National Multiple Sclerosis Society

“The members of the national multiple sclerosis society are comprised of the members of the 44 local chapters.”

“All members of the board of directors are elected by the delegate assembly, which is comprised of elected members of the society's local affiliated chapter members.”

“The delegate assembly elects the governing body, approves any by-law changes and approves the society's strategic response.”

“The form 990 and accompanying schedules are reviewed by management and an external independent accounting firm. They are then provided to the audit committee members for review, comments, corrections, and edits. The review comments of the audit committee are incorporated into the form 990 by the vice-president of finance. A meeting of the audit committee is held to approve the revised form 990, and to approve distribution to the entire national multiple sclerosis society board of directors. The society board of directors are given a period of time to review and comment on the form 990 before the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“All staff and members of the national board of directors and volunteers serving on key committees must review the conflict of interest policy and make any appropriate disclosures. If an individual discloses an actual or potential conflict, the chief legal officer reviews the disclosure and drafts a conflict resolution report to address the actual or potential conflict. The resolution report is presented to the audit committee and the audit committee edits and ultimately approves a resolution report for each of the disclosed conflicts. The resolution report ensures that the individual does not participate in any discussions or votes related to the conflict. The individual who disclosed the conflict is provided a copy of the resolution report and complies with it.”

“The compensation committee is comprised of at least three (3) independent board members that determine the compensation of the president and ceo, officers and other key employees. The committee is provided with comparable salary information and data for all positions at other voluntary healthcare agencies of similar size and national influence. The president and ceo's performance is evaluated on an annual basis by the members of the compensation committee.”

“The compensation committee is comprised of at least three (3) independent board members that determine compensation of the president and ceo, officers and key employees. The committee is provided with comparable salary information and data for all positions at other voluntary healthcare agencies of similar size and national influence. The president and ceo or her designee conducts performance evaluations for officers and other key employees. The outcome of these evaluations is shared with the compensation committee to provide information on their decisions about compensation.”

“Louisiana, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, north carolina, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, nevada, new york, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, utah, virginia, wisconsin, west virginia”

“The national multiple sclerosis irs form 990, irs form 990-t and audited financial statements are available at www.nmss.org, and on the charity navigator website. The society's governing documents, record retention and conflict of interest policy is available upon request.”

“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.”

“Public education - there 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. Society activities - costs 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. Professional education and training - activities 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.”

“Transfer of net assets to chapter 307,111”