Better Business Bureau Report for
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Gateway Area Chapter

Better Business Bureau Report issued March 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires March 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Gateway Area Chapter
Address: 1867 Lackland Hill Parkway
  St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-781-9020
800-344-4867
Web Address: www.gatewaymssociety.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1954, Missouri
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Gateway Area Chapter (NMSS - GAC) 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.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, NMSS - GAC's program expenses were:

  
Client Programs 1,236,708
Research 1,165,142
Community Programs 699,474
Public Support to National Headquarters 694,445
Public Education 521,942
Professional Education and Training 202,312
Total Program Expenses: $4,520,023
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Phyllis Robsham, Chapter President
Compensation*:
 $159,969

Chair of the Board: Robert W. Cannon
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Group President, BJC HealthCare

Board Size: 35

Paid Staff Size: 35

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

               

Method(s) Used:

invitations to fund raising events, print advertisements, radio, membership
Fund raising costs were 16% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,826,966, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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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

               

The following information is based on NMSS - GAC's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Special Events (net) 3,767,620
Membership and Contributions 918,799
Legacies 84,598
Service Fees 57,482
Received at National Headquarters 39,917
Investment Income 24,838
Combined Federal Service Campaign 16,032
Miscellaneous Income 2,140
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains on Investments -11,439
Total Income $4,899,987


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 83%  Fund Raising: 14%  Administrative: 3% 

Total income   $4,899,987
  Program expenses $4,520,023
  Fund raising expenses 769,544
  Administrative expenses 190,420
 
Total expenses   $5,479,987
Expenses in Excess of Income   (580,000)
Beginning net assets   3,234,292
Ending net assets   2,654,292
Total liabilities   901,669
Total assets   $3,555,961


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BBB Membership

              

This organization is a member of the Better Business Bureau. 

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