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 …
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The American Cancer Society, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show American Cancer Society Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1922, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% 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 (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $137M in annual revenue. 182 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Cancer Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131788491. 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 Cancer Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% 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 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 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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 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 major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Cancer Society Inc 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $137M is well above the peer average of $41M.
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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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 CANCER SOCIETY INC 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 FY2025 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.
American Cancer Society expands testing recommendations for colorectal cancer screening - Harvard Health
American Cancer Society shares sun safety tips during UV and Skin Cancer Awareness Month - WRGB
Celebrating Dr. Danielle Spencer in Support of the American Cancer Society - WTVR.com
Celebrating Dr. Danielle Spencer in support of the American Cancer Society - WTVR.com
Registration now open for American Cancer Society's Making Strides Walk WWSB ABC7 News at 12:00pm - ABC7 WWSB
American Cancer Society invests in UT San Antonio pediatric bone cancer research - UT Health San Antonio
SEEN: American Cancer Society’s 11th Annual Red, White & Blue Party - Times Union
Colorectal Cancer Screening Concerns From AGA ACG - Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Something Good: Regatta donations to American Cancer Society honors previous foundation president - WCTV
Kite Helps Fund American Cancer Society's Expanded Efforts to Advance Innovation and Improve Support for People Facing Blood Cancers - PR Newswire
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 182 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 182 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 · 1922
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, GA, United States.
- What is American Cancer Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Cancer Society Inc trustworthy?
- American Cancer Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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