Act for Multiple Sclerosis

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ann Greer

Phone

7607739806

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Act for Multiple Sclerosis, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $291K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $260K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO HELP COACHELLA VALLEY RESIDENTS LIVE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, ITS SYMPTOMS AND DEBILITIES BY PROVIDING THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $162,699

Core Services - These core services provide a non-invasive approach toward the management of multiple sclerosis. The program includes exercise, cardio programs, strength training, massage, yoga, and reflexology. Exercise and motion therapy are evaluated and charted for each participant by a physical therapist every six months. The goal is to prove that exercise training and massage either stops or slows the progression of multiple sclerosis.

Program 2

Expenses: $18,301

Other Distribution Expenses - The organization provides additional assistance for mobility equipment and repairs related to either this equipment or other necessities, such as air conditioning. It...

Other Distribution Expenses - The organization provides additional assistance for mobility equipment and repairs related to either this equipment or other necessities, such as air conditioning. It also provides a number of educational workshops, client quarterly meetings, and other special programs throughout the year. In addition, its educational resource center provides clients with the opportunity to learn a variety of computer programs, including Dragon voice activation and participation in webcast sessions. The reading and learning library provides clients access to significant books and resource materials covering all aspects of multiple sclerosis.

Program 3

Expenses: $9,399

Subsidized Client Utilities - This program provides relief from the summer heat by subsidizing electricity costs from June 1 through September 30 for those clients whose household income does not...

Subsidized Client Utilities - This program provides relief from the summer heat by subsidizing electricity costs from June 1 through September 30 for those clients whose household income does not exceed the established threshold.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $302,325

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $166

Other Revenue $-10,994

TOTAL REVENUE $291,497

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $70,201

Fundraising Expenses $9,828

Program Expenses $190,399

Other Expenses $189,390

TOTAL EXPENSES $259,591

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$291,497	$188,470	+0.5%
Expenses	$259,591	$239,372	+0.1%
Net Income	$31,906	$-50,902	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$62,400

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Susie Morales	Executive Dir.	15.00	Officer	$62,400	$0	$62,400
George Turner	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Giroux	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andy Clark	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Greer	Treasurer	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Norma Greer Fishkind	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jo Ann Horwitz	Secretary	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Monachino	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Hunt	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nelda Linsk	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Marx	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard DeSantis	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Merari Dadula-Sanchez Esq	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Williamson	Vice President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anne Pope	President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jolina Adams	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bonnie Kramer	Director	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$291,497	$259,591	$181,022	$31,906
2022	$188,470	$239,372	$157,338	$-50,902
2021	$107,358	$201,841	$205,839	$-94,483
2020	$133,286	$197,371	$308,644	$-64,085
2019	$288,965	$305,305	$362,729	$-16,340
2018	$471,521	$511,601	$380,776	$-40,080