RUTH LYONS CHILDRENS FUND (EIN 310889764) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Branden Frantz

Phone

5134125012

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

RUTH LYONS CHILDRENS FUND, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $254K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $296K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

The purpose of the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund is to encourage and support hospitals and organizations by providing a pleasant atmosphere for pediatric patients and their families by supplying funding for extra touches.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $254,228

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $254,233

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $275,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $15,471

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $21,257

TOTAL EXPENSES $296,257

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$254,233	$340,866	-0.3%
Expenses	$296,257	$129,061	+1.3%
Net Income	$-42,024	$211,805	-1.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Branden Frantz	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Neal Patel	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia Malott	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Snell	Coordinator	8.00	Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Benscoter	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julie Gossard	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Salkowski	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Seals	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$254,233	$296,257	$-42,023	$-42,024
2024	$340,866	$129,061	No data	$211,805
2023	$193,983	$239,843	$-45,860	$-45,860
2022	$276,711	$99,359	$177,352	$177,352
2021	$181,845	$52,345	$129,500	$129,500

RUTH LYONS CHILDRENS FUND