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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number
23-6251648
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
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
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
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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.") .
13,983,790
13,982,742
49,735,404
40,457,376
18,232,876
136,392,188
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......
20,770,632
23,812,515
22,941,165
23,771,425
24,117,426
115,413,163
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
2,297,556
2,518,282
2,304,330
2,308,980
2,248,459
11,677,607
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.
37,051,978
40,313,539
74,980,899
66,537,781
44,598,761
263,482,958
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
10,359,157
10,120,810
43,394,173
36,678,656
14,679,979
115,232,775
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..
10,359,157
10,120,810
43,394,173
36,678,656
14,679,979
115,232,775
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
148,250,183
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...
37,051,978
40,313,539
74,980,899
66,537,781
44,598,761
263,482,958
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,851,303
2,798,459
2,126,183
1,183,711
1,624,719
9,584,375
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
179,676
249,080
242,178
190,077
186,292
1,047,303
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,030,979
3,047,539
2,368,361
1,373,788
1,811,011
10,631,678
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.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
39,082,957
43,361,078
77,349,260
67,911,569
46,409,772
274,114,636
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
54.080 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
54.800 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.880 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.810 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number
23-6251648
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:
IN 2008, AACR PARTNERED WITH STAND UP TO CANCER TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC OVERSIGHT AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION IN A NEW INITIATIVE TO AWARD MAJOR GRANTS TO FUND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CANCER RESEARCH TEAMS AND YOUNG INVESTIGATORS. MORE THAN $100 MILLION WAS PLEDGED DURING A NATIONALLY TELEVISED EVENT AIRED IN SEPTEMBER 2008. AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS, A LARGE PORTION OF THESE GRANT FUNDS WERE RECORDED AS PLEDGES AND REVENUE IN 2008 AND 2009 AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS GRANTS AND RECORDED AS EXPENDITURES IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE READER WILL NOTE LARGE EXPENDITURES FOR RESEARCH GRANTS WITHOUT OFFSETTING REVENUE IN THE OUTLYING YEARS ON THE FORM 990. PLEASE REFER TO AACR'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERS THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBER. EACH VOTING MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE OR TO HOLD THE OFFICE AND HAS THE SAME VOTING RIGHT - ONE VOTE PER MEMBEER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL BE BY BALLOT DISTRIBUTED BY MAIL TO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CANADIDATE RECEIVING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES CAST SHALL BE ELECTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS DECISIONS OF THE BOARD TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS OR TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL SECTION REQUIRE APPROVAL BY MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
GOVERNING BODY REVIEW OF FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS, A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS PART OF THEIR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY ACKNOWLEDGE ANY CONFLICTS BY SIGNING THE CORPORATE CONFLICT OF INTEEST STATEMENT AND DETAILING ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INDEPENDENT DATA DETAILING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION IS PURCHASED ANNUALLY AND PROVIDED TO A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH EVALUATES SALARY LEVELS IN COMPARISON TO PEER GROUPS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND FORM 990 ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.AACR.ORG). THEY WILL BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST, AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,828,436. CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF AFFILIATE-UNRESTRICTED -135,768. CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF AFFILIATE-TEMP. RESTRICTED -129,782. CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF AFFILIATE-PERM. RESTRICTED 203,564. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 3,766,450.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B:
THE ASSOCIATION HAS AN INVESTMENT IN A FUND REGISTERED IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AS PART OF A DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. THE FUND'S PURPOSE IS TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL WITH REDUCED VOLATILITY BY ALLOCATING CAPITAL AMONG VARIOUS MONEY MANAGERS.
SCHEDULE R, PART II, COL B: PRIMARY ACTIVITY
THE PURPOSE OF THE AACR FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND SOLICIT GRANTS AND CONTRIBUITONS TO BENEFIT, SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION - AACR'S MISSION AS DESCRIBED IN 990, PAGE 2, PART III.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.