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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Liberty, NY EIN: 45-4083198 Website

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Inc.'s (the "Center") purpose is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals through the arts and humanities.

Key facts about Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc

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.

EIN
45-4083198
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$477,477
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$119,369
Median grant
$27,999
Total assets
$37,207,679
Primary geography
New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$37.2M

+30.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$477K

+45.3% YoY

Grant Count

4

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$119K

-63.7% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

LibertyBurlingtonCharlottesvilleEncinoHollywoodPasadena

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 4 grants2022 1 grant2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2021) to $477K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $477K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

The Museum at Bethel Woods: $415KThe Museum at Bethel Woods$415KThe Waterwheel Foundation Inc: $50KThe Waterwheel Foundation Inc$50KThe Etheridge Foundation: $6KThe Etheridge Foundation$6KPlus 1: $6KPlus 1$6K

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

6<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Museum at Bethel Woods Liberty, NYGeneral Support$415,164
The Waterwheel Foundation Inc Burlington, VTGeneral Support$49,683
The Etheridge Foundation Encino, CAGeneral Support$6,315
Plus 1 Pasadena, CAGeneral Support$6,315

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$37,207,679$28,568,267$29,785,180
Revenue$34,802,219$24,141,375$25,993,810
Expenses$31,811,160$25,786,652$28,633,905
Net Investment Income$68,565$259,724$96,249

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Eric Frances — CEO/CFO/Trustee: $443KEric FrancesCEO/CFO/Trustee$443KPaul Lloyd — Overhead General Manager: $172KPaul LloydOverhead General Manager$172KPaul Christman — Treasurer: $149KPaul ChristmanTreasurer$149KSusan Russ — Senior Director of Marketi: $139KSusan RussSenior Director of Marketi$139KDaniel Melchick — Senior Director of Facilit: $104KDaniel MelchickSenior Director of Facilit$104KSuzanne Morris — Senior Director of Museum: $104KSuzanne MorrisSenior Director of Museum$104K

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.

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