EIN 23-6251648

American Association for Cancer Research

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
277
Year formed
1907
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
American Association for Cancer Research aims to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. It fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science and accelerates the dissemination of new findings. The association produces and distributes several journals on cancer-related topics. Additionally, it holds an annual meeting and special conferences for the presentation of scientific research, as well as educational workshops to train young investigators.
Total revenues
$74,316,369
2023
Total expenses
$80,202,057
2023
Total assets
$241,949,585
2023
Num. employees
277
2023

Program areas at American Association for Cancer Research

Research grants, scientific awards, fellowships and career development awards.
Publications - production & distribution of the journals: "Cancer Research", "molecular Cancer Research", "Cancer epidemiology biomarkers & prevention", "clinical Cancer Research", "molecular Cancer therapeutics", "Cancer prevention Research", "Cancer discovery", "Cancer immunology Research", "blood Cancer discovery", and "Cancer Research communications".
Annual meeting and special conferences attended by members and non-members for the presentation of scientific Research. Also includes educational workshops for training young investigators.
[1] science policy and government affairs
[2] communications
[3] special constituencies - consists of services to under-represented populations (women, minorities, undergraduates) to enhance their scientific careers.
[4] scientific projects and programs
[5] survivor program
[6] membership
[7] Cancer today magazine

Who funds American Association for Cancer Research

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Entertainment Industry FoundationGeneral Program$13,204,578
PelotoniaCancer Research$2,514,200
Lustgarten FoundationPancreatic Cancer Research$990,664
...and 51 more grants received totalling $19,182,539

Personnel at American Association for Cancer Research

NameTitleCompensation
Margaret FotiChief Executive Officer$894,240
Michael StewartVice President , Chief Financial Officer$407,864
Paul DriscollChief Marketing Officer and Vice President$294,000
Richard BuckChief Communications Officer and Vic$294,000
Jon RetzlaffVice President Science Policy and Gov.$388,000
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for American Association for Cancer Research

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,080,259
Program services$58,133,068
Investment income and dividends$2,794,759
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$864,892
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,556,609
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$74,316,369

Form 990s for American Association for Cancer Research

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-09990View PDF
2022-122023-07-25990View PDF
2021-122022-08-18990View PDF
2020-122021-08-18990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $385,000 from Ocular Melanoma Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $13,204,578 from Entertainment Industry Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Medical research organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHealthDiseases and disordersCommunity improvementCancerBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
615 Chestnut St 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
aacr.org/ 
Phone
(215) 440-9300
Facebook page
aacr.org 
Twitter profile
@aacr 
IRS details
EIN
23-6251648
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1907
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0148283
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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