Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2318 MILL ROAD NO 800
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
ALEXANDRIA, VA22314
D Employer identification number

13-6180380
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 92,510,163
F Name and address of principal officer:
ALLEN LICHTER MD
2318 MILL ROAD NO 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ASCO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1964
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ASCO IS A PROFESSIONAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETY COMMITTED TO CONQUERING CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 304
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 1,200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 8,404,587
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 1,661,960
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,749,125 8,931,139
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 66,377,111 70,399,472
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -1,105,029 761,935
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -72,501 -537,553
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 74,948,706 79,554,993
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,594,664 1,766,751
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 25,300,083 26,424,110
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 45,000 193,150
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,737,748    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 43,160,135 41,452,554
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 70,099,882 69,836,565
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 4,848,824 9,718,428
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 140,004,159 157,835,906
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 90,434,447 93,957,853
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 49,569,712 63,878,053
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GOAL STATEMENTS: ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE ONCOLOGY COMMUNITY. ADVOCATE PUBLIC POLICY TO ENSURE PATIENTS THE BENEFITS OF ONGOING RESEARCH AND HIGH QUALITY CARE AND ASSIST ONCOLOGISTS GLOBALLY IN OFFERING CANCER PATIENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES. ASCO VISION STATEMENTS:-- ALL CANCER PATIENTS WILL HAVE LIFELONG ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, EFFECTIVE, AFFORDABLE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.-- THE MOST ACCURATE CANCER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SO THAT PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT.-- INFORMATION WE LEARN FROM EVERY PATIENT WILL BE USED TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS AGAINST CANCER.-- RESOURCES WILL EXIST TO ATTRACT THE BEST CLINICIANS AND INVESTIGATORS TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE AND TO CONDUCT TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH. --ASCO WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE OF CANCER INFORMATION WORLDWIDE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 31,837,975 including grants of $ 461,163 ) (Revenue $ 36,140,116 )
EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PRODUCTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ASCO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND CONTENT ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ONCOLOGY-RELATED TOPICS IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT FORMATS. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER ASCO MEMBERS, ASCO PLANS AND PRESENTS LIVE MEETINGS ON CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH AND SCIENCE IN THE FIELD OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PRESENTED AT THE MEETINGS ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CANCER, THUS ADVANCING HIGH-QUALITY CANCER CARE.THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING IS THE WORLD'S PREMIER EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING IN THE ONCOLOGY COMMUNITY AND THE THEMATIC MEETINGS PRESENTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY ASCO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING ON SPECIFIC TYPES OF CANCERS. ASCO'S EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS SERVE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ONCOLOGY PRACTITIONERS WORLDWIDE AND THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF THEIR CAREERS. APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR ONCOLOGY FELLOWS, JUNIOR FACULTY MEMBERS, ONCOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTORS, AND OTHERS TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER AND ADDRESS THE MODERN-DAY PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER ASCO MEMBERS, ASCO PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED EDUCATION OF ONCOLOGISTS SO THAT THEY ARE BETTER PREPARED TO MEET THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT NEEDS OF THEIR PATIENTS. CURRENTLY, ASCO HOLDS THE STATUS OF ACCREDITATION WITH COMMENDATION FROM THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR CME FOR ASCO'S CME PROGRAM.ASCO MAKES MUCH OF THE CONTENT FROM ITS MEETINGS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC CONTENT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH TWO ASCO WEBSITES: WWW.ASCO.ORG AND WWW.CANCER.NET. ADDITIONALLY, ASCO MAKES EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING BOOKS, DVDS, VIRTUAL MEETINGS, PODCASTS AND PUBLIC FORUMS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: APPROXIMATELY 33,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 2010 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, CAREGIVERS, PATIENTS, AND PATIENT ADVOCATES. MORE THAN HALF OF ATTENDEES AT THE 2010 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING WERE INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES. THE 2010 ANNUAL MEETING FEATURED OVER 250 EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS AND OVER 5,000 ABSTRACTS WERE PRESENTED OR PUBLISHED. OVER 1,000 PRESENTATIONS WERE CAPTURED IN AUDIO AND VIDEO TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY.-- IN 2010, ASCO WAS THE LEAD SPONSOR OF SEVERAL THEMATIC SYMPOSIA FOCUSING ON GENITOURINARY CANCERS, GASTROINTESTINAL CANCERS, BREAST CANCER, AND MOLECULAR MARKERS, COLLECTIVELY DRAWING OVER 7,100 ATTENDEES. THESE THEMATIC SYMPOSIA WERE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. -- IN 2010, ASCO SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED OVER 30 EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, AND COURSES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ON A WIDE VARIETY OF CANCER-RELATED TOPICS TO IMPROVE ONCOLOGY CARE IN (AND) AROUND THE WORLD. THESE MEETINGS INCLUDE: -- ANNUAL MEETING -- GI SYMPOSIUM -- GU SYMPOSIUM -- BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM -- MOLECULAR MARKERS -- BEST OF ASCO BOSTON -- BEST OF ASCO SAN FRANCISCO -- ASCO/AACR METHODS WORKSHOPINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MEETINGS AND COURSES -- BEST OF ASCO INTERNATIONAL ( 11) -- JOINT SYMPOSIA (8) -- MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER MANAGEMENT COURSES (2) -- ADVANCED CANCER COURSES (3)ASCO PUBLISHES ASCO DAILY NEWS, THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT CHARGE TO ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDEES AND ONLINE WORLDWIDE. ASCO DAILY NEWS INCLUDES COVERAGE OF KEY EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS, EDITORIALS BY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS SUBSPECIALTIES, INFORMATION ABOUT ASCO PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES, PROFILES OF GRANT AND AWARD WINNERS, AND COMMENTARY AND TOPICS OF INTEREST TO INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES AND MEMBERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,655,169 including grants of $ 100,000 ) (Revenue $ 23,828,147 )
EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS: ASCO PUBLISHES TWO EDUCATIONAL JOURNALS ADDRESSING CLINICAL ONCOLOGY THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (JCO) IS A HIGHLY REGARDED, PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL THAT DISSEMINATES QUALITY ARTICLES ON SIGNIFICANT CLINICAL ONCOLOGY RESEARCH IN PRINT AND ELECTRONIC FORMATS. JCO INCLUDES ORIGINAL REPORTS, SELECTED EDITORIALS, COMMENTARIES, REVIEWS, AND OTHER WORK THAT RELATE TO THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH CANCER. JCO IS TRANSLATED INTO A NUMBER OF LANGUAGES IN INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS, THEREBY INCREASING ITS USE INTERNATIONALLY.PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY PRACTICE (JOP) INCLUDES ORIGINAL RESEARCH, FEATURES ARTICLES, AND COLUMNS ON CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT FOR PRACTICING ONCOLOGISTS, WHICH ARE EDITED BY ONCOLOGISTS.IN 2010, THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY HAD 24,300 ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE JCO IMPACT FACTOR INCREASED FOR A FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, AS REPORTED BY THOMSON REUTERS IN ITS 2009 JOURNAL CITATION REPORT. THE RISE IN THE IMPACT FACTOR OF NEARLY 50% SINCE 2005 IS A REFLECTION OF THE VALUE RESEARCHERS FIND IN JCO CONTENT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,859,900 including grants of $ 402,989 ) (Revenue $ 31,631 )
