Bethesda Community Mission
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bethesda Community Mission is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Erin, Tennessee, registered in 1984, with $176,786 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 342, Erin, TN, 37061 EIN 62-1181398 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$177K
▲ 58.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$142K
Net assets
$225K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bethesda Community Mission— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bethesda Community Mission: 19 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bethesda Community Mission— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bethesda Community Mission: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $81K (FY2015) to $177K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
19.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$225K
Net assets
$225K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,786▲58.6% | $141,854▲4.2% | $224,825▲18.4% | $224,825▲18.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $111,460▼31.9% | $136,099▼0.1% | $189,893▼11.5% | $189,893▼11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $163,703▲14.9% | $136,205▲21.8% | $214,532▲14.7% | $214,532▲14.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $142,464▼19.3% | $111,824▲2.1% | $187,034▲19.6% | $187,034▲19.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $176,581▲20.0% | $109,504▼15.9% | $156,394▲75.1% | $156,394▲75.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $147,172▲21.9% | $130,229▲25.8% | $89,317▲23.4% | $89,317▲23.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $120,760▲4.2% | $103,546▲8.4% | $72,374▲31.2% | $72,374▲31.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $115,889▲15.7% | $95,510▲4.7% | $55,160▲58.6% | $55,160▲58.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $100,129▲23.1% | $91,248▲7.3% | $34,781▲34.3% | $34,781▲34.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $81,367 | $85,066 | $25,900 | $25,900 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $162K total
26 grants to Bethesda Community Mission totaling $162K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | We will assist approximately 300 households twice a year with $175.00 when the need arises, while funds are available. | 2022 | $9,400 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide support for your august 2021 flood relief and recovery efforts. | 2021 | $20,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | We will assist approximately 245 households twice a year with $175.00 when the need arises, while funds are available. | 2021 | $10,300 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc | To assist in feeding hungry people | 2021 | $6,123 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc | To assist in feeding hungry people | 2020 | $45,664 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide emergency assistance with food, utilities, rent or mortgage payments and other housing options for struggling families. | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide food to families affected by the covid-19 pandemic | 2020 | $4,776 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $100 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2020 | $95 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Emergency relief for families facing disparaging situations trying to find work to keep their families fed and their utilities on. | 2019 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2019 | $333 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2019 | $162 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2019 | $104 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide emergency assistance with food, utilities, rent or mortgage payments and other housing options for 80 struggling families. | 2018 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Human services | 2018 | $3,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bethesda Community Mission a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bethesda Community Mission is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1181398, based in Erin, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bethesda Community Mission's EIN?
- Bethesda Community Mission's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1181398.
- How much revenue does Bethesda Community Mission report?
- Bethesda Community Mission reported $176,786 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bethesda Community Mission have?
- CharityIndex grades Bethesda Community Mission C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bethesda Community Mission (EIN 62-1181398) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.