American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc
DRIVEN BY A VISION TO END CANCER AS WE KNOW IT FOR EVERYONE, THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC. (ACS CAN) ADVOCATES FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC POLICIES TO REDUCE THE CANCER BURDEN BY ENGAGING ADVOCATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY SOLUTIONS. AS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC.'S NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY AFFILIATE, ACS CAN IS MAKING CANCER A TOP PRIORITY FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.4M
-17.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-35.5% YoY
Grant Count
25
-35.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+0.6% YoY
About American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,373,911 | $25,851,271 | $29,345,550 |
| Revenue | $49,827,894 | $45,517,184 | $45,971,886 |
| Expenses | $53,122,392 | $49,005,138 | $41,807,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Georgia First Inc ($600,000), ANR Foundation ($79,080), Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANR Foundation Berkeley, CA | Sponsorship | $79,080 |
| APAICS Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $55,000 |
| Asian & Pacific Islander Am Health Forum San Francisco, CA | Sponsorship | $55,000 |
| Campaign For Tobacco - Free Kids Washington, DC | Youth Advocate Award | $25,000 |
| Center Forward McLean, VA | Annual Program Membership | $35,000 |
| Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Charlotte, NC | Medicaid Expansion Outreach | $65,000 |
| Coalition for Health Funding Washington, DC | Coalition Membership | $6,835 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Institute Washington, DC | Institute Membership | $25,000 |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| David A Winston Health Policy Washington, DC | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J MANNA JR ESQ | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| KAY COLEMAN | BOARD TREASURER | 5 | — |
| KIMBERLY L JEFFRIES LEONARD PHD | BOARD CHAIR | 8 | — |
| MAUREEN G MANN MS MBA FACHE | BOARD IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SCARLOTT K MUELLER MPH RN FAAN | BOARD SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| BRIAN A MARLOW CFA | ACS BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BRUCE D WALDHOLTZ MD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DANA BERNSON MPH | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVID FORD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVID O GARCIA PHD FACSM | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOSE R RAMOS JR | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KAREN WINKFIELD MD PHD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARCUS PLESCIA MD MPH | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARGARET MCCAFFERY JD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| OMAR M RASHID MD JD FACS FSSO DABS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PHILIP R O'BRIEN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROY JENSEN MD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SUSAN PENFIELD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KAEL REICIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL & STRATEGY OFFICER | 5 | $102,720 |
| KAREN E KNUDSEN PHD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OUTGOING | 5 | $173,760 |
| LISA A LACASSE | PRESIDENT | 55 | $836,640 |
| WAYNE A I FREDERICK MD MBA FACS | INTERIM CEO | 5 | $47,756 |
| ALISSA B CRISPINO | SENIOR VP, ADVOCACY COMMUNICATIONS & POLICY | 55 | $324,691 |
| MARISSA P BROWN | SENIOR VP, STATE & LOCAL ADVOCACY | 55 | $391,384 |
| PAMELA G TRAXEL | SENIOR VP, ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT & PHILANTHROPY | 55 | $370,119 |
| CARTER S STEGER | VP, STATE AND LOCAL CAMPAIGNS | 55 | $250,247 |
| JEFFREY MARTIN | VP, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY | 55 | $235,727 |
| MARK R ANDERSON | VP, REGIONAL ADVOCACY | 55 | $283,654 |
| Paul E Hull | Vice President, Regional Advocacy | 55 | $231,999 |
| TAMMY BOYD | VP, FEDERAL ADVOCACY, OUTGOING | 55 | $253,799 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc?
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $21.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc?
As of 2024, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc holds $21.4M in total assets with $49.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc operate?
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc award?
In 2024, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc awarded 25 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc's EIN?
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2340031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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