Nonprofit · EIN 46-0568922
BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75354
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $360,450 | $403,043 | -$42,593 | $219,233 | $196,546 | $22,687 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $303,542 | $355,273 | -$51,731 | $258,570 | $201,993 | $56,577 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $423,335 | $418,776 | $4,559 | $269,293 | $165,294 | $103,999 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $332,032
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,703
- Royalties
- $1,100
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,202
- Net income from gaming
- $6,413
- Other revenue
- $24,715
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $210,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $85,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $91,503
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $850
- Accounting fees
- $5,558
- Occupancy
- $13,759
- Travel
- $428
- Program services (functional)
- $255,751
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,745
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $258,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $219,233
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $196,546
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,687
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,687
- Gross receipts
- $415,173
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atila Ali | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Bezner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kezhal Dashti | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Seutter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jill Bach | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Shrell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Erin Tapken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Mary Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessie Tate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anne Fay | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Colven | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atila Ali | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Bezner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kezhal Dashti | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Seutter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jill Bach | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Shrell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Erin Tapken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Mary Whitaker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Colven | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atila Ali | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Bezner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kezhal Dashti | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Seutter | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jill Bach | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Shrell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lynn Lentscher | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Robin Corbin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Donner | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Colven | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 540954, DALLAS, TX 75354-0954
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Tom Colven, PO Box 540954, Dallas, TX 75354
- Signed the 990
- Tom Colven, President
- Phone
- (214) 838-8050
- Return prepared by
- CMRosen LLC
Mission
To increase the survival rate of women battling ovarian cancer and to provide hope for a cure.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, we made grants for the following purposes which address ovarian cancer research and treatment:(a) $140,000 for ovarian cancer research;(b) $35,000 to support ovarian cancer clinical trials; and(c) $35,000 for patient support services.Expenses $255,751 · grants $210,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0568922
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $219,233
- Income (IRS master file)
- $415,173
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $360,450 | $403,043 | $219,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $303,542 | $355,273 | $258,570 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $423,335 | $418,776 | $269,293 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $385,378 | $357,867 | $264,968 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0568922).
Questions about BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION is 46-0568922.
- Is BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tom Colven.
- Who are the officers and directors of BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BE THE DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $360,450, expenses of $403,043 and total assets of $219,233 at year end.
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