Nonprofit · EIN 82-2473303
CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC
Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, CT 06751
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $484,509 | $454,994 | $29,515 | $294,094 | $0 | $294,094 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $427,664 | $389,929 | $37,735 | $264,721 | $0 | $264,721 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $412,041 | $422,161 | -$10,120 | $226,986 | $0 | $226,986 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $481,874
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,207
- Other revenue
- $428
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $387,470
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $500
- Occupancy
- $32,600
- Program services (functional)
- $441,820
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,174
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $264,721
- Total assets, end of year
- $294,094
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $294,094
- Gross receipts
- $484,509
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Rosa | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Marjorie Theresa O'Neill | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Fontaine | Secretary, Scholarship Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Patricia Traver | Treasurer, Assistance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| Richard Wood | Financial Secretary, Funding Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Shannon Bauer | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Kathy Howard | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Cathie Murdock | Director, Clothing Bank Liaison Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Murray | Director Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| Nancy Stein | Director, Community Garden Liaison Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Eileen Weaver | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Theresa O'Neill | Acting President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Fontaine | Secretary, Scholarship Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Patricia Traver | Treasurer, Assistance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| Richard Wood | Financial Secretary, Funding Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Cathie Murdock | Director, Clothing Bank Liaison Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Murray | Director Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| Vera Rosa | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Nancy Stein | Director, Community Garden Liaison Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Grzelak | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Maharad | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Cathie Murdock | Director, Clothing Bank Liaison Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Stein | Director, Community Garden Liaison Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Murray | Director Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| Vera Rosa | President Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Marjorie Theresa O'Neill | Vice President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Ann Fontaine | Secretary, Scholarship Chair Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Patricia Traver | Treasurer, Assistance Chair Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Richard Wood | Financial Secretary, Funding Chair Officer | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5, BETHLEHEM, CT 06751-0005
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO Box 5, Bethlehem CT 06751
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Vera Rosa, PO Box 5, Bethlehem, CT 06751
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Vera Rosa, PO Box 5, Bethlehem CT 06751
- Signed the 990
- Richard Wood, Financial Secretary
- Phone
- (860) 631-3169
- Website
- www.CFBethlehem.org
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $322,607
- Bethlehem Scholarship Fund: College Scholarships for graduating seniors, continuing college students, and adults returning to school.Expenses $42,900 · grants $42,900
- 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.Expenses $24,618
- The Bethlehem Assistance Fund provides assistance with household and car repairs, appliance, replacement, etc.Expenses $22,755
- Bethlehem Fuel Bank: Provides fuel and utility assistance to those in need in Bethlehem serving 30 households this year.Expenses $21,228
- 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.Expenses $5,000
- Other: The organization provides for variety of assistance for individuals, children, and families in need in Bethlehem.Expenses $2,712
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2473303
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $294,094
- Income (IRS master file)
- $484,509
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $484,509 | $454,994 | $294,094 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $427,664 | $389,929 | $264,721 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $412,041 | $422,161 | $226,986 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $361,399 | $310,393 | $237,106 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Vera Rosa | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-2473303).
Questions about CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC
- What is the EIN of CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC is 82-2473303.
- Is CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Vera Rosa.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARING FOR BETHLEHEM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $484,509, expenses of $454,994 and total assets of $294,094 at year end.
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