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 06/2023, Bethesda Academy employed 58 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 06/2023, Bethesda Academy generated $3.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BETHESDA ACADEMY PROVIDES 85 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 85 STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A 1:7 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, 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
President
$183,889
John Reddan
Director Of
$135,212
Janet Geriner Wbob
Ex-Officio
$0
Kimberly Ballard-Washington
Board Member
$0
Carol Bell
Board Member
$0
Holmes Bell
Board Member
$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$2,536,498
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $31,198
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,536,498
Total Program Service Revenue$416,925
Investment income $570,487
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $216,498
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,174,031
Net Income from Fundraising Events $137,989
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,238,090

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