Civic Intelligence

Ruth Lyons Childrens Fund

EIN 31-0889764 • 501(c)3 • Cincinnati, OH

Profile

To provide funding for gifts and events for hospitalized children particularly during the holiday season and throughout the entire year if possible.

1700 Young StCincinnati, OH 45202-6821
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

93rd percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

84th percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

52%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

-$42,023

Down $42,023 from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$42,023

Down $42,023 from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$254,233

Down $86,633 (-25%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$296,257

Up $167,196 (+130%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$42,024

Down $253,829 (-120%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2021: $129,500Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $129,5002021Assets 2022: $177,352Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $177,3522022Assets 2023: -$45,860Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: -$45,8602023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024Assets 2025: -$42,023Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: -$42,0232025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets-$42,023
Liabilities$0
Net Assets-$42,023
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $181,845Expenses 2021: $52,345Net Income 2021: $129,5002021Revenue 2022: $276,711Expenses 2022: $99,359Net Income 2022: $177,3522022Revenue 2023: $193,983Expenses 2023: $239,843Net Income 2023: -$45,8602023Revenue 2024: $340,866Expenses 2024: $129,061Net Income 2024: $211,8052024Revenue 2025: $254,233Expenses 2025: $296,257Net Income 2025: -$42,0242025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$254,233
Expenses$296,257
Net Income-$42,024
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
-$42,023
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
-$42,023
Revenue
$254,233
Expenses
$296,257
Net income
-$42,024
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$2.54$2.96$0.42
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$3.41$1.29$2.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$1.94$2.40$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$1.77$2.77$0.99$1.77
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$1.82$0.52$1.30
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 4, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$254,233
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide funding for gifts and events for hospitalized children particularly during the holiday season and throughout the year if possible.

The purpose of the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund is to encourage and support hospitals and organizations by providing a pleasant atmosphere for pediatric patients and their families by supplying funding for extra touches.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$211,805$-42,023▼ $253,828
Total Assets$211,805$-42,023▼ $253,828
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0--
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$211,805$-42,023▼ $253,828
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$211,805$-42,023▼ $253,828
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$211,805$-42,023▼ $253,828
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Branden FrantzPresident
David SealsTrustee
Jeff BenscoterTrustee
Julie GossardTrustee
Peter SalkowskiTrustee
Lisa SnellCoordinator
Neal PatelSecretary
Cynthia MalottTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$254,228
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$254,228
Change in Net Assets
$-42,024
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$275,000
Other Expenses$21,257
Total Fundraising Expense$15,471
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$275,000--$275,000
Advertising--$15,471$15,471
Information Technology-$1,720-$1,720
Office Expenses-$874-$874
Other Expenses-$327-$327
Total Functional Expenses$275,000$5,786$15,471$296,257
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Christ Hospital FoundationCincinnati, OH-Mom's to Go- established ongoing program$150,000
Good Samaritan HospitalCincinnati, OH-NICU Department - established programs$75,000
Children's Medical Center DaytonDayton, OH-Admittance & year long gifting$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 1A

“Trustees located in house on site include the President, Treasurer and Coordinator who have been selected as the Fund's Executive Committee. The Committee is authorized to take necessary action on behalf of the Fund on an as needed basis. Bi-weekly the trustees along with additional individuals meet to discuss the operation of the Fund, ideas, outreach and plans going forward.”

Part VI, Line 19

“Form 990 and additional documents are available at the main office located at 1700 Young Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Form 990 and additional documents are also located on the Ohio Attorney General Charitable Law website www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/charities. The Executive Committee discussed and reviewed the filing of Form 990 on 2/17/2026. The remaining trustees will be provided a copy of Form 990.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ruth Lyons Childrens Fund
EIN
31-0889764
Phone
5134125012
Address
1700 YOUNG ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-6821

Signing Officer

Name
Cynthia Malott
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5134125012
Signed
2026-03-04

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Branden Frantz
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Hospitals & organizations contact the RLCF throughout the year to provide updates of the outreach to patients and family members. Hospitals and organizations complete an annual report providing census counts during the holiday season and throughout the reporting period. Grants are disbursed based on statistics and program needs.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Trustees located in house on site include the President, Treasurer and Coordinator who have been selected as the Fund's Executive Committee. The Committee is authorized to take necessary action on behalf of the Fund on an as needed basis. Bi-weekly the trustees along with additional individuals meet to discuss the operation of the Fund, ideas, outreach and plans going forward.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 and additional documents are available at the main office located at 1700 Young Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Form 990 and additional documents are also located on the Ohio Attorney General Charitable Law website www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/charities. The Executive Committee discussed and reviewed the filing of Form 990 on 2/17/2026. The remaining trustees will be provided a copy of Form 990.
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