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    American Cancer Society

    American Cancer Society

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Deductibiltiy of donations depends on various factors

    http://www.cancer.org

    270 Peachtree Street, Suite 1300
    Atlanta GA 30303

    Mail donations to:
    P.O Box 6704
    Hagerstown MD 21741

    800-227-2345


    Atlanta GA | IRS ruling year: 1942 | EIN: 13-1788491  

     

    Organization 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, ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    Great


    This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    99

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2021

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members6 out of 6 points  
    Independent Board Size - 22 independent members6 out of 6 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee12 out of 12 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None12 out of 12 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 points  
    Compensates Board - No5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  
    Reports CEO and Compensation on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    CEO Compensation Process - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Audit Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Staff Members Listed on Nonprofit's Website - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Board Members Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Donor Privacy Policy Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed, but is opt-out1 out of 2 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 26.40%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 77.61%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1825 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 2.23 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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