Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
% LINDA JENSEN CFO
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2318 MILL ROAD Suite 800
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ALEXANDRIA, VA22314
D Employer identification number

13-6180380
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 188,136,952
F Name and address of principal officer:
CLIFFORD HUDIS MD CEO
2318 MILL ROAD 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ASCO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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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 18
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 479
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 17,203,768
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 4,775,701
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,852,055 13,960,857
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 83,008,682 88,958,786
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 7,150,343 2,187,851
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,917,561 2,266,867
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 101,928,641 107,374,361
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,900,652 4,171,146
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) 34,296,368 40,035,505
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,855,893    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 51,865,291 62,544,536
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 88,062,311 106,751,187
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 13,866,330 623,174
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 217,539,280 209,312,844
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 112,809,634 110,197,622
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 104,729,646 99,115,222
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ASCO IS A PROFESSIONAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETY COMMITTED TO CONQUERING CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND DELIVERY OF HIGH QUALITY CARE. 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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 39,289,644 including grants of $ 3,590,038 ) (Revenue $ 57,302,540 )
EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND PRODUCTS: ASCO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND CONTENT ON A VARIETY OF ONCOLOGY-RELATED TOPICS IN A VARIETY OF 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 ENHANCES 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 ASSIST THEM IN PROVIDING WORLD CLASS CANCER CARE AND IN CONDUCTING CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH 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 2015 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: OVER 38,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 2015 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES,CAREGIVERS, PATIENTS, AND PATIENT ADVOCATES. MORE THAN HALF OF ATTENDEES AT THE 2015 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING WERE INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES. THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING FEATURED OVER 220 EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS AND OVER 4,500 ABSTRACTS WERE PRESENTED OR PUBLISHED. NEARLY 3,000 PRESENTATIONS WERE CAPTURED IN AUDIO AND VIDEO TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY. IN ADDITION TO THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, ASCO SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED OVER 50 EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, AND COURSES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ON A WIDE VARIETY OF CANCER-RELATED TOPICS TO IMPROVE ONCOLOGY CARE IN AND AROUND THE WORLD. THESE MEETINGS INCLUDED: - BEST OF ASCO CENTRAL - BEST OF ASCO EASTERN - BEST OF ASCO WESTERN - PALLIATIVE CARE IN ONCOLOGY SYMPOSIUM -ASCO'S QUALITY CARE SYMPOSIUM - GI CANCERS SYMPOSIUM - GU CANCERS SYMPOSIUM - BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM - ASCO/AACR METHODS WORKSHOP INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MEETINGS AND COURSES: - BEST OF ASCO INTERNATIONAL (24) - JOINT SYMPOSIA (16) - ADVANCED CANCER COURSES (8) - MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER MANAGEMENT COURSES (4) ASCO PUBLISHES DAILY NEWS PRODUCTS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR LIVE MEETINGS. THE DAILY NEWS PRODUCTS INCLUDE PRINT NEWSPAPERS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED ONSITE TO ALL ATTENDEES AT THE LIVE EVENT AND ONLINE (THE ENTIRETY OF THE PRINT VERSIONS PLUS BONUS COVERAGE) TO ASCO MEMBERS AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE DAILY NEWS PRODUCTS INCLUDE 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. 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 $ 16,471,423 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 30,934,184 )
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. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY PRACTICE (JOP) INCLUDES ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND PERSPECTIVES ON CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT ADDRESSING THE PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY, WHICH ARE EDITED BY ONCOLOGISTS. THE JOURNALS INCLUDE ORIGINAL REPORTS, SELECTED EDITORIALS, COMMENTARIES, REVIEWS, AND OTHER WORK THAT RELATES TO THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH CANCER. JCO IS TRANSLATED INTO A NUMBER OF LANGUAGES IN INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS, THERBY INCREASING ITS USE INTERNATIONALLY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,524,545 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 582,313 )
QUALITY: THE ASCO QUALITY DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES, DEVELOPING AND VALIDATING QUALITY MEASURES IN ONCOLOGY, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND MEASUREMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - CANCERLINQ, AN INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP A RAPID LEARNING SYSTEM IN ONCOLOGY. THIS EFFORT IS INTENDED TO TRANSFORM THE WAY ONCOLOGISTS PRACTICE, LEARN, AND INTERACT WITH THEIR PATIENTS. CANCERLINQ IS A SYSTEM THAT TRACKS THE QUALITY OF CARE IN REAL TIME TO ENSURE PATIENTS GET ALL THE CARE THEY NEED AND NONE THEY DON'T, GAINS INSIGHTS FROM DEIDENTIFIED DATA ON THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS AND VISUALIZES PATIENTS' MEDICAL HISTORIES IN POWERFUL NEW WAYS. - 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 PRACTICES IN HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO, ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. - QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. THE QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 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 RELATED TO THE DEMONSTRATION OF QUALITY. THE QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS CARRIED OUT BY A SPECIAL-PURPOSE LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION (LLC), ASCO INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY, LLC (D/B/A QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM). THE SOLE MEMBER OF THIS LLC IS ASCO AND THE PRESIDENT IS ASCO'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. - NEW GUIDELINES AND ONGOING UPDATES. ASCO HAS PUBLISHED OVER 50 PRACTICE GUIDELINES, ENDORSEMENTS, AND PROVISIONAL CLINICAL OPINIONS (PCO'S) ADDRESSING A WIDE RANGE OF CANCER TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 16,715,093 including grants of $ 581,108 ) (Revenue $ 139,749 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet91,000,705
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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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...
7
 
