American Cancer Society Inc
- Assets
- $1.9b
- Revenue
- $734.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2,940
- Location
- Kennesaw, GA
- Founding
- 11/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-1788491
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.
Form
990T
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Merkle Inc Fundraising Counsel | 12/30/21 | $11,194,319 |
Gilbane Building Company Hope Lodge Construction | 12/30/21 | $4,786,389 |
Mcgough Construction Co Llc Hope Lodge Construction | 12/30/21 | $4,047,148 |
Huron Consulting Servicesllc Information Technology Consultant | 12/30/21 | $4,362,027 |
Ge Johnson Construction Company Hope Lodge Construction | 12/30/21 | $3,758,013 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $154,796,274 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $908,426 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $798,328 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,883,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,118,879 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $442,141 |
| Other salaries and wages | $176,402,675 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,784,996 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,550,434 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,064,147 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,370,547 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,426,513 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $475,287 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,734,902 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $400,515 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,391,978 |
| Advertising and promotion | $40,136,018 |
| Office expenses | $24,417,845 |
| Information technology | $26,454,726 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,688,718 |
| Travel | $1,795,025 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,546,040 |
| Interest | $741,606 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,470,251 |
| Insurance | $1,718,183 |
| All other expenses | $950,791 |
| Total functional expenses | $577,661,256 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,464,913 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $62,181,052 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,076,394 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $9,750,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,046,911 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,387,324 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $244,469,379 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $990,916,360 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $525,495,327 |
| Total assets | $1,891,787,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $221,888,687 |
| Grants payable | $198,672,861 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,721,542 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $34,578,615 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $40,615,920 |
| Total liabilities | $499,477,625 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $629,377,625 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $762,932,410 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,891,787,660 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Cancer Society Inc has awarded $153,363,997 in support to 508 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACS CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $24,408,692 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: Extramural Research Grant | $6,711,000 |
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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that American Cancer Society Inc has recieved totaling $57,818.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Niles Haunted House Niles, MI | | $5,300 |
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Cancer Society Inc Kennesaw, GA | $1,891,787,660 | $734,386,259 |
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc Tampa, FL | $12,286,490 | $113,723,496 |
Miami Cancer Institute At Baptist Health Inc Coral Gables, FL | $26,197,765 | $83,763,407 |
Trenton Medical Center Inc High Springs, FL | $64,420,086 | $51,939,000 |
Guardian Research Network Inc Spartanburg, SC | $5,064,822 | $10,301,125 |
Glen Flora Lumberton, NC | $5,677,360 | $5,941,472 |
Walker Cancer Research Institute Inc Boynton Beach, FL | $8,994,408 | $4,172,874 |
Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium Inc Winstonsalem, NC | $1,482,173 | $3,901,035 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | $25,416,874 | $3,684,444 |
Liga Contra El Cancer Inc League Against Cancer Inc Miami, FL | $7,622,962 | $2,862,537 |
Camp Sunshine Inc Decatur, GA | $16,568,676 | $3,692,986 |
Force-Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered Tampa, FL | $2,528,363 | $2,341,227 |