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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5014628

MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94612

Financials

$2.4M$3.8M2023$3.7M$3.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,659,795$3,754,033-$94,238$5,826,049$1,917,906$3,908,143
December 31, 2023990$2,448,480$3,791,128-$1,342,648$5,467,413$1,465,481$4,001,932
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,637,697
Program service revenue
$1,624
Investment income
$199,813
Net gain from sales of assets
-$47
Net income from fundraising events
-$179,339
Other revenue
-$179,339

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,008,046
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$257,057
Other salaries and wages
$1,136,135
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,572,229
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,280
Occupancy
$33,582
Program services (functional)
$3,293,629
Management and general (functional)
$204,080
Fundraising (functional)
$256,324

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,467,413
Total assets, end of year
$5,826,049
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,917,906
Net assets, end of year
$3,908,143
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,908,143
Gross receipts
$3,923,920
Employees
14
Volunteers
90
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TANYA STEVENSONCEO
Officer
60$247,799$9,258
ANDREAS ROHRWASSERCHIEF SCI. OFFICER40$197,755$7,800
KLEED CUMMINGCOMM/TECH MANAGER40$131,723$4,944
MINDY BUCHANANDIR. OF PROGRAMS40$127,061$0
JEREMY KELLYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MARTHA MONTAG BROWNVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ELIZABETH FLORENCESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID HERBERTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID BERMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN W DAYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES THORNTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT CAMPAGNADirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDREW BERGLUNDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM McPeekDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BELEN ESPARISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HALEY MARTINELLIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TANYA STEVENSONCEO
Officer
60$240,871$23,477
KLEED CUMMINGCOMM/TECH MANAGER40$131,861$942
CATHERINE BECKPROJECTS MANAGER40$126,798$2,397
MINDY BUCHANANDIR. OF PROGRAMS40$108,620$2,301
JEREMY KELLYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MARTHA MONTAG BROWNVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ELIZABETH FLORENCESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID HERBERTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DAVID BERMANDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN W DAYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES THORNTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN FITZPATRICKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOEL REVILLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM McPeekDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BELEN ESPARISDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HALEY MARTINELLIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
663 13TH ST STE 100, OAKLAND, CA 94612-1274
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TANYA STEVENSON, 663 THIRTEENTH STREET SUITE 100, OAKLAND, CA 94612
Signed the 990
TANYA STEVENSON, CEO
Phone
(415) 800-7745
Return prepared by
PROPP CHRISTENSEN CANIGLIA LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-5014628 or by the name MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To lead and mobilize resources toward effective management, treatment and ultimately a cure for myotonic dystrophy through education, advocacy and research.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,664,747 · grants $1,008,046
  • 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.
    Expenses $1,289,926 · revenue $1,624
  • 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.
    Expenses $338,956

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5014628
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,826,049
Income (IRS master file)
$3,923,920

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,659,795$3,754,033$5,826,049IRS
990December 2023$2,448,480$3,791,128$5,467,413XML
990December 2022$2,774,035$2,506,145$6,830,491IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5014628).

Questions about MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION is 20-5014628.
Is MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TANYA STEVENSON.
Who are the officers and directors of MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $247,799 (TANYA STEVENSON, CEO).
How much revenue does MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,659,795, expenses of $3,754,033 and total assets of $5,826,049 at year end.

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