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National Multiple Sclerosis Society

New York, New York  ·  EIN 135661935  ·  Private foundation

National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $31.8M in grants paid and $173.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 495 individual grants from this funder — $137.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$31.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$173.4M
Total assets
495
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds

National Multiple Sclerosis Society's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Multiple Sclerosis Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of California San Francisco
Research
Stanford, CA$2.8M2017
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Research
Boston, MA$2.6M2017
University of California San Francisco
RESEARCH
San Francisco, CA$2.1M2022
University of California San Francisco
Research
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2020
Johns Hopkins University
Research
Kansas City, MD$1.9M2017
Columbia University
RESEARCH
New York, NY$1.8M2023
Johns Hopkins University
RESEARCH
Baltimore, MD$1.7M2022
University of Utah
RESEARCH
Salt Lake City, UT$1.7M2022
Johns Hopkins University
RESEARCH
Baltimore, MD$1.7M2023
University of Utah
RESEARCH
Salt Lake City, UT$1.6M2023
University of Utah
Research
Salt Lake City, UT$1.6M2020
Oregon Health & Science University
Research
Seattle, OR$1.5M2017
University of Utah
Research
Phoenix, UT$1.4M2017
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
RESEARCH
Cleveland, OH$1.4M2024
University of California San Francisco
RESEARCH
San Francisco, CA$1.4M2023

National Multiple Sclerosis Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$38.0M
2020$28.9M
2022$24.2M
2023$22.6M
2024$23.4M

How to apply for funding from National Multiple Sclerosis Society

National Multiple Sclerosis Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nationalmssociety.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Does National Multiple Sclerosis Society accept grant applications?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does National Multiple Sclerosis Society fund?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include University of California San Francisco, Brigham & Women's Hospital, University of California San Francisco. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Multiple Sclerosis Society give in grants?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society reported $31.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $137.2M over 495 grants.
Where is National Multiple Sclerosis Society located?
National Multiple Sclerosis Society is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135661935.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Multiple Sclerosis Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.