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American Cancer Society Inc

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 …

Health Atlanta, GA EIN 131788491 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About American Cancer Society Inc

The American Cancer Society, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($128.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Cancer Society Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its EIN is 131788491. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $137M in annual revenue. 182 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Cancer Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.

American Cancer Society Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Cancer Society Inc has $137M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Cancer Society Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $137M in annual revenue. The organization has 182 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Cancer Society Inc. 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.

American Cancer Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The American Cancer Society, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. American Cancer Society Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1922.

Among health charities registered in United States: American Cancer Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $137M is well above the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to American Cancer Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131788491, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SH
Shane Jacobson
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amit K•••• P••
Board Director
AN
Andre C B••••••
Chief People Officer
AR
Arif K••••
Chief Patient Officer
AS
Asif D••• M• M••
Board Director
BR
Brian A M••••• C••
Board Chair
BR
Bruce N B•••••
Board Director
CA
Carmen E G••••• M• M•••
Board Director
CA
Carmen E G••••• M• M••• F•••
Board Director
CA
Carolyn W•••••••••••••••
INTERIM EVP, WEST REGION - OUTGOING
CA
Catherine E M•••••
Former Chief Financial Officer
CO
Connie L••••••
Board Director
ED
Edison T L•• M•
Board Director
EM
Emily S••••••
Senior Vice President, People
GA
Gareth T J••••
Director
GA
Gary M R••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - OUTGOING
GA
Gary S S••••••
Director
JE
Jeff D K••••
Executive Vice President, West Region - Outgoing
JE
Jeffrey L K•••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
JE
Jennifer R C••••••
Board Director
JO
John A•••••• C•• C•••
Board Immediate Past Chair
JO
John B W•••••••
Senior EVP, Field Operations
JO
Jose C B•••••• M••
Board Director
JO
Joseph a A•••••• J•
Director
JO
Joseph M N•••••
Board Director
JU
Jung H K••
Former Chief Operating Officer
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$136.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$724.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$656.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$674.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$734.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$576.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Cancer Society Inc This page 86 $136.8 million 1%
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation 93 $2.3 million 100%
Frankie Mae Foundation 93 $200,381 92%
Brain Education Strategies and Technology 93 $64,079 86%
Attune Center for Healing 93 $1.2 million 87%
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc 93 $181,567 88%
Hiv Hcv Resource Center Inc 93 $641,491 100%
Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center 93 $418,423 90%
Vr Foundation Inc 93 $195,304 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 182 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Cancer Society Inc

What is American Cancer Society Inc?
American Cancer Society Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. The American Cancer Society, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.
When was American Cancer Society Inc founded?
American Cancer Society Inc was founded in 1922.
Who leads American Cancer Society Inc?
Shane Jacobson serves as CEO.
Where is American Cancer Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, United States.
What is American Cancer Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Cancer Society Inc trustworthy?
American Cancer Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Cancer Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131788491.
What is American Cancer Society Inc's website?
http://www.cancer.org