The Bethel Corporation
The Bethel Corporation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Hagerstown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
The Bethel Corporation at a glance
In short: The Bethel Corporation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,350
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $4,992,582
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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.
Who The Bethel Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bible Brethren Church ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bethel Corporation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bible Brethren Church Hagerstown, MD | Church Operations inculding missionaries | $2,300 |
| Gateway Church Williamsport, MD | Underwriting of wrinterfest Program | $400 |
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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 | $4,992,582 | — | $20,411 | $2,700 | 2 | $2,700 | — | $1,409 |
| 2023 | $5,012,993 | — | $29,384 | — | — | — | — | $2,635 |
| 2022 | $5,891,129 | $215,983 | $56,584 | — | — | — | $215,983 | — |
| 2021 | $5,731,730 | $174,096 | $30,007 | — | — | — | $174,096 | — |
| 2020 | $5,590,849 | $223,357 | $118,257 | — | — | — | $185,825 | — |
| 2019 | $5,482,541 | $492,574 | $145,425 | — | — | — | $255,268 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bethel Corporation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bethel Corporation is led by Ruby Barnett, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruby Barnett
President
Board President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Buchanon
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Spencer
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patricia Gibson
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harry Barnett
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodney Gibson
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Debra Shrader (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: J Terry Masters (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Loren Fowlkes (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Sandy Berry (2019–2020) — Board Member
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 The Bethel Corporation
How much does The Bethel Corporation give each year?
The Bethel Corporation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Bethel Corporation?
The Bethel Corporation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bethel Corporation?
The Bethel Corporation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Hagerstown, MD. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Bethel Corporation operate?
The Bethel Corporation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is The Bethel Corporation's EIN?
The Bethel Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0888335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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