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Friends Of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$470k (2022)

Expenses
$521k (2022)

Total Assets
$54.3k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$1.21k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$469,724
Expenses
$521,117
Net Income
-$51,393
Net Assets
$53,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $463,724
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,000
1.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,038
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,628
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,315
Total Liabilities $1,205
Net Assets $53,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Executive Dir.) $49,038 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$708,168
Expenses
$745,038
Net Income
-$36,870
Net Assets
$104,503
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $708,168
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $209,186
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,044
Total Liabilities $30,541
Net Assets $104,503
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Executive Dir.) $75,000 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$826,283
Expenses
$999,977
Net Income
-$173,694
Net Assets
$141,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $826,283
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,177
7.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $401,525
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,069
Total Liabilities $74,696
Net Assets $141,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Executive Dir.) $75,577 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $2,600 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,243,914
Expenses
$1,218,391
Net Income
$25,523
Net Assets
$315,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,243,914
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,620
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $507,849
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $444,900
Total Liabilities $129,833
Net Assets $315,067
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Executive Dir.) $73,500 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $11,120 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,188,294
Expenses
$1,184,218
Net Income
$4,076
Net Assets
$289,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,188,294
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,860
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $514,482
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,819
Total Liabilities $121,275
Net Assets $289,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Executive Dir.) $67,500 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $11,360 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,199,584
Expenses
$1,150,731
Net Income
$48,853
Net Assets
$285,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,199,584
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,420
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $509,786
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,949
Total Liabilities $50,481
Net Assets $285,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Executive Dir.) $60,500 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $11,920 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,191,211
Expenses
$1,097,416
Net Income
$93,795
Net Assets
$236,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,191,211
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,570
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $537,048
48.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,785
Total Liabilities $41,170
Net Assets $236,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Director) $63,250 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $11,320 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,172,183
Expenses
$1,171,905
Net Income
$278
Net Assets
$142,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,179,740
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$7,557
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,514
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $606,533
51.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $191,082
Total Liabilities $48,262
Net Assets $142,820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Director) $68,114 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $12,400 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,356,612
Expenses
$1,320,483
Net Income
$36,129
Net Assets
$142,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,356,612
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,208
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $647,301
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,951
Total Liabilities $86,409
Net Assets $142,542
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Director) $55,048 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $11,160 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,240,816
Expenses
$1,232,373
Net Income
$8,443
Net Assets
$106,413
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,233,225
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,575
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,160
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $638,289
51.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,733
Total Liabilities $159,320
Net Assets $106,413
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Francis Maurice (Director) $52,000 $0 $0
Robert Clark (Board Member) $12,160 $0 $0
Jo Lee Heaton (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
E Tenney Clawson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Damon Coombs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Sheppard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,149,299
Expenses
$1,165,227
Net Income
-$15,928
Net Assets
$97,970
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,145,880
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,419
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,720
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $610,325
52.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,879
Total Liabilities $127,909
Net Assets $97,970

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,197,020
Expenses
$1,255,784
Net Income
-$58,764
Net Assets
$113,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,197,020
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,960
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $647,575
51.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,832
Total Liabilities $53,937
Net Assets $113,895

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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