2026-03-16T10:11:10-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 822473303 CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC CARI 8606313169 PO Box 5 Bethlehem CT 06751 Richard Wood Financial Secretary 8606313169 2026-03-16 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 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 484509 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. 11 11 0 50 0 422309 481874 0 0 2275 2207 3080 428 427664 484509 348931 387470 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40998 67524 389929 454994 37735 29515 264721 294094 0 0 264721 294094 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. Bethlehem Food Bank, Bethlehem Fuel Bank, Bethlehem Assistance Fund, and other programs of Caring for Bethlehem make it possible for financially insecure individuals and families to live productive lives in Bethlehem, CT. Caring for Bethlehem is an all-volunteer organization serving our neighbors with kindness and respect. 0 0 322607 0 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 from more than 100 financially insecure households were served throughout the year. 42900 42900 0 Bethlehem Scholarship Fund: College Scholarships for graduating seniors, continuing college students, and adults returning to school. 24618 0 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. 22755 0 The Bethlehem Assistance Fund provides assistance with household and car repairs, appliance, replacement, etc. 21228 0 Bethlehem Fuel Bank: Provides fuel and utility assistance to those in need in Bethlehem serving 30 households this year. 5000 0 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. 2712 0 Other: The organization provides for variety of assistance for individuals, children, and families in need in Bethlehem. 51695 0 0 441820 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 Vera Rosa President 30 0 X X 0 0 0 Marjorie Theresa O'Neill Vice President 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Fontaine Secretary, Scholarship Chair 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Patricia Traver Treasurer, Assistance Chair 18 0 X X 0 0 0 Richard Wood Financial Secretary, Funding Chair 30 0 X X 0 0 0 Shannon Bauer Director 6 0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Howard Director 4 0 X 0 0 0 Cathie Murdock Director, Clothing Bank Liaison 4 12 X 0 0 0 Susan Murray Director 12 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Stein Director, Community Garden Liaison 4 12 X 0 0 0 Eileen Weaver Director 4 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 481874 273602 481874 0 2207 0 0 2207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 428 428 0 0 428 484509 428 0 2207 0 0 387470 387470 0 0 500 500 1090 1090 1436 134 1302 699 699 32600 30200 2400 2443 2443 Food Transport 8871 8871 0 Equipment & Maintenance 10779 6881 3898 Food Discard 8264 8264 0 842 842 454994 441820 13174 0 168819 113775 95902 180319 264721 294094 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 264721 294094 264721 294094 264721 294094 X 29515 0 0 0 0 -142 X 0 0 0 X 284098 355331 409705 421194 475802 1946130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3680 0 0 3680 0 0 0 0 0 0 1941 5960 6890 3960 6500 25251 286039 361291 420275 425154 482302 1975061 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1975061 25 36 89 2275 2207 4632 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 36 89 2275 2207 4632 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 286064 361327 420364 427429 484509 1979693 0.99766 0.99863 0.00234 0.00137 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Ken Meady Memorial Scholarship Award for pursuit of education in the sciences. 1 5000 0 Actual The Caring for Bethlehem Community Fund with additional funds from donors and the Bethlehem Assistance Fund replaced a roof for an individual living below the Federal Poverty Level/ 1 12500 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Bethlehem Fuel Bank, Bethlehem Assistance Fund, and Caring for Bethlehem Community 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 CT 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 or goods 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 scholarships, Individuals must complete applications which are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. In order to receive the funds, the individual must provide documented evidence of enrollment in a higher educational program. X 28444 Actual & Weight x $1.97 X 500 210719 Weight x $1.97 X Use of Buildings & Van 3 30500 Estimate based on local rentals X Pet Food 20 3939 Weight x $1.97 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Any volunteer in the organization who volunteers more than 12 hours a year is considered a member for the purpose of electing Directors & Officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Any volunteer in the organization who volunteers more than 12 hours a year is considered a member for the purpose of electing Directors & Officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Finance Committee reviews and approves the form and forwards it to the Board of Directors. At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, the Financial Secretary reviews the form in detail and responds to questions by the other Board members. The Board then votes for the Financial Secretary to submit the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The only potential conflicts of interest that arose during the year was when the Board voted to make its annual contribution to the church where the food bank is housed toward the cost of utilities used. The member abstained. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All documents required to be made public are available for inspection upon written request to the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 2024 Year-End Balance Correction