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Bethel Hesed

Preselected recipients only Corpus Christi, Texas · EIN 274026980

Bethel Hesed is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $217,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $77,500. 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 in 2024 was up from $200,925 the year before.

25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$200,9258$248,579
2024$217,0008$664,563

How to apply

Bethel Hesed 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 Bethel Hesed funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas6$137,000
New York1$75,000
Missouri1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
First Baptist Church CC
Corpus Christi, TX
To guide believers to ongoing and long-lasting flourishing faith$77,500
Fellowship for Performing Arts
New York, NY
Tells stories from a christian worldview via theatre performances.$75,000
STCH Ministries
Corpus Christi, TX
To show the love of christ to each and every child and family to whom we minister by creating a culture where the needs of families are seen and met in creative and innovative ways.$50,000
Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Corpus Christi, TX
Formed to help donors "pool" their charitable contributions and leverage that giving to benefit worthy causes in the community.$6,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.$5,000
Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend
Corpus Christi, TX
Providing free education and medical services to community about pregnancy, sexual health, and relationships.$2,000
Charity League
Corpus Christi, TX
Raise funds for charitable projects in corpus christi, texas and the broader coastal bend area.$1,000
Corpus Christi Women's Bible Study
Corpus Christi, TX
Study god's word and building friendships with sisters in christ$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bethel Hesed accept grant applications?

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

How much does Bethel Hesed give?

$217,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs Bethel Hesed?

Its 2024 filing lists Ray Graf (President).

What does Bethel Hesed fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.

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