CANCER POLICY AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS: ASCO'S CANCER POLICY AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF PHYSICIANS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN CANCER RESEARCH, CARE AND PREVENTION. THE DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES AND ASCO LEADERS TO SHAPE POLICY, LAW AND REGULATION ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO ASCO'S MEMBERS. THE DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAMS SPAN A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES, INCLUDING PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH, CLINICAL PRACTICE, EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS, QUALITY ASSESSMENT/IMPROVEMENT, WORKFORCE, DISPARITIES, COST/ACCESS, AND CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO MEMBERS SUCH AS HOTLINES, TOOLS AND LEGAL ANALYSIS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS, LEGAL ANALYSIS, DEVELOPMENT OF FORMAL COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY, ADVOCACY, AND SPECIAL STUDIES ON CRITICAL ISSUES FOR THE CANCER COMMUNITY.CANCER POLICY AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS STAFF INTERACT AND COLLABORATE ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH ASCO STATE AND REGIONAL AFFILIATES, OTHER MEDICAL SPECIALTY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, CONGRESS, THE ADMINISTRATION, AND PATIENT ADVOCATE ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS RELATED TO CANCER RESEARCH AND QUALITY CARE. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IN 2010, ASCO'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDED EFFORTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1. NEW GUIDELINES AND ONGOING UPDATES: ASCO NOW HAS 28 PUBLISHED PRACTICE GUIDELINES ADDRESSING A WIDE RANGE OF CANCER TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES. AN ADDITIONAL 4 GUIDELINES ARE IN DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH 8 UPDATES TO EXISTING GUIDELINES. 2. QUALITY ONCOLOGY PRACTICE INITIATIVE (QOPI): A QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY PRACTICES. QOPI PROVIDES A WEB-BASED DATA COLLECTION TOOL THAT ALLOWS PRACTICE STAFF TO 1) REPORT ON VARIOUS CANCER CARE QUALITY MEASURES, 2) RECEIVE ANALYZED DATA ON PRACTICE PERFORMANCE, AND 3) COMPARE PERFORMANCE AGAINST THEIR PEERS FOR DATA-DRIVEN IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN THE CANCER COMMUNITY AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE AS A MECHANISM FOR SATISFYING PRACTICE EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION. ASCO SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF COLLABORATIVE GROUPS THAT USE QOPI WITHIN THEIR INITIATIVES TO DRIVE THEIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS. OVER 700 PRACTICES NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. 3. ADVANCED CANCER CARE: ASCO PUBLISHED A POSITION PAPER ON COMMUNICATION AND DECISION MAKING FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED CANCER. THE PAPER OUTLINES THE GOALS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, BARRIERS THAT CURRENTLY LIMIT REALIZATION OF THIS VISION, AND POSSIBLE STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS THAT CAN IMPROVE CARE CONSISTENT WITH THE WISHES OF PATIENTS AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE. 4. THE STATE/REGIONAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM: THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 1993 TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY ONCOLOGISTS, AND TO FACILITATE ASCO'S OWN ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. THE 47 STATE/REGIONAL AFFILIATES INTERACT WITH ASCO THROUGH THE CLINICAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE (CPC), WHERE EACH SOCIETY HAS A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE CHARGED WITH SERVING AS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND ASCO. THE MEMBER AFFILIATES HAVE ACCESS TO A NUMBER OF BENEFITS INCLUDING STATE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ASSISTANCE, CME ACCREDITATION THROUGH JOINTLY SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, FEDERAL- AND STATE-LEVEL ADVOCACY SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES ON PRACTICE-RELATED ISSUES, AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT.5. CODING, REIMBURSEMENT, AND COVERAGE POLICY: ASCO REVIEWS AND FREQUENTLY COMMENTS UPON CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ONCOLOGY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA) PROCESSES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CPT CODES AND VALUATION OF CODES THROUGH THE AMA/SPECIALTY SOCIETY RELATIVE VALUE SCALE UPDATE COMMITTEE (RUC).
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,206,791 including grants of $ 344,075 ) (Revenue $ 10,574,306 )
MEMBER SERVICES: MEMBER SERVICES WORKS TO SUPPORT ASCO'S MORE THAN 30,000 MEMBERS THROUGH ITS DAILY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROCESSING NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS AND MEMBER DUES, PHONE AND E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCHING AND FULFILLING MEMBER REQUESTS, MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF MEMBER DATA, AND NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS.ASCO CONNECTION IS THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. IT IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ASCO'S PROGRAMS, BENEFITS, AND RESOURCES. TOGETHER WITH ITS COMPANION SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE, ASCOCONNECTION.ORG, ASCO CONNECTION PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN ASCO AND ITS MEMBERS, AND BETWEEN MEMBERS AND THEIR COLLEAGUES. COMMUNICATIONS AND PATIENT INFORMATION: ASCO PROVIDES THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING PATIENTS, THE MEDIA, LEGISLATORS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT CANCER, CANCER CARE, TREATMENT, RESEARCH, PREVENTION, AND OTHER ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE CANCER COMMUNITY.ASCO HAS A FREE PATIENT EDUCATION WEBSITE, CANCER.NET (WWW.CANCER.NET), AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING PATIENTS, THEIR CAREGIVERS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, THE MEDIA, LEGISLATORS, PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT CANCER, CANCER CARE, TREATMENT, SURVIVORSHIP, RESEARCH, PREVENTION, AND OTHER ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE CANCER COMMUNITY. THE SITE OFFERS MEDICAL INFORMATION ON MORE THAN 120 TYPES OF CANCER AND RELATED SYNDROMES, CLINICAL TRIALS, MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS, CAREGIVING, AND HOW TO COPE WITH THE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF LIVING WITH CANCER. IN ADDITION TO ITS WEBSITE CONTENT, ASCO OFFERS PRINTED MATERIALS FOR PATIENTS, SUCH AS: CANCER.NET'S GUIDES TO CANCER (DETAILED GUIDES COVERING SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS, DIAGNOSIS, STAGING, TREATMENT, CLINICAL TRIAL RESOURCES, SIDE EFFECTS, AFTER TREATMENT, CURRENT RESEARCH AND QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR), ASCO ANSWERS FACT SHEETS (A SERIES OF FACT SHEETS THAT PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO A SPECIFIC TYPE OF CANCER OR CANCER-RELATED TOPIC, INCLUDING AN OVERVIEW, AN ILLUSTRATION OF WHERE IT STARTS, HOW IT IS TREATED, TERMS TO KNOW, QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR, BOOKLETS ON ADVANCED CANCER CARE PLANNING, MANAGING THE COST OF CANCER CARE, AND CANCER IN OLDER ADULTS.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON CANCER.NETFIND AN ONCOLOGIST DATABASE: A FREE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF ASCO MEMBERS BY SPECIALTY OR LOCATION FOR THOSE IN NEED OF A SPECIALIST.CANCER ADVANCES: SUMMARIES OF RESEARCH ADVANCES IN CLINICAL ONCOLOGY FROM THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, ASCO'S ANNUAL MEETINGS, ASCO SYMPOSIA, AND ASCO'S MEET THE EXPERTS EVENTS.WHAT TO KNOW - ASCO'S GUIDELINES: PATIENT-FRIENDLY GUIDES BASED ON ASCO'S CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIANS.RESEARCH AND MEETINGS: INFORMATION ON ASCO'S CLINICAL CANCER ADVANCES REPORT, ASCO'S ANNUAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA, VIRTUAL LECTURES, AND ASCO'S EXPERT PERSPECTIVE ON CANCER NEWS. MULTIMEDIA: MEDICAL ILLUSTRATIONS, VIDEOS, AND PODCASTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS: CANCER RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND COPING.EXPERT INFORMATION FROM ASCO: ASCO EXPERTS ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT CURRENT TOPICS IN CANCER CARE, TREATMENT, AND RESEARCH.CANCER.NET FEATURE ARTICLES: WEEKLY ARTICLES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ON TOPICS OF INTEREST, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON CANCER CARE AND TREATMENT.ASCO CANCER TREATMENT SUMMARY FORMS: PRINTABLE FORMS PATIENTS AND THEIR DOCTORS CAN COMPLETE TO HELP KEEP TRACK OF TREATMENT PLANS AND FOLLOW-UP CARE PLANS.CANCER.NET EN ESPANOL: TRANSLATED CONTENT ON THE TREATMENT OF COMMON CANCER TYPES, MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL TRIALS, AND ASCO'S GUIDELINES.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,206,791 including grants of $ 344,075 ) (Revenue $ 10,574,306 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 54,559,835
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
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No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
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No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
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No
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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No
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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
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No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
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No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
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No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
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No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
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Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
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No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
420
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
304
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletBD , CJ
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
18
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
VA , NY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
PAUL AINES CPA CFO
2318 MILL ROAD 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
(571) 483-1300
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) GEORGE SLEDGE MD 08-10
PRESIDENT (10-11)
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) MICHAEL LINK MD 10-13
PRESIDENT ELECT (10-11)
 1.00 X   X       20,500 0 0
(3) CLIFFORD HUDIS MD 09-12
TREASURER (10-11)
 1.00 X           15,000 0 0
(4) JAMES ABBRUZZESE MD
BOARD MEMBER (10-13)
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) MONICA BERTAGNOLLI MD
BOARD MEMBER (08-11)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) EDUARDO CAZAP MD
BOARD MEMBER (09-12)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) SUSAN COHN MD
BOARD MEMBER (09-12)
 1.00 X           500 0 0
(8) BRUCE JOHNSON MD
BOARD MEMBER (08-11)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) ROBERT LANGDON MD
BOARD MEMBER (08-11)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) LORI PIERCE MD
BOARD MEMBER (10-13)
 1.00 X           750 0 0
(11) LYNN SCHUCHTER MD
BOARD MEMBER (09-12)
 1.00 X           1,500 0 0
(12) FRANCES SHEPHERD MD
BOARD MEMBER (10-13)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) SANDRA SWAIN MD
BOARD MEMBER (08-11)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) EVERETT VOKES MD
BOARD MEMBER (09-12)
 1.00 X           3,500 0 0
(15) JULIE VOSE MD
BOARD MEMBER (10-13)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) PETER YU MD
BOARD MEMBER (09-12)
 1.00 X           2,000 0 0
(17) ROBIN ZON
BOARD MEMBER (10-13)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) DOUGLAS BLAYNEY MD 08-10
