Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (48.11) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 68.4% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 9.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 21.8% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.21 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (24.34) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 7.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 3.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.08 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (23.77) |
Income Statement (FYE 08/2006)
Contact Information
American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
tel: (800) 227-2345
TTY: (866) 228-4327
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Leadership (FYE 08/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Seffrin | Chief Executive Officer (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $659,676 | 0.07% |
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Mission
Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
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| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society - GA | 48.11 |  |
| International Myeloma Foundation - CA | 61.47 | |
| Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute - MI | 55.72 |  |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - FL | 68.73 | |
| American-Italian Cancer Foundation - NY | 62.17 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society - GA | 48.11 | |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - NY | 54.69 | |
| Cancer Fund of America - TN | 0.00 | 0 Stars |
| National Cancer Coalition - NC | 62.15 | |
| Lance Armstrong Foundation - TX | 52.49 | |
