Bethel Community Services Foundation
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Bethel Community Services Foundation at a glance
In short: Bethel Community Services Foundation gave $264K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $264,006
- +234.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,001
- +192.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,605
- Total assets
- $7,143,114
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bethel Community Services Foundation
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Who Bethel Community Services Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tundra Women's Coalition ($123K). Together the top 8 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 55 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bethel Community Services Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2023) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tundra Women's Coalition Bethel, AK | Women's Programs | $122,685 |
| Southwest Alaska Arts Group Bethel, AK | Programs | $44,012 |
| Bethel Winter Shelter Lions Club Bethel, AK | Programs, Covid | $33,729 |
| Crosscurrents International Inst Sidney, OH | Medical, Covid | $21,299 |
| Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel, AK | Health, Education | $19,910 |
| Bethel Friends of Canines Bethel, AK | Programs | $10,507 |
| Bethel Broadcastingkyuk Bethel, AK | Covid Relief | $5,932 |
| Yuut Elitnaurviat - Peoples LNG CT Bethel, AK | COVID | $5,932 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,143,114 | $2,215,661 | $2,739,505 | $264,006 | 8 | $87,983 |
| 2023 | $7,719,808 | $6,629,173 | $6,610,251 | $78,989 | 7 | $93,024 |
| 2022 | $7,388,967 | $4,674,421 | $2,767,912 | $162,674 | 7 | $78,101 |
| 2021 | $5,857,008 | $1,238,973 | $1,289,916 | $371,891 | 11 | $70,930 |
| 2020 | $5,861,227 | $3,116,293 | $3,160,308 | $2,042,272 | 22 | $43,548 |
About Bethel Community Services Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bethel Community Services Foundation is a public charity, based in Bethel, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $264K. Net investment income was $88K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bethel Community Services Foundation is led by Frank Neitz, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Neitz
Chair
Chair → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hawkins III
Chair
Vice President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Dewitt
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Fannie Black
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Hoffman
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholai Joekay
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert James Hoffman
Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bob Hoffman (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tom Hawkins (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Michelle Dewitt (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Community Services Foundation
How much does Bethel Community Services Foundation give each year?
Bethel Community Services Foundation gave $264K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $79K across 7 grants.
What is Bethel Community Services Foundation's typical grant size?
Bethel Community Services Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,605, and its average grant was $33,001, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bethel Community Services Foundation give grants?
Bethel Community Services Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethel, AK (7 grants).
Does Bethel Community Services Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bethel Community Services Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bethel Community Services Foundation's largest grantees?
Bethel Community Services Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tundra Women's Coalition ($122,685), Southwest Alaska Arts Group ($44,012) and Bethel Winter Shelter Lions Club ($33,729), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bethel Community Services Foundation?
Bethel Community Services Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Bethel Community Services Foundation's EIN?
Bethel Community Services Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0146538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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