American Association for Cancer Research
Prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication and collaboration.
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American Association for Cancer Research is a health organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $103.2 million. EIN: 236251648.
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Mission
Prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication and collaboration.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Association for Cancer Research has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1907, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Association for Cancer Research is a registered health nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1907 and has been operating for 119 years. Its EIN is 236251648. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $137M in annual revenue. 157 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Association for Cancer Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 236251648. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Association for Cancer Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
American Association for Cancer Research is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1907 and has been active for 119 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Association for Cancer Research has $137M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Association for Cancer Research is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $137M in annual revenue. The organization has 157 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Association for Cancer Research. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Association for Cancer Research holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
American Association for Cancer Research is a health organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $103.2 million. EIN: 236251648. American Association for Cancer Research is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1907.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $137M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to American Association for Cancer Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 236251648, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Juan Pablo Merea Otermin: Building Real-World Data Infrastructure for Latin American Cancer Research - Oncodaily
Incredible Results from 20 Years of Cancer Research Boost National Survival Rates to 7 in 10 - Good News Network
Unlocking Cures: How AI is Reshaping Cancer Research & Healthcare ETFs? - Yahoo Finance
How the Trump Administration Is Dismantling America’s Cancer-Research System - The New York Times
Women who changed cancer research: A timeline - pharmaphorum
Expanding the frontier of Asian American cancer research - American Psychological Association (APA)
Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its… - The National Tribune
NRI couple donate Rs 10 crore to Indo-American Cancer Hospital - Telangana Today
OU prof recognised by American Cancer Research Association - Deccan Chronicle
Indian-Origin Cancer Researchers Honored at the 30th Annual Meeting of American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research - INDIA New England News
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 157 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 157 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1907
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Association for Cancer Research
- What is American Association for Cancer Research?
- American Association for Cancer Research is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. American Association for Cancer Research is a health organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $103.2 million. EIN: 236251648.
- When was American Association for Cancer Research founded?
- American Association for Cancer Research was founded in 1907.
- Who leads American Association for Cancer Research?
- Michael Stewart serves as Senior VP, CFO.
- Where is American Association for Cancer Research located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is American Association for Cancer Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Association for Cancer Research trustworthy?
- American Association for Cancer Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Association for Cancer Research's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 236251648.
- What is American Association for Cancer Research's website?
- http://www.aacr.org