Bethel Hesed

Foundation · Grantmaker Corpus Christi, TX EIN: 27-4026980

Bethel Hesed is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in Corpus Christi, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $665K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $217K.

Key facts about Bethel Hesed

In short: Bethel Hesed gave $217K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
27-4026980
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$217,000
Grants made (2024)
8
Average grant
$27,125
Median grant
$5,500
Total assets
$664,563
Primary geography
Texas (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$665K

+167.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$217K

+8.0% YoY

Grant Count

8

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+8.0% YoY

How Bethel Hesed gives

  • Giving grew 210% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Corpus ChristiNew YorkHillsdaleKansas City

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K7 grants20198 grants202010 grants202111 grants20228 grants20238 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

First Baptist Church CC: $78KFirst Baptist Church CC$78KFellowship for Performing Arts: $75KFellowship for Performing Arts$75KSTCH Ministries: $50KSTCH Ministries$50KCoastal Bend Community Foundation: $6KCoastal Bend CommunityFoundation$6KFellowship of Christian Athletes: $5KFellowship of ChristianAthletes$5KPregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend: $2KPregnancy Center of theCoastal Bend$2KCharity League: $1KCharity League$1KCorpus Christi Women's Bible Study: $500Corpus Christi Women's BibleStudy$500

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

38<$50K6$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CC Corpus Christi, TXTO GUIDE BELIEVERS TO ONGOING AND LONG-LASTING FLOURISHING FAITH$77,500
FELLOWSHIP FOR PERFORMING ARTS New York, NYTELLS STORIES FROM A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW VIA THEATRE PERFORMANCES.$75,000
STCH MINISTRIES Corpus Christi, TXTO SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO EACH AND EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY TO WHOM WE MINISTER BY CREATING A CULTURE WHERE THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES ARE SEEN AND MET IN CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE WAYS.$50,000
COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Corpus Christi, TXFORMED TO HELP DONORS "POOL" THEIR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEVERAGE THAT GIVING TO BENEFIT WORTHY CAUSES IN THE COMMUNITY.$6,000
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Kansas City, MOFOCUSES ON SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE BY ENGAGING, EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING COACHES AND ATHLETES TO UNITE, INSPIRE AND CHANGE THE WORLD THROUGH THE GOSPEL.$5,000
PREGNANCY CENTER OF THE COASTAL BEND Corpus Christi, TXPROVIDING FREE EDUCATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY ABOUT PREGNANCY, SEXUAL HEALTH, AND RELATIONSHIPS.$2,000
CHARITY LEAGUE Corpus Christi, TXRAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AND THE BROADER COASTAL BEND AREA.$1,000
CORPUS CHRISTI WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY Corpus Christi, TXSTUDY GOD'S WORD AND BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS WITH SISTERS IN CHRIST$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$664,563$248,579$276,734
Revenue$634,750$174,550$210,750
Expenses$218,766$202,705$108,265
Qualifying Distributions$217,000$200,925$106,500
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Bethel Hesed is led by Ray Graf, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Ray Graf

    President

    On filings since 2019

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Bethel Hesed

How much does Bethel Hesed give each year?

Bethel Hesed gave $217K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $201K across 8 grants.

What is Bethel Hesed's typical grant size?

Bethel Hesed's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $27,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Bethel Hesed give grants?

Bethel Hesed gives mostly in Texas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corpus Christi, TX (6 grants).

Does Bethel Hesed give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bethel Hesed's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Bethel Hesed's largest grantees?

Bethel Hesed's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church CC ($77,500), Fellowship for Performing Arts ($75,000) and STCH Ministries ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Bethel Hesed?

Bethel Hesed reported $665K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $635K.

What is Bethel Hesed?

Bethel Hesed is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in Corpus Christi, TX. It holds $665K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Bethel Hesed's EIN?

Bethel Hesed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4026980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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