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ALSAC's annual fundraising for St. Jude reached an astronomical $2.7 billion

Rick Shadyac Jr. · How one organization raises billions every year | Masters of Scale · Aug 11, 2025 · at 16:13

Rick Shadyac Jr., former CEO of ALSAC (the fundraising organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), discusses the growth of the charity's annual fundraising from 2009 into the 2020s.

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“2.7 billion.”

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ALSAC's annual fundraising grew to $2.7 billion by the end of Rick Shadyac Jr.'s tenure as CEO.

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Assessment

Richard C. 'Rick' Shadyac Jr. served as President and CEO of ALSAC (the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) from September 2009 until March 1, 2025. ALSAC's IRS Form 990 filings confirm that annual revenue reached and exceeded the $2.7 billion benchmark prior to and through the conclusion of his tenure, reporting $2.9 billion in FY 2022, approximately $2.7 billion in FY 2023, $2.9 billion in FY 2024, and $3.29 billion in FY 2025.

ALSAC IRS Form 990 filings show total revenues of $2.9B (FY 2022), ~$2.7B (FY 2023), $2.9B (FY 2024), and $3.29B (FY 2025).
Rick Shadyac Jr. stepped down as ALSAC President and CEO on March 1, 2025, after serving in the role since September 2009.

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ALSAC annual fundraising revenue 2.7 billion OR Rick Shadyac Rick Shadyac Jr ALSAC CEO tenure dates ALSAC Form 990 revenue 2023 2024 2025 St Jude

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ALSAC's annual fundraising for St. Jude reached an astronomical $2.7 billion

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