PRESIDENT (09-10)
 1.00 X           2,500 0 0
(19) GEORGE SLEDGE MD 08-10
PRESIDENT ELECT (09-10)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) RICHARD SCHILSKY MD08-10
IMMED PAST PRES (09-10)
 1.00 X           0 250 0
(21) DEAN BAJORIN MD
BOARD MEMBER (07-10)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) ROBERT MILLER MD
BOARD MEMBER (07-10)
 1.00 X           2,500 0 0
(23) KATHLEEN PRITCHARD MD
BOARD MEMBER (07-10)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) DEBORAH SCHRAG MD
BOARD MEMBER (07-10)
 1.00 X           500 0 0
(25) JOEL TEPPER MD
BOARD MEMBER (07-10)
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) ALLEN LICHTER MD
CEO
 37.50     X       758,456 0 18,656
(27) DINA MICHELS ESQ
VICE PRES.,GEN COUNSEL,SEC.
 37.50     X       447,958 0 31,884
(28) PAUL AINES CPA
CFO
 37.50     X       265,394 0 32,122
(29) NANCY DALY MSMPH
EXEC DIRECTOR, CCF
 37.50       X     194,770 0 25,874
(30) JEAN COLVARD
S DIR MEMBER & MEETING SVS
 37.50       X     210,948 0 21,666
(31) DEBORAH KAMIN RNPHD
S DIR CANCER POLICY
 37.50       X     222,989 0 31,734
(32) BERNIE KHOO
S DIR INTEGRATED MEDIA
 37.50       X     319,620 0 32,122
(33) CARA MOLINARI
S DIR EDUCATION
 37.50       X     154,714 0 17,305
(34) THERESA VAN SCHAIK
S DIR JOURNALS
 37.50       X     162,288 0 23,318
(35) SUZANNE BRACH
S DIR MARKETING
 37.50         X   192,514 0 25,683
(36) KRISTIN LUDWIG
S DIR COMMUNICATIONS
 37.50         X   215,504 0 17,391
(37) KAY NOLL
S DIR HUMAN RESOURCES
 37.50         X   185,828 0 19,742
(38) DOUGLAS PYLE
S DIR INT'L AFFAIRS
 37.50         X   175,823 0 28,116
(39) LINDA C SCHMIDT
CANCER POLICY
 37.50         X   199,394 0 14,955
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,755,450 250 340,568
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet30
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ASTUTE TECHNOLOGY
11718 BOWMEN GREEN DR
RESTON,VA20190 		VIDEO RECORDING 748,727
POLSINELLI SHUGHART PC
1152 15TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		LEGAL 318,270
BECKSTEIN PRODUCTION LLC
12415 ROUSSEAU TERRACE
NORTH POTOMAC,MD20878 		CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT 253,950
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMORY LLP
28 STATE STREET
BOSTON,MA02109 		LEGAL 244,009
BRYAN CAVE LLP
PO BOX 503089
ST LOUIS,MO63150 		LEGAL 170,444
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet11
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 8,931,139
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,931,139
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a EDUCATION MTGS & PROD 900,099 23,576,502 23,376,707 199,795  
b MEMBERSHIP 900,099 10,574,316 10,574,316    
c PUBLICATIONS 511,190 10,386,506 10,386,506    
d EXHIBITS 900,099 9,801,143 9,801,143    
e ADVERTISING 541,800 9,340,914   9,340,914  
f All other program service revenue . 6,720,091 6,720,091    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 70,399,472
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 417,115     417,115
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 822     822
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 116,654     116,654
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 211,145  
b Less: rental expenses 1,365,492  
c Rental income or (loss) -1,154,347  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -1,154,347   -1,154,347  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 11,904,058 29,618
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 11,589,678  
c Gain or (loss) 314,380 29,618
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 343,998     343,998
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MAILING LIST 511,120 410,190     410,190
b OTHER 900,099 89,950   18,225 71,725
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 500,140
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 79,554,993 60,858,763 8,404,587 1,360,504
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 1,190,169 1,190,169
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 124,500 124,500
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 452,082 452,082
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,971,818 1,196,704 1,554,470 220,644
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 18,450,273 12,920,142 3,680,539 1,849,592
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,277,933 905,914 272,615 99,404
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,350,040 1,689,906 459,329 200,805
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,374,046 941,532 325,718 106,796
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 662,580 391,836 270,744  
c Accounting ........... 101,100   101,100  
d Lobbying ........... 148,210 148,210    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 193,150 193,150
f Investment management fees ...... 174,744   174,744  
g Other .......... 10,301,696 7,411,248 2,890,448  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 236,836 203,407 33,429  
13 Office expenses ....... 728,928 470,390 256,915 1,623
14 Information technology ...... 1,828,574 1,318,083 510,491  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 4,319,675 3,219,347 1,100,328  
17 Travel ............ 2,378,013 1,930,871 435,272 11,870
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 8,663,009 8,193,312 469,697  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,261,936 1,695,407 513,052 53,477
23 Insurance .............. 368,932 147,081 221,851  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a UBI TAX 1,440,149 1,440,149    
b PRINTING & PRODUCTION 4,985,927 4,917,883 67,657 387
c POSTAGE & SHIPPING 1,876,824 1,845,410 31,414  
d BANK & CC FEES 1,107,017 1,028,343 78,674  
e TAX UNRELATED TO UBI 426,777 329,746 97,031  
f All other expenses -558,373 448,163 -1,006,536  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 69,836,565 54,559,835 12,538,982 2,737,748
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 300 1 300
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 8,629,628 2 5,337,194
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 4,314,452 4 4,349,645
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 3,399,994 9 3,940,777
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 66,398,822
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 7,272,334 60,399,106 10c 59,126,488
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 50,082,017 11 75,988,397
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 12,773,000 12 7,274,631
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 405,662 15 1,818,474
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 140,004,159 16 157,835,906
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 3,839,291 17 4,913,286
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 15,121,696 19 15,358,538
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 48,050,000 20 48,050,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 23,423,460 25 25,636,029
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 90,434,447 26 93,957,853
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 49,569,712 27 63,878,053
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 49,569,712 33 63,878,053
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 140,004,159 34 157,835,906
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
79,554,993
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
69,836,565
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
9,718,428
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
49,569,712
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
4,589,913
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
63,878,053
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 10,019,866 2,928,249 9,732,535 9,749,125 8,931,139 41,360,914
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 52,328,773 8,421,317 55,457,162 54,860,215 58,117,275 229,184,742
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 291,953 89,689 257,198 155,397 235,462 1,029,699
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 62,640,592 11,439,255 65,446,895 64,764,737 67,283,876 271,575,355
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 14,233,783 3,589,400 11,825,034 11,459,125 10,056,139 51,163,481
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 14,233,783 3,589,400 11,825,034 11,459,125 10,056,139 51,163,481
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           220,411,874
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 62,640,592 11,439,255 65,446,895 64,764,737 67,283,876 271,575,355
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,585,211 700,422 2,234,994 1,248,387 848,971 7,617,985
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. 3,328,558 1,418,830 1,237,990 1,445,377 2,794,100 10,224,855
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 5,913,769 2,119,252 3,472,984 2,693,764 3,643,071 17,842,840
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 1,434,494 661,354 2,444,918 2,303,656 2,884,051 9,728,473
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 69,988,855 14,219,861 71,364,797 69,762,157 73,810,998 299,146,668
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
73.680 %
16
16
72.370 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.960 %
18
18
6.330 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR REPORTING: ASCO'S 2007 REPORTED FIGURES REPRESENT THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS FROM ASCO'S SHORT-YEAR PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2007. THIS SHORT-YEAR REPRESENTS A TRANSITIONAL REPORTING PERIOD FOR ASCO FROM A FISCAL YEAR END OF AUGUST 31ST TO A CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR.
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
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If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 148,210  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 148,210  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 63,999,451  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 64,147,661  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 20,258 181,000 152,632 148,210 502,100
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 214 0 214
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 0 15,916  
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships ..... 0 15,916  
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   7,342,677 7,342,677
b Buildings ................   47,944,341 2,989,568 44,954,773
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   11,111,804 4,282,766 6,829,038
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 59,126,488
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
DUE TO AFFILIATE 1,156,663
LIABILITY UNDER INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 8,529,366
TAXABLE BOND PAYABLE 15,950,000