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.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
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, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
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 VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...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 I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
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............
18
 
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government 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 or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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 direct or indirect 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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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
35b
Yes
 
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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
411
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
Yes
 
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
479
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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 or note to any line 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
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
18
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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
CA , NY , VA
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletLINDA JENSEN CFO2318 MILL ROAD SUITE 800   ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 (571) 483-1300
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Julie M Vose MD MBA FASCO......................................................................
President
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Daniel F Hayes MD FASCO......................................................................
President-Elect
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Peter P Yu MD FASCO......................................................................
Immediate Past President
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       500 0 0
(4) Craig Nichols MD......................................................................
Treasurer
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Smita Bhatia MD MPH......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Charles DBlankeMDFACPFASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           500 0 0
(7) Linda D Bosserman MD FACP......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Walter J Curran JrMDFACR......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Stephen B Edge MD FASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Paulo Hoff MD FACP......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Hagop M Kantarjian MD......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) David Khayat MD PhD FASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Gary H Lyman MD FASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Neal J Meropol MD FASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Therese M Mulvey MD FASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) J Chris Nunnink MD FASCO......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Lillian L Siu MD FRCPC......................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Jedd Wolchok MD FASCO........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) W Charles Penley MD FASCO........................................................................
CCF Chair (non-voting)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Allen S Lichter MD FASCO........................................................................
CEO,Ex-officio Dir(non-voting)
 30.0
.......................7.5 		X   X       813,542 0 21,891
(21) Paul Aines CPA........................................................................
CFO
 30.0
.......................7.5 		    X       168,855 0 21,543
(22) Erin Hultman CPA........................................................................
Interim- CFO
 30.0
.......................7.5 		    X       231,100 0 30,235
(23) Dina Michels Esq........................................................................
VP, General Counsel,Secretary
 30.0
.......................7.5 		    X       507,500 0 38,959
(24) Richard Schilsky MD........................................................................
Chief Medical Officer
 30.0
.......................7.5 		      X     485,000 0 31,951
(25) Nancy Daly MS MPH........................................................................
Executive Director, CCF
 1.0
.......................36.5 		      X     291,000 0 34,056
(26) Kevin Fitzpatrick........................................................................
CEO CancerLinQ
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     165,385 0 6,272
(27) Bernie Khoo........................................................................
Senior Dir Integrated Media
 35.0
.......................2.5 		      X     457,500 0 38,708
(28) Rober Miller MD........................................................................
Senior Director Quality
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     328,077 0 38,963
(29) Deborah Kamin RN PHD........................................................................
Senior Director Cancer Policy
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     266,000 0 38,213
(30) Jean Colvard........................................................................
Senior Director Meeting Svcs
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     253,000 0 25,250
(31) David Sampson........................................................................
Senior Director Journals
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     213,500 0 30,197
(32) Krista Barnes........................................................................
Senior Director Member Svcs
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     186,000 0 19,860
(33) Jamie Von Roenn MD........................................................................
Senior Director Education
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     336,000 0 37,182
(34) Kristin Ludwig........................................................................
Senior Director Communications
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   256,123 0 19,576
(35) Suzanne Brach........................................................................
Senior Director Marketing
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   231,500 0 30,759
(36) Douglas Pyle........................................................................
Senior Director International
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   220,000 0 34,838
(37) Kay Noll........................................................................
Senior Director Human Resource
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   222,500 0 22,747
(38) Stephen Grubbs MD........................................................................
Senior Dir Clinical Affairs
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   172,538 0 4,980
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,806,120 0 526,180
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet125
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
THE CORKERY GROUP,
260 Fifth Ave
NEW YORK,NY10001 		PUBLIC RELATIONS 827,191
THRUUE INC,
235 Main Street Suite 227
MADISON,NJ07940 		STRATEGY CONSULTING 583,491
ASTUTE TECHNOLOGY,
11718 BOWMEN GREEN DR
RESTON,VA20190 		VIDEO RECORDING 572,139
