what percentage of donations go to st jude

St. Jude says 82 cents of every dollar received goes to support patients, research, and future needs. It also says 13 cents goes to fundraising and 5 cents to administration.

Quick scoop

If you mean donated dollars overall , St. Jude’s published figure is 82% to mission costs and 18% to fundraising plus administration.

Why you may see different numbers

Some third-party writeups use older years or different accounting views, so you may see figures like 82.3% , 89% , or breakdowns that include savings/reserves. St. Jude’s own FAQ is the clearest source for the current standard answer: 82% supports patients and research.

Bottom line

• Patients and research: 82%.
• Fundraising: 13%.
• Administration: 5%.

If you want, I can also give you the latest St. Jude financial breakdown in a simple table.