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 25,636,029
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 79,554,993
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 69,836,565
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 9,718,428
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 4,589,913
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 4,589,913
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 14,308,341
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 85,510,398
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 4,589,913
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,365,492
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 5,955,405
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 79,554,993
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 79,554,993
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 71,202,057
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,365,492
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,365,492
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 69,836,565
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 69,836,565
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND THEREFORE, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT A MINIMUM, THE 2007 THROUGH 2010 TAX YEARS ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSE TO PART VIII 1,365,492.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSE TO PART VIII 1,365,492.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL AWARD (IDEA), BEST OF ASCO INTERNATIONAL (BOA INT'L) 6,845
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 11,363
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUTREACH AND JOINT SYMPOSIA, IDEA, BOA INT'L 86,204
RUSSIA AND NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL AWARD (IDEA) 5,546
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUTREACH AND JOINT SYMPOSIA, IDEA, BOA INT'L 93,633
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUTREACH AND JOINT SYMPOSIA, IDEA, BOA INT'L, ADVANCED CANCER COURSES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER MANAGEMENT COURSE 74,980
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUTREACH AND JOINT SYMPOSIA, IDEA, BOA INT'L, ADVANCED CANCER COURSES 60,189
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUTREACH AND JOINT SYMPOSIA, IDEA, BOA INT'L, ADVANCED CANCER COURSES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER MANAGEMENT COURSE 43,406
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LICENSING AND OTHER PROVISION OF CONTENT FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD, INTERNATIONAL AWARDS COMMITTEE 36,301
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   0 382,166
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   0 36,301
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   0 418,467
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EUROPE CONTRIBUTION TO JOINT METHODS IN CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH WORKSHOP 33,615        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
1
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD NORTH AMERICA 1 1,200 CHECK 3,623 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 1,200 CHECK 3,623 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 7 8,400 CHECK 25,359 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD RUSSIA AND NEWLY INDEPENDENTS STATES 1 1,200 CHECK 3,623 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD EUROPE 3 3,600 CHECK 10,868 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD SOUTH AMERICA 2 2,400 CHECK 7,245 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 2 2,400 CHECK 7,245 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 2 2,400 CHECK 7,245 TRAVEL COST BOOK
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD SOUTH ASIA 4 4,800 CHECK 14,491 TRAVEL COST BOOK
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
GRAHAM PELTON CONSULTING
39 BEECHWOOD RD
 
