American Cancer Society, Inc.
American Cancer Society, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The American Cancer Society's mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
About
While most people know us for our research, we do so much more. We work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We advocate for lifesaving policy changes. We promote healthy lifestyles to help you prevent cancer. We research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments. We provide information, answers, and support to people in every community who have been touched by cancer. And we do it all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Through our six geographic regions, we save lives, celebrate lives, and fight for a world without cancer.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 250 WILLIAMS STREET STE 400, ATLANTA, GA, 30303.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 5160 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $29,313,091.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1922.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $326,605,041 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $138,696,166 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.