2022-05-05T16:55:21-07:00 2021-12-31 990 2021-01-01 822473303 CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC CARI 8606313169 PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 Richard Wood Financial Secretary 8606313169 2022-05-05 1 11 0 AAL2 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Bethlehem Food Bank Vera Rosa PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 286064 0 X www.CFBethlehem.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. 9 9 0 32 0 0 280233 286039 0 0 10 25 0 0 280243 286064 175231 208862 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15922 20436 191153 229298 89090 56766 128539 185305 0 0 128539 185305 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 143620 136199 0 Bethlehem Food Bank: A selection of healthy foods including non-persishables, fresh produce, dairy products, and meat products is provided for those in need in the Bethlehem Community. Bethlehem Comfort Closet: A selection of personal care items for those n need in the Bethlehem COmmunity. 19500 19500 0 Caring for Bethlehem Holiday Gifts for Children: Caring for Bethlehem collects gift wished from families in need and a Gift Tree is hosted at the local hardware store. Members of the community select gift wish cards and return gifts for the children. These are provided to families along with gift wrap for the Christmastime holidays. Additionally, toys are collected by the local State Police Troop and a local car club. These toys are made available for parents, grandparents, and other family members to select for giving at the holidays and birthdays. 27087 27087 0 Bethlehem Fuel Bank: Provides fuel and utility assistance to those in need in Bethlehem. 6706 6706 0 Bethlehem Assistance Fund: Provides financial assistance to those in need in Bethlehem for minor house and car repairs, etc. 4675 4675 0 Other Charitable Needs: The organization provides for variety of assistance for individuals and families in need in Bethlehem. 13700 13700 0 Bethlehem Scholarship Fund: Scholarship are given to graduating high school seniors who enroll in a higher education program. 995 995 0 Birthday Bags for Children: Caring for Bethlehem distributes birthday party bags for children ages 12 and under. 26076 26076 0 216283 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 9 9 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 Cathie Murdock Director, Clothing Bank Liaison 2 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Stein Director, Community Garden Liaison 2 0 X 0 0 0 Susan Murray Director 11 0 X 0 0 0 Bonnie Grzelak Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Vera Rosa President 20 0 X 0 0 0 Patricia Traver Treasurer, Assistance Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 Marjorie Theresa O'Neill Vice President 2 0 X 0 0 0 Richard Wood Financial Secretary, Funding Chair 20 0 X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Fontaine Secretary, Scholarship Chair 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1941 284098 133428 286039 0 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 286064 25 0 0 0 0 208862 208862 1109 1109 350 350 0 1941 1941 Food Bank Operations 2316 2316 0 0 Equipment & Improvements 9615 0 9615 0 Discarded food 5105 5105 0 0 0 0 0 229298 216283 13015 0 83529 106513 45010 78792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128539 185305 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 128539 185305 128539 185305 128539 185305 56766 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 3715 39851 45236 280233 284098 653133 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1941 1941 3715 39851 45236 280233 286039 655074 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 655074 0 0 0 10 25 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 25 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3715 39851 45236 280243 286064 655109 0.99995 0.99999 0.00005 0.00001 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Donated gift cards given to families & children as holiday gifts 21 2125 0 Actual Value Purchased gift cards given to children to buy clothing 6 1350 0 Actual Value Donated Gift Cards given to purchase food 6 250 0 Actual Value Christmas toy and clothing gifts for children collected through the Caring for Bethlehem Holiday Gift Tree. 57 0 14000 Cash value submitted by donors Christmas toy gifts made available to families to select during Caring for Bethlehem Christmas Toyland event. 52 0 3900 Estimated Toys donated from State Police Toy Drive and Cruiser's Car Club Christmas in July Toy Drive Toys given to other non-profit agencies to distribute to children after Christmas. 2 0 1600 Estimated Toys donated from State Police Toy Drive and Cruiser's Car Club Christmas in July Toy Drive Fuel assistance 64 27087 0 Actual Cost Heating Oil, Propane, Electricity, Wood Food & Personal Care Items (Donated) 301 0 108682 Weight x $1.79 /pound (Feeding America) Food and personal care items Food & Personal Care Item (Purchased) 301 28512 Actual Cost Food and personal care items Car and household repair cost reimbursed 1 160 0 Car and household repair cost (Paid on behalf) 11 6706 0 Actual Cost College Scholarships 14 13700 0 Actual Amount Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Incoming grant funds are recorded and designated to the specific purpose stipulated by the grant. Expended funds are matched to the grant. Grants received by Caring for Bethlehem are generally very simple in nature. Examples: A grant to buy milk for one year. A grant to the Fuel Bank to provide fuel. A grant to buy sanitary products and toilet paper. Individuals within the organization are assigned responsibility for making purchases stipulated by the grant and the Financial Secretary and Treasurer track the expenditures. X 20495 Actual Value or estimate X 59575 112933 Actual Value or Weight x $1.79/pound 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a The daily management of programs including the Bethlehem Food Bank is delegated to the Executive Committee consisting of the president, the treasurer, and the financial secretary. The daily management of the Bethlehem Fuel Bank & the Bethlehem Assistance Fund is delegated to the Assistance Committee chaired by the Vice President. The annual management of the Bethlehem Scholarship Fund is delegated to the Scholarship Committee chaired by a member of the Board of Directors. 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 2021, 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. No one in the organization is compensated and the organization has no 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.