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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 35-1040153 · CARMEL, IN 46082-0776 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 51 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 84/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 59/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

MDFF’s goal is to increase the quality of life for members of our community through advocacy, education, and by providing life-changing resources that support greater mobility and independence. Additional Info: The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation uses its collective resources to help those with a neuromuscular disease live safer, more independent lives. Some examples of past types of support we’ve provided include: Adaptive Equipment (e.g., ramps, lifts, wheelchairs, and wheelchair components) Home Modifications (e.g., bathroom modifications and bathroom equipment) Transportation (e.g., van conversion assistance, transfer seats, and vehicle lifts) Accessible Van Giveaway (wheelchair-accessible vans)  

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$635K
Total Revenue
$442K
Total Expenses
$997K
Net Assets
5
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 69.1%
Fundraising Efficiency 27.0%
Operating Reserve 27.06x
Liability-to-Asset 0.4%
Revenue Diversification 69.5%
Executive Compensation $88K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 1,541 similar organizations (United States, Diseases & Disorders, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
69.1% 83.1%
P10P90
Below median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
18.5% 10.9%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
12.4% 0.3%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
27.0% 19.0%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
27.1 mo 12.0 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.4% 0.7%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
69.5% 93.9%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
46.6% 7.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
15.8% 9.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
30.4% 1.8%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
MDFF funds equipment, home modifications, transportation needs, and resources and connections. 250 $100.00 — Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $635K $442K $997K 69.1% 5
2023 $433K $382K $786K 69.3% 3
2022 $470K $327K $734K 72.2% 3
2021 $458K $298K N/A — 3
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Organization Details
EIN
35-1040153
State
IN
City
CARMEL
ZIP
46082-0776
Classification
G52Z
Category
Diseases & Disorders
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1958
Form 990
On File
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