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North American Association of Central Cancer Registries Inc

EIN 77-0324654 · Springfield, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAACCR INC. IS A COLLABORATIVE UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION FOR CANCER REGISTRIES, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND PRIVATE GROUPS IN NORTH AMERICA INTERESTED IN ENHANCING THE QUALITY AND USE OF CANCER REGISTRY DATA.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
14
Volunteers
453
Highest pay
$276,108, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 May 31, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. NCI CONTRACT - THE PURPOSE OF THE NCI CONTRACT IS TO ENHANCE NATIONAL CANCER SURVEILLANCE EFFORTS IN THREE SPECIFIC AREAS: 1. STRENGTHEN THE NATIONAL CAPACITY FOR COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND USING COMPARABLE CANCER REGISTRY DATA FOR CANCER SURVEILLANCE AND RESEARCH. 2. DEVELOP AND IMPROVE METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY AND COMPARABILITY OF CANCER REGISTRY DATA. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, AND ACCURACY. 3. IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY OF REGISTRY OPERATIONS THROUGH PROMOTING ESTABLISHED STANDARDS, DISSEMINATING TECHNICAL INFORMATION, AND FACILITATING COLLAOBRATION AMONG FEDERAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL REGISTRY PROFESSIONALS.
  2. $926,062 spent. NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER REGISTRY (NCCR) - THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO CREATE A COORDINATING CENTER SUPPORTING THE NCCR - AN AGGREGATED NATIONAL LEVEL CHILDHOOD CANCER PATIENT DATABASE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MANY LEADING PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE U.S.
  3. $574,961 spent. CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS -NON-FEDERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING A YEAR- LONG MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES SUPPORTING AND TRAINING IN CASE ABSTRACTING AND PROCESSING OF CANCER RECORDS PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO THE CANCER REGISTRAR COMMUNITY. ALSO INCLUDES THE NAACCR ANNUAL CONFERENCE WHICH IS THE ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF THE CANCER SURVEILLANCE COMMUNITY EITHER IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY. ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP COURSES ARE USUALLY PROVIDED AS ADJACENT EVENTS. ODS EXAM PREP AND REVIEW WEBINAR SERIES IS ALSO PROVIDED THREE TIMES PER YEAR WITH LIVE INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTION.
  4. $343,771 spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE VIRTUAL POOLED REGISTRY CANCER LINKAGE SYSTEM (VPR-CLS) PROJECT SHALL EXPAND INTO A SCALED-UP EFFORT TO FACILITATE LINKAGES WITH CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRIES USING THE VPR-CLS. IT WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO REFINE A CAPACITY SIMILAR TO THE NATIONAL DEATH INDEX WITHOUT THE NEED TO CREATE AN AGGREGATED NATIONAL LEVEL CANCER PATIENT DATABASE. THE VPR-CLS WILL PROVIDE RESEARCHERS WITH A SINGLE LOCATION AND STANDARD PROCESSES FOR AN INITIAL LINKAGE BEHIND THE FIREWALL OF MULTIPLE REGISTRIES, RECEIPT OF MATCH COUNTS, STREAMLINED APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL REGISTRY DATA, AND TRACKING OF STUDY STATUS ACROSS REGISTRIES.
  5. $394,462 spent. CDC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - THE TITLE OF THE PROGRAM IS THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE CANCER SURVEILLANCE STANDARDS AND SUPPORT DATA QUALITY AND OPERATIONS OF NATIONAL PROGRAM OF CANCER REGISTRIES, EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRANSLATION. NAACCR WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH NPCR LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION, MAINTENANCE, AND COMMUNICATION OF DATA STANDARDS FOR POPULATION-BASED CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRATION. IMPROVE CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRY OPERATIONS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF DOCUMENTED BEST PRACTICES. INCREASE REPORTING VIA ELECTRONIC MECHANISMS AND MEANINGFUL USE IMPLETMENTATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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