Better Business Bureau Report for
National MS Society, Ohio Valley Chapter

Better Business Bureau Report issued January 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires December 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: National MS Society, Ohio Valley Chapter
Address: 4440 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 120
  Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 769-4400
Web Address: www.fightmstoday.org
Also known as:National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1952, New York
Affiliates: None

Stated Purpose: The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. The charity exists to make sure MS doesn't.

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BBB Accreditation

               

A BBB Accredited Charity since 02/07/2011.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, National MS Society, Ohio Valley Chapter adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints.  Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public. 

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

National MS Society, Ohio Valley Chapter (NMSS) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The charity is moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure. The charity is moving to reach out and respond to individuals, families and communities living with multiple sclerosis. The charity is moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence. The charity is moving to mobilize the millions of people who want to do something about MS now.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, NMSS's program expenses were:

  
Client Programs 461,909
Community Programs 405,081
Research 284,186
Public Support to National 243,516
Public Education 68,452
Professional Education & Training 40,095
Total Program Expenses: $1,503,239
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Kim Deaton, Chapter President
Compensation*:
 $100,767

Chair of the Board: Ms. Carol Beirne
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Northern Kentucky University

Board Size: 22

Paid Staff Size: 12

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, telephone, invitations to fundraising events, television, radio, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,692,360, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on NMSS's audited financial statements - combined for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Special Events (Less Benefit to Donor Costs $161,677) 1,344,360
Membership and Contributions 259,451
Received at National 54,101
Legacies 34,448
Investment Income 2,286
Service Program Fees 650
Total Income $1,695,296


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 85%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income   $1,695,296
  Program expenses $1,503,239
  Fund raising expenses 112,100
  Administrative expenses 150,704
 
Total expenses   $1,766,043
Expenses in Excess of Income   (70,747)
Beginning net assets   722,830
Ending net assets   652,083
Total liabilities   139,520
Total assets   $791,603


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