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
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
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 $ 164,682,134
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, AND PROMOTION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND EQUITABLE 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 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 564
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,981
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 22,759,889
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 7,625,514
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 8,575,801 7,525,300
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 136,574,903 145,628,204
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 11,398,200 6,514,346
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,335,190 3,043,571
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 159,884,094 162,711,421
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,168,748 2,492,264
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) 59,231,331 61,964,764
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,350,660    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 85,406,395 83,651,841
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 145,806,474 148,108,869
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 14,077,620 14,602,552
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 227,652,015 269,484,782
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 118,594,943 131,909,947
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 109,057,072 137,574,835
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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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: SEE SCHEDULE O
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 $ 45,034,199 including grants of $ 622,505 ) (Revenue $ 75,048,988 )
SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL EDUCATION: SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 39,058,114 including grants of $ 5,000 ) (Revenue $ 23,830,960 )
QUALITY OF CARE: SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,973,319 including grants of $ 57,500 ) (Revenue $ 32,305,592 )
EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS: SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 35,073,915 including grants of $ 1,767,383 ) (Revenue $ 14,442,664 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet134,139,547
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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 IIIClick 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
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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 XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? 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
 
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
464
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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
564
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
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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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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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
Yes
 
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-A 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
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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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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) Clifford HudisMD......................................................................
CEO, NON-VOTING DIRECTOR
 36.0
.................
1.5 		    X       898,194 0 24,233
(2) Dina Michels Esq......................................................................
EVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
 36.0
.................
1.5 		    X       581,731 0 39,055
(3) Richard Schilsky MD......................................................................
EVP, Chief Medical Officer
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     576,789 0 37,756
(4) Bernie Khoo......................................................................
VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     429,423 0 43,541
(5) CORY WIEGERT......................................................................
EVP, CEO CANCERLINQ
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     414,423 0 47,574
(6) Linda Jensen MBA......................................................................
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
 36.0
.................
1.5 		    X       401,924 0 38,536
(7) Stephen Grubbs MD......................................................................
VP, Clinical Affairs
 37.5
.................
0.0 		        X   391,923 0 37,756
(8) Nancy Daly MS MPH......................................................................
EVP, CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFF.
 3.0
.................
34.5 		      X     387,673 0 38,537
(9) Jamie Von Roenn MD......................................................................
VP, Education
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     392,173 0 31,472
(10) Robert Miller MD......................................................................
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, CANCERLINQ
 37.5
.................
0.0 		        X   362,119 0 43,811
(11) CARMEN JACKSON......................................................................
COO, CANCERLINQ
 37.5
.................
0.0 		        X   314,738 0 43,811
(12) Deborah Kamin RN PHD......................................................................
VP, POLICY AND ADVOCACY
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     307,923 0 38,537
(13) Kristin Ludwig......................................................................
VP, MKTG. & Communications
 36.5
.................
1.0 		      X     306,192 0 24,233
(14) ANIL NAIR......................................................................
CTO, CANCERLINQ
 37.5
.................
0.0 		        X   291,546 0 36,301
(15) DAVID SAMPSON......................................................................
VP, JOURNALS & PUBLISHER
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     281,211 0 43,321
(16) CAROLYN WHITEHEAD......................................................................
DIVISION DIR., CONQUER CANCER
 1.0
.................
36.5 		        X   294,412 0 22,524
(17) Krista Barnes......................................................................
VP, Member Services
 37.5
.................
0.0 		      X     257,496 0 41,475
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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) Amanda Davis-Aitken........................................................................
VP, Meeting Services
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     255,192 0 28,656
(19) CHRISTOPHER MERLAN........................................................................
EVP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     145,269 0 9,338
(20) BLASE N POLITE MD M........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           3,625 0 0
(21) MICHAEL A THOMPSON M........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           2,500 0 0
(22) Bruce Johnson MD........................................................................
PAST President - PARTIAL YEAR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(23) Monica Bertagnolli MD........................................................................
President/Chair
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(24) Peter Adamson MD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Stephen B Edge MD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Maha HussainMD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) J Chris Nunnink MD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Reshma Jagsi MD Dphi........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Michael KostyMD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Eric Small MD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Jedd Wolchok MD PHD........................................................................
Board Member
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) HOWARD A BURRIS III........................................................................
PRESIDENT-ELECT/President
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(33) LAURIE GASPAR MDMBA........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(34) A WILLIAM BLACKSTOCK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) LEE ELLIS MD FACS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) TONY SHU KAM MOK MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) JAAP VERWEIJ MD PHD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) TRACEY WEISBERG MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) Lori J Pierce MD........................................................................
