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The Bethel Corporation

Preselected recipients only Hagerstown, Maryland · EIN 520888335

The Bethel Corporation is a private foundation in Hagerstown, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,700 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,350 and the largest $2,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$5.0 million
2024$2,7002$5.0 million

How to apply

The Bethel Corporation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Bethel Corporation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland2$2,700

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bible Brethren Church
Hagerstown, MD
Church Operations inculding missionaries$2,300
Gateway Church
Williamsport, MD
Underwriting of wrinterfest Program$400

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Bethel Corporation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Bethel Corporation give?

$2,700 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,350.

Who runs The Bethel Corporation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ruby Barnett (President), Patricia Gibson (Secretary), Mary Spencer (Member) and Kim Buchanon (Member) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The Bethel Corporation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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