National Cancer Center
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Cancer Center does not meet the following 5 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
NCC does not meet this Standard because:
- According to its audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, the organization spent $1,270,588 or 28% of its total expenses on programs.
Standard 9 (Fund Raising Expense Ratio)
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts.
NCC does not meet this Standard because:
- According to its audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, the organization's fundraising costs were 64% of related contributions, which totaled $4,505,199.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
NCC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization did not produce a budget for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
NCC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2023.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
NCC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://nationalcancercenter.org, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1, 13, 15
National Cancer Center meets the remaining 12 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide financial support to researchers undertaking innovative and promising studies that seek to cure cancer; and education on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer."
Year, State Incorporated:
1953, NY
The National Cancer Center (NCC) reports that it is dedicated to finding and providing support for researchers undertaking studies on topics related to conquering cancer. The organization's programs include the creation of a series of free educational pamphlets for physicians and the public, promoting cytology testing for early cancer diagnosis, and supporting research and clinical studies through a program of grant awards to researchers in cancer institutions throughout the United States in cytology, breast cancer, pediatric cancer research, aggressive cancer conditions and prostate cancer.
For the year ended March 31, 2023, National Cancer Center's program expenses were:
| Research grants | $774,000 |
| Education | $496,588 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,270,588 |
Chief Executive
Michelle Stack, Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Barry J. Peek
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
2
*2023 compensation is not available at this time. Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Michelle Stack became Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024. Former Executive Director, Regina English, received $131,006 in compensation during 2022.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 64% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,493,369, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on National Cancer Center's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $4,493,369 |
| Clothing drive | $11,830 |
| Other income | $-84,241 |
| Total Income | $4,420,958 |
Programs: 28% Fundraising: 64% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $4,420,958 |
| Total expenses: | $4,505,086 |
| Program expenses | $1,270,588 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,882,786 |
| Administrative expenses | $351,712 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-84,128 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,839,575 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,755,447 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,073,952 |
| Total Assets | $3,829,399 |
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