President Elect
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(40) ELIZABETH A MITTENDOR........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) ETHAN M BASCH MD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 7,296,476 0 670,467
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 MediumBullet184
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
TEMPUS LABS,
600 WEST CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO,IL60654 		DATA CURATION SVC 3,773,700
SPARGO INC,
PO 828795
PHILADELPHIA,PA191828795 		EVENT PLANNING SVC 2,970,147
AMAZON WEB SERVICE,
PO BOX 84023
SEATTLE,WA981248423 		CLOUD COMPUTING SVC 2,559,170
FREEMAN DECORATING,
PO BOX 660613
DALLAS,TX725660613 		EVENT PLANNING SVC 2,405,197
DARTMOUTH PRINTING COMPANY,
PO BOX 419817
BOSTON,MA022419817 		PRINTING SERVICE 1,998,136
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet76
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 7,525,300
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 7,525,300
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a DUES 900099 7,155,214 7,155,214    
b EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS & PRODUCTS 900099 75,048,988 69,127,504 5,921,484  
c EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS 511190 32,305,592 17,052,037 15,253,555  
d QUALITY 900099 23,830,960 22,843,799 987,161  
e MEMBER RELATIONS & INFORMATION 900099 349,049   349,049  
f All other program service revenue. 6,938,401 6,938,401    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 145,628,204
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 6,066,749     6,066,749
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,543,846     2,543,846
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   582,855 6a
b Less: rental expenses   334,215 6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 248,640 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 248,640   248,640  
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   2,084,095 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   1,636,498 7b
c Gain or (loss)   447,597 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 447,597     447,597
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MAILING LIST   251,085     251,085
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 251,085
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 162,711,421 123,116,955 22,759,889 9,309,277
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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 .... 2,287,513 2,287,513
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 204,751 204,751
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 6,438,819 3,119,741 3,120,419 198,659
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........ 44,563,815 41,232,294 3,331,521  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,993,232 2,808,746 184,486  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,213,614 3,915,784 297,830  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,755,284 3,463,551 291,733  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 533,024 528,619 4,405  
c Accounting ........... 183,472 2,375 181,097  
d Lobbying ........... 290,516 290,516    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 79,584   79,584  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 27,897,419 27,728,640 168,445 334
12 Advertising and promotion .... 585,630 582,672 2,958  
13 Office expenses ....... 2,529,096 2,318,566 210,530  
14 Information technology ...... 8,595,316 8,299,877 294,845 594
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,014,972 2,931,523 83,449  
17 Travel ............ 6,468,203 6,221,588 245,542 1,073
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 14,272,170 13,818,850 453,320  
20 Interest ........... 2,651,464 2,092,645 558,819  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 3,037,458 2,410,091 627,367  
23 Insurance ... 687,702 209,558 478,144  
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 4,834,824 4,833,353 1,471  
b DEVELOPMENT FEE TO RELATED ORG 3,150,000 0 0 3,150,000
c UBI TAX 1,251,310 1,250,935 375 0
d POSTAGE & SHIPPING 1,211,639 1,209,927 1,712 0
e All other expenses 2,378,042 2,377,432 610  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 148,108,869 134,139,547 10,618,662 3,350,660
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).        
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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 ........ 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 10,106,685 2 18,722,737
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 16,453,791 4 26,850,085
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
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 ...... 7,481,194 9 7,946,486
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 78,793,752
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 30,659,003 49,050,243 10c 48,134,749
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 142,567,125 11 167,830,725
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,992,977 12 0
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 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 227,652,015 16 269,484,782
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 17,199,923 17 18,849,700
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 31,345,157 19 37,609,894
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
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 31,649,863 25 37,050,353
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 118,594,943 26 131,909,947
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 109,057,072 27 136,574,835
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 0 28 1,000,000
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 109,057,072 32 137,574,835
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 227,652,015 33 269,484,782
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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
162,711,421
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
148,108,869
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
14,602,552
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
109,057,072
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
16,856,803
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
-2,941,592
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
137,574,835
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 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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- 10 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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 failed 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..            
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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 13,960,857 11,941,446 9,978,694 8,575,801 7,525,300 51,982,098
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 88,958,786 78,719,498 93,297,144 136,574,903 123,116,955 520,667,286
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 5 102,919,643 90,660,944 103,275,838 145,150,704 130,642,255 572,649,384
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons 13,914,277 11,641,675 9,856,323 8,575,801 7,525,300 51,513,376
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.. 13,914,277 11,641,675 9,856,323 8,575,801 7,525,300 51,513,376
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 521,136,008
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 102,919,643 90,660,944 103,275,838 145,150,704 130,642,255 572,649,384
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 6,401,944 5,651,063 5,969,247 7,763,043 8,610,595 34,395,892
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 6,401,944 5,651,063 5,969,247 7,763,043 8,610,595 34,395,892
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 3,133,751 3,414,649 2,871,782 4,855,029 7,776,132 22,051,343
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. 306,781 277,776 248,859 255,345 251,085 1,339,846
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 112,762,119 100,004,432 112,365,726 158,024,121 147,280,067 630,436,465
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
82.663 %
16
16
81.649 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
5.456 %
18
18
5.400 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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 12a or 12b 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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
  		Employer identification number
13-6180380
Part I
Contributors
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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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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 BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) ...................... 263  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 439,341  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 439,604  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 133,699,943  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 134,139,547  
