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Name:	National Multiple Sclerosis Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter
Address:	1201 Story Avenue, Suite 200
	Louisville, KY 40206
Phone:	502-451-0014
Web Address:	www.nmss.org
Also known as: National MS Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The Kentucky-Southeast Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers a variety of services to both individuals and families who are coping with the lifestyle changes created by this disease. Principles among these are: ---information sharing through newsletters, a lending library, and educational programs ---self-help groups, exercise programs, equipment loan program, direct assistance to clients via individual counseling or referrals to health professionals and affiliation with multiple sclerosis clinics and centers in our service area ---advocacy by monitoring federal, state, and local legislative issues that affect person with MS, and research ---fund raising for Chapter programs from voluntary private and corporate contributors ---numerous opportunities for volunteers who provide their assistance, expertise, and support for the Chapter's programs and activities

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter's program expenses were:

Client Programs	196,995
Public Education	188,496
Research	169,829
Public Support to National	162,270
Community Programs	121,879
Professional Education and Training	52,232
Total Program Expenses:	$891,701

Chief Executive : Stacy G Funk, Chapter President

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Jeffrey Hamilton
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Partner in the law firm of Reed Weitkamp Schell & Vice

Co-Chair of the Board : Christopher Bingaman

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Director of Business Development, Whittenberg Construc

Co-Chair of the Board : Michelle Husted

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Account Executive Wells Fargo Insurance

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 6

Method(s) Used:

Fund raising methods include direct mail, telephone, invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, television, radio, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements, cause-related marketing, and membership.

Fund raising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $912,467, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization 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.

The following information is based on National Multiple Sclerosis Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Special events, net of direct expenses	674,446
Legacies	104,559
Memberships and contributions	97,543
Received at National	33,369
Service Program Fees	6,011
Miscellaneous Income	2,744
Federal Fund Raising	2,550
Investment Income	760
Total Income	$921,982

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 10%  Administrative: 6%

Total income				$921,982
	Program expenses			$891,701
	Fund raising expenses			109,668
	Administrative expenses			61,807
Total expenses				$1,063,176
Expenses in Excess of Income				(141,194)
Beginning net assets				(392,837)
Ending net assets				(534,031)
Total liabilities				884,518
Total assets				$350,487