Public Benefit : Fundraising Organizations
ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 06/2005)
Contact Information
ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
tel: (800) 805-5856
fax: (901) 578-2805
Leadership (FYE 06/2005)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard C. Shadyac | Chief Executive Officer (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $528,971 | 0.12% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
ALSAC (American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities) was founded in 1957 and exists for the sole purpose of raising funds to support the operating and maintenance of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 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. It is supported primarily by funds from volunteer contributions raised by ALSAC. Research efforts are directed at understanding the molecular, genetic and chemical bases of catastrophic diseases in children, identifying cures for such diseases and promoting their prevention. Research is focused specifically on cancers, acquired and inherited immunodeficiencies, infectious diseases and genetic disorders.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - TN | 60.05 | |
| Food Allergy Initiative - NY | 59.06 | |
| CDC Foundation - GA | 62.72 | |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation - FL | 65.82 | |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer - WI | 58.08 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - TN | 60.05 | |
| The Iacocca Foundation - MA | 68.99 | |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation - FL | 65.82 | |
| CDC Foundation - GA | 62.72 | |
| National AIDS Fund - DC | 61.67 | |
| H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation - FL | 52.18 |