SUMMIT, NJ07901 		FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT   No 0 193,150 -193,150
Total .................right arrow   193,150 -193,150
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
VA, NY
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF FUNDRAISING PAYMENTS SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) PAYMENTS TO GRAHAM PELTON AND MERZ GROUP WERE FOR FUNDRAISING SERVICES FOR ASCO'S 501(C)(3) AFFILIATE, CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION TO DETERMINE FUNDRAISING BEST PRACTICES - NO REVENUE WAS RECEIVED.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number
13-6180380
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS (ASCP)1321 DUKE STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		52-0942322 501(C)(6) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(2) FRIENDS OF CANCER RESEARCH3299 K ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		52-1983273 501(C)(3) 30,675       CONTRIBUTION
(3) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS633 NORTH ST CLAIR
CHICAGO,IL60611 		36-2192800 501(C)(3) 50,000       CONTRIBUTION
(4) ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CANCER INSTMEDICAL ART BLDG
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		23-7410581 501(C)(3) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(5) BROOKINGS INSTITUTION1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		53-0196577 501(C)(3) 10,000       CONTRIBUTION
(6) WASHINGTON STATE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY SOC113 W 7TH ST STE 205
VANCOUVER,WA98660 		56-2367855 501(C)(6) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(7) KANSAS SOCIETY CLINICAL ONCOLOGY9200 INDIAN CREEK PKWY SUITE 300
OVERLAND PARK,KS62210 		48-1160355 501(C)(6) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(8) WEST VIRGINIA ONCOLOGY SOCIETY211 MARION SQUARE PO BOX 2990
FAIRMONT,WV26554 		26-2558397 501(C)(4) 10,000       CONTRIBUTION
(9) ALABAMA CANCER CONGRESS8805 N 145TH E AVE STE 203
OWASSO,OK74055 		26-2900861 501(C)(6) 10,000       CONTRIBUTION
(10) NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETYPO BOX 643 C/O L AUBREY
SANDOWN,NH03873 		02-0445055 501(C)(3) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(11) DUKE CANCER CENTER2424 ERWIN RD SUITE 601
DURHAM,NC27705 		56-0532129 501(C)(3) 25,000       CONTRIBUTION
(12) PREVENT CANCER FOUNDATION1600 DUKE ST 500
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		52-1429544 501(C)(3) 11,000       CONTRIBUTION
(13) CANCERCARE275 7TH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10001 		13-1825919 501(C)(3) 25,500       CONTRIBUTION
(14) BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION654 MADISON AVE 1209
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-3727250 501(C)(3) 30,000       CONTRIBUTION
(15) NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP1010 WAYNE AVE 770
SILVER SPRING,MD20910 		85-0357897 501(C)(3) 75,000       CONTRIBUTION
(16) KOMEN NAT'L RACE FOR THE CURE1911 N FORT MYER DR 112
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		75-1835298 501(C)(3) 50,530       CONTRIBUTION
(17) ALEXANDRIA OFFICE ON WOMEN421 KING ST
ALEXANDRIA,VA22341 		54-1780375 501(C)(3) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(18) ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ALEXANDRIA4101 EISENHOWER AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA,VA22304 		54-0796610 501(C)(3) 5,000       CONTRIBUTION
(19) CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION2318 MILL ROAD 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		31-1667995 501(C)(3) 90,568       CONTRIBUTION
(20) FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER110 FAIRVIEW AVE N
SEATTLE,WA98109 		23-7156071 501(C)(3) 20,900       CONTRIBUTION
(21) INTERNATIONAL UNION AGAINST CANCER500 FIFTH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		23-7208844 501(C)(3) 44,380       CONTRIBUTION
(22) MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTERPO BOX 026338
NEW YORK,NY10087 		13-1924236 501(C)(3) 46,037       CONTRIBUTION
(23) INDIANA UNIVERSITY620 UNION DRIVE
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202 		35-6001673 501(C)(3) 142,549       CONTRIBUTION
(24) STANFORD UNIVERSITY1000 WELCH ROAD 301
STANFORD,CA94301 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 53,631       CONTRIBUTION
(25) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN3003 S STATE STREET
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(C)(3) 83,200       CONTRIBUTION
(26) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO5801 SOUTH ELLIS AVE
CHICAGO,IL60637 		36-2177139 501(C)(3) 10,400       CONTRIBUTION
(27) AMERICAN CANCER BIOREPOSITORY INC201 E JEFFERSON STREET
LOUISVILLE,KY40202 		14-1843303 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(28) CANCER CARE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP INC514 N PROSPECT AVE 4TH FL
REDONDO BEACH,CA90277 		33-0004735 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(29) DREYER CANCER CTR1221 N HIGHLAND AVE
AURORA,IL60506 		36-2690329 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(30) HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY ASSOC IL676 N ST CLAIR
CHICAGO,IL60611 		36-4117454 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(31) IOWA CANCER CARE ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES525 10TH ST SE
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52403 		42-1203658 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(32) LOUISIANA ONCOLOGY SOCIETY501 W ST MARY BLVD SUITE 200
LAFAYETTE,LA70506 		72-1188733 501(C)(3) 6,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(33) MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CTR361 OLD BELGRADE ROAD
AUGUSTA,ME04330 		04-3369653 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(34) NEW YORK HOSP QUEENS56-26 MAIN ST
FLUSHING,NY11355 		11-2638852 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(35) NORTHWEST MEDICAL SPEC PLLC1624 SOUTH I STREET
TACOMA,WA98405 		91-1867315 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(36) ONCOLOGY ALLIANCE SC1055 N MAYFAIR RD
WAUWATOSA,WI53226 		39-1225006 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(37) PALO ALTO MEDICAL FOUNDATION795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO,CA94301 		94-1156581 501(C)(3) 6,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(38) PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC911 BYPASS ROAD
PIKEVILLE,KY41501 		61-0458376 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(39) RAMAN SOOD PHYSICIAN PC617 CENTRAL AVE
DUNKIRK,NY14048 		16-1059338 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(40) SIMONDS-SINON REGIONAL275 NICHOLS ROAD
FITCHBURG,MA01420 		04-2103555 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(41) SOUTHFIELD ONCOLOGY INST INC21751 WEST ELEVEN MILE ROAD
SOUTHFIELD,MI48076 		38-2851003 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(42) THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE,RI02906 		05-0258905 501(C)(3) 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(43) WENATCHEE VALLEY MED CTR PS820 N CHELAN
WENATCHEE,WA98801 		91-0647181 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
(44) WEST CLINIC PC100 N HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS,TN38120 		62-1526296 N/A 13,500       SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
29
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
15
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCIENCE OF ONCOLOGY AWARD 1 10,000      
(2) DAVID A KARNOFSKY AWARD 1 25,000      
(3) BJ KENNEDY AWARD 1 5,000      
(4) PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY AWARD 1 5,000      
(5) GIANNI BONADONNA BREAST CANCER AWARD 1 10,000      
(6) ASCO / AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AWARD 1 10,000      
(7) DIVERSITY IN ONCOLOGY INITIATIVE WHICH INCLUDED 4 MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATION AWARDS AND 16 RESIDENT TRAVEL AWARDS 20 32,500      
(8) SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE/ASCO QUALITY OF CARE INITIATIVE; BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM 2 27,000      

Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: ASCO GRANTS SEVERAL SPECIAL AWARDS INTENDED TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE COMMITMENT TO FURTHERING THE PROGRESS AGAINST CANCER HAS LED TO TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, CANCER PATIENTS, AND ASCO. SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE HONORED AT AND MOST GIVE A LECTURE DURING AN ASCO MEETING OR SYMPOSIUM. SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON A PEER-REVIEW PROCESS USING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED FOR EACH AWARD. FUNDS AWARDED TO SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE GIVEN AS STIPENDS OR PRIZES, NOT FOR SPECIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO REPORTING. DUE TO THE TYPE OF AWARD THERE IS NO FOLLOW UP ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS. THE GIANNI BONADONNA BREAST CANCER AWARD, BREAST CANCER REGISTRY PILOT PROGRAM AND THE DIVERSITY IN ONCOLOGY MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATION PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY GRANT SUPPORT STAFF IF THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT DELAYS THAT WILL MATERIALLY AFFECT THE ABILITY TO ATTAIN THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GRANT PROJECT OR TO MEET SUCH TIME SCHEDULES AS MAY HAVE BEEN PROPOSED. GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF IF THEY PLAN TO LEAVE AN ORGANIZATION DURING THE COURSE OF A GRANT AND MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTITUTION TRANSFER OF THE GRANT BEFORE ANY TRANSFER TAKES PLACE. THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF REQUIRES TECHNICAL PROJECT REPORTS (PROGRESS REPORTS) AND BUDGET SUMMARIES (FINANCIAL REPORTS) FOR ALL GRANTS. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE GRANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND A BUDGET SUMMARY ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 30 DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE GRANT BUDGET PERIOD. THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF REVIEWS THE REPORTS AND PROVIDES THE GRANTEE AN APPROVAL NOTIFICATION. THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF REQUIRES A FINAL PROJECT REPORT AND BUDGET SUMMARY WITHIN 30 DAYS FOLLOWING EXPIRATION OF THE GRANT. THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF REVIEWS THE REPORTS AND IF APPROVED, PROVIDES THE GRANTEE AN APPROVAL NOTIFICATION. ALL UNUSED FUNDS AT THE END OF THE AWARD TERM MUST BE RETURNED. GRANTS ARE ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED BY THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF AFTER RECEIPT OF THE FINAL PROJECT REPORT AND FINAL BUDGET SUMMARY AND AFTER THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF'S DETERMINATION THAT ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS IN THE GRANT HAVE BEEN MET. THE GRANT SUPPORT STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASK THE GRANTEE TO RETURN FUNDS THAT WERE SPENT INCONSISTENTLY WITH THE APPROVED BUDGET.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
Yes
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
Yes
 