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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (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 259,559 291,378 198,306 439,604 1,188,847
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 3,346 2,905 1,947 263 8,461
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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)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
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.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 7/25/06, 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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB 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.
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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
Term 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 .....   7,342,677 7,342,677
b Buildings ....   48,003,287 14,507,866 33,495,421
c Leasehold improvements   773,776 637,110 136,666
d Equipment ....   2,471,905 1,626,244 845,661
e Other .....   20,202,107 13,887,783 6,314,324
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 48,134,749
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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
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 37,050,353
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 ....... 1 176,881,263
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 16,856,803
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -2,941,592
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 13,915,211
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 162,966,052
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 79,584
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -334,215
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -254,631
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 162,711,421
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 ........... 1 148,363,500
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 334,215
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 334,215
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 148,029,285
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 79,584
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 79,584
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 148,108,869
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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP, 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 ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED 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 CONSOLIDATED 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 PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2016.
PART XI, LINE 2D LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP ($2,941,592)
PART XI, LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES -$334,215
PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES $334,215
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services SCIENTIFIC MEETING 1,825,415
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 177,409
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 89,694
North America 0 5 Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 63,319
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 68,983
South America     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 265,111
South Asia     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 740,704
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 790,191
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   106,522
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking   2,212
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   24,731
North America     Grantmaking   5,045
South America     Grantmaking   8,563
South Asia     Grantmaking   27,926
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   1,000
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking   2,228
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   26,524
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services OUTREACH & EDUCATIONAL 68,466
3a Sub-total .... 0 5 4,225,577
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     68,466
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 5 4,294,043
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONTRIBUTION 79,625 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONTRIBUTION 18,000 WIRE      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
idea award Central America and the Caribbean 1 1,320 WIRE 892 Travel Book
idea award East Asia and the Pacific 2 2,625 WIRE 3,106 travel book
idea award Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 1,480 WIRE 1,417 travel book
idea award North America 1 1,320 WIRE 725 travel book
idea award Russia and the Newly Independent States 1 1,320 WIRE 908 travel book
idea award South America 3 3,960 WIRE 4,603 travel book
idea award South Asia 8 11,025 WIRE 12,901 travel book
idea award Sub-Saharan Africa 7 10,200 WIRE 15,324 travel book
Breakthrough Award East Asia and the Pacific 19 19,000 WIRE      
Breakthrough Award Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 6 6,000 WIRE      
Breakthrough Award Middle East and North Africa 1 1,000 WIRE      
Breakthrough Award North America 3 3,000 WIRE      
Breakthough Award South Asia 4 4,000 WIRE      
Breakthrough Award Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1,000 WIRE      
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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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; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 AWARDS (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. BREAKTHROUGH SUMMIT AND MERIT AWARDS These awards recognize oncology fellows, junior faculty, and trainees for their valuable research in clinical cancer treatment and technology innovations in cancer care. Awardees presented their research at the inaugural ASCO Breakthrough: A Global Summit for Oncology meeting held during October 11-13, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand. Abstract Awards supported the first authors of the 50 highest-rated abstracts selected for presentation at the ASCO Breakthrough Summit. Merit Awards recognized the quality and scientific merit of research submitted by oncology fellows and trainees to an ASCO meeting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO
2318 Mill Rd Ste 800
Alexandria,VA22314 		31-1667995 501(c)(3) 1,764,000       Contribution
(2) Banner Health
2901 N Central Ave
Phoenix,AZ85012 		45-0233470 501(c)(3) 60,000       Contribution
(3) Brigham & Women's Hospital
75 Francis St Tower 1
Boston,MA02215 		04-2312909 501(c)(3) 167,500       Contribution
(4) Dana Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Avenue
Boston,MA02215 		04-2263040 501(c)(3) 25,000       Contribution
(5) Duke University Medical Center
2424 Erwin Rd Suite 601
Durham,NC27705 		56-0532129 501(c)(3) 6,667       Contribution
(6) Friends of Cancer Research
1800 M Street NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-1983273 501(c)(3) 32,000       Contribution
(7) Regents of the University of Michigan
300 N Ingalls St
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(C)(3) 40,000       contribution
(8) Susan G Komen Foundation
5005 LBJ Freeway Ste 250
Dallas,TX75244 		75-1835298 501(c)(3) 10,000       Contribution
(9) SARAH CANNON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ONE PARK PLAZA
NASHVILLE,FL32703 		20-1557751 LLC 109,166       CONTRIBUTION
(10) Health Volunteers Oversees
1900 L Street NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-1485477 501(c)(3) 10,000       CONTRIBUTION
(11) National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
8455 Colesville Rd
Silver Springs,MD20910 		85-0357897 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
10
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash 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 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the cancer community.
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 ASCO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE CANCER CARE COMMUNITY. THE MAJORITY OF THESE GRANTS ARE MADE TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE GRANT MADE TO A NON-501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WAS MADE PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT THAT REQUIRED THE GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED FOR SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PROJECTS, THAT THE GRANTEE RETURN ANY PORTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS THAT WERE NOT USED FOR SUCH PROJECTS, AND THAT THE GRANTEE PROVIDE ANNUAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS TO ASCO REGARDING GRANTEE'S USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 on 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
 
