The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
ALSAC exists solely to raise the funds and awareness necessary to run St. Jude. Learn more about our unique operating model, and why you should support St. Jude.
Read the latest updates on the St. Jude strategic plans to advance treatment and research that helps save the lives of children everywhere.
All St. Jude and ALSAC financial reports are prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); are audited annually by an outside, public accounting firm; approved by our Board of Directors & Governors; and are reported publicly as required by strict state and federal regulations. Our audited financial reports for the previous fiscal year are posted each spring.
Compliance & ethics
- Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Accreditation
- Community Health Needs Assessment
- CHNA Implementation Plan (PDF)
- Financial Assistance Policy
- Financial Assistance Statement
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital EthicsPoint Hotline
- ALSAC EthicsPoint Hotline
- Privacy policy for online visitors and donors
Contact us at (800) 822-6344 or annual.report@stjude.org to request a copy of our Combined Financial Statements. See our frequently asked questions for more information about donations and fundraising.
Every donation makes a difference
In the years ahead, an estimated 87% of the funds necessary to sustain and grow St. Jude must be raised by ALSAC from generous donors.
We're saving children all over the world
St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world.
Lifesaving treatment at no cost to families
Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.
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The kids and families of St. Jude are grateful for your support that helps fuel the mission: Finding cures. Saving children.
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