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Bethel College

EIN 82-3185702 · Redding, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE COLLEGE'S PURPOSE IS TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOLY BIBLE IN CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS OF EVANGELICAL PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIANITY.

Income
$705,808
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$238,383, chairman

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 359% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 394% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 July 31, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE COLLEGE INCLUDES BETHEL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, BETHEL CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS, AND BETHEL MUSIC COLLEGE. THE CONSERVATORY IS A SCHOOL THAT COMBINES KINGDOM VALUES WITH FILM, DANCE, AND THEATER TRAINING. THE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL IS AN ONLINE CODING SCHOOL FOR ADULTS DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS CULTIVATE AN AWARENESS OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN THEIR DAILY LIVES AND IN THE WORKPLACE. THE MUSIC SCHOOL IS AN ONLINE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP WORSHIP LEADERS, SONG WRITERS, AND MUSIC STUDENTS WITH TECHNICAL SKILLS AND BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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