SAP AMERICA INC,
3999 west chester pike
NEWTON SQUARE,PA19073 		TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 552,421
POLSINELLI SHUGHART PC,
1152 15th St NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		LEGAL 570,768
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet17
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 13,914,277
e Government grants (contributions)1e 46,580
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 0
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 13,960,857
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a EDUCATION MEETINGS & PRODUCTS 900099 30,708,557 30,708,557    
b ADVERTISING 541800 16,966,383   16,966,383  
c PUBLICATIONS 511190 13,967,801 13,967,801    
d MEMBERSHIP 900099 13,542,455 13,542,455    
e EXHIBITS 900099 13,051,528 13,051,528    
f All other program service revenue. 722,062 139,749 582,313  
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 88,958,786
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,095,028     3,095,028
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,305,014     2,305,014
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,001,902
b Less: rental expenses   1,435,930
c Rental income or (loss) 0 -434,028
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet -434,028   -434,028  
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   78,419,484
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   79,326,661
c Gain or (loss)   -907,177
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -907,177     -907,177
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 0    
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 0      
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 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MAILING LIST 511120 306,781     306,781
b TENANT PARKING 900099 89,100   89,100  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 395,881
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 107,374,361 71,410,090 17,203,768 4,799,646
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Form 990 (2015)
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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 3,590,038 3,590,038
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 581,108 581,108
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 6,160,643 4,582,343 1,035,180 543,120
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 25,467,036 21,461,301 3,310,715 695,020
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,236,149 1,945,450 290,699  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,704,408 3,222,835 481,573  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,467,269 2,146,524 320,745  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 976,757 505,119 471,638  
c Accounting ........... 87,232 21,808 65,424  
d Lobbying ........... 167,802 167,802    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 638,394   638,394  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 12,726,971 11,217,809 1,484,950 24,212
12 Advertising and promotion .... 496,222 467,281 28,941  
13 Office expenses ....... 1,724,931 1,574,111 150,820  
14 Information technology ...... 8,876,784 7,923,853 900,754 52,177
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,732,150 3,112,613 503,840 115,697
17 Travel ............ 4,011,275 3,519,602 481,353 10,320
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 10,239,848 9,339,981 819,188 80,679
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,804,644 2,440,041 280,464 84,139
23 Insurance ... 470,446 423,401 47,045  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING & PRODUCTION 6,564,346 6,518,867 9,600 35,879
b DEVELOPMENT FEE TO CCF 2,200,000     2,200,000
c POSTAGE & SHIPPING 1,648,953 1,605,288 29,015 14,650
d UBI TAX 2,326,667 2,326,667    
e All other expenses 2,851,114 2,306,863 544,251  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 106,751,187 91,000,705 11,894,589 3,855,893
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 300 1 300
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,962,166 2 8,897,670
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 5,894,637 4 7,098,511
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 3,076,387 9 4,306,960
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 68,916,703
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 18,003,850 51,844,763 10c 50,912,853
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 119,914,888 11 113,410,480
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 21,933,705 12 23,365,980
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 8,912,434 15 1,320,090
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 217,539,280 16 209,312,844
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 5,304,131 17 6,260,807
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 21,067,057 19 25,274,886
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 38,400,000 20 38,400,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 48,038,446 25 40,261,929
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 112,809,634 26 110,197,622
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 104,729,646 27 99,115,222
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 104,729,646 33 99,115,222
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 217,539,280 34 209,312,844
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
107,374,361
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
106,751,187
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
623,174
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
104,729,646
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-6,621,590
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
383,992
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
99,115,222
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 7,731,584 9,951,001 8,477,875 9,775,055 13,960,857 49,896,372
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...... 72,435,660 73,138,765 76,312,383 83,008,682 88,958,786 393,854,276
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 80,167,244 83,089,766 84,790,258 92,783,737 102,919,643 443,750,648
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 10,563,934 13,094,217 11,456,835 12,876,427 13,914,277 61,905,690
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.. 10,563,934 13,094,217 11,456,835 12,876,427 13,914,277 61,905,690
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 381,844,958
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 80,167,244 83,089,766 84,790,258 92,783,737 102,919,643 443,750,648
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,794,882 4,333,604 5,333,603 5,821,197 6,401,944 24,685,230
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 2,794,882 4,333,604 5,333,603 5,821,197 6,401,944 24,685,230
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 2,108,381 3,049,601 3,403,799 3,584,676 3,133,751 15,280,208
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..         306,781 306,781
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 85,070,507 90,472,971 93,527,660 102,189,610 112,762,119 484,022,867
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
78.890 %
16
16
79.266 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.100 %
18
18
4.243 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the 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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number
13-6180380
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-6180380
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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
 
