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Bethlehem Center

EIN 57-0314367 · Spartanburg, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BETHLEHEM CENTER IS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN, AND INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS TO FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
39
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$104,534, exec directo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 146% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $805,129 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE SELF-AWARENESS, ACADEMIC READINESS, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE INVOLVEMENT AND EXPOSURE TO CULTURAL, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. A) AFTER SCHOOL B) SUMMER CAMP C) LEADERSHIP D) MENTORING E) VIRTUAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
  2. COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO THRIVE, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SUSTAINABLE SKILLS FOR OVERALL WELLNESS AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY A) ECONOMIC SUPPORT - FINANCIAL AND FOOD ASSISTANCE - CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STABILIZING FAMILIES. OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH SPARTANBURG COUNTY ADULT LEARNING. FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HOMEBUYER EDUCATION SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SITE. B) WELLNESS - CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN BETHLEHEM CENTER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES C) OUTREACH - CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY GENERATION TO ENGAGE SAFELY IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - THE BETHLEHEM CENTER OFFERS EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 4 YEARS OLD. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND CARE IN COLLABORATION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS. WE WORK TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN START SCHOOL READY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEIR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY. A) CREATIVE CURRICULUM AS A LEARNING MODEL B) EARLY HEAD START C) 3K D) 4K

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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