Asco Association
Asco Association promotes the common business interests of its members by: (1) advocating for policies that improve the quality of cancer care; (2) maintaining the highest standards of oncology medical care through programs supporting education, (continued in schedule o) research, and quality improvement; and (3) increasing awareness among the medical community, patients, and the public of challenges faced by oncology medical professionals that may affect quality of cancer care.
Asco Association at a glance
In short: Asco Association gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +73.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $27,886,472
- +418.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Asco Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Asco Association gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $105K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Support for School of Medicine | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,886,472 | $16,561,916 | $16,186,280 | $30,000 | 1 | $330,483 |
| 2023 | $5,377,567 | $17,408,296 | $15,055,745 | $51,942 | 3 | $134,364 |
| 2022 | $4,082,175 | $15,448,005 | $14,306,730 | $79,167 | 2 | $4,083 |
| 2021 | $7,233,977 | $14,262,965 | $12,531,043 | $105,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $5,491,917 | $14,116,561 | $15,004,212 | — | — | — |
About Asco Association
Based on IRS filings
Asco Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $330K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Asco Association is led by Clifford A. Hudis MD, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clifford A. Hudis MD
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Everett E. Vokes MD
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric P. Winer MD
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Cox
Director & Affiliate Relations
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Ronda Bowman
Senior Director & Qcp
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$190K (2022) → $226K (2024)
Kristine Rufener
Director & Congressional Affairs
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Eric Hamp
Senior Director & Membership
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$173K (2024)
Jennifer Brunelle
Chief Advocacy Officer
Senior Director, Fed & St Affair → Senior Director & Fed, 2021
Senior Director & Fed → Chief Advocacy Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Karen Hagerty MD
Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer
Director & Regulatory Affairs → Director & Reg Affairs, 2021
Director & Reg Affairs → Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Krista Barnes
Vice President & Member Services
Vice President & Member Services → Vice President & Member Serv, 2021
Vice President & Member Serv → Vice President & Member Services, 2022
On filings since 2020
19 hrs/week
$272K (2020) → $312K (2024)
Carolyn B. Hendricks MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Small MD
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Tai Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Plimack Md Ms
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn M. Schuchter MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Edward Persing MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Enrique Soto Perez De Celis Md Msc
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Carey MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Piyush Srivastava MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Zon MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taofeek K. Owonikoko MD PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara O. Henderson MD MPH
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Touloukian
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gladys I. Rodriguez MD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariana Chavez Macgregor Md Msc
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Palmeri
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda O'Leary
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
6.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Linda A. Jensen (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Lori J. Pierce MD (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Elizabeth A. Mittendorf Md Phd Mhc (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ethan M. Basch Md Msc (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason R. Westin Md Ms (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael A. Thompson MD PhD (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shimere Sherwood (2022–2023) — Director, Science & Research Policy
- Former: Xylina T. Gregg MD (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Howard A. Burris III MD (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Laurie E. Gaspar MD MBA (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: A. William Blackstock MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Charles F. Miller MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Florence Freeman (2021–2022) — Division Director & Membership
- Former: Julie Vose MD MBA (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lee M. Ellis MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tony S. K. Mok MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracey F. Weisberg MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Schwartz (2020–2021) — Director & Govt. Affairs
- Former: Kurt Oettel MD MBA (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Kosty MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Monica M. Bertagnolli MD (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Reshma Jagsi MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth A. Mittendorf MD PhD (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shelagh Foster (2021) — Div. Director, Policy & Advisor
- Former: Blase N Polite MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Mirda MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jacob Jaap Verweij MDPhD (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Maha H A Hussain MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Dillmon MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Peter C Adamson MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shelagh Benke (2020) — Div. Director, Policy & Advocacy
- Former: Zhabiz Chu (2020) — Div Director, Enterprs Crm & Data Governor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $312K, to Krista Barnes (Vice President, Member Services). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Asco Association
How much does Asco Association give each year?
Asco Association gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $52K across 3 grants.
How large is Asco Association?
Asco Association reported $27.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.6M.
What is Asco Association?
Asco Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $27.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Asco Association operate?
Asco Association has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Tennessee, Virginia.
What is Asco Association's EIN?
Asco Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3561693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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