 
     
 
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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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), 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 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 function 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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
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) ............................................... 8,424  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 203,960  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 212,384  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 97,685,735  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 97,898,119  
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-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable 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 170,099 170,479 171,707 212,384 724,669
d Grassroots nontaxable 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 1,320 12,065 10,098 8,424 31,907
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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)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(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? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add 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 carry over 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) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible 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
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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 can 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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)
Revenue included on 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 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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" on 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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   7,342,644 7,342,677
b Buildings   46,874,634 9,005,375 37,869,259
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   11,034,519 6,995,041 4,039,478
e Other ...   3,664,873 2,003,434 1,661,439
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 50,912,853
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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    
(3)Other
(A) ALPHAKEYS DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND 		10,439,492 F

(B) UBS MILLENNIUM FUND (OFFSHORE) 		12,926,488 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 23,365,980
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
LIABILITY UNDER INTEREST RATE 15,811,117
TAXABLE BOND PAYABLE 22,231,178
DUE TO AFFILIATE 2,219,634
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 40,261,929
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 101,934,299
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -6,621,590
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 383,992
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -6,237,598
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 108,171,897
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 638,394
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,435,930
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -797,536
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 107,374,361
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 107,548,723
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 XIII.) ............ 2d 1,435,930
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,435,930
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 106,112,793
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 638,394
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 638,394
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 106,751,187

