American Cancer Society Inc

Organization Overview

American Cancer Society Inc is located in Kennesaw, GA. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Cancer Society Inc employed 2,940 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Cancer Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, American Cancer Society Inc generated $734.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $577.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, American Cancer Society Inc has awarded 2,568 individual grants totaling $893,670,242. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND PATIENT SUPPORT, TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREVENT, DETECT, TREAT, AND SURVIVE CANCER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

PATIENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE LATEST, EVIDENCE-BASED CANCER INFORMATION; EQUIP PEOPLE TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES THAT CAN HELP REDUCE THEIR CANCER RISK LIKE EATING RIGHT, STAYING ACTIVE, AND AVOIDING ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO. WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO HELP PEOPLE FIND ANSWERS AND RESOURCES, WHETHER THEY WANT TO UNDERSTAND THEIR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS, LEARN HOW TO COPE WITH SIDE EFFECTS, OR FIND TRANSPORTATION OR A PLACE TO STAY WHEN TREATMENT IS FAR FROM HOME. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS AND SURVIVORS THROUGH ONLINE COMMUNITIES AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT.


OUR DISCOVERY PROGRAMS LAUNCH INNOVATIVE, HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH TO FIND MORE - AND BETTER - TREATMENTS, UNCOVER FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR SCREENING THAT CAN HELP DETECT CERTAIN CANCERS EARLY AND SAVE LIVES, 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.


ADVOCACY - PROMOTE POLICIES THAT ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY AND DISPARITIES, SUPPORT MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES, PROMOTE ACCESS TO CARE, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT HELP FURTHER CANCER RESEARCH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Huron Consulting Servicesllc
Information Technology Consultant
$4,362,027
Merkle Inc
Fundraising Counsel
$11,194,319
Gilbane Building Company
Hope Lodge Construction
$4,786,389
Mcgough Construction Co Llc
Hope Lodge Construction
$4,047,148
Ge Johnson Construction Company
Hope Lodge Construction
$3,758,013
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,449,110
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$148,521,360
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,287,782
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$496,779,460
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $35,883,842
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$652,037,712
Total Program Service Revenue$6,537,530
Investment income $19,342,193
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,733,942
Net Rental Income $87,679
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $57,213,955
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $787,614
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$12,630,966
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $734,386,259

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Cancer Society Inc has awarded $153,363,997 in support to 508 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACS CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$24,408,692

MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: Extramural Research Grant

$6,711,000

HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICINE AND CANCER CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Extramural Research Grant

$6,711,000

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAG

PURPOSE: Extramural Research Grant

$6,222,200

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

PURPOSE: Extramural Research Grant

$4,080,000

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: Extramural Research Grant

$4,021,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that American Cancer Society Inc has recieved totaling $57,818.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hockey Helps Inc

Lloyd Harbor, NY

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE

$25,000
Walter N Charles Trust

Iowa City, IA

PURPOSE: REQUIRED INCOME DIST

$21,341
Berrien Community Foundation Inc

St Joseph, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,177
$5,300
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$142,586,713
Earnings$11,855,700
Net Contributions$3,450,426
Other Expense$6,547,671
Ending Balance$151,345,168

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