American Childhood Cancer Organization is located in Kensington, MD. The organization was established in 1981. 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 12/2023, American Childhood Cancer Organization employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Childhood Cancer Organization 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 12/2023, American Childhood Cancer Organization generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE ARE DEDICATED TO MAKING CHILDHOOD CANCER A NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH PRIORITY THROUGH SHAPING POLICY, SUPPORTING RESEARCH, RAISING AWARENESS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCEES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOOKS AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS - LARGEST PUBLISHER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF UP TO DATE CHILDHOOD CANCER BOOKS IN THE COUNTRY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN THE CLASSROOM. MOST UTILIZED WEBSITE ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCER IN THE COUNTRY WITH GREATER THAN 3.2 MILLION SEARCHES ANNUALLY.
ADVOCACY - THROUGH ACCO'S "WHAT ABOUT KIDS?" ADVOCACY INITIATIVE, ACCO HAS PROVEN THAT STATES PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN OVERCOMING THE NATIONAL DISPARITY BETWEEN ADULT AND CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND SUPPORT. AS THE OLDEST GRASSROOTS VOICE OF FAMILIES OF CHILDREN TREATED FOR CANCER IN THE US, ACCO IS LEADING THE WAY IN ADVOCATING TO SECURE STATE- BASED FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD RESEARCH.
AWARENESS: FOUNDER OF GO GOLD AND PJAMMIN FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS; WAS THE FOUNDING ORGANIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD RIBBON SYMBOL FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS AND THE FOUNDER AND HOST OF THE NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS TREE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ruth Hoffman CEO | Officer | 60 | $0 |
Ken Wegner President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Janine Lynne Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lori Bottoms Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Greg Aune MD PHD Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Judy Mendoza Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $6,558 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $645,286 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $651,844 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $694,720 |
Investment income | $31,165 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$86,251 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $23,478 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,337,614 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $184,440 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,135 |
Payroll taxes | $14,436 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,421 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,934 |
Fees for services: Other | $171,765 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,652 |
Office expenses | $59,910 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,077 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $711,832 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,718 |
Insurance | $4,983 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,535,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $923,704 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $35,650 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $287,660 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,621 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,403 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,262,879 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $78,263 |
Other assets | $27,860 |
Total assets | $2,632,040 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,912 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $21,734 |
Total liabilities | $71,646 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,684,680 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $875,714 |
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 | $2,632,040 |