American Society Of Clinical Oncology

Alexandria, VA · Founded 1965

Professional medical society advancing cancer care through education, research, and clinical practice standards

Primary audience
Healthcare Professionals
Work area
Professional Development
Topic
Cancer Medicine
Contact
Clifford A Hudis MD
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Society of Clinical Oncology serves oncology professionals worldwide through clinical education, research funding, and evidence-based practice guidelines. Based in Alexandria, VA, the organization operates with 488 employees and annual revenue of $159.1 million as of 2024. Founded in 1964, it supports cancer care improvement through its annual scientific meeting, journal publications, and professional development programs.

What They Focus On

Clinical Education

Training and professional development for oncologists through meetings, courses, and evidence-based resources

Cancer Research

Funding diagnostic excellence projects and cancer research grants to advance treatment innovations

Practice Standards

Developing clinical guidelines and quality measures to ensure evidence-based cancer care delivery

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$159.1M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$321.7M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $159,100,585 $143,670,256 $321,716,381 488
2023 — — — —
2023 $174,337,293 $155,488,043 $296,538,439 520
2022 — — — —
2022 $146,139,860 $144,269,886 $251,452,025 523
2020 — — — —
2020 $138,374,082 $134,735,801 $279,249,289 541
2019 $162,711,421 $148,108,869 $269,484,782 564
2018 $159,884,094 $145,806,474 $227,652,015 552

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Convene Experts

    Gather oncology professionals and researchers to share latest clinical findings and innovations

  • 02

    Develop Standards

    Create evidence-based practice guidelines and quality measures for cancer treatment

  • 03

    Fund Research

    Award grants for diagnostic excellence and cancer research projects advancing patient care

  • 04

    Disseminate Knowledge

    Publish findings and educate oncology community through journals, meetings, and programs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Society Of Clinical Oncology

Clinical Education & Meetings

Annual scientific meetings and continuing medical education programs for oncology professionals worldwide

Research & Grant Funding

Cancer research grants and diagnostic excellence projects through Conquer Cancer Foundation

Practice Guidelines

Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and quality improvement resources for oncologists

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Society Of Clinical Oncology.

CA

Clifford A Hudis MD

CEO
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $1,114,041
JR

Julie R Gralow MD

EVP & Cmo
Full-time
Compensation: $657,910
ND

Nancy Daly Ms Mph

EVP & Conquer Cancer CEO
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $536,218
CJ

Carmen Jackson

Clq CEO
Compensation: $511,604
CM

Christopher Merlan

EVP & Chief Digital Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $495,256
KN

Kristen Neese

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $387,841
PK

Paula King

Chief Human Resources Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $379,435
AD

Amanda Davis-Aitken

Vice President, Meeting Services
Full-time
Compensation: $351,635
BL

Barton Lawyer

Vice President - It
Full-time
Compensation: $316,766
MO

Melinda O'Leary

CFO
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $259,970
JC

Julia Close MD

EVP & Chief Ed. Officer (Partial Yr)
Full-time
Compensation: $183,601
EJ

Eric J Small MD

Chair/Past President
1 hrs/week
EE

Everett E Vokes MD

Past President (Partial Year)
1 hrs/week
RZ

Robin Zon MD

President-Elect/President
1 hrs/week
MO

Melinda O'Leary

CFO
SG

Stephen Grubbs MD

VP, Care Delivery
Full-time
Compensation: $459,466
DK

Deborah Kamin PHD

VP, Policy/Advocacy
Full-time
Compensation: $389,727
MT

Melissa Tai ESQ

VP, Ceil & General Counsel
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $369,986
AC

Angela Cochran

VP, Publishing
Full-time
Compensation: $351,613
JV

Jamie Von Roenn MD

VP, Edu. (Partial Year)
Full-time
Compensation: $253,146
LM

Lynn M Schuchter MD

President/Chair

Milestones

1964

Society Founded

1964

American Society of Clinical Oncology established to advance cancer care

1965

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1965

Received IRS recognition as charitable organization supporting oncology profession

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Organization reached $162.7 million in annual revenue serving oncology community

2023

Record Operations

2023

Achieved highest recorded revenue of $174.3 million with 520 employees

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DM
Dina Michels ESQ Secretary, EVP & COO 37.50 hrs/week · $710,762
AR
Abby R Rosenberg MD Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Ann H Partridge MD Mph Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Carolyn B Hendricks MD Treasurer-Elect (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Clarissa Mathias MD PHD Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Debra A Patt MD PHD Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ER
Elizabeth R Plimack MD Ms Treasurer (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
ES
Enrique Soto Perez De Celis MD Msc Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Eric P Winer MD Chair/Past President 1.00 hrs/week
FC
Fredrick Chite Asirwa MD Mbchb Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GI
Gladys I Rodriguez MD Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jennifer Temel MD Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JE
Jhanelle E Gray MD Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Karen M Winkfield MD PHD Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KN
Kathleen N Moore MD Ms Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LA
Lisa A Carey MD Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lynn M Schuchter MD President/Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Mariana Chavez MacGregor MD Msc Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TK
Taofeek K Owonikoko MD PHD Treasurer-Elect/Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
TO
Tara O Henderson MD Mph Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week
TK
Toni K Choueiri MD Board Member (Partial Year) 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$7.9M

