Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Inc.
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support.
About
1- Patient Services: The Association's MRI Access Fund provides assistance for MS patients or individuals who have suspected MS to obtain an MRI scan for the purpose of providing a diagnosis or tracking progression. The program serves individuals whose income is at 300% of the federal poverty guidelines and are otherwise unable due to being uninsured or under-insured to pay for an MRI on their own. During FY18-19, MSAA approved more than 1,000 eligible individuals for MRI scans with a value in excess of $410,000. (Continue in Schedule O) The Association's cooling and equipment distribution program helps individuals with MS obtain the equipment that they need in order to best manage their MS. The program provides special cooling apparel which helps alleviate heat sensitivity issues for MS patients, as well as durable medical and safety equipment at no charge to MS patients throughout the country. During FY18-19 the Association delivered more than 4,700 pieces of safety, mobility, and symptom-management products to individuals affected by MS with a value in excess of $585,000.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The multiple sclerosis association of america, inc. (the association) is a leading resource for the entire ms community, improving lives today through vital services and support.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The assoc. improves lives today for the entire ms community through vital services and support.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of NJ, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 375 KINGS HIGHWAY NORTH, CHERRY HILL, NJ, 08034.
- The non-profit has a total of 30 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $388,650.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization pays $2,357,689 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,711,650 in fundraising expenses.