Private foundation · EIN 52-0888335 · Hagerstown, Maryland · Housing

Bethel Corporation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $2,700 total, median $1,350. 100% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$2,700
Median grant
$1,350
Stays in MD
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bible Brethren ChurchHagerstown, MDChurch Operations inculding missionaries$2,300
Gateway ChurchWilliamsport, MDUnderwriting of wrinterfest Program$400

About this foundation

Bethel Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hagerstown, Maryland, administered in care of Cathy Santiiago, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bethel Corporation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bethel Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2,700 across 2 grants, a median of $1,350.

Where does Bethel Corporation give?

Maryland (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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