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2 UNDER ASC TOPIC 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, THE ORGANIZATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED AN EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND THEREFORE, DOES NOT HAVE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2012.
PART XI, LINE 2D AND 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS LINE 2D GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 383,992 LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES -1,435,930
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS RENTAL EXPENSE 1,435,930
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (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 and investments
in region
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 87,414
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 97,795
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 105,801
North America 0 3 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 23,078
South America 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 75,148
South Asia 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 92,785
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 72,239
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 26,848
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 10,411,975
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 3 10,993,083
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 3 10,993,083
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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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Support of 10 UICC ICRETT fellows 45,800 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Support for 3 Flims Workshop 10,500 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
2
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
IDEA award East Asia and the Pacific 3 3,620 CASH/CHECK 13,747 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 2,200 CASH/CHECK 6,044 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award Middle East and North Africa 4 4,720 CASH/CHECK 16,300 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award North America 1 1,100 CASH/CHECK 3,485 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award South America 3 3,460 CASH/CHECK 11,470 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award South Asia 3 3,620 CASH/CHECK 14,814 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award Sub-Saharan Africa 3 3,460 CASH/CHECK 10,892 TRAVEL BOOK
IDEA award Central America and the Caribbean 1 1,100 CASH/CHECK 4,234 TRAVEL BOOK
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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 separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 1 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARD (IDEA) THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AWARDS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EARLY-CAREER ONCOLOGISTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO LEARN ABOUT ONCOLOGY CARE AND RESEARCH BY ESTABLISHING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEADING ASCO ONCOLOGISTS WHO SERVE AS SCIENTIFIC MENTORS TO EACH RECIPIENT. RECIPIENTS LEARN ABOUT QUALITY CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH BY ATTENDING THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING AND VISITING THEIR MENTOR'S CANCER CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. RECIPIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING THEY RECEIVE THROUGH THE PROGRAM WITH COLLEAGUES IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES ONCE THEY RETURN. IDEAS ARE PROVIDED TO RECIPIENTS BASED ON MERIT THROUGH A PEER REVIEW PROCESS USING ESTABLISHED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. IDEA RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE IDEA, ARE REQUIRED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR MENTORS, TO ATTEND ALL IDEA-RELATED EVENTS, TO SUBMIT EVALUATIONS AFTER THE ANNUAL MEETING AND MENTOR SITE VISIT, AND TO SUBMIT ONE-YEAR REPORTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC 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) Conquer Cancer Foundation
2318 Mill Rd Ste 800
Alexandria,VA22314 		13-1825919 501 (c) (3) 3,058,000       Contribution CONTROL ICRETT FELLOWS
(2) University of Nebraska Medical Center
985520 Nebraska Med CTR
Omaha,NE68198 		75-1835298 501 (c) (3) 157,092       Contribution ORGANIZATION)
(3) Palo Alto Medical Foundation
795 El Camino Rd
Palo Alto,CA94301 		52-1983273 501 (c) (3) 99,709       Contribution
(4) National Academy of Sciences
2101 Const Ave NW
Washington,DC20418 		85-0357897 501 (c) (3) 53,000       Contribution
(5) Regents of the University of Michigan
300 N Ingalls St
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		36-2192800 501 (c) (3) 49,897       Contribution
(6) Testicular Cancer Commons
222 SW Harrison 10B
Portland,OR97201 		53-0196932 501 (c) (3) 30,706       Contribution
(7) Komen National Race for the Cure
1911 N Ft Myer Dr 112
Arlington,VA22209 		53-0196577 501 (c) (3) 25,000       Contribution
(8) Duke University Medical Center
2424 Erwin Rd Suite 601
Durham,NC27705 		31-1667995 501 (c) (3) 25,000       Contribution
(9) University of Chicago
1427 E 60th St Suite 120
Chicago,IL60637 		23-6251648 501 (c) (3) 21,089       Contribution
(10) Washington Hospital Center Foundation
110 Irving St NW
Washington,DC20010 		56-0532129 501 (c) (3) 20,000       Contribution
(11) Friends of Cancer Research
3299 K Street NW
Washington,DC20007 		36-2177139 501 (c) (3) 15,000       Contribution
(12) Memorial Sloan Ketting Institute
PO Box 026338
New York,NY10087 		94-1156581 501 (c) (3) 10,545       Contribution
(13) National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
1010 Wayne Avenue 770
Silver Spring,MD20910 		13-1924236 501 (c) (3) 10,000       Contribution
(14) Health Volunteers Overseas
1900 L St NW 310
Washington,DC20036 		52-1272129 501 (c) (3) 10,000       Contribution
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
14
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 1 ASCO provides assistance to 501c3 organizations that serve the cancer community.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 on 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 or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on 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
 
No
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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
Yes
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
Yes
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
Yes
 
9
If "Yes" on 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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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Allen S Lichter MD FASCOCEO,Ex-officio Dir(non-voting) (i)

(ii)		 655,542
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0 		98,000
-------------
0 		60,000
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		2,016
-------------
0 		835,433
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
2Richard Schilsky MDChief Medical Officer (i)

(ii)		 479,000
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		12,076
-------------
0 		516,951
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
3Paul Aines CPACFO (i)

(ii)		 164,855
-------------
0 		4,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,877
-------------
0 		9,666
-------------
0 		190,398
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
4Erin Hultman CPAInterim- CFO (i)