 
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 on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
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 nonfixed
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
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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
1Clifford HudisMD
CEO, NON-VOTING DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 818,627
-------------
0 		79,567
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		3,233
-------------
0 		922,427
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Richard Schilsky MD
EVP, Chief Medical Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 569,039
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		16,756
-------------
0 		614,545
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Dina Michels Esq
EVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 574,231
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		18,055
-------------
0 		620,786
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Linda Jensen MBA
EVP, Chief Financial Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 394,424
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		17,536
-------------
0 		440,460
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Nancy Daly MS MPH
EVP, CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFF. 		(i)

(ii)		 380,173
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		17,537
-------------
0 		426,210
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Jamie Von Roenn MD
VP, Education 		(i)

(ii)		 384,423
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		10,472
-------------
0 		423,645
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Bernie Khoo
VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 		(i)

(ii)		 424,423
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		22,541
-------------
0 		472,964
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Stephen Grubbs MD
VP, Clinical Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 384,423
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		16,756
-------------
0 		429,679
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Robert Miller MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, CANCERLINQ 		(i)

(ii)		 355,869
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		22,811
-------------
0 		405,930
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Deborah Kamin RN PHD
VP, POLICY AND ADVOCACY 		(i)

(ii)		 299,423
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		1,000
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		17,537
-------------
0 		346,460
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Kristin Ludwig
VP, MKTG. & Communications 		(i)

(ii)		 298,692
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		3,233
-------------
0 		330,425
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Krista Barnes
VP, Member Services 		(i)

(ii)		 249,746
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		18,664
-------------
0 		22,811
-------------
0 		298,971
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Amanda Davis-Aitken
VP, Meeting Services 		(i)

(ii)		 247,692
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,577
-------------
0 		10,079
-------------
0 		283,848
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14CORY WIEGERT
EVP, CEO CANCERLINQ 		(i)

(ii)		 414,423
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		28,618
-------------
0 		18,956
-------------
0 		461,997
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15CARMEN JACKSON
COO, CANCERLINQ 		(i)

(ii)		 280,288
-------------
0 		34,200
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		22,811
-------------
0 		358,549
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16ANIL NAIR
CTO, CANCERLINQ 		(i)

(ii)		 270,096
-------------
0 		21,200
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		20,257
-------------
0 		16,044
-------------
0 		327,847
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17DAVID SAMPSON
VP, JOURNALS & PUBLISHER 		(i)

(ii)		 273,461
-------------
0 		7,500
-------------
0 		250
-------------
0 		20,510
-------------
0 		22,811
-------------
0 		324,532
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18CHRISTOPHER MERLAN
EVP, CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 115,269
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,338
-------------
0 		154,607
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19CAROLYN WHITEHEAD
DIVISION DIR., CONQUER CANCER 		(i)

(ii)		 257,212
-------------
0 		37,200
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,291
-------------
0 		3,233
-------------
0 		316,936
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
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 7: PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE TO SOME EMPLOYEES LISTED ON SCHEDULE J AND INCLUDED AS PART OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION. THE BONUS PAYMENTS ARE NOT ON A FIXED BASIS BUT RATHER ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND DETERMINED BY THE CEO WITH REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
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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 Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2018, 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            
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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 4.590 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 4.590 %      
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 WERTMANAGEMENT
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
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?                
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 WERTMANAGEMENTBANK 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. THIS INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT QUALIFIES AS A DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENT AND IS USED TO MITIGATE THE EFFECT OF INTEREST RATE FLUCTUATIONS.
PART VI, QUESTION 2C THE LATEST REBATE COMPUTATION DATE FOR THE REPORTED BOND ISSUE WAS OCTOBER 2, 2019.
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY INC
 
