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Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center

EIN 84-0795455 · Westminster, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH CARE, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
23
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$214,998, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $1.3 million spent. KADEP: THE KING ADULT DAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (KADEP) SERVES YOUNGER ADULTS WHO HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITY CAUSED BY NEUROLOGICAL ILLNESSES OR TRAUMA. KADEP IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE WELLNESS, MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL STATUS, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENJOYMENT.
  2. $520,860 spent. COMMUNITY CARE AND SUPPORT: THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MS CENTER JOINED TOGETHER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (UCHEALTH)TO FORM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MS CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO PARTNERSHIP. TOGETHER, WE SERVE THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART PATIENT CARE PROVIDED BY MS FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED NEUROLOGISTS, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH. MS CENTER PHYSICIANS ALSO PROVIDE CARE TO MS PATIENTS AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL AND DENVER HEALTH. --------------------- CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O ------------------------
  3. $300,666 spent. EDUCATION: THE MS CENTER CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THOSE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, THEIR FAMILIES, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING SERVICES AND CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MS. THE MS CENTER CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF PUBLIC SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND MAINTAINS AN INFORMATIVE WEBSITE AT WWW.MSCENTER.ORG. THE MS CENTER PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, "INFORMS", WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN BOTH PRINT AND ELECTRONIC VERSIONS, AND DISTRIBUTES AN ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, "EMS NEWS", WHICH FEATURES RESEARCH INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MS CLINICAL RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS.
  4. $195,590 spent. RESEARCH: CLINICAL TRIALS: THE MS CENTER, THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH RMMSC@CU, SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF RESEARCH PROJECTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACULTY INITIATED CLINICAL RESEARCH FUELS THE SEARCH FOR SAFER AND MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS AND COMBINATION THERAPIES TO TREAT MS. BRAIN AND TISSUE BANK: THE MS CENTER, THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH RMMSC@CU, ADMINISTERS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST FRESH BRAIN TISSUE BANKS. THE TISSUE IS RETRIEVED, STORED AND PROVIDED TO MS RESEARCHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND IS ESSENTIAL TO THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF AND CURE FOR MS. THE MS CENTER RAISES FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO. THIS RESEARCH APPLIES THE CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE GAINED OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS AND ACTIVELY MOVES US TOWARD IMPROVED THERAPIES AND EARLIER DIAGNOSIS.
  5. COMMUNITY CARE AND SUPPORT, CONTINUED: SPECIALTY-SUPPORT PROGRAMS: THE MS CENTER PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP MS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES MANAGE SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATED TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. THE MS DISABILITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGING PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE. THE MS CENTER ALSO OFFERS HYDROTHERAPY PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE MAINTENANCE REHABILITATION TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MS AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THE MS CENTER PROVIDES COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING SESSIONS, AS WELL AS SEMINARS, THE CENTER OFFERS A RANGE OF RESOURCES TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. EVERY MONTH, MS 101 CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RMMSC ALSO OFFERS AN MS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (MSYPN) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, NETWORKING AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH MS.
  6. RESEARCH: CLINICAL TRIALS: THE MS CENTER, THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH RMMSC@CU, SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF RESEARCH PROJECTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACULTY INITIATED CLINICAL RESEARCH FUELS THE SEARCH FOR SAFER AND MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS AND COMBINATION THERAPIES TO TREAT MS. BRAIN AND TISSUE BANK: THE MS CENTER, THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH RMMSC@CU, ADMINISTERS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST FRESH BRAIN TISSUE BANKS. THE TISSUE IS RETRIEVED, STORED AND PROVIDED TO MS RESEARCHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND IS ESSENTIAL TO THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF AND CURE FOR MS. THE MS CENTER RAISES FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO. THIS RESEARCH APPLIES THE CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE GAINED OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS AND ACTIVELY MOVES US TOWARD IMPROVED THERAPIES AND EARLIER DIAGNOSIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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