Program areas at ACS
Patient support: the American Cancer Society, Inc. (acs) offers programs and services to help individuals during and after Cancer treatment. We provide the latest, evidence-based Cancer information and are available 24/7 to help people facing Cancer find services and resources, whether they want to understand their diagnosis and treatment options, learn how to cope with side effects, find transportation, or need lodging when treatment is far from home. We provide information and support to people with Cancer, caregivers, and survivors through online communities and one-on-one support.
Discovery: acs launches innovative, high-impact research to find more - and better - treatments, uncover factors that may cause Cancer, and improve quality of life for people facing Cancer. We fund research grants and conduct Cancer research studies to help accelerate the pace of progress. We conduct equity-focused research to identify and understand issues related to Cancer disparities in an effort to advance health equity among all communities.
Who funds American Cancer Society (ACS)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at ACS
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Karen E Knudsen | Chief Executive Officer | $945,590 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jung H Kim | Former Chief Operating Officer | $963,222 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kael Reicin | Chief Finance and Strategy Officer | $792,527 | 2023-10-09 |
| Dru Rai | Chief Information Officer | | 2021-11-22 |
| Andre C Bokhoor | Chief People Officer | $629,709 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 27 more key personnel |
Financials for ACS
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $642,764,423 | $657,648,576 | -2.3% |
| Program services | $258,515 | $2,536,835 | -89.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $32,028,288 | $27,317,494 | 17.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $2,436,250 | $2,403,478 | 1.4% |
| Net rental income | $123,601 | $100,011 | 23.6% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-14,202,427 | $-4,772,127 | -197.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $2,988,567 | $-7,778,701 | 138.4% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $586,194 | $684,108 | -14.3% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $-18,232,887 | $-15,165,577 | -20.2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $8,087,591 | $11,498,832 | -29.7% |
| Total revenues | $656,838,115 | $674,472,929 | -2.6% |
Organizations like ACS
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Societyinc | 501(c)(3) | Rye Brook, NY | $378,338,490 |
| American Heart Association (AHA) | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $925,828,648 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Bethesda, MD | $248,630,352 |
| National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $577,983,771 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $223,798,085 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute (MCC) | 501(c)(3) | Tampa, FL | $310,050,728 |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $172,481,008 |
| Alzheimer's Association | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $412,425,302 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | 501(c)(3) | La Jolla, CA | $173,652,362 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,846,045,000 |
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $236,000 from Cancer Trust Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 270 Peachtree St NW Suite 1300
- Atlanta, GA 30303
- Metro area
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- County
- Fulton County, GA
- Website URL
- cancer.org/Â
- Phone
- (800) 227-2345
- Facebook page
- AmericanCancerSocietyÂ
- Twitter profile
- @americancancerÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 13-1788491
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1922
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G30: Cancer
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Parent of group exemption
- 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
- 106245
- FTB Entity ID
- 2009751
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-11-06
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