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ALSAC-St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
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March 7, 2013
2 people found this review helpful
I will not be donating to St. Jude, because I cannot trust their Form 990 Tax Return. I just received a direct mail charitable donation request from St. Jude, with address stickers and a note pad. I know the request for donation I received, cost something to produce. I recently started to review Charity ratings because my donation dollars are limited. I am a non-profit accountant with 30 years of experience. I reviewed the Organization's Tax Retrun (Form 990) for 2011 and found no expense whatsoever being attributed to Fundraising. One of my key criteria to donating to a charity is how 'efficient' the charity is in allocating it's dollars. Since these costs are not disclosed, I am suspicious about the ratio of Admin & Fundraising expense to Program Services. When St Jude reports the cost of their fundrasing efforts, I will reconsider my decision to donate.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
1997
3 people found this review helpful
February 3, 2013
3 people found this review helpful
After 3 years working with ALSAC, i had to walk away. Salaries, perks and benefits are ridiculously high with not nearly enough going to the sick kids and their families. the researchers, doctors and volunteers on the other hand work tirelessly and are to be commended. but it was time to pick a new non profit when i saw the excessive bloat in this one. They have lost their way completely
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of advisors?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Some
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
2 people found this review helpful
December 24, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I was shocked recently when I was informed that the CEO or COO of this charity receives a salary of at least 6 million dollars annually.Why is there a CEO? I have donated in the past and I will no longer do so.It makes me sad to think that 100 percent is not going to take care of sick children..
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Was your donation impactful?
Unsure
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
No
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
November 26, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
St. Jude's Children's Hospital has been one of my charities for many years now. They do such wonderful service for the children in their care. It's so important that we take care and provide for our children.
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Was your donation impactful?
Likely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
November 15, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
St. Jude has been on my list of charities for years now. Their mission is essential to our spirit and primordial to our humanity. They keep our infirmed children smiling and hoping for a better future.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
3 people found this review helpful
May 1, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
My daughter received care from this organization for a rare brain tumor. They gave us hope when NO one else could including the top experts in the field. They have to spend money soliciting because they are completely not for profit. It cost more than 1.6 million dollars PER DAY to run this organization. They freely give out the research to the medical community. Some of the top researchers and physicians have reached the point in their career where they do not even accept a salary! St Jude is everything they claim to be and more. Every employee is exceptional. I have been a registered nurse for many years and have never seen a group of more dedicated professionals. They are transparent about their funds, they give more than 70% to research and the programs surrounding the research like room, board and travel for the families. This is a very worthy, well run organization to give your hard earned money too. Thank you.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 25, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
St Jude is the only organization that I trust that my donations actually goes back to the patients and research. The DR's sincerely want to cure cancer. I have been there I know!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
2 people found this review helpful
February 24, 2011
2 people found this review helpful
i have sent money and i have helped the company in the past. i trust them and i think childrens international is doing some thing that others dont. i hope that all children who were sick are and were able to get the help they may need. the hospital is one that i recommend if you want to help some one in need. if you have a heart and are a human being who likes to help this is a charity for you. i have seen what they do and i believe they are true if you wanna see proof go in person to the hospital. like all charitys if you dont trust or like them than no one makes you send money to the company. its up to you to choose what you want to do in this world. we can help or we can stand by and do nothing.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
pictures of the children and reading the website reviews.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
the orginzation seems fine.
3 people found this review helpful
February 24, 2010
3 people found this review helpful
My friend's son was treated at St. Jude's and I think they're an incredible organization: they follow (and sometimes lead) the latest in research, while also being caring practitioners.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the treatment of a family friend.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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