Mission Msa
THE MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY COALITION PROVIDES TRUSTED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, RESEARCH FUNDING, AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY; ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AND COLLABORATIVELY BUILDING HOPE.
Key facts about Mission Msa
- EIN
- 74-2926378
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $221,666
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $14,778
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,955,389
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mission Msa funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mission Msa's 15 itemized 2025 grants were Florida (51%), Illinois (10%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants). None of its 15 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "MSA Research" (15 grants).
How Mission Msa gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
-8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$222K
+10.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-77.9% YoY
About Mission Msa
Based on IRS filings
Mission Msa is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $222K. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 15 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,955,389 | $5,394,999 | $5,922,702 |
| Revenue | $1,758,498 | $634,393 | $1,261,838 |
| Expenses | $2,596,039 | $1,505,219 | $1,918,382 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $190,481 | $85,600 | $75,026 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include University of Florida ($105,869), others under 5000 each ($15,627), New York University ($10,170).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainsville, FL | MSA Research | $105,869 |
| others under 5000 each Chicago, IL | MSA Research | $15,627 |
| New York University New York, NY | MSA Research | $10,170 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | MSA Research | $7,500 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | MSA Research | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospita Boston, MS | MSA Research | $7,500 |
| Rush University Medical Cente Chicago, IL | MSA Research | $7,500 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | MSA Research | $7,500 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | MSA Research | $7,500 |
| University of Texas Southwest Dallas, TX | MSA Research | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Lindahl | Executive Dir. | 40 | $90,769 |
| Liz Dyas | Chair | 20 | — |
| Dawn Rodgers-Dexter | Treasurer | 15 | — |
| Patricia Libby Thvedt | Secretary | 20 | — |
| Pam Bower | Director | 2 | — |
| Adrienne Glusman Marioles | Director | 2 | — |
| Andre Cote Barch | Director | 2 | — |
| Gary Troutman | Director | 2 | — |
| William Billy Finnerty | Director | 2 | — |
| Prof Dr Nadia Stefanova | Director | 2 | — |
| Josh Launer | Director | 2 | — |
| Amy Cooper | Director | 2 | — |
| Kate Alivarius | Director | 2 | — |
| Hasan Hasan | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul Beach | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Msa?
Mission Msa is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Mission Msa?
As of 2025, Mission Msa holds $5.0M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $222K in 2025.
Where does Mission Msa operate?
Mission Msa has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
What size grants does Mission Msa award?
In 2025, Mission Msa awarded 15 grants totaling $222K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mission Msa's EIN?
Mission Msa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2926378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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