Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Inc.'s (the "Center") purpose is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals through the arts and humanities.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc gave $477K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $119K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $477,477
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,369
- -63.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,999
- Total assets
- $37,207,679
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Museum at Bethel Woods ($415K). Together the top 4 received $477K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc gives
- Giving grew 280% 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 $126K (2021) to $477K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum at Bethel Woods Liberty, NY | General Support | $415,164 |
| The Waterwheel Foundation Inc Burlington, VT | General Support | $49,683 |
| The Etheridge Foundation Encino, CA | General Support | $6,315 |
| Plus 1 Pasadena, CA | General Support | $6,315 |
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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 | $37,207,679 | $34,802,219 | $31,811,160 | $477,477 | 4 | $68,565 |
| 2023 | $28,568,267 | $24,141,375 | $25,786,652 | $328,507 | 1 | $259,724 |
| 2022 | $29,785,180 | $25,993,810 | $28,633,905 | $206,615 | 4 | $96,249 |
| 2021 | $30,099,296 | $24,809,456 | $17,175,006 | $125,635 | 1 | $3,387,261 |
| 2020 | $23,328,232 | $6,054,105 | $8,712,669 | $409,135 | 1 | $4,103 |
About Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Liberty, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $477K. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc is led by Eric Frances, CEO, CFO & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Frances
CEO, CFO & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$345K (2020) → $443K (2024)
Alan Gerry
Board Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Russ
Senior Director of Marketi
Director of Marketing → Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, 2023
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications → Senior Director of Marketi, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$127K (2022) → $139K (2024)
Suzanne Morris
Senior Director of Museum
Director of Education → Senior Director of Museum Education, 2023
Senior Director of Museum Education → Senior Director of Museum, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $104K (2024)
Daniel Melchick
Senior Director of Facilit
Senior Director of Facilities → Senior Director of Facilit, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Kathy Frommer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Suehnholz
Vice Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Watkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Guenther
Secretary & Trustee
Secretary, Assistant Treasurer & Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Marton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Salenger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Janney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Rowley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Gerry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Blustein
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Christman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$147K (2022) → $149K (2024)
Paul Lloyd
Overhead General Manager
General Manager → Overhead General Manager, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$167K (2022) → $172K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jeffrey Gerson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Greenberg (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Segro (2020–2021) — Director of Operations
- Former: Hugo Tapia (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Waldmann (2021) — Director of Individual Giving
- Former: Allison Oldehoff (2020) — Director of Individual Giving
- Former: Darlene Fedun (2020) — Former CEO
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 $443K, to Eric Frances (CEO/CFO/Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc
How much does Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc give each year?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc gave $477K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $329K across 1 grant.
What is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc's typical grant size?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc's median grant in 2024 was $27,999, and its average grant was $119,369, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc give grants?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (10%).
Does Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.8M.
What is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Liberty, NY. It holds $37.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc's EIN?
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4083198. 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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