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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2023 Expires: September 2025

Bethlehem Community Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(423) 266-1384
200 West 38th Street
Chattanooga, TN, 37410
https://www.thebeth.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Bethlehem Community Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"We are God's people, empowering inner-city youth and families to lead responsible lives by providing discipleship, education and leadership development."

Year, State Incorporated:
1967, TN

Also Known As:
United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

The Bethlehem Center consists of the Read to Lead After-School and Summer Academies and Adult & Community Education courses. The Read to Lead Academy serves up to 120 first through eighth graders, equipping them with academic assistance, enrichment activities and leadership development skills. It also offers Adult & Community Education courses for personal and professional development.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, Bethlehem Community Center's program expenses were:

Programs $1,557,388
Total Program Expenses $1,557,388

Chief Executive
Reginald Smith, Executive Director

Compensation*
$94,825

Chair of the Board
Lindsey Gallaher, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
19

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.33%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Bethlehem Community Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Source of Funds
Grants $972,690
Contributions $370,843
Employee Retention Tax Credit $151,433
PPP Loan $110,645
In-Kind Contributions $85,000
Special Events $31,175
Miscellaneous Income $24,051
Total Income $1,745,837

Programs: 84% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $1,745,837
Total expenses: $1,843,345
  Program expenses $1,557,388
  Fundraising expenses $107,060
  Administrative expenses $178,897
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-97,508
Beginning Net Assets $311,360
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $213,852
Total Liabilities $158,006
Total Assets $381,920

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia