Canadian Cancer Society
67% goes to programs $31 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Canadian Cancer Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1959, with $134,749,308 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 67% of spending to programs.
Toronto Ontario M4v 2y7, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-6001242 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$134.7M
▲ 7.4% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$135.4M
Net assets
$120.2M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating67% to programs · $31 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Canadian Cancer Society: 67% to programs · $31 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Canadian Cancer Society: 11 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Canadian Cancer Society: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Canadian Cancer Society: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The canadian cancer society is a national charity. in partnership with donors and volunteers our mission is to improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research transformative advocacy and compassionate support.
What they do
Programs: consist of health promotion for canadians tobacco cessation healthy eating physical activity reduced exposure to carcinogens screening and of support to cancer patients and caregivers during and beyond the cancer journey. this includes information emotional and practical support programs are delivered in the community by telephone in print or through the internet website and social media. examples of programs are community outreach workplace wellness smoking cessation information and support services lodges transportation financial assistance wigs prosthesis and related activities.
Advocacy: activities related to influencing policy makers to implement public policies and programs that enable the adoption of healthy behaviours reduction of occupational and environmental carcinogens access to organized cancer screening programs and quality cancer care from diagnosis to palliative care financial support for cancer patients and caregivers and investment in cancer research activities. this work includes developing positions raising public awareness mobilizing communities building coalitions and lobbying.
Contact & location
- Address
- Toronto Ontario M4v 2y7, Canada, 00000
- City
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- State
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- Subcategory
- Cancer
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $106.4M (FY2016) to $134.7M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $75.8MNet assets $120.2M
Operating margin
-0.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$196.0M
Total liabilities
$75.8M
Net assets
$120.2M
Salaries & benefits
$49.7M
37% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,749,308▲7.4% | $135,399,950▲11.2% | $120,202,292▼4.7% | $195,992,129▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $125,466,047▲2.0% | $121,765,003▲0.8% | $126,114,055▲9.8% | $202,396,059▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,004,632▼6.0% | $120,800,175▲6.4% | $114,844,944▼5.7% | $188,331,086▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $130,810,132▲16.0% | $113,583,113▼0.5% | $121,838,981▲25.4% | $200,130,513▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $112,778,001▲6.0% | $114,203,215▼3.9% | $97,129,890▲96.8% | $184,945,226▲77.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $106,425,612 | $118,871,224 | $49,351,886 | $104,449,217 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Andrea Seale — $415,979 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Seale | Ceo and Secretary | 37.5 | $415,979 |
| Sara Oates | Evp Finance People Operations | 37.5 | $223,965 |
| Jane Parsons | Evp Community and Leadership Giving | 37.5 | $206,237 |
| Lesa O'brien | Evp Digital Strategy and Technology | 37.5 | $186,257 |
| Stuart Edmonds | Evp Mission Research and Advocacy | 37.5 | $182,567 |
| Sandra Krueckl | Evp Mission Information and Support Service | 37.5 | $181,363 |
| Pamela Mollica | Evp Marketing and Communication | 37.5 | $163,237 |
| Annemarie Edwards | Vp Cancer Strategy and Innovation | 37.5 | $161,593 |
| Cheryl Swallow | Vp Finance | 37.5 | $151,581 |
| Lina Mohamed | Vp Mass Marketing | 37.5 | $146,648 |
| Alice M Gold | Vp People Culture and Inclusion | 37.5 | $146,224 |
| Michelle Dugan | Vp Partnerships | 37.5 | $143,069 |
| Alan Ritchie | General Counsel | 37.5 | $141,697 |
| Arthur Heinmaa | Director | 2 | — |
| Chan Hon Goh | Director | 2 | — |
| Chen Fong | Director | 2 | — |
| Christopher Wein | Chair | 2 | — |
| Cindy Morton | Director | 2 | — |
| Donna Carbell | Director Through 07-09-2024 | 2 | — |
| Eshwar Kumar | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mightyhive Holdings Ltd | Advertising, Consulting | $3,386,181 |
| The Aber Group | Advertising, Publicity | $1,764,835 |
| Compass Group Canada Ltd | Contract Labor Services | $1,477,066 |
| Blackbaud Canada | Fundraising Services | $1,298,990 |
| Evolve Agency Group Inc | Promotion Marketing | $665,491 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Canadian Cancer Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Canadian Cancer Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-6001242.
- What is Canadian Cancer Society's EIN?
- Canadian Cancer Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-6001242.
- How much revenue does Canadian Cancer Society report?
- Canadian Cancer Society reported $134,749,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Canadian Cancer Society's spending goes to programs?
- Canadian Cancer Society spends about 67% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Canadian Cancer Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Canadian Cancer Society A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Canadian Cancer Society's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Canadian Cancer Society's latest Form 990 is $415,979, paid to Andrea Seale (Ceo and Secretary).
Explore more
Data for Canadian Cancer Society (EIN 98-6001242) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.