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ASCO IS A PROFESSIONAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETY COMMITTED TO CONQUERING CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND EQUITABLE PATIENT CARE. ASCO'S VISION IS A WORLD WHERE CANCER IS PREVENTED OR CURED, AND EVERY SURVIVOR IS HEALTHY. ASCO PROMOTES AND PROVIDES FOR: - LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ONCOLOGY PROFESSIONALS, - CANCER RESEARCH, - AN IMPROVED ENVIRONMENT FOR ONCOLOGY PRACTICE, - ACCESS TO QUALITY CANCER CARE, - A GLOBAL NETWORK OF ONCOLOGY EXPERTISE, AND - EDUCATED AND INFORMED PATIENTS WITH CANCER.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL EDUCATION: ASCO PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CONTENT ON A BROAD RANGE OF ONCOLOGY-RELATED TOPICS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER ASCO MEMBERS, ASCO PLANS AND PRESENTS LIVE MEETINGS ON THE LATEST RESEARCH AND ADVANCES IN THE FIELD OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. THE ONCOLOGY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRESENTED AT THESE MEETINGS ENHANCES KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TREATING CANCER AND CARING FOR CANCER PATIENTS. THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING IS THE WORLD'S PREMIER SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL MEETING IN THE ONCOLOGY COMMUNITY. THE THEMATIC MEETINGS, PRESENTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY ASCO, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS ON SPECIFIC TYPES OF CANCERS. ASCO'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ONCOLOGY PRACTITIONERS WORLDWIDE TO ASSIST THEM IN DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CANCER CARE AND CONDUCTING CLINICAL RESEARCH THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF THEIR CAREERS. PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE MODERN-DAY PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY FOR ALL LEVELS OF PRACTITIONERS INCLUDING ONCOLOGY FELLOWS, JUNIOR FACULTY MEMBERS, ONCOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTORS, ETC. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER ASCO MEMBERS, ASCO PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED EDUCATION OF ONCOLOGISTS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CANCER CARE TEAM TO ENABLE THEM TO BETTER 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 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH TWO ASCO WEBSITES: WWW.ASCO.ORG AND WWW.CANCER.NET. ADDITIONALLY, ASCO MAKES SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING BOOKS, DVDS, VIRTUAL MEETINGS, PODCASTS AND PUBLIC FORUMS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2019 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: OVER 42,500 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 2019 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, CAREGIVERS, PATIENTS, AND PATIENT ADVOCATES. APPROXIMATELY 40% OF THE ATTENDEES AT THE 2019 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING WERE INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES. THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING FEATURED OVER 265 EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS AND OVER 5,000 ABSTRACTS WERE PRESENTED OR PUBLISHED. NEARLY 5,000 PRESENTATIONS WERE CAPTURED IN AUDIO AND VIDEO TO BE MADE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY. IN ADDITION TO THE ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, ASCO SPONSORS OR CO-SPONSORS MORE THAN 40 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 WORLDWIDE. THESE MEETINGS INCLUDE: - BEST OF ASCO - PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE IN ONCOLOGY SYMPOSIUM - QUALITY CARE SYMPOSIUM - GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) CANCERS SYMPOSIUM - GENITOURINARY (GU) CANCERS SYMPOSIUM - CLINICAL IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY SYMPOSIUM INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MEETINGS AND COURSES: - ASCO BREAKTHROUGH - BEST OF ASCO INTERNATIONAL - JOINT SYMPOSIA - ADVANCED CANCER COURSES - MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER MANAGEMENT COURSES ASCO PUBLISHES DAILY NEWS PRODUCTS FOR EACH OF ITS MAJOR MEETINGS (E.G.,ASCO ANNUAL MEETING, GI CANCERS SYMOSIUM, GU CANCERS SYMOSIUM). THESE PRODUCTS INCLUDE PRINT NEWSPAPERS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED ONSITE TO ALL ATTENDEES AND PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE DAILY NEWS PRODUCTS PROVIDE EDITORIAL COVERAGE OF KEY MEETING SESSIONS, COMMENTARIES BY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS SUBSPECIALTIES, INFORMATION ABOUT ASCO PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES, PROFILES OF GRANT AND AWARD WINNERS, AND OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST TO ASCO MEMBERS AND MEETING ATTENDEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B QUALITY OF CARE: ASCO PRODUCES EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES, DEVELOPS AND VALIDATES QUALITY MEASURES IN ONCOLOGY, AND CONDUCTS QUALITY MEASUREMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - CANCERLINQ. THIS BIG-DATA PLATFORM DELIVERS VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND TOOLS TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE BY COLLECTING AND ANALYZING REAL-WORLD CANCER DATA FROM HEALTHCARE IT SYSTEMS ACROSS THE COUNTY. THE CANCERLINQ DATABASE REFLECTS CANCER CARE IN ALL ITS REAL-WORLD VARIABILITY - ALLOWING CLINICIANS TO LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF EVERY PATIENT. - 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. QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. THE QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A THREE-YEAR CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR OUTPATIENT HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY PRACTICES. THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS CREATES A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE AND SELF-EXAMINATION THAT HELPS PRACTICES DELIVER THE BEST CARE TO THEIR PATIENTS - CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES AND UPDATES. ASCO HAS PUBLISHED MORE THAN 50 PRACTICE GUIDELINES, ENDORSEMENTS, AND PROVISIONAL CLINICAL OPINIONS (PCO'S) ADDRESSING A WIDE RANGE OF CANCER TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES. - QOPI REPORTING REGISTRY. ASCO PROVIDES A QUALIFIED CLINICAL DATA REGISTRY TO HELP MEMBERS SATISFY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS MIPS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. - QUALITY TRAINING PROGRAM. ASCOS QUALITY TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PRACTICES IMPROVE CLINICAL CARE AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE. IN ADDITION, ASCO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PRACTICE HEALTH TO ENABLE PRACTICES TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY CARE. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDE: - PRACTICE.NET. THIS LEARNING NETWORK IS FOCUSED ON HELPING PRACTICES IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS - FDA ALERTS. ASCO PARTNERS WITH THE FDA TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS TIMELY SAFETY ALERTS AND NOTICES OF NEWLY APPROVED CANCER THERAPIES. - PRACTICE EVALUATION. ASCO PROVIDES BOTH OPERATIONAL AND CLINICAL EVALUATION SERVICES INCLUDING READINESS AND PRACTICE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENTS, ANALYTICS, TRIAGE PATHWAYS, NURSE TRAINING SUPPORT, AND A VALUE BASED CARE DELIVERY MODEL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: ASCO PRODUCES A NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS FOCUSED ON CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. o ASCO PUBLISHES SEVERAL PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS: o 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. o JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE (JCO OP) INCLUDES ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND PERSPECTIVES ON CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT ADDRESSING THE PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY, WHICH ARE EDITED BY ONCOLOGISTS. o JCO GLOBAL ONCOLOGY (JCO GO) IS AN ONLINE ONLY, OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL FOCUSED ON CANCER CARE, RESEARCH AND CARE DELIVERY ISSUES UNIQUE TO COUNTRIES AND SETTINGS WITH LIMITED HEALTHCARE RESOURCES. o JCO CLINICAL CANCER INFORMATICS (JCO CCI) IS AN ONLINE-ONLY INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL PUBLISHING CLINICALLY RELEVANT RESEARCH BASED ON BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS METHODS AND PROCESSES APPLIED TO CANCER-RELATED DATA, INFORMATION AND IMAGES. o JCO PRECISION ONCOLOGY (JCO PO) IS A PEER-REVIEWED, ONLINE-ONLY, ARTICLE BASED JOURNAL PUBLISHING ORIGINAL RESEARCH, REPORTS, OPINIONS AND REVIEWS THAT ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PRECISION ONCOLOGY AND DEFINE GENOMICS-DRIVEN CLINICAL CARE OF PATIENTS WITH CANCER. ASCO PUBLISHES THE ANNUAL CLINICAL CANCER ADVANCES (CCA) REPORT. THIS PUBLICLY-AVAILABLE REPORT ESTABLISHES THE MOST IMPORTANT CLINICAL ADVANCES IN ONCOLOGY EACH YEAR. THE REPORT SERVES TO DOCUMENT THE PROGRESS BEING MADE AGAINST CANCER THROUGH CLINICAL RESEARCH, PARTICULARLY THROUGH FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH. ASCO IS INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE ASCO POST, A TRADE PUBLICATION. WHILE NOT OWNED OR PUBLISHED BY ASCO, THIS TRADE COVERS NEWS AND INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO THE PROFESSIONAL ONCOLOGY COMMUNITY AND ASCO PROVIDES ASCO-SPECIFIC CONTENT FOR INCLUSION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D MEMBER SERVICES: ASCO WORKS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE ITS MORE THAN 45,000 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 MEMBER MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT MEMBERS OF ASCO AND 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 CLINICAL 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, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE GROUPS. EXPENSES $9,585,095. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $408,333. REVENUE $7,504,263. RESEARCH: ASCO IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE SUPPORT, PROMOTION AND CONDUCT OF CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH. RESEARCH RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: o RESEARCH COMMUNITY FORUM (RCF). ASCO PROVIDES A NETWORK (ONLINE AND IN-PERSON) FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE ONCOLOGY RESEARCH COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES FOR CONDUCTING AND MANAGING CLINICAL RESEARCH. o ORIGINAL RESEARCH. ASCO CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE THAT INFORMS PATIENT CARE, PUBLIC POLICY, AND EDUCATION. RESEARCH INCLUDES SURVEYS, OBSERVATIONAL STUDIES AND CLINICAL TRIALS. o TAPUR. ASCO IS CONDUCTING A CLINICAL TRIAL TO TEST THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF FDA-APPROVED, TARGETED ANTICANCER DRUGS IN OTHER CANCER TYPES FOR PATIENTS WITH THE SAME GENOMIC ALTERATION. o SCIENTIFIC/RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS. ASCO WORKS WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PATIENT ADVOCACY GROUPS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SOCIETIES TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE RESEARCH THAT INFORMS EVIDENCE-BASED PATIENT CARE. o ASCO-FDA SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS. ASCO JOINTLY HOSTS PUBLIC WORKSHOPS WITH THE FDA TO PROVIDE STAKEHOLDERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS EMERGING ISSUES IN RESEARCH AND FDA REVIEW OF NEW THERAPIES. o DATA/RESEARCH REQUESTS. ASCO REVIEWS 3RD PARTY REQUESTS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH USING THE SOCIETYS PROPRIETARY ASSETS. RESEARCH GRANTS AND AWARDS. ASCO MAKES GRANTS TO CONQUER CANCER, THE ASCO FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDES RESEARCH GRANTS AND AWARDS TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH INITIATIVES OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATORS AT ALL LEVELS OF THEIR CAREERS. EXPENSES $9,003,637. