Bethel Hesed
Bethel Hesed is a private foundation focused on religion, 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.
Bethel Hesed at a glance
In short: Bethel Hesed gave $217K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $217,000
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,125
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $664,563
- +167.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Bethel Hesed funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church CC ($78K). Together the top 8 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 45 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bethel Hesed gives
- Giving grew 210% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2019) to $217K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church CC Corpus Christi, TX | To guide believers to ongoing and long-lasting flourishing faith | $77,500 |
| Fellowship for Performing Arts New York, NY | Tells stories from a christian worldview via theatre performances. | $75,000 |
| STCH Ministries Corpus Christi, TX | To 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, TX | Formed 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, MO | Focuses 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, TX | Providing free education and medical services to community about pregnancy, sexual health, and relationships. | $2,000 |
| Charity League Corpus Christi, TX | Raise funds for charitable projects in corpus christi, Texas and the broader coastal bend area. | $1,000 |
| Corpus Christi Women's Bible Study Corpus Christi, TX | Study god's word and building friendships with sisters in christ | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $664,563 | $634,750 | $218,766 | $217,000 | 8 | $217,000 |
| 2023 | $248,579 | $174,550 | $202,705 | $200,925 | 8 | $200,925 |
| 2022 | $276,734 | $210,750 | $108,265 | $106,500 | 11 | $106,500 |
| 2021 | $174,249 | $182,750 | $71,773 | $70,008 | 10 | $71,773 |
| 2020 | $63,272 | $123,250 | $77,682 | $75,920 | 8 | — |
| 2019 | $17,704 | $29,500 | $65,982 | $62,482 | 7 | — |
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, 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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