Better Business Bureau Report for
National MS Society- Pacific South Coast Chapter

Better Business Bureau Report issued August 2008
Better Business Bureau Report expires August 2010


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Charity Contact Information

Name: National MS Society- Pacific South Coast Chapter
Address: 5950 La Place Ct #200
  Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-448-8400
Web Address: www.mspacific.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated:
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

National MS Society- Pacific South Coast Chapter (MS Society) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.


  
Program services 1,684,751
Total Program Expenses: $1,684,751
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Governance

               

Chief Executive: Mr. Allan Shaw

Paid Staff Size: 35

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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Special events and Internet appeals
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

According to the 990 for fiscal year ended 09/30/04:

Total Income..........: $ 2,359,145
Programs..............: $ 1,684,751 83.67% of total expenses
Fund Raising..........: $ 249,041 12.37% of total expenses
Administrative........: $ 79,833 3.96% of total expenses


Total Expenses........: $ 2,013,625 100.00%
Excess for the year...: $ 345,520*
Ending Net Assets.....: $ 1,295,425

* The item titled "Excess for the year" shows the portion of
income remaining after expenses.
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