(ii)		 181,600
-------------
0 		49,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,620
-------------
0 		16,615
-------------
0 		261,335
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
5Dina Michels EsqVP, General Counsel,Secretary (i)

(ii)		 507,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		19,084
-------------
0 		546,459
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
6Nancy Daly MS MPHExecutive Director, CCF (i)

(ii)		 285,000
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		14,181
-------------
0 		325,056
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
7Kevin FitzpatrickCEO CancerLinQ (i)

(ii)		 140,385
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,272
-------------
0 		171,657
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
8Bernie KhooSenior Dir Integrated Media (i)

(ii)		 376,500
-------------
0 		81,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		18,833
-------------
0 		496,208
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
9Rober Miller MDSenior Director Quality (i)

(ii)		 298,077
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		19,088
-------------
0 		367,040
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
10Deborah Kamin RN PHDSenior Director Cancer Policy (i)

(ii)		 255,000
-------------
0 		11,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,125
-------------
0 		19,088
-------------
0 		304,213
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
11Jean ColvardSenior Director Meeting Svcs (i)

(ii)		 241,000
-------------
0 		12,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,075
-------------
0 		7,175
-------------
0 		278,250
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
12Kristin LudwigSenior Director Communications (i)

(ii)		 242,000
-------------
0 		14,123
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,112
-------------
0 		1,464
-------------
0 		275,699
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
13Suzanne BrachSenior Director Marketing (i)

(ii)		 221,000
-------------
0 		10,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		16,575
-------------
0 		14,184
-------------
0 		262,259
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
14Douglas PyleSenior Director International (i)

(ii)		 210,000
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,750
-------------
0 		19,088
-------------
0 		254,838
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
15Kay NollSenior Director Human Resource (i)

(ii)		 210,500
-------------
0 		12,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,788
-------------
0 		6,959
-------------
0 		245,247
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
16David SampsonSenior Director Journals (i)

(ii)		 203,500
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,262
-------------
0 		14,935
-------------
0 		243,697
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
17Krista BarnesSenior Director Member Svcs (i)

(ii)		 180,000
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,500
-------------
0 		6,360
-------------
0 		205,860
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
18Jamie Von Roenn MDSenior Director Education (i)

(ii)		 330,000
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,875
-------------
0 		17,307
-------------
0 		373,182
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
19Stephen Grubbs MDSenior Dir Clinical Affairs (i)

(ii)		 142,538
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,980
-------------
0 		177,518
-------------
0 		0
-------------
 
