2023-11-14T10:04:58-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 822473303 CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC CARI 8606313169 PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 Richard Wood Financial Secretary 8606313169 2023-11-14 1 1 11 0 AAL2 X 2022 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 361399 0 X www.CaringForBethlehem.org X 2017 CT 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 50 0 0 286039 361363 0 0 25 36 0 0 286064 361399 208862 275910 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20436 34483 229298 310393 56766 51006 185305 237106 0 0 185305 237106 X 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. 1 0 200230 177430 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 households were served throughout the year. 32712 31897 Bethlehem Fuel Bank: Provides fuel and utility assistance to those in need in Bethlehem. 21326 20291 Bethlehem Assistance Fund: Provides assistance with minor household and vehicle repairs for those in need in Bethlehem. 19834 22112 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 70 children. 8000 28735 Bethlehem Scholarship Fund: Scholarship are given to graduating high school seniors who enroll in a higher education program. The scholarship program has been soliciting funds to expand the scholarship offerings to adults and post-high schools students and a targeted scholarship in the STEM division. These new scholarships will be offered in 2023. 2127 4415 Other: The organization provides for variety of assistance for individuals and families in need in Bethlehem. 0 9288 Ken Meady Memorial Scholarship Fund: This new scholarship fund in memory of a member of the community began collecting funds in 2022 and will confer its first scholarship in 2023. 29961 0 64550 284229 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 1 0 1 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 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 Bonnie Grzelak Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Douglas Maharad Director 6 0 X 0 0 0 Vera Rosa President 30 0 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 361363 202092 361363 0 36 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 361399 36 0 0 275910 275910 1559 1559 12000 12000 2153 2153 Food Bank Operations 1785 1785 0 Equipment & Capital Improvements 2792 0 2792 Van Usage & Maintenance 7660 0 7660 Other Expenses (Discarded Food, etc.) 6534 6534 0 0 310393 284229 26164 0 106513 166298 78792 70808 185305 237106 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 185305 237106 185305 237106 185305 237106 X 51006 0 0 0 0 795 X 0 0 0 X 39851 45236 280233 284098 355331 1004749 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1941 5960 7901 39851 45236 280233 286039 361291 1012650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1012650 0 0 10 25 36 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 25 36 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39851 45236 280243 286064 361327 1012721 0.99993 0.99995 0.00007 0.00005 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Donated gift cards given to families & children as holiday gifts 46 1150 Actual Value Purchased gift cards given to children to buy clothing 1 50 Actual Value Christmas toy and clothing gifts for children collected through the Caring for Bethlehem Holiday Gift Tree. 70 14536 Cash value submitted by donors Toys & Clothing Donated by members of the community through a holiday wishlist gift tree Donated Gift Cards given to purchase food 1 100 Actual Value Christmas toy gifts made available to families to select during Caring for Bethlehem Christmas Toyland event. 58 2116 Estimated Christmas toy gifts made available to families to select during Caring for Bethlehem Christmas Toyland event. Toys donated from State Police Toy Drive and Cruiser's Car Club Christmas in July Toy Drive 2 900 Estimated Toys donated from State Police Toy Drive and Cruiser's Car Club Christmas in July Toy Drive Fuel assistance 30 32090 Actual Cost Heating Oil, Propane, Electricity, Wood Heating System Repairs 1 622 Actual Cost Food & Personal Care Items (Donated) 327 160548 Weight x $1.92 /pound (Feeding America) Food and personal care items Food & Personal Care Item (Purchased) 327 36512 Actual Cost Housing Assistance 6 14900 Actual Cost Car repair, household repair, personal needs cost 7 6426 Actual Cost College Scholarships 8 8000 Actual Amount Given 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 17552 Estimate & Actual Cost X 500 166580 Actual cost & Estimate X Use of Building & Equipment 4 17960 Estimated based on local rentals 3 0 1 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Caring for Bethlehem opened a Resource Center to assist our neighbors in completing applications for state and federal assistance programs. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The organization changed its Annual Meeting to June from November. The organization defined the conditions for appointment of a Financial Secretary, requiring that the Financial Secretary be an elected member of the Board, and it clarified the relationship of the roles of Treasurer and Financial Secretary. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The volunteers who serve in the organizations programs are members who vote to elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The volunteers who serve in the programs of the organization elect the members of the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. 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 n 2022, no decisions by the Board involved any conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All governing documents and required forms are made available upon request during regular hours of operation. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Transactions made, but voided the following year. Form 8868 was filed and excepted. Caring for Bethlehem is an all volunteer organization and our volunteers have been overwhelmed by the increased need for assistance.