Bethesda Union Society Of Savannah

Organization Overview

Bethesda Union Society Of Savannah, operating under the name Bethesda Academy, is located in Savannah, GA. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Bethesda Academy employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bethesda Academy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Bethesda Academy generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BETHESDA ACADEMY PROVIDES 99 YOUNG MEN IN GRADES 6-12 A TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS BY PROMOTING AND INSTILLING A LOVE OF GOD, A LOVE OF LEARNING, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BETHESDA ACADEMY IS A FULLY ACCREDITED ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR ALL 99 STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A 1:10 TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO, A BLENDED CURRICULUM OF DIDACTIC TEACHING INTERACTIONS, WEB-BASED CURRICULUM SUPPORT, AND A VAST EXPOSURE TO THE LIVING LABS OF BETHESDA ACADEMY WHICH INCLUDES A WORKING FARM, WILDLIFE PRESERVE, AND OTHER WORK- STUDY ENVIRONMENTS. THIS BOY-FRIENDLY APPROACH TO LEARNING HAS RESULTED IN 75% OF BETHESDA GRADUATES ATTENDING COLLEGE, WITH THE REMAINING 25% EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN MILITARY AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GRADUATION. THE ACADEMIC, WORK-STUDY, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO SUPPORTED THROUGH A STRONG ATHLETIC COMMITMENT TO FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TRACK AND FIELD, BOWLING, AND GOLF WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. BETHESDA ACADEMY PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO COVER APPROXIMATELY 65% OF ALL TUITION COSTS. BETHESDA ACADEMY PREVIOUSLY OFFERED ON-CAMPUS HOUSING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED IN 2020 DUE TO COVID.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr H Michael Hughes
Ex-Officio
$180,544
Megan Kicklighter
Principal
$134,672
John Reddan
Director Of
$132,651
Quentin Marlin
Chairman
$0
Dr Paul Pressly
Vice Chairma
$0
Leslie Littlejohn
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,496,632
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,496,632
Total Program Service Revenue$413,420
Investment income $437,241
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $134,906
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $719,371
Net Income from Fundraising Events $113,118
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,802,985

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Bethesda Union Society Of Savannah has recieved totaling $311,131.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$250,000
The Savannah Community Foundation Inc

Savannah, GA

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT

$54,800
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$6,300
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$31
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$31,690,299
Earnings-$4,539,637
Admin Expense$85,688
Net Contributions$448,892
Other Expense$1,598,745
Ending Balance$25,915,121

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