Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc
Bethesda Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established for the benefit and support of bethesda hospital. Its purpose is to assist the hospital in accomplishing its mission through the acquisition, management and disbursement of philanthropic assets and by building support of the hospital within the community.
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc gave $11.9M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $11.9M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,918,351
- +260.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $11,918,351
- +260.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $11,918,351
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bethesda Hospital Inc ($11.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2019) to $11.9M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $11.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Hospital Inc Boynton Beach, FL | To Meet the Healthcare Needs of the Community | $11,918,351 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $15,727,989 | $13,092,349 | $11,918,351 | 1 | $3,239,485 |
| 2020 | $60,673,910 | $10,763,520 | $5,012,493 | $3,307,481 | 1 | $2,184,394 |
| 2019 | $54,091,795 | $8,069,143 | $2,558,962 | $1,207,501 | 1 | $1,585,849 |
About Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Boynton Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11.9M. Net investment income was $3.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc is led by Nelson Lazo, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Nelson Lazo
CEO
CEO - → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R Pasqual MD
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Landry-Odell
Director Development
Major Gifts & Planned Giving Director → Director Development, 2020
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$143K (2019) → $161K (2021)
Charles L White III
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles W Bowie
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Edwards
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary J Blum
Director
Member-At-Large → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven M. Litinsky MD MBA
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stormet C Norem
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Gurne
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Litinsky
Director
Director- → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Anne Schilling
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara M James
Vice President Development & Support
Executive Director → Vice President Development & Support, 2021
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$200K (2019) → $242K (2021)
Lorraine Stolfi Rinella
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael M Mccarthy
Treasurer
Member-At-Large → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pascal J Liguori
Vice Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger L Kirk
Former President
President → President -, 2020
President - → Former President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Debra A. Elmore (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Karen M. Rogers (2019) — Director
- Former: Kay Harvey (2019) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Marie Y. Bedner (2019) — Chairman
- Former: Stacey M. Hallberg (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $242K, to Barbara M James (VP Development and Support). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc
How much does Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc give each year?
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc gave $11.9M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $3.3M across 1 grant.
What is Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc?
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Boynton Beach, FL.
Where does Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc operate?
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bethesda Hospital Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6137805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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