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Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Oakland, CA 94612
Tax ID20-5014628

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,271,866

Expenses

$2,248,284

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of people living with myotonic dystrophy (DM) and accelerate research focused on treatments and a cure.

About

Research - We raise additional funds in the private sector in order to accelerate further understanding of the disease through research. MDF supports both clinical and scientific research with a goal of finding a treatment and eventually a cure for this chronic, degenerative disease.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “To lead and mobilize resources toward effective management, treatment and ultimately a cure for myotonic dystrophy through education, advocacy and research.”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To lead and mobilize resources toward effective management, treatment and ultimately a cure for myotonic dystrophy through education, advocacy and research.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CA.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 5 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $23,582.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2006.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $598,551 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $301,858 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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