2024-05-13T18:11:22-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 822473303 CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC CARI 8606313169 PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 Richard Wood Financial Secretary 8606313169 2024-05-13 Richard Wood 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Bethlehem Food Bank - Bethlehem Fuel Bank - Bethlehem Assistance Fund Bethlehem Scholarship Fund - Ken Meady Memorial Scholarship Fund Vera Rosa PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 413474 0 X www.CaringForBethlehem.org X 2017 CT Caring for Bethlehem builds community, develops programs to meet local needs, and makes it possible for volunteers to match their talents with opportunities to serve...... Caring for Bethlehem provides an umbrella of support for those in need in Bethlehem, CT through a local food bank, fuel and emergency assistance, scholarships, and other charitable means. 10 10 0 45 0 0 361363 409705 0 0 36 89 0 2247 361399 412041 275910 371698 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34483 50463 310393 422161 51006 -10120 237106 226986 0 0 237106 226986 The spirit of Caring for Bethlehem comes from a long history of people giving time and resources selflessly to build the community of Bethlehem, CT as we know it today. Recognizing that local response to local needs makes sense, and recognizing the constraints of time in today's world and the desires of people to make a difference locally, Caring for Bethlehem builds community, develops programs to meet local needs, and makes it possible for volunteers to match their talents with opportunities to serve. 0 0 257836 0 211081 Bethlehem Food Bank: A selection of healthy foods including non-persishable food, fresh produce, dairy products, meat products, and personal care items is provided for those in need in the Bethlehem Community. Over 300 people in more than 100 low income households were served throughout the year. 47200 0 30615 Bethlehem Scholarship Fund: College Scholarships for graduating seniors, continuing college students, and adults returning to school. 24018 0 17657 Bethlehem Fuel Bank: Provides fuel and utility assistance to those in need in Bethlehem serving 30 households this year. 26731 0 28737 Caring for Bethlehem Holiday Gifts for Kids: A local gift tree solicits gift donations from the community and toy drives by CT State Police Troop L and others provided holidays gifts of toys and clothing for 72 children in low income families. 18085 16868 The Bethlehem Assistance Fund provides assistance with household and car repairs, appliance, replacement, etc. 7000 10000 The Caring for Bethlehem Community Fund assists low income households with capital expenses. This year a furnace and a well pump were replaced. Payments are made directly to vendors on behalf of families. 6704 6000 Other: The organization provides for variety of assistance for individuals, children, and families in need in Bethlehem. 5000 8380 Ken Meady Memorial Scholarship Fund: This new scholarship fund in memory of a member of the community conferred its first scholarship of $5,000 in 2023. 63520 0 69985 392574 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 X Richard Wood 8606313169 PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 X Bonnie Grzelak Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Douglas Maharad Director 6 0 X 0 0 0 Cathie Murdock Director, Clothing Bank Liaison 4 12 X 0 0 0 Nancy Stein Director, Community Garden Liaison 4 12 X 0 0 0 Susan Murray Director 12 0 X 0 0 0 Vera Rosa President 30 X 0 0 0 Marjorie Theresa O'Neill Vice President 4 0 X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Fontaine Secretary, Scholarship Chair 4 0 X 0 0 0 Patricia Traver Treasurer, Assistance Chair 20 0 X 0 0 0 Richard Wood Financial Secretary, Funding Chair 30 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 409705 242994 409705 0 89 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3680 0 1433 2247 0 2247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 412041 89 0 2247 0 371698 371698 2058 2058 2205 2205 14000 14000 2259 2259 Equipment & Maintenance 15069 12894 2175 Van Usage & Maintenance 6890 0 6890 Food Bank Operations & Food Discard 7982 7982 0 422161 392574 29587 0 166298 136109 70808 90877 237106 226986 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 237106 226986 237106 226986 237106 226986 -10120 X 0 0 0 X 45236 280233 284098 355331 409705 1374603 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3680 3680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1941 5960 6890 14791 45236 280233 286039 361291 420275 1393074 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1393074 0 10 25 36 89 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 25 36 89 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45236 280243 286064 361327 420364 1393234 0.99989 0.99993 0.00011 0.00007 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Purchased holiday gift cards given to children to buy clothing 20 1077 Actual Cost Christmas toy and clothing gifts for children collected through the Caring for Bethlehem Holiday Gift Tree. Members of the community select cards from the gift tree located at the local hardware store, purchase the gifts, and return them. Volunteers organize and distribute the gifts by family shortly before the Christmas holiday. 