A C T For Multiple Sclerosis is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palm Desert, California, registered in 1999, with $266,890 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$267K
▼ 8.4% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$332K
Net assets
$116K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A C T For Multiple Sclerosis— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A C T For Multiple Sclerosis: 4 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A C T For Multiple Sclerosis— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A C T For Multiple Sclerosis: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $671K (FY2016) to $267K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-24.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$116K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $266,890▼8.4% | $331,830▲27.8% | $116,082▼35.9% | $116,082▼35.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $291,497▲54.7% | $259,591▲8.4% | $181,022▲21.4% | $181,022▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $188,470▲75.6% | $239,372▲18.6% | $149,116▼25.4% | $157,338▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,358▼19.5% | $201,841▲2.3% | $200,018▼33.0% | $205,839▼33.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $133,286▼53.9% | $197,371▼35.4% | $298,644▼17.7% | $308,644▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $288,965▼38.7% | $305,305▼40.3% | $362,729▼4.3% | $362,729▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $471,521▼27.0% | $511,601▼8.5% | $379,069▼9.6% | $380,776▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $645,695▼3.7% | $558,949▲16.6% | $419,149▲26.1% | $419,149▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $670,617 | $479,246▲49.8% | $332,403▲481% | $539,559▲843% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $319,962▲8.0% | $57,198▼62.1% | $57,198▼73.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $296,189 | $151,113 | $213,323 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
5 grants to A C T For Multiple Sclerosis totaling $76K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Flexible operating funds to help nonprofits survive the impacts of covid-19 | 2020 | $9,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $30,250 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2018 | $15,862 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Enhance the strength, training, flexibility, and circulation therapy program | 2018 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Human development healt | 2017 | $10,000 |
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Data for A C T For Multiple Sclerosis (EIN 33-0880635) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.