Highest Paid

$1.1M

Clifford A Hudis MD

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Clifford A Hudis MD CEO $1,114,041 $25,875 $1,139,916 30
Dina Michels ESQ Secretary, EVP & COO $710,762 $47,358 $758,120 37.5
Julie R Gralow MD EVP & CMO $657,910 $47,358 $705,268 37.5
Nancy Daly MS MPH EVP & Conquer Cancer CEO $536,218 $47,217 $583,435 1
Christopher Merlan EVP & Chief Digital Officer $495,256 $50,013 $545,269 37.5
Carmen Jackson Clq CEO $511,604 — $511,604 —
Stephen Grubbs MD VP, Care Delivery $459,466 $46,603 $506,069 37.5
Kristen Neese Chief Marketing & Communications Officer $387,841 $50,013 $437,854 37.5
Deborah Kamin PHD VP, Policy/Advocacy $389,727 $47,217 $436,944 37.5
Paula King Chief Human Resources Officer $379,435 $50,013 $429,448 37.5
Melissa Tai ESQ VP, Ceil & General Counsel $369,986 $55,293 $425,279 29.5
Angela Cochran VP, Publishing $351,613 $44,703 $396,316 37.5
Amanda Davis-Aitken Vice President, Meeting Services $351,635 $36,612 $388,247 37.5
Barton Lawyer Vice President - IT $316,766 $53,205 $369,971 37.5
Melinda O'Leary CFO (Partial Year) $259,970 $24,887 $284,857 30

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$16K Total Given
Other/PAC $13,747 (83%)
Democratic $2,733 (17%)
27 Contributions
$610 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

8 Individual Donors
CA
Clifford A. Hudis 2 contributions • $5,000 avg
$10,000
JG
Julie Gralow 2 contributions • $1,000 avg
$2,000
DM
Dina Michels 10 contributions • $169 avg
$1,685
SS
Stephen Scott Grubbs 2 contributions • $683 avg
$1,365
MG
Matthew Gillman 2 contributions • $250 avg
$500

Other Individual Contributors $930 combined

#6
JG

Joshua Glover

Alexandria, VA

$500 Total
2 Contributions
ACTBLUE HARRIS VICTORY
#7
LG

Lisa Greaves

Washington, DC

$250 Total
1 Contribution
FRIENDS OF LIZ DAHAN
#8
MJ

Marilyn Joan Heine

Dresher, PA

$180 Total
6 Contributions
ASCO ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTIO...

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Dina Michels with 10 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Clifford A. Hudis at $5,000 each
🎯
Top Recipient ASCO ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTIO... — $13,545

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$9.5M Grants Received
$4.6M Grants Given
19 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
CC
Conquer Cancer Foundation Of The
$7.8M
CO
Council of Medical Specialty Societies
$1.7M

Top Grantees

17 total
CC
Conquer Cancer Foundation Of Asco ALEXANDRIA, VA
$3.7M
YU
Yale University NEW HAVEN, CT
$130K
UO
University Of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, PA
$109K
MC
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$82K
JH
John Hopkins University BALTIMORE, MD
$82K
UO
University Of Florida GAINSEVILLE, FL
$82K
UO
University Of Texas AUSTIN, TX
$82K
MS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center NEW YORK, NY
$82K
UO
University Of Chicago CHICAGO, IL
$74K
FC
Fox Chase Cancer Center PHILADELPHIA, PA
$48K
+7 more grantees
Conquer Cancer Foundation Of The Council of Medical Specialty Societies Conquer Cancer Foundation Of Asco Yale University University Of Pennsylvania Mayo Clinic Jacksonville John Hopkins University University Of Florida University Of Texas Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center University Of Chicago Fox Chase Cancer Center Univeristy Of Cincinnati Brigham & Women's Hospital Inc. National Academy Of Sciences University Of Pittsburg Board Of Regents Of The University Of The University Of Michigan National Coalition For Cancer Survivorship Health Volunteers Overseas
Conquer Cancer Foundation Of The Council of Medical Specialty Societies Conquer Cancer Foundation Of Asco Yale University University Of Pennsylvania Mayo Clinic Jacksonville John Hopkins University University Of Florida University Of Texas Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center University Of Chicago Fox Chase Cancer Center Univeristy Of Cincinnati Brigham & Women's Hospital Inc. National Academy Of Sciences University Of Pittsburg Board Of Regents Of The University Of The University Of Michigan National Coalition For Cancer Survivorship Health Volunteers Overseas

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

6 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

6

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

3
Conquer Cancer Foundation Of Asco
Alexandria, VA
Grantmaking
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Asco Association
Alexandria, VA
Member Servs
501(c) 501(C)(6)
Asco Association Political Action Comm
Alexandria, VA
Advocacy
501(c) 527

Disregarded Entities

2
Asco Leasing LLC
Alexandria, VA
Rental
DRE
Cancerlinq LLC
Alexandria, VA
Quality Impv
DRE
Income: $7.6M

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Cancerlinq Labs LLC
Alexandria, VA
Database Technology
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
58 Registrations
43 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 43 total

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2 filings
Self
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1 filing
Self
A
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4 filings
A
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3 filings
A
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3 filings
A
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2 filings
A
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2 filings
A
American Society Of Hand Therapists
2 filings
A
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2 filings
A
American Society Of Nephrology
2 filings
A
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2 filings
A
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2 filings
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
American Society Of Landscape Architects
1 filing
A
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
1 filing
A
American Society Of Media Photographers
1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
American Society Of Plant Biologists
1 filing
A
American Society Of Plastic Surgery
1 filing
A
American Society Of Radiologic Technologists
1 filing
A
American Society Of Transplant Surgeons
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors
1 filing
A
American Society Of Travel Advisors (Asta)
1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing
A
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1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Society Of Clinical Oncology

Phone

(571) 483-1300
Visit Website
2318 Mill Road 800 Alexandria, VA 22314