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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 allowance is treated as taxable compensation.
PART I, LINE 5A & 5B 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 contracts that were subject to the initial contract exception described in Treasury Regulation Section 53 4958-4(A)(3).
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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 Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 AUTHORITYCITY OF ALEXANDRI
  		52-1381432 01530lad2 08-01-2012 38,400,000 Buy/Buildout 5 floors HQ building   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 38,400,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 0      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 38,400,000      
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0      
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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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 of bond-financed property? ............. X              
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X              
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
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 0 %      
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 0.500 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 0.500 %      
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............   X            
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X            
b Exception to rebate? ........   X            
c No rebate due? .........   X            
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider .......... fms wentworth
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge ......... 30 %      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......   X            
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X            
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X            
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X              
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV, QUESTION 3 ASCO has an interest rate swap agreement with FMS Wentworth 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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Name of the organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-6180380
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D CANCER POLICY AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS: ASCO'S CANCER POLICY AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT ADDRESSES POLICY ISSUES RAISED IN THE PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY, CANCER RESEARCH, CARE AND PREVENTION. THE DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES AND ASCO LEADERS TO SHAPE POLICY, LAW AND REGULATION ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE IN ONCOLOGY. THE DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAMS COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES, INCLUDING PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH, HEALTH INSURANCE, CLINICAL PRACTICE, WORKFORCE, DISPARITIES, COST/ACCESS, CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, AND CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOTLINES, TOOLS, 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. ASCO'S COST OF CARE TASK FORCE COLLABORATES WITH QUALITY AND EDUCATION TEAMS TO DISSEMINATE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ONCOLOGISTS. ASCO CONTINUES ITS POLICY WORK THIS YEAR TO ADDRESS CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH ISSUES IN THE AREAS OF SURVIVORSHIP, TOBACCO USE, HEREDITARY CANCER RISK, AND CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED CANCER. ALSO, AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE EFFORT TO DETERMINE WORKFORCE CAPACITY TO MEET PROJECTED INCREASES IN CANCER INCIDENCE AND TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE CARE MODELS, ASCO LAUNCHED A MULTI-PRONGED RESEARCH EFFORT TO ESTABLISH AN ONCOLOGY CENSUS, IDENTIFY TRENDS IN PRACTICE ECONOMICS, AND DOCUMENT CARE PATTERNS. ASCO WORKED WITH OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS TO ADVOCATE WITH TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TREASURY, AND LABOR TO ENCOURAGE COMPREHENSIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CLINICAL TRIALS COVERAGE PROVISION OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. FINALY, THE SOCIETY WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH FDA AND OTHER ONCOLOGY STAKEHOLDERS TO REFINE CLINICAL ENDPOINTS USED IN CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, OPTIMIZE DATA COLLECTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DRUG APPLICATIONS, AND TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY PERSISTENT SHORTAGES OF CRITICAL CHEMOTHERAPY DRUGS. THE STATE/REGIONAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM: THE AFFILIATE PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 1993 TO BETTER ADDRESS ISSUES RAISED IN THE PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY, AND TO FACILITATE ASCO'S OWN ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. THE 48 STATE/REGIONAL AFFILIATES INTERACT WITH ASCO THROUGH THE STATE AFFILIATE COUNCIL, WHERE EACH SOCIETY HAS A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE CHARGED WITH SERVING AS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND ASCO. AFFILIATES HAVE ACCESS TO A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING STATE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ASSISTANCE, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, FEDERAL-LEVEL ADVOCACY SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES ON PRACTICE-RELATED ISSUES, AND A WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT TOOL. THE STATE/REGIONAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM IS NOT A LEGAL AFFILIATION WITH ASCO AND THERE IS NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE STATE AFILIATES. FEDERAL POLICIES IMPACTING CANCER CARE AND RESEARCH: ASCO REVIEWS AND FREQUENTLY COMMENTS ON POLICIES ISSUED BY FEDERAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS), FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA), AND NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH). 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). MEMBER RELATIONS AND INFORMATION ASCO WORKS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE ITS MORE THAN 40,000 MEMBERS THROUGH ITS DAILY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROCESSING NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS AND MEMBER DUES, PHONE AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCHING AND FULFILLING MEMBER REQUESTS, MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF MEMBER DATA, AND NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS. ASCO CONNECTION IS THE OFFICIAL BIMONTHLY MEMBER MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT MEMBERS OF ASCO. IT IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ASCO'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. ALONG WITH ITS COMPANION PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING SITE, ASCOCONNECTION.ORG, ASCO CONNECTION PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN ASCO AND ITS MEMBERS, AND MEMBERS AND THEIR COLLEAGUES TO FACILITATE THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICES STANDARDS, AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS. ASCOCONNECTION.ORG FEATURES COMMENTARY BY LEADERS IN THE FIELD, DISCUSSION FORUMS, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES AND COMMENT-ENABLED ARTICLES FROM THE MEMBER MAGAZINE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE GROUPS. EXPENSES $1,946,520. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $581,108. REVENUE $75,640. 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 AND 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 TOBACCO CESSATION, CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, ADVANCED CANCER CARE PLANNING, MANAGING THE COST OF CANCER CARE, AND CANCER IN OLDER ADULTS. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON CANCER.NET. ASCO ALSO PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC: FIND 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, AND ASCO SYMPOSIA. 