RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION COLLEGE FUND

EIN: 822633861 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$945,275
Total Expenses
$820,130
Total Assets
$1,057,275
Net Assets
$1,047,167
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LINDSAY WHITTEMORE
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION COLLEGE FUND, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $945K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $820K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TRCF PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS: FINANCIAL AID, THROUGH NEEDS BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, THROUGH TUTORING, CAREER READINESS, AND PEER MENTORING- AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $721,525

FINANCIAL AID / SCHOLARSHIPS: TEEN CANCER PATIENTS FACE SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX AND DIVERSE TREATMENT NEEDS, YET RECEIVE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF SUPPORT OF ANY PATIENT POPULATION. EDUCATION IS KEY TO...

Read more

FINANCIAL AID / SCHOLARSHIPS: TEEN CANCER PATIENTS FACE SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX AND DIVERSE TREATMENT NEEDS, YET RECEIVE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF SUPPORT OF ANY PATIENT POPULATION. EDUCATION IS KEY TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS, YET OUT OF REACH FOR MANY YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS DUE TO THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL HARDSHIPS OF CANCER. TRCF SUPPORTS TEEN SURVIVORS FINANCIALLY VIA SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. TRCF PROVIDES PERPETUAL (MULTI-YEAR) FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SCHOLARS IN THE FORM OF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, RANGING FROM $2,000-$5,000 PER YEAR. IN 2023, TRCF AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 200 YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS. TRCF PRIORITIZES TEEN CANCER SURVIVORS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY THEIR CANCER DIAGNOSIS.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,853

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: IN ADDITION TO WRITING THE CHECK TO SUPPORT COLLEGE TUITION, TRCF MEETS EACH STUDENT WHERE THEY ARE WITH VITAL EDUCATIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS. EACH...

Read more

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: IN ADDITION TO WRITING THE CHECK TO SUPPORT COLLEGE TUITION, TRCF MEETS EACH STUDENT WHERE THEY ARE WITH VITAL EDUCATIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS. EACH SCHOLAR HAS ACCESS TO SUBJECT-SPECIFIC ONLINE TUTORING, SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS. TRCF SCHOLARS ARE ABLE TO THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE, AND HAVE AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE WITH THIS ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT. IN 2023, TRCF PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO ALL 200 TRCF SCHOLARS. SUPPORT INCLUDED BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO QUARTERLY ROUND TABLE SESSIONS OFFERING MENTORING/ SUPPORT GROUPS/CAREER READINESS, PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT, SCHOLAR SUPPORT BOXES (INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES) AND ONLINE SUBJECT-SPECIFIC TUTORING.

Program 3
Expenses: $947

ADVOCACY: CANCER ADVOCATES SPEAK UP FOR THOSE THAT CANT. ADVOCACY HELPS THE CANCER COMMUNITY NAVIGATE THIS OFTEN DIFFICULT LANDSCAPE, AND PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL...

Read more

ADVOCACY: CANCER ADVOCATES SPEAK UP FOR THOSE THAT CANT. ADVOCACY HELPS THE CANCER COMMUNITY NAVIGATE THIS OFTEN DIFFICULT LANDSCAPE, AND PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL CANCER PATIENTS. TRCF WORKS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY TO RAISE SUPPORT AND AWARENESS FOR ADOLESCENT CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS. TRCF ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON MARKETING TO HIGHLIGHT PREVENTION AND EARLY CANCER DIAGNOSIS FOR TEENS. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF COLLABORATIVE NON-PROFIT COHORTS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE CANCER TREATMENT AND SURVIVORSHIP FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. TRCF HAS A STRONG ONLINE FORUM WHERE WE ADDRESS SURVIVORSHIP ISSUES OUR SCHOLARS MIGHT FACE. TRCF TYPICALLY SPEND 520 HRS/YR DRAFTING THE CONTENT AND MARKETING FOR THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS ONLINE, AS WELL AS 200 HRS A YEAR ON COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH OTHER CANCER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING TEEN CANCER SURVIVORS.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $833,734
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $24,619
Other Revenue $86,922
TOTAL REVENUE $945,275

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $546,750
Salaries & Benefits $251,997
Fundraising Expenses $54,075
Program Expenses $729,325
Other Expenses $21,383
TOTAL EXPENSES $820,130

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $945,275 $623,836 +0.5%
Expenses $820,130 $424,247 +0.9%
Net Income $125,145 $199,589 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
53

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
6
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAREN CHEATHAM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA FRANK BOARD SECRETARY 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN VAUGHN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY WHITTEMORE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOARD ME 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS WHITTEMORE BOARD TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE CHEATHAM BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $945,275 $820,130 $1,057,275 $125,145
2022 $623,836 $424,247 $924,447 $199,589
2021 $612,621 $148,343 $722,433 $464,278
2020 $108,449 $78,512 $258,154 $29,937
2019 $197,104 $56,977 $228,217 $140,127
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Texas Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION COLLEGE FUND with other nonprofits in Texas and across the country.