Bethany Housing Ministries Inc
Bethany Housing Ministries inc provides persons of low and moderate income affordable, decent housing, to support persons during their transition to more permanent housing and to act as an advocate for persons facing housing needs.
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Bethany Housing Ministries Inc gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $261K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,566,503
- +4609.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $261,084
- +684.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $114,157
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bethany Housing Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iccf Nonprofit Housing Corp ($866K). Together the top 6 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iccf Nonprofit Housing Corp Grand Rapids, MI | — | $865,924 |
| Community Foundation of Muskegon Muskegon, MI | — | $384,568 |
| Michigan State Housing Development Lansing, MI | — | $154,552 |
| City of Muskegon Muskegon, MI | — | $73,762 |
| Cogic Community Center Norton Shores, MI | — | $67,868 |
| Bethany Christian Reformed Church Muskegon, MI | — | $19,829 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $231,408 | $1,827,691 | $1,566,503 | 6 | $-56,364 |
| 2024 | $2,288,657 | $326,057 | $508,755 | $33,263 | 1 | $16,311 |
| 2023 | $2,975,764 | $1,301,182 | $1,475,397 | — | — | $21 |
| 2022 | $3,945,806 | $12,343,261 | $12,756,957 | — | — | $671 |
| 2021 | $4,087,536 | $16,635,219 | $15,285,702 | — | — | $20 |
| 2020 | $2,726,429 | $3,701,869 | $3,236,952 | — | — | $8,748 |
About Bethany Housing Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Muskegon, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc is led by Tara Foreman, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara Foreman
Chair
Co-Chairman → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Leavell
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $58K (2025)
Heidi Systema
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jameson Goorman
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Marion
Member
Secretary → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arthur Duren
Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jessica Lambert
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Barb Klingenmaier (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: John Parker (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Alexis Dye (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Uetricht (2020–2021) — Co-Chairman
- Former: Bob Garretson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Chuck Fritz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Holly Alway (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kimi George (2020) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to Kimberly Leavell (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Bethany Housing Ministries Inc
How much does Bethany Housing Ministries Inc give each year?
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
What is Bethany Housing Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $114,157, and its average grant was $261,084, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bethany Housing Ministries Inc give grants?
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Muskegon, MI (3 grants).
Who are Bethany Housing Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Iccf Nonprofit Housing Corp ($865,924), Community Foundation of Muskegon ($384,568) and Michigan State Housing Development ($154,552), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Bethany Housing Ministries Inc?
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Muskegon, MI.
What is Bethany Housing Ministries Inc's EIN?
Bethany Housing Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3279226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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