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    Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

    Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.msfocus.org

    ...6520 N ANDREWS AVE
    Ft Lauderdale FL 33309-2132

    800-225-6495


    Ft Lauderdale FL | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 59-2792934  

     

    Organization Mission

    Founded in 1986, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, known in the MS community as MS Focus, is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free services that address the critical needs of people with MS and their families, helping them maintain the best quality of life.

    MS Focus stands in the gap, helping individuals affected by MS for whom there are few other resources. We are here provide the support, education, and direct assistance to meet the critical needs of people with MS and help them successfully adapt to their challenging circumstances. Our primary focus is on providing individuals with MS the help they need to maintain their health and well-being, to continue to be productive and independent, and to keep a roof over their heads and a safe environment in their home. We do so with empathy, resourcefulness, and conscientious care.

     


    Rating Information

    Good


    This charity's score is 78%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights
    Historical Ratings
     Important note on the timeliness of ratings

    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Multiple Sclerosis Foundation has earned a 78% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. 

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 2.90% - 10/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 1.18 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.25 - 5/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 10.10% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 28.00% - 0/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 61.70% - 3.34/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - -2.35% - 0/10 pts

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available

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