Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 08/2008)
Contact Information
American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
tel: (800) 227-2345
TTY: (866) 228-4327
EIN: 13-1788491
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Leadership (FYE 08/2008)
| 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.) | $685,884 | 0.06% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Donald Thomas | Deputy CEO (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $1,027,306 | 0.09% | |
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Mission
Founded in 1913 by 15 well-known doctors and business leaders in New York City, 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. The American Cancer Society consists of a National Home Office with 13 chartered Divisions throughout the United States and a presence in most communities. More than two million volunteers carry out the Society's mission of eliminating cancer and improving quality of life for those individuals facing the disease.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society - GA | 52.84 | |
| Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - DC | 55.11 | |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids - MI | 63.26 | |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - CA | 63.65 | |
| Melanoma Research Foundation - NJ | 63.86 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society - GA | 52.84 | |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - NY | 53.93 | |
| Cancer Fund of America - TN | 18.88 | 0 Stars |
| The Cancer Center for Detection and Prevention - LA | 52.64 | |
| National Cancer Coalition - NC | 62.24 |
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Note: This report represents consolidated financial data for these organizations:
- American Cancer Society National Home Office (13-1788491)
- American Cancer Society, Group Return (23-7040934)





