2026-08-20T15:24:14-05:00 2025-12-31 363321958 DESMOND & AHERN LTD 10827 S WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO IL 606433206 990 2025-01-01 237282572 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois MYAS 8008886208 275 N York Street 201 Elmhurst IL 60126 Alicia Peconio Chairperson 8008886208 2026-08-20 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2026-08-20 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Conquer Myasthenia Gravis Alicia Peconio 275 N York Street 201 Elmhurst IL 60126 613755 0 X www.myastheniagravis.org X 1972 IL The Foundation's mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by MG and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public awareness, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care. 7 7 0 8 0 0 158987 394929 0 144700 37845 42457 -3718 25684 193114 607770 18341 17826 0 0 0 0 0 0 15370 159094 165491 177435 183317 15679 424453 1436837 2001009 48361 25000 1388476 1976009 The Foundation's mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by MG and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public awareness, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care. 0 0 124001 17826 144700 Patient Support: During the 2024 fiscal year, the organization provided $18,341 in patient support grants. Management fees and Miscellaneous Expenses, including printing, postage, insurance, calendar club, and walk expenses. 124001 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 IL X Claire Tito 9514542805 4055 W Peterson Ave Suite 105 Chicago IL 60646 X Alicia Peconio Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tammy Carter Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Julie McCracken Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Alexander Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Randall Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Moore Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 SeAndrea Ferguson Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Aiken Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Lagowski Executive Director 35.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13478 381451 394929 Program Events 900099 96700 96700 Community and Support 900099 48000 48000 144700 42457 42457 31669 13478 5985 25684 25684 607770 144700 0 68141 17826 17826 125579 85394 25116 15069 2509 1505 703 301 13160 13160 2139 428 1711 3827 3479 348 2700 2160 540 3216 2573 643 Resource Fair Expenses 5945 5945 Newsletter Expenses 4230 4230 Bank Fees 873 873 Dues & Subscriptions 852 852 461 461 183317 124001 43946 15370 67145 473724 32000 0 328 9 2002 1900 8500 8500 0 0 1335362 1525376 1436837 2001009 48361 25000 48361 25000 X 1388476 1976009 1388476 1976009 1436837 2001009 424453 160717 2363 0 X 0 0 0 X 58867 252382 91666 158987 394929 956831 58867 252382 91666 158987 394929 956831 132145 824686 33492 42404 38838 37845 42457 195036 64919 64919 1216786 111450 0.67780 0.65210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8500 8500 0 0 X Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements: The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Contributions to the Organization qualify for the charitable contribution deduction pursuant to IRS Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is a public charity under Section 509(a)(1). The tax-exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025. The Organization's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination generally for three years after they are filed. All filings are current. Viking Challenge & Walk Event 45147 13478 31669 1312 4673 45147 13478 31669 1312 4673 5985 25684 0 Patient support 20 17826 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3 Apex Management & Special Events, Inc. provides management services and headquarter facilities. Total fees paid to the management company during the year ended December 31, 2023 were $95,975. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the external bookkeeper and Executive Director and then passed to the Board for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members sign a statement annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available on website.