The Neuromuscular Disease Foundation

Organization Overview

The Neuromuscular Disease Foundation, operating under the name Na, is located in Beverly Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Na employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Na is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Na generated $439.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND FUND RESEARCH FOR GENETIC NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS AND DISEASES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION MAY ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REASONABLY RELATED TO OR IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS STATED CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CLINICAL RESEARCH: SINCE 2006 NDF HAS BEEN PROACTIVELY SEEKING AND FUNDING CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS TO HELP UNDERSTAND GNE MYOPATHY (HIBM) AND TO HOPEFULLY HELP FIND TREATMENTS AND CURES. NDF IS A WORLD LEADER IN FUNDING SCIENTISTS, UNIVERSITIES AND LABORATORIES, THE RESULTS OF WHICH HAVE PROVEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HOW NEW STUDIES ARE BUILT.


OUTREACH & EDUCATION: A SIGNIFICANT PART OF NDF'S MISSION IS PREVENTING AND SUPPRESSING THE SYMPTOMS OF GNEM IN PATIENTS THROUGH SCREENING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. NDF VALUES THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING PHYSICIANS ABOUT THIS RARE DISEASE. WE FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CARRIER SCREENING AIDS, PARTICULARLY FOR THOSE IN POPULATIONS WITH HIGHER CARRIER RATES.


PATIENT & CARRIER ADVOCACY: NDF STRIVES TO CREATE A TWO-WAY CONNECTION BETWEEN PATIENTS AND SCIENTISTS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE PATIENT UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE LATEST RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OPTIONS BEING DEVELOPED; AND FOR PHYSICIANS, SCIENTISTS, AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES TO GAIN A BETTER PERSPECTIVE, NOT ONLY ABOUT PATIENTS NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES, BUT ALSO ABOUT HOW THIS IMPACTS FAMILIES AS WELL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lale Jackson Welsh
CEO
$276,000
Nancy Lurie
COO
$110,000
Carolyn Becher ESQ
Secretary
$0
Doran Adhami
Treasurer
$0
Ralph Loren
Co-Chair
$0
Tricia Mullins
Co-Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$418,257
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$418,257
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $14,168
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $438,953

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Neuromuscular Disease Foundation has awarded $410,791 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

North Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: Research Genetic Disorders

$185,000

ABIGAIL WEXNER RESEARCH INST

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Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: Research Genetic Disorders

$102,361

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: Research Genetic Disorders

$50,511

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: Research Genetic Disorders

$48,600

MOUNT ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: Research Genetic Disorders

$24,319
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Neuromuscular Disease Foundation has recieved totaling $200,354.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Confidence Foundation

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE 2021 FUNDRAISER AND PRE-CLINICAL RESEARCH ON GNE MYOPATHY

$200,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$344
Barton And Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc

Boca Raton, FL

PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH GNE MYOPATHY THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND FUNDING CLINICAL RESEARCH FOCUSED ON TREATMENTS AND A CURE

$10
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