Bethesda Cares Inc
To respond with compassion and creativity to help the homeless and persons in need in the community and to help prevent impending homelessness in montgomery county.
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To respond with compassion and creativity to help the homeless and persons in need in the community and to help prevent impending homelessness in montgomery county.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBethesda Cares Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bethesda, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 521634919. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bethesda Cares Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Bethesda Cares Inc is located in Bethesda, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bethesda Cares Inc has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bethesda Cares Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bethesda Cares Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Bethesda Cares Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To respond with compassion and creativity to help the homeless and persons in need in the community and to help prevent impending homelessness in montgomery county. Bethesda Cares Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Bethesda Cares Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Bethesda Cares Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bethesda Cares Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521634919, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BETHESDA CARES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Bethesda Cares Inc
- What is Bethesda Cares Inc?
- Bethesda Cares Inc is a human services church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Bethesda, United States. To respond with compassion and creativity to help the homeless and persons in need in the community and to help prevent impending homelessness in montgomery county.
- When was Bethesda Cares Inc founded?
- Bethesda Cares Inc was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Bethesda Cares Inc?
- John Mendez serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Bethesda Cares Inc located?
- Headquartered in Bethesda, United States.
- What is Bethesda Cares Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bethesda Cares Inc trustworthy?
- Bethesda Cares Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bethesda Cares Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521634919. Registration: 52-1634919 (United States).
- What is Bethesda Cares Inc's website?
- http://www.bethesdacares.org