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 ANNUAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA, VIRTUAL LECTURES, AND ASCO'S EXPERT PERSPECTIVE ON CANCER NEWS. MULTIMEDIA: MEDICAL ILLUSTRATIONS, MOBILE APP, 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, SURVIVORSHIP, AND ASCO'S GUIDELINES. SEVERAL PRINTED PIECES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. EXPENSES $6,852,442. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $16,299.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ASCO INCLUDED 18 MEMBERS WITH THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON ALL MATTERS THAT COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO INCLUDES TWO EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO VOTE, WHO ARE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ASCO (CEO) AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT RELATED ORGANIZATION OF ASCO). DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTENT WITH ASCO'S BYLAWS. THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WERE: THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, TREASURER, IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT, AND THOSE DIRECTORS SERVING THE FINAL YEAR OF THEIR TERMS. 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 OF DIRECTORS. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT 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. NO MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF ASCOS PROFITS OR EXCESS DUES OR A SHARE OF ASCOS NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP WITH VOTING RIGHTS AND SPECIFIED RIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. FULL MEMBERS. 1.A. FULL MEMBERS ARE (A) 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 FULL MEMBER STATUS), AND (B) 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. 1.B. RIGHTS OF FULL MEMBERS INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS, VOTE ON THE ELECTION OF ELECTED DIRECTORS, ELECTED OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUCH AS AMENDMENT TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND DISSOLUTION. 2. EMERITUS MEMBERS. 2.A. EMERITUS MEMBERS ARE FULL, ALLIED PHYSICIAN/DOCTORAL SCIENTIST, INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDING AND AFFILIATED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS WHO HAVE REQUESTED EMERITUS STATUS AT AGE 70, UPON RETIREMENT OR EARLIER IF PERMANENTLY DISABLED. 2.B. EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST WERE FULL MEMBERS RETAIN THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS, VOTE ON THE ELECTION OF ELECTED DIRECTORS, ELECTED OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUCH AS AMENDMENT TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND DISSOLUTION. 3. HONORARY MEMBERS. 3.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. 3.B. MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND MEETINGS, VOTE ON THE ELECTION OF ELECTED DIRECTORS, ELECTED OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUCH AS AMENDMENT TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND DISSOLUTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A VOTING MEMBERS OF ASCO ELECT ALL 18 VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ASCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE: FULL MEMBERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO WERE FULL MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF REQUEST FOR EMERITUS MEMBER STATUS, AND HONORARY MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B ASCOS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION MAY ONLY BE AMENDED UPON THE VOTE OF THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE, AND THE BYLAWS MAY ONLY BE AMENDED AND DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION MAY ONLY BE APPROVED WITH THE APPROVAL OF BOTH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VOTING MEMBERS OF ASCO. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ARE: FULL MEMBERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS WHO WERE FULL 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. AN 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 ALTERATIVE 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 RELATED ORGANIZATION, CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (CCF); THE PRESIDENT OF ASCO INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY, LLC (D/B/A QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND D/B/A CANCERLINQ); THE PRESIDENT OF ASCO LEASING LLC, AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CANCERLINQ LLC. ALL ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ARE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OF ASCO. 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 BOARD 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 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 2015. VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL: THE COMPENSATION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL (VP/GC) WAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO AND CONSULTING WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AS FOLLOWS. 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 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 2015. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO). THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) WAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO AND CONSULTING WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AS FOLLOWS. 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 CFO WAS REASONABLE. THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2015. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (CCF): THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CCF IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ASCO. THE ASCO BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CCF AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO AND CONSULTING WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AS FOLLOWS. 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 2015. SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY: THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY WAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO AND CONSULTING WITH INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AS FOLLOWS. 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 MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2015.
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, 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 XI, LINE 9 GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 383,992
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:COMMISSIONS TOTAL FEES:3430566
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATION TOTAL FEES:1474139
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TOTAL FEES:7822266
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 (if applicable) 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) ASCO INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY LLC
2318 MILL ROAD
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
27-1629211 		QOPI CERT PRO VA 591,229 1,470,346 ASCO
 
(2) ASCO LEASING LLC
2318 MILL ROAD
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
27-3378225 		RENTAL VA 1,023,426 148,810 ASCO
 
(3) CANCERLINQ LLC
2318 MILL ROAD
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
47-2315885 		QUALITY IMPRO VA 7,530,656 2,904,754 ASCO
 






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 entity?
Yes No
(1)CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF ASCO
2318 MILL ROAD

ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
31-1667995 		Grants VA 501C3 509(A)(1)  
Yes
 












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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
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(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 Yes No






























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Part VII
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