Overview
We take seriously our responsibility to the Parkinson's community. Since our inception in 2000, 88 cents of every dollar spent by The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has gone directly to grants and initiatives to speed a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Our 2017 Annual Report outlines our roadmaps for increasing momentum in understanding Parkinson's and accelerating new treatments — strengthened by the generous dedication of our community.
A Note from Michael
One of the great gifts of my life is that I've been in a position to take my experience with Parkinson's and combine it with the perspectives and expertise of others to accelerate improved treatments and a cure.
In 2017, thanks to your generosity and fierce belief in our shared mission, we moved closer to this goal than ever before.
For helping us put breakthroughs within reach, thank you.
With gratitude,
Annual Letter from the CEO and the Co-founder
"Understanding Parkinson's disease is the starting point of every effort to accelerate the cure. Years of work spent uncovering Parkinson's secrets — defining the highly variable patient experience, shedding light on genetic origins of disease, mapping molecular pathways — are now paying off in a tangible quickening tempo of progress. And your support is helping us more quickly usher in a future without Parkinson's.
Milestone Markers
Discover key milestones toward a cure in 2017 and meet some of the dedicated MJFF community members whose generosity and collaboration are moving us forward.
Explore the difference made by our community in the full report.
Biomarkers
"If anyone is going to find a cure for this disease, it will be The Michael J. Fox Foundation."
Jeff Levy
Major Research Prizes
"Recognizing key discoveries in dystonia and inspiring hope for a world free of Parkinson's."
Andres Lozano, MD, PhD, and Kenneth Marek, MD
Team Fox: A Global Community for a Cure
In 2017, this grassroots fundraising community united 175,000 friends and family around our shared commitment to curing Parkinson's, with 100 percent of all event proceeds going directly to the Foundation's high-impact programs.
2017 in Pictures
See some of the memorable moments shared with the MJFF community.
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![Michael J. Fox and Brad Paisley playing guitar on stage the annual 2017 Funny Thing Gala.]()
Brad Paisley and Michael J. Fox tip their hats at A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's. Credit: Getty Images / Jamie McCarthy -
![Four Caucasian male golfers at MJFF's Breaking Par fundraiser.]()
Steve Steinthal, Board member Peter Zaffino, Brian Zaffino and Chris McKiernan at Breaking PARkinson's. Credit: Studio1923 -
![Patient Council member Jimmy Choi and Board member Akbar Gbajabiamila holding a Team Fox sign.]()
Patient Council member Jimmy Choi and Board member Akbar Gbajabiamila (watch a video featuring Jimmy's story here). Credit: Elena Olivo -
![LRRK2 protein aboard the International Space Station in 2017.]()
In August, key Parkinson's protein LRRK2 blasted into space for study aboard the International Space Station. Credit: Courtesy of NASA -
![The winners from the Kids Film It Festival.]()
The winners from the Kids Film It Festival. -
![Michael J. Fox and board members at MJFF's Playing to Win fundraiser.]()
Justin Lepone and Christopher Lloyd go all in with Michael J. Fox and fellow Board members George Stephanopoulos and Woody Shackleton. Credit: Filip Wolak -
![Michael J. Fox and Todd Sherer speak at event with William Marks of Verily Life Sciences.]()
MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, and Michael J. Fox join Bill Marks, MD, MS, at Verily Grand Rounds. Credit: Courtesy of Verily Life Sciences -
![Michael J. Fox, Patient Council member Quentin Dastugue and Steve Scalise with the signed 21st Century Cures Act.]()
Michael J. Fox and Quentin Dastugue (member of our Patient and Public Policy Councils) with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and the signed 21st Century Cures Act. Credit: Joe Shymanski -
![Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller on the red carpet at MJFF's Funny Thing Gala.]()
Lauren and Seth Rogen at A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's. Credit: Getty Images / Nicholas Hunt -
![Group of people smiling for camera at Team Fox's MVP Awards Dinner.]()
The Jaffe family at Shaking with Laughter. -
![Male biker on country road smiling at camera with a thumbs up.]()
Michael Seyfried cycles at Tour de Fox Blue Ridge. -
![Quote from Patient Council member Israel Robledo used for Giving Tuesday 2018.]()
On Giving Tuesday, the Parkinson's community rallied to raise $1 million in one day for MJFF — with every dollar matched by anonymous donors.
Photo Gallery
Brad Paisley and Michael J. Fox tip their hats at A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's.
Credit: Getty Images / Jamie McCarthy
Steve Steinthal, Board member Peter Zaffino, Brian Zaffino and Chris McKiernan at Breaking PARkinson's.
Credit: Studio1923
Patient Council member Jimmy Choi and Board member Akbar Gbajabiamila (watch a video featuring Jimmy's story here).
Credit: Elena Olivo
In August, key Parkinson's protein LRRK2 blasted into space for study aboard the International Space Station.
Credit: Courtesy of NASA
The winners from the Kids Film It Festival.
Justin Lepone and Christopher Lloyd go all in with Michael J. Fox and fellow Board members George Stephanopoulos and Woody Shackleton.
Credit: Filip Wolak
MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, and Michael J. Fox join Bill Marks, MD, MS, at Verily Grand Rounds.
Credit: Courtesy of Verily Life Sciences
Michael J. Fox and Quentin Dastugue (member of our Patient and Public Policy Councils) with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and the signed 21st Century Cures Act.
Credit: Joe Shymanski
Lauren and Seth Rogen at A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson's.
Credit: Getty Images / Nicholas Hunt
The Jaffe family at Shaking with Laughter.
Michael Seyfried cycles at Tour de Fox Blue Ridge.
On Giving Tuesday, the Parkinson's community rallied to raise $1 million in one day for MJFF — with every dollar matched by anonymous donors.
Financials
Since day one, our commitment to accountability, transparency and efficiency has been fundamental to our progress. And, it will continue shape our work until we cure Parkinson's and go out of business.
We can't do it alone, and we thank you for choosing to support our mission to speed a cure for Parkinson's.
Growing Investments in PD Research
Five-year Snapshot
Where Your Money Goes
Since Inception
Financial Reports
Past Reports
Annual Reports
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2016 Annual Report
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2015 Annual Report
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2014 Annual Report
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2013 Annual Report
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2012 Annual Report
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2011 Annual Report
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2010 Annual Report
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2009 Annual Report
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2008 Annual Report
Financial Reports
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2016 Audited Financial Statements (United States)
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2016 Audited Financial Statements (Canada)
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2016 IRS Form 990