Bethlehem Foundation Grant

Bethlehem Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bethlehem Foundation
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Bethlehem Foundation Grant, established in 2013, aims to enhance the quality of life for senior adults in Sonoma County, California. It supports nonprofit organizations focused on health, independence, and social interaction for seniors. Applications are accepted year-round, with deadlines on February 28 and August 31 for spring and fall meetings respectively. Grants are limited to qualified public charities under 501(c)(3) and do not extend to individuals.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by February 28 to be considered at the Spring grant meeting, or August 31 to be considered at the Fall grant meeting. Bethlehem Foundation Grant The Bethlehem Foundation was created on September 16, 2013, to be funded with proceeds from the sale of 801 Tupper Street, a 159-unit apartment building located in Santa Rosa, California. The building was known as the Bethlehem Towers, a high-rise apartment community serving low- to very low-income seniors. Bethlehem Towers opened its doors in 1972 and was managed by a volunteer Board of Directors for 40 years. When the 40-year HUD loan that financed the community was paid off, the Board was approached by Reiner Communities, a firm that acquires and manages multifamily affordable housing properties, which agreed to complete an extensive renovation and extend the affordability of the project for an additional 55 years. The Board of Directors of Bethlehem Towers, Inc. saw this as a win-win situation. The housing for low-income seniors could remain in place, and proceeds from the sale could fund this new foundation dedicated to promoting an enhanced quality of life for senior adults residing in Northern California. Mission To promote an enhanced quality of life for senior adults residing in Sonoma County, California, by supporting nonprofit organizations engaged in promoting the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. Program areas Education Health Human services Program Limitations Limited to programs that promote the health, independence and social interaction of seniors. States served California Geographic limitations Northern California Population served Senior adults residing in Northern California

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements:Grantees must be qualified public charities under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.

Ineligibility

Limitations:The foundation does not make grants directly to individuals.