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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) ALLEN LICHTER MD (i)
(ii)		 606,893
0 		91,563
0 		60,000
0 		0
0 		18,656
0 		777,112
0 		0
0
(2) DINA MICHELS ESQ (i)
(ii)		 445,244
0 		0
0 		2,714
0 		0
0 		31,884
0 		479,842
0 		0
0
(3) PAUL AINES CPA (i)
(ii)		 261,394
0 		4,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		32,122
0 		297,516
0 		0
0
(4) NANCY DALY MSMPH (i)
(ii)		 194,770
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		25,874
0 		220,644
0 		0
0
(5) JEAN COLVARD (i)
(ii)		 207,948
0 		3,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		21,666
0 		232,614
0 		0
0
(6) DEBORAH KAMIN RNPHD (i)
(ii)		 218,989
0 		4,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		31,734
0 		254,723
0 		0
0
(7) BERNIE KHOO (i)
(ii)		 305,620
0 		14,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		32,122
0 		351,742
0 		0
0
(8) CARA MOLINARI (i)
(ii)		 154,714
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,305
0 		172,019
0 		0
0
(9) THERESA VAN SCHAIK (i)
(ii)		 159,788
0 		2,500
0 		0
0 		0
0 		23,318
0 		185,606
0 		0
0
(10) SUZANNE BRACH (i)
(ii)		 189,514
0 		3,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		25,683
0 		218,197
0 		0
0
(11) KRISTIN LUDWIG (i)
(ii)		 210,504
0 		5,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,391
0 		232,895
0 		0
0
(12) KAY NOLL (i)
(ii)		 181,828
0 		4,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		19,742
0 		205,570
0 		0
0
(13) DOUGLAS PYLE (i)
(ii)		 172,823
0 		3,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		28,116
0 		203,939
0 		0
0
(14) LINDA C SCHMIDT (i)
(ii)		 199,394
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,955
0 		214,349
0 		0
0


Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 1A A HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS PROVIDED TO THE CEO, WHICH IS CONSIDERED PART OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION AND ADDRESSED IN THE CEO'S WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
  PART I, LINE 4B CONTRIBUTIONS TO 457(B) PLAN: ALLEN LICHTER $16,500 JEAN COLVARD $16,500
  PART I, LINE 7 PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE TO SOME EMPLOYEES LISTED ON SCHEDULE J AND INCLUDED AS PART OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION. THE BONUS PAYMENTS ARE NOT ON A FIXED BASIS BUT RATHER ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND DETERMINED BY THE CEO WITH REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
  PART I, LINE 8 CERTAIN AMOUNTS PAID OR ACCRUED TO THE CEO AND THE VP/GC WERE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT THAT WAS SUBJECT TO THE INITIAL CONTRACT EXCEPTION DESCRIBED IN TREAS. REGS. SECTION 53.4958-4(A)(3).
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number
13-6180380
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
  		52-1381432 01530LAD2 04-23-2008 48,050,000 BUY/BLDOUT 5 FLS HQ BLDG   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . .        
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 48,050,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds.        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 60,538      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds.        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 47,262,589      
11 Other spent proceeds . .        
12 Other unspent proceeds. . . 787,411      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2008
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue?   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . .   X            
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X            
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X            
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X            
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? . X              
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . .        
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X            
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? X              
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider . DEPFA BANK
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . 30.000000000000      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .   X            
e Was a hedge terminated? .   X            
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X            
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X            
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . .   X            
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

