Philanthropy & Grantmaking (T50) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

RUTH CHEATHAM FOUNDATION COLLEGE FUND

EIN: 82-2633861 · DALLAS, TX 75209-2635 · United States · FY 2025 Data

4 out of 5 64 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings

Financial strength (30%) 65/100

Reliability (20%) 45/100

Effectiveness (25%) 93/100

Impact (25%) 50/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

The Ruth Cheatham Foundation(TRCF) bridges the educational opportunity gap for teen cancer survivors by providing college scholarships and educational support, which is vital for their economic mobility due to the long-term financial, cognitive, and emotional tolls of cancer. 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. The Ruth Cheatham Foundation(TRCF) supports teen survivors financially via scholarships to ensure access to higher education, as well as through supportive services to ensure college graduation. TRCF bridges the educational opportunity gap, providing the gateway to economic mobility and a higher quality of life for young cancer survivors.

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$1.8M

Total Revenue

$1.3M

Total Expenses

$2.1M

Net Assets

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio 94.0%

Fundraising Efficiency 97.2%

Operating Reserve 18.46x

Liability-to-Asset 0.6%

Revenue Diversification 99.5%

Compared with Peers

FY 2025

Compared with 1,971 similar organizations (United States, Philanthropy & Grantmaking, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.

This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median

Ratio	This org	Peer median	Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better	94.0%	91.4%	P10P90	Above median
Admin expense ratio Management and general / total expenses · lower is better	3.4%	8.2%	P10P90	Top quarter
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better	2.6%	2.6%	P10P90	Above median
Fundraising efficiency Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better	97.2%	161.2%	P10P90	Above median
Operating reserve Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better	18.5 mo	61.1 mo	P10P90	Below median
Liabilities to assets Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better	0.6%	0.0%	P10P90	Below median
Revenue concentration Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better	99.5%	90.9%	P10P90	Bottom quarter
Surplus margin Surplus as a share of revenue	23.1%	2.2%	P10P90

Impact

1 program

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
Experience success in college/persist in college & graduate from college with a four-year degree	260	$3,500.00	—	Lifetime

Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2025	$1.8M	$1.3M	$2.1M	94.0%	5
2024	N/A	N/A	N/A	—	4
2023	$945K	$820K	$1.0M	88.9%	2
2022	$624K	$424K	$922K	73.1%	2
2021	$1.2M	$148K	N/A	—	0

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Organization Details

EIN: 82-2633861
State: TX
City: DALLAS
ZIP: 75209-2635
Classification: T50
Category: Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Rating: 4★
Coverage: A
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 2017
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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