Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Organization Overview

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G40) the organization is classified as: Diseases of Specific Organs, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation 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 12/2022, Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $2,562,004. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO LEAD AND MOBILIZE RESOURCES TOWARD EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESEARCH - WE RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE FURTHER UNDERSTANDING OF THE DISEASE THROUGH RESEARCH. MDF SUPPORTS BOTH CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WITH A GOAL OF FINDING A TREATMENT AND EVENTUALLY A CURE FOR THIS CHRONIC, DEGENERATIVE DISEASE.


EDUCATION - WE STRIVE NOT ONLY TO HELP AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS UNDERSTAND THIS DISORDER, BUT ALSO TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DISEASE IN THE GENERAL POPULATION. MDF SUPPORTS AND HELPS ORGANIZE CONFERENCES FOR AFFECTED FAMILIES AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.


ADVOCACY - IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WE ARE ESTABLISHING AND PERPETUATING LOCAL AND REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS TO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND HELP TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT THIS DISEASE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABLE SERVICES, WE ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY RESEARCH AND PATIENT SUPPORT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tanya Stevenson
CEO
$226,657
Kleed Cumming
Comm/tech Manager
$107,821
Jeremy Kelly
Chair
$0
Martha Montag Brown
Vice-Chair
$0
Elizabeth Florence
Secretary
$0
David Herbert
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,597,262
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,177,373
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,774,635
Total Program Service Revenue$66,768
Investment income $4,672
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$98,290
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,774,035

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation has awarded $1,045,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$190,000

GRIMN

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$105,000

UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$105,000

UNVERSITY AT ALBANY

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$295,000

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERS

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$190,000

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$160,000
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