Ruth Cheatham Foundation College Fund
- Assets
- $924.4k
- Revenue
- $623.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 06/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-2633861
Organization Overview
Ruth Cheatham Foundation College Fund is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ruth Cheatham Foundation College Fund employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruth Cheatham Foundation College Fund 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 12/2022, Ruth Cheatham Foundation College Fund generated $623.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $424.2k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION HELPS TEEN CANCER SURVIVORS PURSUE THEIR DREAMS WITH FINANCIAL AID FOR THEIR EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOLARSHIPS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG ADULTS WHOVE BEEN HIT PARTICULARLY HARD BY THE PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL BURDENS OF CANCER. 87 INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO 87 STUDENTS IN 2022.
TRCF PROVIDES SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ENSURE OUR SCHOLAR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. TO KEEP SCHOLARS ON TRACK WITH THEIR EDUCATION AND ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THEIR DEGREE, WE PROACTIVELY TARGET STUDENTS THAT ARE STRUGGLING BY PROVIDING FREE ONLINE SUBJECT SPECIFIC TUTORING. TRCF FOLLOWS THROUGH IN OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION BY PARTNERING STUDENTS TOGETHER FOR PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, WE SEND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED FOR SCHOLARS TO COMPLETE THEIR WORKLOAD, AND WE MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER EASIER WITH RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS FOR ALL SCHOLARS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN 2022 TO ALL 87 SCHOLARS. WE RAN THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS FOR A TOTAL OF 180 DAYS. WE OFFERED 4 MENTORING/CAREER READINESS SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND ITEMS ISSUED IN THEIR SCHOLAR SUPPORT BOXES WERE SCHOOL SUPPLIES (PAPER, PENCILS, PENS, HIGHLIGHTERS, ETC)
CANCER ADVOCATES SPEAK UP FOR THOSE WHO 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. THE RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION 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 DIAGNOSIS FOR TEENS IMPACTED BY CANCER. 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, AS WELL AS AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE 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 ORGS SUPPORTING TEEN CANCER SURVIVORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Caren Cheatham Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anna Frank Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Vaughn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsay Whittemore President - Executive Directo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Douglas Whittemore Vice President - Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Angie Cheatham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $371,335 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,464 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $616,799 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,037 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $623,836 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $237,000 |
| 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 | $83,482 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,546 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,955 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,021 |
| Office expenses | $749 |
| Information technology | $923 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,433 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $262 |
| All other expenses | $21,748 |
| Total functional expenses | $424,247 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $397,512 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $514,435 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $924,447 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,425 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,425 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $922,022 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $924,447 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ruth Cheatham Foundation College Fund has awarded $14,910 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CASH DONATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A VGO EDUCATIONAL ROBOT FOR A TEEN CANCER PATIENT. THE ROBOT ALLOWS STUDNET TO ATTEND CLASS WHILE IN HOSPITAL. | $6,755 |
COOK CHILDREN'S PURPOSE: CASH DONATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A VGO EDUCATIONAL ROBOT FOR A TEEN CANCER PATIENT. THE ROBOT ALLOWS STUDNET TO ATTEND CLASS WHILE IN HOSPITAL. CASH DONATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A VGO EDUCATIONAL ROBOT FOR A TEEN CANCER PATIENT. THE ROBOT ALLOWS STUDENT TO ATTEND CLASS WHILE IN HOSPITAL. | $8,155 |