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $1,350,000. REVENUE $5,772,767. CANCER POLICY AND ADVOCACY: ASCOS POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORK FOCUSES ON THE ISSUES OF ACCESS TO AND DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY AND EQUITABLE CANCER CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS. WORKING WITH VOLUNTEER ASCO MEMBERS, THE SOCIETY ENGAGES WITH THE ADMINISTRATION, CONGRESS, AND STATE LAW MAKERS TO ADDRESSES POLICY ISSUES OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO THE PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE. ASCO'S POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS COVER A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES, INCLUDING CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, HEALTH INSURANCE, CLINICAL PRACTICE, WORKFORCE, DISPARITIES, COST/ACCESS, CANCER SURVIVORSHIP, AND CANCER PREVENTION AND CONTROL. ASCO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS, LEGAL ANALYSIS, DEVELOPMENT OF FORMAL COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY, ADVOCACY, HOTLINES, TOOLS, AND SPECIAL STUDIES ON CRITICAL ISSUES FOR THE CANCER COMMUNITY. ASCO ROUTINLEY COLLABORATES WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS RELATED TO ACCESS TO AND DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY CANCER CARE. o STATE/REGIONAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM. THE 46 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. ORIGINAL DATA COLLECTION. ASCO CONDUCTS STUDIES AND ANALYSES TO ASSESS THE CURRENT STATE OF ONCOLOGY CARE AND RESEARCH AND DETERMINE THE NEED FOR AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGES. EXPENSES $8,361,484. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $9,050. REVENUE $0. PATIENT INFORMATION & OTHER: ASCO PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH ITS AWARD-WINNING PATIENT EDUCATION WEBSITE, CANCER.NET (WWW.CANCER.NET). CANCER.NET BRINGS THE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES OF ASCO TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR AND CARE ABOUT THEM. CANCER.NET PROVIDES ONCOLOGIST-APPROVED INFORMATION TO HELP PATIENTS AND FAMILIES MAKE INFORMED HEALTH CARE DECISIONS. THE SITE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES TO MORE THAN 120 TYPES OF CANCER AND CANCER-RELATED SYNDROMES, INCLUDING DISEASE-SPECIFIC TREATMENT AND SIDE EFFECTS INFORMATION. EXTENSIVE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON NAVIGATING CANCER CARE, COPING WITH CANCER, CLINICAL TRIALS, MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS, CAREGIVING, SURVIVORSHIP, AND RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY; SELECT CONTENT IS AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CANCER.NET ALSO FEATURES VIDEOS, PODCASTS, AND AN AWARD-WINNING BLOG. CANCER.NET MOBILE, ASCOS AWARD-WINNING FREE MOBILE APPLICATION, PROVIDES A FULLY-FEATURED SET OF TOOLS TO HELP PEOPLE MANAGE THEIR CANCER CARE FROM ANYWHERE. CANCER.NET MOBILE IS SPANISH-ENABLED AND INCLUDES KEY FEATURES SUCH AS APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION (IOS ONLY), MY HEALTH REPORT TO TRACK DATA ENTERED IN THE APP, SYMPTOM AND MEDICATION TRACKER, TOOLS TO RECORD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, TRUSTED INFORMATION FROM CANCER.NET, OPTIONAL PASSCODE LOCK, ICLOUD BACKUP, AND MORE. ASCO ALSO OFFERS ASCO ANSWERS PATIENT EDUCATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND/OR PDF. ASCO ANSWERS IS A COLLECTION OF ONCOLOGIST-APPROVED PATIENT EDUCATION MATERIALS DEVELOPED BY ASCO FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. SELECT TITLES ARE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. ASCO ANSWERS INCLUDE: o GUIDES TO CANCER: THESE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES HELP NEWLY DIAGNOSED PATIENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR DISEASE AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. THEY INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, SIDE EFFECTS, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS AND ALLOW PATIENTS TO RECORD THE SPECIFICS OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN. o FACT SHEETS: FACT SHEETS PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO A SPECIFIC TYPE OF CANCER, CANCER TREATMENT, OR SIDE EFFECT. EACH INCLUDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE SUBJECT, AN ILLUSTRATION, WORDS TO KNOW, AND QUESTIONS TO ASK THE HEALTH CARE TEAM. o TOPIC-SPECIFIC BOOKLETS: THESE BOOKLETS PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT PRACTICAL AND SPECIFIC CONCERNS ON TOPICS SUCH AS ADVANCED CANCER CARE PLANNING, MANAGING THE COST OF CANCER CARE, MANAGING CANCER-RELATED PAIN, MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS, PALLIATIVE CARE, AND STOPPING TOBACCO USE AFTER A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. EXPENSES $8,123,700. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $1,165,634.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019, 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. PURSUANT TO THE BYLAWS, THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE: THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, THE CHAIR, THE PAST PRESIDENT, AND THOSE DIRECTORS SERVING THE FINAL YEAR OF THEIR PRESENT 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 4 IN 2019, THE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT ASCO MEMBERS WOULD ALSO BE MEMBERS OF THE SAME MEMBERSHIP CLASS OR CLASSES OF THE SOCIETY'S NEWLY ESTABLISHED RELATED 501(C)(6) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, ASCO ASSOCIATION (D/B/A ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY). MEMBERS ARE NOW MEMBERS OF BOTH THE SOCIETY AND ITS NEW ASSOCIATION. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION REVIEW, MEMBER INDUCTION, AND MEMBERSHIP DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION ARE CONDUCTED SUBJECT TO PROCESSES APPROVED BY BOTH THE SOCIETY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 NO ASCO MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF ASCO'S PROFITS OR EXCESS DUES OR A SHARE OF ASCO'S NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP WITH VOTING RIGHTS AND SPECIFIED RIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. FULL MEMBERS. a. 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. b.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. a.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. b.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. a.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. b.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 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 ASCO'S 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 A DRAFT 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. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FINAL FORM WAS SENT, THROUGH A SECURE SITE, TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND WAS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 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 CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS (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 AND 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 ASCO (CC); THE CEO OF ASCO'S NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(6) TAX-EXEMPT RELATED ORGANIZATION, ASCO ASSOCIATION (D/B/A ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL ONCOLOGY)(ASSOCIATION), THE PRESIDENT OF QOPI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, LLC; THE PRESIDENT OF ASCO LEASING LLC, AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS 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 2019. THE COMPENSATION OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS WERE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE ASCO BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AFTER RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CEO AND AND AN 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 POSITIONS WAS REASONABLE. - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (SVP & CLO): THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE SVP & CLO BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019. - VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (VP & CFO): THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE VP & CFO BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019. - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (SVP & CMO): THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE SVP & CMO BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019. - CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER (CDO): THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CDO BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019. - VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (VP, IT): THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE VP, IT BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2017. - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFFICER OF THE CONQUER CANCER FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (CC): THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFFICER OF CC IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ASCO. THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFFICER OF CC BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WERE MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019. - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CANCERLINQ LLC (CEO OF CLQ): THE CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO OF CLQ BASED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROCESS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019.
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 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS POSTED ON ASCO'S WEBSITE AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP ($2,941,592)
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:COMMISSIONS TOTAL FEES:6170594
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR TOTAL FEES:1115702
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:TEMPORARY STAFF TOTAL FEES:1234733
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CLINICAL TRIAL SITES TOTAL FEES:2509000
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:16867390
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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) QOPI Certification Program LLC
2318 MILL ROAD SUITE 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
27-1629211 		accreditation VA 986,911 795,305 ASCO
 
(2) ASCO LEASING LLC
2318 MILL ROAD SUITE 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
27-3378225 		RENTAL VA 578,110 697,022 ASCO
 
(3) CANCERLINQ LLC
2318 MILL ROAD SUITE 800
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
47-2315885 		QUALITY IMprv VA 65,556,251 12,454,729 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 SUITE 800

ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
31-1667995 		Grants VA 501(C)(3) 7 asco
 
Yes
 
(2)ASCO ASSOCIATION
2318 MILL ROAD

ALEXANDRIA,VA22314
83-3561693 		MEMBER SERV. VA 501(C)(6)   ASCO
 
Yes
 










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
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
(1) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 A, J 602,493 FMV
(2) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 b 1,764,000 fmv
(3) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 c 7,525,300 fmv
(4) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 e 54,777,714 fmv
(5) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 m 3,150,000 fmv
(6) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 n 1,082,077 fmv
(7) conquer cancer foundation of asco

 o 5,955,791 fmv
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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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
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. (see instructions).
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