RUTH LYONS CHILDRENS FUND

EIN: 310889764 501(c)(3) Human Services

CINCINNATI, OH

Total Revenue
$254,233
Total Expenses
$296,257
Total Assets
$-42,023
Net Assets
$-42,023
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
OH
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

To provide funding for gifts and events for hospitalized children particularly during the holiday season and throughout the entire year if possible.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Christ Hospital Center - Cincinnati, OH Provided grant to continue the "Mom and Baby to Go" NICU III Program where the funds are used to purchase sleep sacks, snugglies, swaddle bath blankets and...

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Christ Hospital Center - Cincinnati, OH Provided grant to continue the "Mom and Baby to Go" NICU III Program where the funds are used to purchase sleep sacks, snugglies, swaddle bath blankets and sherpa blankets for the mothers. These gifts will be given to the Mount Auburn and Liberty Township healthcare facilities.

Program 2

Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati, OH Provided the hospital with a grant to continue the unique gifts whereas their departments provide each family with an infant in the NICU unit with a handmade...

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Good Samaritan Hospital - Cincinnati, OH Provided the hospital with a grant to continue the unique gifts whereas their departments provide each family with an infant in the NICU unit with a handmade quilt . The infants also receive embroidered RLCF onesies. Additional gifts are given as the newborns reach important milestones during their stay at the hospital ( books, journey beads, picture frames, booties, etc.)

Program 3

Children's Medical Center - Dayton, OH Provided the hospital with a grant to maintain daily activities and programs throughout the year. These include pet therapy, pizza parties and birthday gifts...

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Children's Medical Center - Dayton, OH Provided the hospital with a grant to maintain daily activities and programs throughout the year. These include pet therapy, pizza parties and birthday gifts. Inpatient pediatric patients are given individual gifts to take home upon discharge from the hospital.

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

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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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Governance

Voting Members
8
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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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