How to apply
Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/bethlehem Contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services, 1 W 4th Street, Winstonsalem, Nc, 8552416645, GRANTADMINISTRATION@WELLSFARGO.COM Deadlines: February 28 and august 31 Restrictions: See footnote
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Home Care NetworkSanta Rosa, CA | General operating | $100K |
| Earle Baum Center of the Blind IncSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $100K |
| Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $80K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $50K |
| Sonoma Family MealSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $45K |
| Committee on the ShelterlessPetaluma, CA | General support | $35K |
| Sonoma Community CenterSonoma, CA | General operating | $30K |
| Community & Family Service AgencyGuerneville, CA | General support | $30K |
| Food for ThoughtForestville, CA | General support | $30K |
| Sebastopol Area Senior CenterSebastoopol, CA | General support | $30K |
| Fish of the Santa Rosa AreaSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $30K |
| California CareforceRoseville, CA | General operating | $25K |
| Magic Tooth BusSan Francisco, CA | General operating | $25K |
| Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA | General support | $25K |
| Council on Aging Services for SeniorsSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $25K |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & SolanoFairfield, CA | General support | $20K |
| The Living Room Center IncSanta Rosa, CA | General operating | $20K |
| Young Mens Christian Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | General operating | $20K |
| Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA | General support | $20K |
| Ceres Community ProjectSebastopol, CA | General support | $15K |
| Dentists on WheelsAlamo, CA | General operating | $15K |
| Groceries for SeniorsSan Francisco, CA | General operating | $15K |
| Northern California Center for Well- BeingSanta Rosa, CA | General support | $13K |
| Reach for HomeHealdsburg, CA | General operating | $11K |
| Marin Humane SocietyNovato, CA | General operating | $10K |
| Marin Community ClinicNovato, CA | General operating | $10K |
| Lions Center for the Visually ImpairedPittsburg, CA | General support | $10K |
| Ohlone Humane Society IncFremont, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of the Greater ValleyManteca, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Burbank Residents ForumSebastopol, CA | General operating | $1,500 |
About this foundation
Bethlehem Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rescue, California, administered in care of Wells Fargo Char Tax, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bethlehem Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/bethlehem Deadlines: February 28 and august 31.
How much does Bethlehem Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $848K across 30 grants, a median of $23K.
Where does Bethlehem Foundation give?
California (30 grants), per its latest filing.
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