Be The Difference Foundation
- Assets
- $239.2k
- Revenue
- $300.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Be The Difference Foundation generated $300.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $334.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.8%) 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 32 individual grants totaling $1,393,300. 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
2021
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 2021, WE MADE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS:(A) $83,600 FOR RESEARCHING A CURE FOR OVARIAN CANCER;(B) $59,400 TO INSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF CLINICAL TRIALS IN THE DFW AREA FOR OVARIAN CANCER PATIENTS;(C) $36,000 TO HELP WOMEN FACED WITH OVARIAN CANCER TO MAKE BETTER INFORMED TREATMENT DECISIONS; AND(D) $16,000 TO SPONSOR PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR WOMEN GOING THROUGH TRIALS FOR OVARIAN CANCER TO MOVE THE RESEARCH FORWARD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Gardner Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jill Bach Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Linda Bezner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Donner Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie Shrell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lynn Lentscher President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $5,781 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $246,454 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,603 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $699 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $314,838 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$19,528 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$599 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $300,744 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $195,000 |
| 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 | $69,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,065 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,256 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,397 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,177 |
| Office expenses | $17,960 |
| Information technology | $6,588 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,021 |
| Travel | $234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,546 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,690 |
| Insurance | $1,076 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $334,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $129,019 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,079 |
| 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 | $8,960 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $20,195 |
| Other assets | $53,512 |
| Total assets | $239,212 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,172 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $155,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $84,140 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $239,212 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Be The Difference Foundation has awarded $195,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: Financial aid for clinical trials | $59,400 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: Research for a cure | $50,600 |
MD ANDERSON-HOUSTON PURPOSE: Treatment guidance | $36,000 |
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: Research for a cure | $23,000 |
UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO PURPOSE: Psychosocial support for patients | $16,000 |
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CEN PURPOSE: Research for a cure | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Be The Difference Foundation has recieved totaling $250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Brentwood Foundation Frisco, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $47,893 |
| Earnings | $5,619 |
| Ending Balance | $53,512 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Foundation For Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics Austin, TX | $17,749,994 | $3,977,487 |
National Trauma Institute San Antonio, TX | $700,417 | $2,906,343 |
1 Million 4 Anna Foundation Addison, TX | $0 | $147,941 |
International Pediatric Research Foundation Inc The Woodlands, TX | $2,089,828 | $1,515,531 |
Rare Village Foundation Mckinney, TX | $958,533 | $2,314,057 |
Broach Foundation For Brain Cancer Research Houston, TX | $383,452 | $130,078 |
Nancy Taylor Foundation For Chronic Diseases Tulsa, OK | $2,667,551 | $586,944 |
Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation Seguin, TX | $1,974,239 | $851,459 |
Karnival Krewe De Louisiane Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $31,921 | $440,057 |
Carson Leslie Foundation Dallas, TX | $787,532 | $356,640 |
Be The Difference Foundation Dallas, TX | $239,212 | $300,744 |
Curing Childrens Cancer Fund Houston, TX | $65,752 | $0 |