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.