American Childhood Cancer Organization
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Mission
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.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Childhood Cancer Organization has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1976, it predates 79% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
- 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 Childhood Cancer Organization is a registered health nonprofit based in Kensington, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 521071826. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Childhood Cancer Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521071826. 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 Childhood Cancer Organization 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 89% 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 Childhood Cancer Organization is located in Kensington, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Childhood Cancer Organization has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Childhood Cancer Organization 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Childhood Cancer Organization. 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 Childhood Cancer Organization 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Shirt sales are live! We are thrilled to offer a wide variety of styles and colors this year, as well as customizable yard signs! If… American Childhood Cancer Organization is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to American Childhood Cancer Organization are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Childhood Cancer Organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521071826, 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 CHILDHOOD CANCER ORGANIZATION 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 (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Sep. 1, 2026 - National Today
Childhood cancer license plate campaign launched in Tennessee; How to pre-order yours - WTVC
Elon Musk Torpedoed a Beloved Pediatric Cancer Bill. It’s Yet to Recover. - The Bulwark
New TN license plate for childhood cancer awareness - WREG.com
'Make it Cute' co-founder Amanda Seyfried recognizes Cancer Awareness Month - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Live Like Bella Foundation honors South Florida families impacted by childhood cancer with 11th Annual Bella's Ball - CBS News
UA Student Who Survived Childhood Cancer Aims for Miss Alabama Crown - Tuscaloosa Thread
BCTV Encourages Community to “Go Gold” for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Berks Community Television
Uptown fountains go gold for childhood cancer awareness - WTVM.com
Portsmouth to go gold to raise awareness about childhood cancer - Seacoastonline.com
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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 - 48 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 · 48 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 · 1976
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Childhood Cancer Organization
- What is American Childhood Cancer Organization?
- American Childhood Cancer Organization is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kensington, United States. Shirt sales are live! We are thrilled to offer a wide variety of styles and colors this year, as well as customizable yard signs! If…
- When was American Childhood Cancer Organization founded?
- American Childhood Cancer Organization was founded in 1976.
- Who leads American Childhood Cancer Organization?
- Ruth Hoffman serves as CEO.
- Where is American Childhood Cancer Organization located?
- Headquartered in Kensington, MD, United States.
- What is American Childhood Cancer Organization's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Childhood Cancer Organization trustworthy?
- American Childhood Cancer Organization 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 Childhood Cancer Organization's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521071826. Registration: 52-1071826 (United States).
- What is American Childhood Cancer Organization's website?
- http://www.acco.org