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ACS CAN ADVOCATES FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICIES TO REDUCE THE CANCER BURDEN FOR EVERYONE AS THE NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY AFFILIATE OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$49.8M
Program Spending
93%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$49.1M
Total Expenses
▼$53.1M
Total Assets
$21.4M
Total Liabilities
▼$10.2M
Net Assets
$11.2M
Officer Compensation
→$2.1M
Other Salaries
$22.5M
Investment Income
$0
Fundraising
▼$303K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $1.3M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia First Inc36-5011335 | Flowery Branch, GA | $600K | Cash | Medicaid Expansion Outreach |
ANR Foundation94-2922136 | Berkeley, CA | $79.1K | Cash | Sponsorship |
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy56-1202940 | Charlotte, NC | $65K | Cash | Medicaid Expansion Outreach |
APAICS52-1917903 | Washington, DC | $55K | Cash | Sponsorship |
Asian & Pacific Islander Am Health Forum94-3030866 | San Francisco, CA | $55K | Cash | Sponsorship |
National Indian Health Board23-7226316 | Washington, DC | $52K | Cash | Conference Sponsorship |
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute52-1114225 | Washington, DC | $50K | Cash | Sponsorship |
National Hispanic Medical Association52-1884446 | Washington, DC | $50K | Cash | Sponsorship |
Center Forward27-2429741 | McLean, VA | $35K | Cash | Annual Program Membership |
Campaign For Tobacco - Free Kids52-1969967 | Washington, DC | $25K | Cash | Youth Advocate Award |
Congressional Black Caucus Institute52-2270607 | Washington, DC | $25K | Cash | Institute Membership |
Food Well Alliance47-4363668 | Atlanta, GA | $25K | Cash | Community Engagement |
| Washington, DC | $25K | Cash | Annual Program Membership | |
| Atlanta, GA | $25K | Cash | Sponsorship | |
National Council of Urban Indian Health33-0798803 | Washington, DC | $25K | Cash | Conference Sponsorship |
The Council of State Governments36-6000818 | Lexington, KY | $25K | Cash | Conference Sponsorship |
Transform 31492-3126128 | St Louis, MO | $25K | Cash | Equitable Health Grant |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc53-0215218 | Washington, DC | $20K | Cash | Sponsorship |
Equal Hope26-2264895 | Chicago, IL | $12.5K | Cash | Advocacy Training Grant |
Foothills Community Health Care Inc26-2735317 | Clemson, SC | $10K | Cash | Access Advocacy |
National Health Law Program95-3080947 | Washington, DC | $10K | Cash | Access Advocacy |
ZERO Prostate Cancer59-3400922 | Alexandria, VA | $10K | Cash | Conference Sponsorship |
David A Winston Health Policy52-1492039 | Washington, DC | $7,500 | Cash | Sponsorship |
United for Medical Research Inc81-1115336 | Washington, DC | $7,500 | Cash | Membership |
Coalition for Health Funding23-7334161 | Washington, DC | $6,835 | Cash | Coalition Membership |
| Total | $1.3M | |||
Flowery Branch, GA
$600K
ANR Foundation
Berkeley, CA
$79.1K
Charlotte, NC
$65K
Washington, DC
$55K
Asian & Pacific Islander Am Health Forum
San Francisco, CA
$55K
Washington, DC
$52K
Washington, DC
$50K
Washington, DC
$50K
McLean, VA
$35K
Washington, DC
$25K
Washington, DC
$25K
Atlanta, GA
$25K
Washington, DC
$25K
Atlanta, GA
$25K
Washington, DC
$25K
Lexington, KY
$25K
Transform 314
St Louis, MO
$25K
Washington, DC
$20K
Chicago, IL
$12.5K
Clemson, SC
$10K
National Health Law Program
Washington, DC
$10K
Alexandria, VA
$10K
Washington, DC
$7,500
United for Medical Research Inc
Washington, DC
$7,500
Washington, DC
$6,835
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Federal audit data is temporarily unavailable.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $49.8M | $49.1M | $53.1M | $21.4M | $11.2M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $45.5M | $44M | $49M | $25.9M | $14.4M |
| 2022 | $46M | $44.2M | $41.8M | $29.3M | $17.9M |
| 2021 | $34.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Karen E Knudsen Phd | Chief Executive Officer, Outgoing | 5 | $173.8K | $2M | $53.3K | $2.2M |
| Kael Reicin | Chief Financial & Strategy Officer | 5 | $102.7K | $1.2M | $48.9K | $1.3M |
| Lisa A Lacasse | President | 55 | $836.6K | $0 | $40.7K | $877.3K |
| Wayne A I Frederick Md Mba Facs | Interim CEO | 5 | $47.8K | $554K | $0 | $601.7K |
| John J Manna Jr Esq | Board Vice Chair | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kay Coleman | Board Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly L Jeffries Leonard Phd | Board Chair | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen G Mann Ms Mba Fache | Board Immediate Past Chair | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scarlott K Mueller Mph Rn Faan | Board Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Karen E Knudsen Phd
Chief Executive Officer, Outgoing
$2.2M
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$173.8K
Related Orgs
$2M
Other
$53.3K
Kael Reicin
Chief Financial & Strategy Officer
$1.3M
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$102.7K
Related Orgs
$1.2M
Other
$48.9K
Lisa A Lacasse
President
$877.3K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$836.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.7K
