of the needs and challenges of those who face physical obstacles. In addition to a variety of programs and services - such as consultations, support groups, equipment distribution, home modifications, MRI diagnostic funding, and public awareness campaigns - MSAA also provides valuable information through its quarterly magazine and other literature.

Charities Performing Similar Types of Work

Charity Name Overall Score Overall Rating
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - NJ 48.10
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - NY 59.36
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation - FL 50.82
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis - MA 60.29
Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis - CA 25.41
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