National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 10/2016
- EIN
- 04-2178884
Organization Overview
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter is located in Waltham, MA. As of 09/2016, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter employed 62 individuals. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR VISION IS A WORLD FREE OF MS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
RESEARCH TO MOVE US CLOSER TO A WORLD FREE OF MS, IN 2016, THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY INVESTED $47.7 MILLION TO SUPPORT MORE THAN 380 RESEARCH PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD AIMED AT STOPPING MS IN ITS TRACKS, RESTORING FUNCTION, AND ENDING THE DISEASE FOREVER. THE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WORLDWIDE TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MS THROUGH THE ACCELERATED DISCOVERY AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF PROMISING RESEARCH DISCOVERIES, NEW MS THERAPIES, AND RESEARCH TOOLS - PURSUING ALL PROMISING PATHS, WHILE FOCUSING ON PRIORITY AREAS INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MS, NERVOUS SYSTEM REPAIR, GENE/ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS AND WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING THE SOCIETY KEEPS HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ENGAGED IN PATIENT CARE BY KEEPING THEM ABREAST OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, THERAPIES, ETC. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO THOUSANDS OF PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE SOCIETY'S CLINICAL CARE NETWORK, MD ON CALL PROGRAM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, NURSES AND OTHERS. A FREE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER IS EMAILED TO MORE THAN 18,000 PROFESSIONALS, AND THE SOCIETY'S DIAGNOSTIC AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT MOBILE APP HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 66,300 TIMES.COMMUNITY PROGRAMSTHE SOCIETY COLLABORATES WITH DOZENS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FOCUSING ON ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, REHABILITATION, TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES; LONG-TERM CARE; DISABILITY RIGHTS ISSUES; VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHAB, WELLNESS AND FITNESS; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
CLIENT PROGRAMS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MS CONNECT TO ONE ANOTHER AND AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES. MANY PROGRAMS FACILITATE EDUCATION, RECREATION, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHERS AFFECTED BY MS. OTHER PROGRAMS SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE. IN 2016, THE MS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM PROVIDED MORE THAN 162,000 PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 62,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED SOCIETY PROGRAMS. MORE THAN 950,000 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS AND ACCESSED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ON THE SOCIETY'S ONLINE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION THERE ARE MANY WAYS THE SOCIETY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INCLUDING THE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MOMENTUM - THE SOCIETY'S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE WITH MS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE SOCIETY - AND MORE. IN ADDITION TO A NATIONWIDE E-NEWSLETTER, A LOCAL NEWSLETTER, MS CONNECTION, INCLUDES LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND MORE. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN 2 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVE SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS, NEWSLETTERS AND MOMENTUM EACH YEAR.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Charles Bean III Member | 5 | $0 | |
Mr Adam J Brodsky Member | 5 | $0 | |
Mr Douglas E Bryant Immediate Past Chair | 5 | $0 | |
Dr Linda Buchwald MD Member | 5 | $0 | |
Dr Jonathan Cahill MD Member | 5 | $0 | |
Mr Louis Caputo Member | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $0 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Total expenses | $0 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter has awarded $233,308 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: MS CENTERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE MS CARE SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF A FULL ARRAY OF MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND REHAB SERVICES DELIVERED IN A COORDINATED FASHION WHERE PROVIDERS SHARE COMMON GOALS FOR PATIENT OUTCOMES. | $1,398 |
NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL MS CENTER PURPOSE: MS CENTERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE MS CARE SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF A FULL ARRAY OF MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND REHAB SERVICES DELIVERED IN A COORDINATED FASHION WHERE PROVIDERS SHARE COMMON GOALS FOR PATIENT OUTCOMES. | $1,347 |
UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - MS CENTER PURPOSE: MS CENTERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE MS CARE SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF A FULL ARRAY OF MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND REHAB SERVICES DELIVERED IN A COORDINATED FASHION WHERE PROVIDERS SHARE COMMON GOALS FOR PATIENT OUTCOMES. | $315 |
THE BOSTON HOME PURPOSE: B.FIT! IS AN INNOVATIVE ADULT DAY PROGRAM LOCATED AT THE BOSTON HOME THAT SERVES YOUNGER ADULTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. IT IS A WELLNESS AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS PARTICIPANTS A SAFE LEISURE EXPERIENCE THAT PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT AND INDEPENDENCE. PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY OR TRADITIONAL GERIATRIC NURSING HOMES AND ATTEND B.FIT! UP TO THREE DAYS EACH WEEK. PARTICIPANTS' CAREGIVERS, WHETHER PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS, ALSO ATTEND B.FIT! ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES JUST FOR THEM. | $18,000 |
CHELSEA JEWISH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: THE LEONARD FLORENCE CENTER, MS RESIDENCE IS A SPECIALIZED RESIDENCE BASED ON THE GREEN HOUSE MODEL, A UNIQUE CONCEPT INTENDED TO DEINSTITUTIONALIZE LONG-TERM CARE BY ELIMINATING LARGE NURSING FACILITIES AND CREATING A HOME WITHIN A COMMUNITY SETTING. IT IS A "SMART" HOUSE THAT PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS INDEPENDENCE, REGARDLESS OF THE STAGE AND/OR PROGRESS OF ILLNESS. THE MS RESIDENCE COMBINES TECHNOLOGY WITH COMPASSIONATE AND DISEASE-SPECIFIC CARE. DUE TO THE UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE, SMALL FOOTPRINT, AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, VERY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS HAVE INDEPENDENT MOBILITY WITH MEANINGFUL CHOICES AND DIGNITY. | $150,000 |
PARTNER'S MS CENTER AT BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S PURPOSE: MS CENTERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE MS CARE SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF A FULL ARRAY OF MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND REHAB SERVICES DELIVERED IN A COORDINATED FASHION WHERE PROVIDERS SHARE COMMON GOALS FOR PATIENT OUTCOMES. | $2,299 |