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American Cancer Society
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research and education.
Atlanta, GAFounded 1913
Mission
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. They fund groundbreaking research, provide free lodging near treatment centers, and offer 24/7 cancer information.
Impact
$5B+
Research Invested
3.5M+
Lives Saved
49 Nobel Laureates
Researchers Funded
Detailed funding breakdown
Research & Development
75%Patient Services
12%Fundraising
7%Administration
4%Employee Wages
2%Illustrative allocation typical for scientific research organizations. For this organization's audited figures, see the total revenue and expenses above, sourced from its IRS Form 990.
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