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American Childhood Cancer Organization

EIN 52-1071826 · Beltsville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE DEDICATED TO MAKING CHILDHOOD CANCER A NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH PRIORITY THROUGH SHAPING POLICY, SUPPORTING RESEARCH, RAISING AWARENESS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCEES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
3
Volunteers
28

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $244,613 spent. BOOKS AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS - LARGEST PUBLISHER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF UP TO DATE CHILDHOOD CANCER BOOKS IN THE COUNTRY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN THE CLASSROOM. MOST UTILIZED WEBSITE ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCER IN THE COUNTRY WITH GREATER THAN 3.2 MILLION SEARCHES ANNUALLY.
  2. $496,916 spent. ADVOCACY - THROUGH ACCO'S "WHAT ABOUT KIDS?" ADVOCACY INITIATIVE, ACCO HAS PROVEN THAT STATES PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN OVERCOMING THE NATIONAL DISPARITY BETWEEN ADULT AND CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND SUPPORT. AS THE OLDEST GRASSROOTS VOICE OF FAMILIES OF CHILDREN TREATED FOR CANCER IN THE US, ACCO IS LEADING THE WAY IN ADVOCATING TO SECURE STATE- BASED FUNDING FOR CHILDHOOD RESEARCH.
  3. $591,052 spent. AWARENESS: FOUNDER OF GO GOLD AND PJAMMIN FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS; WAS THE FOUNDING ORGANIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD RIBBON SYMBOL FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS AND THE FOUNDER AND HOST OF THE NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS TREE.

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 November 6, 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 November 1981.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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