Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main is a private foundation based in Rescue, California. It made 30 grants totaling $847,800 in filing year 2024, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main at a glance
In short: Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main gave $848K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $847,800
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,260
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $14,479,676
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (12 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to apply online using the foundation’s application materials and lists Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services as the contact. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- February 28 and August 31. The program description associates these dates with spring and fall grant meetings; the August 31, 2026 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- February 28 and August 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services
Mailing address: 1 W 4Th Street, Winstonsalem, NC 27101
Phone: (855) 241-6645
Email: grantadministration@wellsfargo.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main
Who Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph Home Care Network ($100K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 109 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to California recipients. The program description identifies Sonoma County as its geographic focus for senior-adult services. Listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Guerneville, Forestville, and Sebastopol.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 30 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2021) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $848K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Home Care Network Santa Rosa, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Earle Baum Center of the Blind Inc Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $80,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Family Meal Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Committee on the Shelterless Petaluma, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center Sonoma, CA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Community & Family Service Agency Guerneville, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Food for Thought Forestville, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Sebastopol Area Senior Center Sebastoopol, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,479,676 | $1,496,747 | $1,042,330 | $847,800 | 30 | $910,437 | $1,360,458 | $931,597 |
| 2023 | $14,016,646 | $758,847 | $1,195,490 | $1,027,347 | 23 | $1,071,199 | $640,149 | $845,751 |
| 2022 | $14,434,055 | $664,338 | $1,090,452 | $853,703 | 20 | $961,974 | $557,954 | $869,487 |
| 2021 | $14,875,351 | $1,162,138 | $911,214 | $749,573 | 18 | $805,149 | $1,063,471 | $957,025 |
| 2020 | $14,639,059 | $771,198 | $910,463 | $750,993 | 18 | — | $664,517 | $769,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main reported a distributable amount of $932K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The program description identifies senior adults in Sonoma County as its focus, with support for organizations working on health, independence, and social interaction. The 2024 grants also went to organizations serving a range of needs. For example, Earle Baum Center of the Blind describes its mission as creating opportunities for people impacted by sight loss; Redwood Empire Food Bank describes its work as feeding neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger; and Committee on the Shelterless says it assists people experiencing homelessness to find and keep housing and improve well-being.
Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes providing trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities (Canine Companions for Independence), culinary job training and emergency meals (Sonoma Family Meal), and healthy food distribution (FISH of the Santa Rosa Area).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $847,800. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Among the largest were $100,000 to St Joseph Home Care Network and $100,000 to Earle Baum Center of the Blind; $80,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank; $50,000 to Canine Companions for Independence; and $45,000 to Sonoma Family Meal. Other notable awards included $35,000 to Committee on the Shelterless and $30,000 each to Sonoma Community Center, Community & Family Service Agency, Food for Thought, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, and FISH of the Santa Rosa Area.
The program description says applications are accepted year-round from qualified public charities under 501(c)(3); grants are not available to individuals. The filing refers to a footnote for award restrictions but does not provide those details here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Jerpbak as president; Duane Jensen as secretary; and Tom Torgerson, Richard Vogel, and James Jerpbak as board members.
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main is led by Mark Jerpbak, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Jerpbak
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Duane Jensen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
James Jerpbak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Richard Vogel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Tom Torgerson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
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 $5K, to Mark Jerpbak (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main
How much does Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main give each year?
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main gave $848K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 23 grants.
What is Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's typical grant size?
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $28,260, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main that year got $24K on average.
Where does Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main give grants?
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Novato, CA (2 grants) and Sebastopol, CA (2 grants).
Does Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's largest grantees?
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph Home Care Network ($100,000), Earle Baum Center of the Blind Inc ($100,000) and Redwood Empire Food Bank ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main?
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $910K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $932K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main fund?
The program description identifies senior adults in Sonoma County as its focus, with support for organizations working on health, independence, and social interaction. The 2024 grants also went to organizations serving a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main?
The filing directs applicants to apply online using the foundation’s application materials and lists Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's EIN?
Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4009968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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