American Cancer Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1913, NY
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Affiliates
ACS Capital, Inc.
ACS Development Company I, Inc.
ACS Development Company II, Inc.
ACS Products, Inc.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.
American Cancer Society Inc., Puerto Rico Inc
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Stated Purpose
"to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer."
ACS awards grants to academic institutions and professionals in the fields of medicine and science for investigations into the causes, prevention, and cure of cancer. Research staff at ACS analyze trends in cancer occurrence, risk factors, screening, and supply epidemiologic support for the monitoring of international tobacco production, consumption, associated health consequences, and oversee behavioral studies on areas such as family dynamics, minority issues, and communication between physicians and patients. The organization also coordinates an educational, advocacy, and media campaign to help adults and children lower their risks of contracting cancer. Furthermore, ACS reports that through its advocacy work in conjunction with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, it delivers a message to elected leaders fighting cancer must be a national priority. Its grassroots advocacy volunteers work with lawmakers at the local, state, and federal levels to support legislation protecting patients rights and to safeguard public health. In addition to providing informational materials to the public and health professionals, ACS also issues guidelines for forms of cancer pertaining to diagnosis, care options, symptom management, pain control, and related aspects. Some ($132,541,000 or 20%) of ACS" program activities are conducted in conjunction with fund raising appeals.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, American Cancer Society's program expenses were:
Patient support |
$303,838,000 |
Research |
$145,650,000 |
Prevention |
$129,155,000 |
Detection/treatment |
$79,539,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$658,182,000 |
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Chief Executive
Gary Reedy, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$820,777
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Chair of the Board
Kevin Cullen
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Director, Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center
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Board Size
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Paid Staff Size
6679
*2016 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $730,953,000, 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 American Cancer Society's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Source of Funds |
Special events |
$344,442,000 |
Contributions |
$187,117,000 |
Bequests |
$133,087,000 |
Investment income |
$79,480,000 |
Contributed services, merchandise and other in-kind contributions |
$66,307,000 |
Other gains |
$8,599,000 |
Grants |
$5,784,000 |
Other |
$5,305,000 |
Total Income |
$830,121,000 |
- Programs: 79%
- Fundraising: 17%
- Administrative: 4%
Total Income |
$830,121,000 |
Program expenses |
$658,182,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$142,343,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$37,896,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$838,421,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-8,300,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,123,634,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$40,230,000 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,155,564,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$590,726,000 |
Total Assets |
$1,746,290,000 |
Note 1: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents net decrease in retirement plan liability and change in value of split--nterest agreements. Note 2: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, ACS received in-kind contributions of $66,307,000 including Discovery Shops ($22,868,000), media communication and production services ($21,313,000), cosmetic kits and wigs ($13,790,000), guestroom program ($4,139,000), other in-kind contributions ($2,590,000), and peer review services ($1,607,000).