Nonprofit · EIN 23-3100004
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $44,069,852 | $45,910,473 | -$1,840,621 | $3,791,610 | $662,743 | $3,128,867 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $52,939,279 | $54,337,121 | -$1,397,842 | $4,823,136 | $15,110 | $4,808,026 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $19,004,303 | $20,878,079 | -$1,873,776 | $6,226,723 | $15,110 | $6,211,613 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,535,419
- Program service revenue
- $1,100,000
- Investment income
- $438,031
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $349,548
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,598
- Other revenue
- -$3,598
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $690,661
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,889,419
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,433,671
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,300
- Occupancy
- $221,518
- Travel
- $81,987
- Program services (functional)
- $38,891,115
- Management and general (functional)
- $888,588
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,130,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,823,136
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,791,610
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $662,743
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,128,867
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$641,279
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,770,146
- Gross receipts
- $46,170,252
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Margaret Foti | Secretary and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $162,560 | $1,463,037 | $80,381 |
| Michael STEWART | Vice President, CFO Officer | 5 | $23,850 | $453,150 | $68,581 |
| MITCHELL STOLLER | VP of Development, CHIEF PHILA Officer | 40 | $432,600 | $0 | $63,304 |
| Samuel Rogers | Dir., Leadership Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,672 | $0 | $55,069 |
| Ruby O'Lexy | Dir., Scientific partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,600 | $0 | $16,437 |
| Danielle TRIPLETT | Dir., Communication Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,400 | $0 | $27,254 |
| Rachel Taschenberger | Sr. Dir. Transformative Philan Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,600 | $0 | $14,194 |
| Sasha Dutton | Director, Corporate Alliances Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,949 | $0 | $25,263 |
| Stephen Ryan | Chairman and President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Patricia Larusso | PRESIDENT (JAN - MAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lillian Siu | PRESIDENT (APR - DEC) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michaeal Caliguiri | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Christiana Bardon | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Bown II | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James Buzzitta | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauretta Chrys | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Coleman | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Nancy Davidson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Day | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Raymond DuBois | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cathy Fraser | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr William Hait | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tonya Hallett | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justine Hastings | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Heyman | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jeanis | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Steven A Johnson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr John Leonard | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Gladys Monroy | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Reyda | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachael Ringer | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Anil Rustgi | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Ajit Singh | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Nancy Staisey | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Steele | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Margaret Foti | Secretary and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $201,028 | $1,809,255 | $64,914 |
| Michael Stewart | Vice President, CFO Officer | 5 | $22,500 | $430,500 | $64,403 |
| Mitchell R Stoller | VP of Development, Chief Phila Officer | 40 | $412,000 | $0 | $60,020 |
| Samuel Rogers | Dir. Leadership Philanthropy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,363 | $0 | $34,190 |
| Danielle Triplett | Director, Community Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,000 | $0 | $24,843 |
| Heather Franz | Associate Dir. Leadership Phil Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,250 | $0 | $42,957 |
| Sasha Dutton | Director, Corporate Alliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,640 | $0 | $23,444 |
| Lynnsay Marsan | Associate Dir., Corp. Alliance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,586 | $0 | $30,604 |
| Stephen Ryan | Chairman and President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Philip Greenberg | PRESIDENT (JAN - MAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Patricia Larusso | PRESIDENT (APR - DEC) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr William Hait | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Bayard Clarkson | President Emeritus Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Christiana Bardon | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Bown II | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James Buzzitta | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauretta Chrys | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nancy Davidson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Raymond DuBois | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Fraser | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tonya Hallett | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Heyman | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Jeanis | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eleanor Kress | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Leonard | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Gladys Monroy | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Anil Rustgi | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Ajit Singh | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nancy Staisey | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Steele | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR MARGARET FOTI | SECRETARY AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $99,360 | $894,240 | $61,001 |
| MICHAEL STEWART | CFO Key employee | 5 | $21,467 | $407,864 | $60,516 |
| MITCHELL STOLLER | VP OF DEVELOPMENT, CHIEF P Officer | 40 | $387,645 | $0 | $55,914 |
| SAMUEL ROGERS | DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,250 | $0 | $47,072 |
| DANIELLE TRIPLETT | DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY RELATI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,600 | $0 | $24,052 |
| SASHA DUTTON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR - CORPORAT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,000 | $0 | $22,575 |
| LYNNSAY MARSAN | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE ALLIANCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,677 | $0 | $27,970 |
| MICHAEL GILBERT | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - PEER TO PEER PR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,400 | $0 | $29,247 |
| STEPHEN RYAN | CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LISA COUSENS | PRESIDENT (JAN - MAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PHILIP GREENBERG | PRESIDENT (APR - DEC)) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM HAIT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BAYARD CLARKSON | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTIANA BARDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS BOWN II | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES BUZZITTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURTTA CHRYS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NANCY DAVIDSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RAYMOND DUBOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE FLORENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY FRASER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA HALLETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RICHARD HEYMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JEANIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR KRESS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOHN LEONARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GLADYS MONROY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY REYDA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANIL RUSTGI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR AJIT SINGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NANCY STAISEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY STEELE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 615 CHESTNUT STREET 17TH FL, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-4406
- In care of
- % MICHAEL STEWART
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL STEWART, 615 Chestnut Street 17th FL, Philadelphia, PA 191063483
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL STEWART, VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
- Phone
- (215) 440-9300
- Website
- WWW.AACRFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ACCELERATES PROGRESS IN THE CONQUEST OF CANCER BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS PROGRAMS DEEMED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH TO BE OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AND IMPACT.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT TO ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION (AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH, INC.) FOR CARRYING ON ITS TAX-EXEMPTED ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES RESEARCH GRANTS, SCIENTIFIC AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS, YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS, TRAVEL AWARDS AND CONFERENCE SUPPORT.Expenses $38,891,115 · revenue $1,100,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-3100004
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,791,610
- Income (IRS master file)
- $46,170,252
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $44,069,852 | $45,910,473 | $3,791,610 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $52,939,279 | $54,337,121 | $4,823,136 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $19,004,303 | $20,878,079 | $6,226,723 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $30,020,865 | $30,157,908 | $7,690,169 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-3100004).
Questions about AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 23-3100004.
- Is AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL STEWART.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 35 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,560 (Dr Margaret Foti, Secretary and CEO).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,069,852, expenses of $45,910,473 and total assets of $3,791,610 at year end.
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