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St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital
At a Glance


Not-for-profit pediatric research hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee
Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas
Mission: To find cures for children with catastrophic illnesses through research and treatment
Has treated 19,000 children from 61 countries
Treats 4,300 patients yearly, mostly on a continuing outpatient basis as part of ongoing research programs
Faculty includes Peter Doherty, Ph.D., awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1996
Donated funds cover the treatment of uninsured and underinsured patients
Number of employees: 2,700 in clinical, research and core functions
Daily operating costs: $834,000
Funding sources: 70 percent from donors; 15 percent from federal grants; 15 percent from patient care revenues
Expansion plans: A five-year, $1 billion expansion will more than double the campus size and bolster the hospital’s research efforts