Schedule K (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    PART IV, QUESTION 3: ASCO HAS AN INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT WITH DEPFA BANK THROUGH 2038. ASCO MAKES FIXED INTEREST PAYMENTS AT A 3.587% RATE. VARIABLE SWAP PAYMENTS, BASED ON ONE-MONTH LIBOR, RECEIVED FROM THE SWAP COUNTERPARTY ARE USED TO MAKE THE VARIABLE INTEREST PAYMENTS AS THEY COME DUE. THESE INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS QUALIFY AS A DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT AND ARE USED TO MITIGATE THE EFFECT OF INTEREST RATE FLUCTUATIONS.
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NEW PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 ASCO'S QUALITY ONCOLOGY PRACTICE INITIATIVE (QOPI) IS AN ONCOLOGIST-LED, PRACTICE-BASED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. NEW IN 2010 IS ASCO'S QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH BUILDS UPON THE SUCCESS OF QOPI. QOPI CERTIFICATION DEMONSTRATES A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND ONGOING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN THE HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY OUTPATIENT PRACTICE. THE GOALS OF THE QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ARE TO: -- PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY CANCER CARE AS DEFINED BY THE CLINICIAN EXPERTS. -- PROVIDE A TRUSTED SOLUTION TO SATISFY EXTERNAL DEMAND FOR QUALITY ACTIVITIES. -- REDUCE REDUNDANT PROGRAMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS FOR ONCOLOGY PRACTICES, INCLUDING HEALTH PLAN PROGRAMS. THE QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS CARRIED OUT BY A SPECIAL-PURPOSE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION (LLC), THE INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, THE INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, LLC INCLUDES THE TRADE NAME QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS LLC IS ASCO AND THE ACTING MANAGER IS ASCO'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1   AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASCO INCLUDED 18 MEMBERS WITH VOTING RIGHTS: THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, TREASURER, IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT, AND 14 DIRECTORS. ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY VOTING MEMBERS OF ASCO AND HAVE THE SAME VOTING RIGHTS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) IS AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTENT WITH ASCO'S BYLAWS. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WERE: THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, TREASURER, IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT, AND THOSE DIRECTORS SERVING THEIR FINAL YEAR OF THEIR TERM. THE CEO IS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE MEMBERS OF ASCO'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SCOPE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S AUTHORITY IS ESTABLISHED BY ASCO'S BYLAWS, WHICH PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS EMPOWERED TO MAKE AND IMPLEMENT MAJOR DECISIONS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS AND IT MAY ACT ON ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION PRIOR TO THE NEXT ANNOUNCED BOARD MEETING. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTENT WITH ASCO'S BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   ASCO MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTENT WITH ASCO'S BYLAWS. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AND SPECIFIED RIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ACTIVE MEMBERS. 1.A. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE EXPERIENCED LICENSED PHYSICIANS OF ANY NATION WHO DEVOTE A MAJORITY OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY TO CANCER PATIENT CARE AND/OR RESEARCH OR EDUCATION IN THE BIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION OR TREATMENT OF HUMAN CANCER. IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES, OTHER PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVE MEMBER STATUS. OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AT THE DOCTORAL LEVEL (E.G., EPIDEMIOLOGISTS, BIOSTATISTICIANS, PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS, NURSES, OTHER SCIENTISTS, ETC.) OR INDIVIDUALS WITH EQUIVALENT ACADEMIC RANKS WHO DEVOTE A MAJORITY OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY TO CANCER PATIENT CARE AND/OR RESEARCH OR EDUCATION IN THE BIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION OR TREATMENT OF HUMAN CANCER ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVE MEMBER STATUS. 1.B. RIGHTS OF ACTIVE MEMBERS INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS, SERVE ON ALL COMMITTEES OF ASCO, AND VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE IN ASCO. 2. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. 2.A. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING MEMBERS ARE EXPERIENCED PHYSICIANS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE ACTIVE MEMBERS, BUT WHO RESIDE IN A DEVELOPING NATION OR A NATION WITH A LOW PER-CAPITA INCOME, AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME. 2.B. RIGHTS OF INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING MEMBERS INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING MEMBERS MAY NOT SERVE ON COMMITTEES OF ASCO, AND MAY NOT VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE IN ASCO. 3. ACTIVE-ALLIED MEMBERS. 3.A. ACTIVE-ALLIED MEMBERS ARE OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AT THE DOCTORAL LEVEL (E.G., EPIDEMIOLOGISTS, BIOSTATISTICIANS, PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS, NURSES, OTHER SCIENTISTS, ETC.) OR INDIVIDUALS WITH EQUIVALENT ACADEMIC RANK WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER AND WHO HAVE A PREDOMINANT INTEREST IN THE BIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION OR TREATMENT OF HUMAN CANCER. 3.B. RIGHTS OF ACTIVE-ALLIED MEMBERS INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND TO SERVE ON ALL COMMITTEES OF ASCO. ACTIVE-ALLIED MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE IN ASCO. 4. AFFILIATE MEMBERS. 4.A. AFFILIATE MEMBERS ARE ONCOLOGY NURSES, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND OTHER HEALTH SPECIALISTS WHO DEVOTE A MAJORITY OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY TO THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NEOPLASTIC DISEASES. MEMBERSHIP IS LIMITED TO THOSE PARAMEDICAL PERSONNEL WHO FUNCTION AS INTEGRAL MEMBERS OF A TEAM OF ONCOLOGISTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF SUCH PATIENTS OR WHO ENGAGE IN THE CONDUCT OF CLINICAL TRIALS. ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF ONCOLOGY. ADDITIONALLY, AFFILIATE MEMBER STATUS INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS WHO HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS OR HAVE TAKEN A DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP ROLE IN A NATIONALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NOT-FOR-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CANCER PATIENT ADVOCACY OR SURVIVORSHIP. 4.B. RIGHTS OF AFFILIATE MEMBERS INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND SERVE ON ALL COMMITTEES OF ASCO. AFFILIATE MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE IN ASCO. 5. EMERITUS MEMBERS. 5.A. EMERITUS MEMBERS ARE ACTIVE, ACTIVE-ALLIED, INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS WHO HAVE REQUESTED EMERITUS STATUS AT AGE 65, UPON RETIREMENT OR EARLIER IF PERMANENTLY DISABLED. 5.B. RIGHTS OF EMERITUS MEMBERS INCLUDE BEING EXEMPT FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES. EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST WERE ACTIVE MEMBERS RETAIN ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF ACTIVE MEMBER STATUS, EXCEPT THE HOLDING OF OFFICE. EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY ACTIVE-ALLIED, INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING OR AFFILIATE MEMBERS RETAIN ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF ACTIVE-ALLIED, INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING OR AFFILIATE MEMBER STATUS RESPECTIVELY. 6. HONORARY MEMBERS. 6.A. HONORARY MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CLINICAL ONCOLOGY WHO ARE DESIGNATED AS AN HONORARY MEMBER BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 6.B. RIGHTS OF HONORARY MEMBERS INCLUDE HAVING ALL PRIVILEGES OF ACTIVE MEMBERS, EXCEPT THEY MAY NOT HOLD OFFICE AND ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYING MEMBERSHIP DUES. 7. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. 7.A. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAVING AN MD, DO, PHD, PHARMD, OR OTHER DOCTORAL DEGREE, WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN A SUBSPECIALTY TRAINING PROGRAM IN ONCOLOGY OR ANOTHER FIELD THAT WOULD LEAD TO ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVE OR ACTIVE-ALLIED MEMBERSHIP. 7.B. RIGHTS OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY NOT HOLD OFFICE OR VOTE, EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY SERVE AS VOTING MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES OF ASCO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   VOTING MEMBERS OF ASCO ELECT ALL 18 VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ASCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, PAST-PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND 14 DIRECTORS. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ARE: ACTIVE MEMBERS; EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO WERE ACTIVE MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF REQUEST FOR EMERITUS MEMBER STATUS; AND HONORARY MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ASCO FORM 990 WAS SENT, THROUGH A SECURE SITE, TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND WAS DISCUSSED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD BEFORE IT WAS FILED. THE ASCO FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND THE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ASCO MAINTAINS A NUMBER OF WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE DISCLOSURE AND MANAGEMENT OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THESE POLICIES AND STANDARDS COVER ALL ASCO MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ANY PERSON IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVING THE SHARING OF INCOME OR ASSETS (E.G., SPOUSE, DEPENDENT CHILDREN). COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN OR OTHER RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES THAT HAVE RELEVANT COMMERCIAL INTERESTS, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT OR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, CONSULTANT OR ADVISORY ROLES, STOCK OWNERSHIP, HONORARIA, RESEARCH FUNDING, AND SERVICE AS AN EXPERT WITNESS. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE SERVICE AS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR TRUSTEE OF ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL OR ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION RELATING TO SCIENCE OR HEALTH CARE. COMPLETION OF A DISCLOSURE FORM IS REQUIRED AT THE INITIATION OF SERVICE AND UPDATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER OR WHEN ANY MATERIAL CHANGES OCCUR. ASCO'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE INTENDED TO HELP GUIDE THE MANAGEMENT OF ACTUAL, POTENTIAL, AND PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGH DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR OTHER RELATIONSHIPS. WHERE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF A FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP SUGGEST DISCLOSURE IS NOT ADEQUATE TO MANAGE A REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT, COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DECISION MAKING. RECUSAL MAY BE SELF-SELECTED, OR MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR, OFFICER, OR EXECUTIVE-LEVEL STAFF MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, IF ASCO WERE TO CONTEMPLATE ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF ANY INTERESTED PERSON (I.E., A ASCO DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF AN ASCO COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION), IT MUST FOLLOW A SPECIFIC PROCEDURE TO MANAGE THE CONFLICT, INCLUDING CONSIDERING ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO): THE DUTIES OF THE CEO OF ASCO INCLUDE SERVING AS: THE CEO OF ASCO, THE CEO OF ASCO'S NON-PROFIT, 501(C) (3) TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATE, CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (CCF) (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE ASCO CANCER FOUNDATION); THE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, LLC (D/B/A QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM); AND THE PRESIDENT OF ASCO LEASING, LLC. THE WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CEO AND ASCO ADDRESSES COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO WAS DETERMINED BY THE ASCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOLLOWING THE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSULTED WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COLLECTED AND REPORTED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA (INCLUDING DATA ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS) AND PROVIDED ITS OPINION THAT THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO WAS REASONABLE. THE REVIEW, RECOMMENDATION, AND DETERMINATION OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2010. COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF ASCO VICE PRESIDENT/ GENERAL COUNSEL: THE COMPENSATION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL (VP/GC) WAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AFTER CONSULTING WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COLLECTED AND REPORTED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA (INCLUDING DATA ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS) AND PROVIDED ITS OPINION THAT THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR THE VP/GC WAS REASONABLE. THE WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VP/GC AND ASCO ADDRESSES COMPENSATION OF THE VP/GC. THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE VP/GC BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2010. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO): THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) WAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AFTER CONSULTING WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COLLECTED AND REPORTED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA (INCLUDING DATA ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS) AND PROVIDED ITS OPINION THAT THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR THE CFO WAS REASONABLE. THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2010. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (CCF) (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE ASCO CANCER FOUNDATION): THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CCF IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ASCO. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CCF AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CEO AND THE ADVICE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COLLECTED AND REPORTED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA (INCLUDING DATA ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS) AND PROVIDED ITS OPINION THAT THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CCF WAS REASONABLE. THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CCF BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2010. SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CEO AND THE ADVICE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT COLLECTED AND REPORTED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA (INCLUDING DATA ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS) AND PROVIDED ITS OPINION THAT THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY WAS REASONABLE. THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE UNDERTAKEN IN 2010.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ASCO'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM ASCO UPON REQUEST. ASCO'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF NEW YORK. ASCO'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS POSTED ON ASCO'S WEBSITE, WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JANUARY 20, 2006 EDITION OF JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (THE EDITION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE), AND IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM ASCO UPON REQUEST. ASCO'S ANNUAL REPORT IS POSTED ON ASCO'S WEBSITE AND IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM ASCO UPON REQUEST.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B: NO DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, OR OTHER PERSONS. HOWEVER, THE BYLAWS MAY ONLY BE AMENDED AND DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION MAY ONLY BE APPROVED BY VOTING MEMBERS OF ASCO. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ARE: ACTIVE MEMBERS; EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO WERE ACTIVE MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF REQUEST FOR EMERITUS MEMBER STATUS; AND HONORARY MEMBERS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 10B: ALTHOUGH ASCO HAS STATE AND REGIONAL AFFILIATES THROUGH ITS STATE AND REGIONAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM, ASCO DOES NOT HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OVER THEM AND EACH AFFILIATE IS A SEPARATELY INCORPORATED LEGAL ENTITY THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN FISCAL MANAGEMENT. AFFILIATES MAY NOT ACT ON BEHALF OF ASCO AND ARE PROHIBITED FROM ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT IMPLY AN AGENCY RELATIONSHIP. AFFILIATES MAY NOT BIND ASCO TO ANY CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY. ASCO'S STATE AND REGIONAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST STATE AND REGIONAL SOCIETIES IN ADDRESSING THE PRACTICAL ISSUES FACING PHYSICIANS WHO CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN ASCO'S PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES. EACH AFFILIATE HAS A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ASCO CLINICAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE (CPC), WHICH IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE INTERESTS OF PRACTICING ONCOLOGISTS, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR, ACCESS TO, AND QUALITY OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY SERVICES. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE CPC, AFFILIATES HAVE A ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY POSITIONS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL AND ASCO RECEIVES INPUT REGARDING STATE AND REGIONAL ISSUES AFFECTING ONCOLOGY. STATE AND REGIONAL SOCIETIES INTERESTED IN BEING AFFILIATES MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO ASCO THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRES THEM TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE VALIDLY INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LAW, HAVE IN PLACE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES (BYLAWS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ELECTIONS, MEETINGS, AND RESPONSIBLE FISCAL MANAGEMENT) AND HAVE PHYSICIAN MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ASCO'S STANDARDS. ASCO PROVIDES STATE AFFILIATES WITH A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING ASCO POLICY ANALYSES, ACCESS TO ASCO STAFF ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO STATE AFFILIATES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH MEDIA AND OUTREACH.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 4,589,913.
  FORM 990. PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. ASCO HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT REVIEW.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL EXCELLENCE LLC
2318 MILL ROAD
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
27-1629211 		QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGAM VA 31,631 36,053 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
 
(2) ASCO LEASING LLC
2318 MILL ROAD
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
27-3378225 		RENTAL OF 5TH FLOOR VA 211,145 289,206 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
 








Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF ASCO (CCF)

2318 MILL ROAD

ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
31-1667995 		DEDICATED TO CONQUERING CANCER WORLDWIDE BY FUNDING RESEARCH VA 501 (C)(3) 509 (A)(1)  
Yes
 












For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
Yes
 
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CCF

 A 211,536  
(2) CCF

 B 813,607  
(3) CCF

 C 8,931,139  
(4) CCF

 E 64,715,398  
(5) CCF

 I 211,536  
(6) CCF

 L 2,933,944  
(7) CCF

 N 2,477,241  
(8) CCF

 O 489,823  
(9) CCF

 P 8,966,365  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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