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Association of Oncology Social Work Inc

EIN 13-3736895 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE STATEMENT ON FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART 1, LINE 1 AND CONTINUING ON SCHEDULE O

Income
$537,649
Spending
$451,734
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $171,185 spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- SOCIAL WORKERS AND MEMBERS ATTEND SEMINARS AND DISCUSS ASPECTS OF DEALING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE CANCER. MEMBERSHIP DUES AND MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE AMOUNTS RESPECTIVELY. THE DUES REVENUE ALLOWS THE ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TOWARDS ITS STATED PURPOSES AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEMBERS, INCLUDING CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
  2. $76,187 spent. PUBLICATIONS AND WEBINARS -- THE ORGANIZATION GIVES MEMBERS A JOURNAL AND NEWSLETTER TO INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT INDUSTRY TOPICS AND WEBINARS AND ONLINE EDUCATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS FOR THE KIM LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THIS FUND PROVIDES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS BASED ON CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE RECORDED AS A SPECIAL RESERVE AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS A LIABILITY ON THE BALANCE SHEET. THERE WERE CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED OF $4,000 IN 2024 AND THERE WERE NO SCHOLARSHIP PAYOUTS/DISTRIBUTIONS IN 2024.OTHER LEADERSHIP AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS BASED ON MERIT AND ACHIEVEMENTS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE BOARD DESIGNATED FOR THE NAOMI STEARNS SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THIS FUND IS RECORDED AS A BOARD DESIGNATED RESERVE AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A LIABILITY ON THE BALANCE SHEET. THERE WERE NO CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN 2024 AND THERE WERE NO SCHOLARSHIP PAYOUTS/DISTRIBUTIONS FOR 2024 RELATED TO THIS RESERVE FUND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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