Be the Difference Foundation

EIN: 460568922 501(c)(3) Medical Research

Dallas, TX

Total Revenue
$360,450
Total Expenses
$403,043
Total Assets
$219,233
Net Assets
$22,687
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Tom Colven
Phone
2148388050
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Be the Difference Foundation, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $360K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $403K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

To increase the survival rate of women battling ovarian cancer and to provide hope for a cure.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $332,032
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,703
Other Revenue $24,715
TOTAL REVENUE $360,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $210,000
Salaries & Benefits $91,503
Fundraising Expenses $80,547
Program Expenses $255,751
Other Expenses $101,540
TOTAL EXPENSES $403,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $360,450 $303,542 +0.2%
Expenses $403,043 $355,273 +0.1%
Net Income $-42,593 $-51,731 -0.2%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
75

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Atila Ali Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Bezner Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kezhal Dashti Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Seutter Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Bach Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Shrell President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Tapken Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Whitaker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessie Tate Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Fay Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Colven Secretary 1.00
Officer 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 $360,450 $403,043 $219,233 $-42,593
2024 $303,542 $355,273 $258,570 $-51,731
2023 $423,335 $418,776 $269,293 $4,559
2022 $385,378 $357,867 $264,968 $27,511
2021 $300,744 $334,774 $239,212 $-34,030
2020 $425,972 $330,845 $270,984 $95,127
2019 $417,240 $462,614 $81,677 $-45,374
2018 $520,718 $456,965 $108,044 $63,753
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