Be The Difference Foundation
- Assets
- $269.3k
- Revenue
- $423.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-0568922
Organization Overview
Be The Difference Foundation is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (H12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be The Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Be The Difference Foundation generated $423.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $418.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Be The Difference Foundation has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $1,853,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE THE SURVIVAL RATE OF WOMEN BATTLING OVARIAN CANCER AND TO PROVIDE HOPE FOR A CURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, WE MADE GRANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES WHICH ADDRESS OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT:(A) $99,000 FOR OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH;(B) $90,000 TO SUPPORT OVARIAN CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS; AND(C) $41,000 FOR PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Atila Ali Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Bezner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kezhal Dashti Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Seutter Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill Bach Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Shrell President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $315,125 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,560 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,565 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $433,685 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $75 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,634 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $6,209 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $423,335 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $230,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $78,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,966 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,694 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,799 |
| Office expenses | $11,194 |
| Information technology | $4,220 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,447 |
| Travel | $8,234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,985 |
| Interest | $4,380 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,270 |
| Insurance | $2,438 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $418,776 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,999 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,063 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,447 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $20,195 |
| Other assets | $51,589 |
| Total assets | $269,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,777 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $157,517 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $165,294 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $53,999 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $269,293 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Be The Difference Foundation has awarded $230,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLEARITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Patient support services | $25,000 |
LAZAREX CANCER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Patient support services | $16,000 |
MARY CROWLEY CANCER RESEARC PURPOSE: Support clinical trials | $90,000 |
MD ANDERSON-HOUSTON PURPOSE: Research for a cure | $50,000 |
PRISMA HEALTH PURPOSE: Research for a cure | $10,000 |
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CEN PURPOSE: Research for a cure | $10,000 |