72 20706 Cash value submitted by donors Toys & Clothing Donated by members of the community through a holiday wishlist gift tree Additional toy gifts are made available to families to select during Caring for Bethlehem Christmas Toyland event. Parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents may all select toys for gifts for Christmas, birthday, and other significant holidays. 55 2100 Estimated Toys donated from State Police Toy Drive and Cruiser's Car Club Christmas in July Toy Drive Toys left after the Toyland event are given to other charities that distribute to families of veterans and inner-city communities. 2 900 Estimated Toys donated from State Police Toy Drive and Cruiser's Car Club Christmas in July Toy Drive Fuel assistance paid directly to vendors on behalf of clients. Sixty-three deliveries of fuel were made to 30 families. 30 24018 Actial Cost Heating Oil, Propane, Electricity, Wood Heating System Repairs paid directly to vendor on behalf of client 1 200 Actual Cost Distribution of Food & Personal Care Items of In-kind donations received. The Bethlehem Food Bank is open three times a week and neighbors who meet USDA TEAFP guidelines may shop weekly. Shoppers place food orders in advance for non-perishable food and personal care items that are pre-packed and ready when the arrive. Fresh milk, eggs, cheese, vegetables, fruits, and bread, and frozen meats and other products are offered at pickup. Many food and personal care items that are donated in large quantity are on display for personal selection outside the Food Bank during open hours. Special selections of holiday foods are available at Thanksgiving and Christmas. These donated food and personal care items are supplemented with food purchased weekly by the volunteers. Locally produced milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables are puchased when available. 356 47972 190219 Weight x $1.97 /pound (Feeding America) / Actual Cost Food and personal care items Housing Assistance paid directly to the landlord 1 3000 Actual Cost The Bethlehem Assistance Fund provides for car repair, household repair, appliance replacement personal needs paid directly to the vendors. 12 15085 Actual Cost College Scholarships were given to graduating High School Seniors from Bethlehem, college students continuing education, and adults returning to educational programs. 29 53200 Actual Cost Household Capital Expenses: Replacement of a furnace and a well pump. 2 7000 Actual Cost Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 - Bethlehem Fuel Bank and Bethlehem Assistance Fund expenses are paid directly to vendors on behalf of individuals receiving assistance. In order to receive financial assistance, individuals must demonstrate need through income verification or State or Federal program verification. (For example: In order to receive Fuel assistance, individuals must demonstrate qualification for State Energy Assistance (CEAP) or other energy assistance programs offered by other nonprofit agencies, or demonstrate circumstantial need through interview by the Assistance Team. Vendors must provide receipts for services and items provided. Bethlehem Scholarship Fund and Ken Meady Memorial Scholarship Fund scholarships are paid directly to the individual receiving the scholarship. In order to qualify for the scholarships, individuals must complete applications which are reviewed by the Scholarship Committees. In order to receive the funds, the individual recipient must provide documented evidence of enrollment in a higher educational institution. X 23706 Actual Cost & Estimated X 500 198398 Actual Cost & Estimated 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board of Directors are provided a complete copy of this document and the document is reviewed at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c In 2023, no decisions by the Board involved any conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Caring for Bethlehem is an all-volunteer organization and has no paid CEO, Executive Director, management officials, officers, or employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All governing documents and required forms are made available upon request during regular hours of operation.