Wayne A I Frederick Md Mba Facs
Interim CEO
$601.7K
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$47.8K
Related Orgs
$554K
Other
$0
John J Manna Jr Esq
Board Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kay Coleman
Board Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kimberly L Jeffries Leonard Phd
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
8
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Maureen G Mann Ms Mba Fache
Board Immediate Past Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scarlott K Mueller Mph Rn Faan
Board Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marissa P Brown | Senior Vp, State & Local Advocacy | 55 | $391.4K | $0 | $36K | $427.3K |
| Pamela G Traxel | Senior Vp, Alliance Development & Philanthropy | 55 | $370.1K | $0 | $29.6K | $399.7K |
| Alissa B Crispino | Senior Vp, Advocacy Communications & Policy | 55 |
Marissa P Brown
Senior Vp, State & Local Advocacy
$427.3K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$391.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36K
Pamela G Traxel
Senior Vp, Alliance Development & Philanthropy
$399.7K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$370.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.6K
Alissa B Crispino
Senior Vp, Advocacy Communications & Policy
$340.6K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$324.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian A Marlow Cfa | Acs Board Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce D Waldholtz Md | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Bernson Mph | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ford | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David O Garcia Phd Facsm | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose R Ramos Jr |
Brian A Marlow Cfa
Acs Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bruce D Waldholtz Md
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dana Bernson Mph
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $33.8M |
| $30.3M |
| $18.9M |
| $13.8M |
| 2020 | $32M | $31.5M | $27.7M | $13.1M | $9.9M |
| 2019 | $37.8M | $37.2M | $39.3M | $8.7M | $5.6M |
| 2018 | $37.9M | $37.8M | $35.1M | $11.6M | $7.1M |
| 2017 | $36.9M | $36.8M | $37.5M | $8.1M | $4.2M |
| 2016 | $39.3M | $39.2M | $38.9M | $8.3M | $4.7M |
| 2015 | $38M | $37.9M | $37.1M | $8.1M | $4.3M |
| 2014 | $35.4M | $35.3M | $35.5M | $8.4M | $3.4M |
| 2013 | $35.6M | $35.4M | $35.3M | $8.6M | $3.6M |
| 2012 | $28.7M | $28.5M | $28.5M | $8.2M | $4.5M |
| 2011 | $19.4M | $19.3M | $19.6M | $7.2M | $4.3M |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| $324.7K |
| $0 |
| $16K |
| $340.6K |
| Mark R Anderson | Vp, Regional Advocacy | 55 | $283.7K | $0 | $33K | $316.6K |
| Paul E Hull | Vice President, Regional Advocacy | 55 | $232K | $0 | $39.8K | $271.8K |
| Carter S Steger | Vp, State And Local Campaigns | 55 | $250.2K | $0 | $21.5K | $271.8K |
| Tammy Boyd | Vp, Federal Advocacy, Outgoing | 55 | $253.8K | $0 | $9,578 | $263.4K |
| Jeffrey Martin | Vp, Grassroots Advocacy | 55 | $235.7K | $0 | $27.1K | $262.8K |
Mark R Anderson
Vp, Regional Advocacy
$316.6K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$283.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33K
Paul E Hull
Vice President, Regional Advocacy
$271.8K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$232K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.8K
Carter S Steger
Vp, State And Local Campaigns
$271.8K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$250.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.5K
Tammy Boyd
Vp, Federal Advocacy, Outgoing
$263.4K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$253.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,578
Jeffrey Martin
Vp, Grassroots Advocacy
$262.8K
Hrs/Wk
55
Compensation
$235.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.1K
| Board Director |
| 3 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Karen Winkfield Md Phd | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcus Plescia Md Mph | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Mccaffery Jd | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Omar M Rashid Md Jd Facs Fsso Dabs | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip R O'Brien | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roy Jensen Md | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Penfield | Board Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
David Ford
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David O Garcia Phd Facsm
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jose R Ramos Jr
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karen Winkfield Md Phd
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marcus Plescia Md Mph
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Margaret Mccaffery Jd
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Omar M Rashid Md Jd Facs Fsso Dabs
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Philip R O'Brien
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roy Jensen Md
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Penfield
Board Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0