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The mission of The Myositis Association<\/a> is to improve the lives of persons affected by myositis, fund innovative research, and increase myositis awareness and advocacy. Our programs and services<\/a> provide information, support, advocacy, and research for the myositis community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMA’s history dates to 1993, when our founder Betty Curry created a nonprofit corporation to serve those affected by inclusion body myositis. 16 patients became the initial members, and today, TMA has more than 10,000 members all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n

Learn More About Our History<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n

Core Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TMA’s core values are: Diversity & Inclusion, Compassion for the Community, Collaboration, Responsible Governance, Stewardship, Integrity, and Respect. These core values help ensure TMA is cultivating a community where all are valued, included, and empowered. They reflect TMA\u2019s commitment to amplifying patient voices and supporting health equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff and Governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our dedicated staff keeps our operations, resources, and services alive and well for our members. They answer more than 10,000 emails, phone calls and letters each year.<\/p>\n\n\n Meet Our Team<\/a> \n\n\n

A Board of Directors<\/a> oversees TMA’s management. Our current board of directors is made up of both myositis patients, care partners, and medical professionals. Our Medical Advisory Board<\/a>, made up of myositis experts and doctors, is influential in compiling, presenting, and reviewing TMA resources for members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding and Charity Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our programs are funded primarily through educational and research grants from corporations, as well as contributions from individual donors and families affected by myositis. View our 2023 impact report<\/a>, and learn more about supporting TMA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Name<\/strong>: The Myositis Association
Tax ID#<\/strong>: 54-1660976
IRS Tax Category<\/strong>: 501(c)(3)
State of Incorporation<\/strong>: Virginia
Address<\/strong>: 6950 Columbia Gateway Dr., Suite 370, Columbia, MD 21046
Annual Budget<\/strong>: $1,000,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We uphold the highest standards as a charity, including financial transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Public Notices<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a question about The Myositis Association, what we do, or myositis in general, we want to hear from you. Please reach out through our contact form.<\/p>\n\n\n Reach Out <\/a>\n\n\n

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