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EIN 45-4083198

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
506
City
Liberty
State
New York
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
Description
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Inc.'s purpose is to inspire, educate, and empower individuals through the arts and humanities. The Center inspires expression, creativity and innovation through the arts with multiple stages featuring diverse selections of popular and cult performances.
Total revenues
$24,141,375
2023
Total expenses
$25,786,652
2023
Total assets
$28,568,267
2023
Num. employees
506
2023

Program areas at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

The Center is located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, NY. The Center is committed to inspiring expression, creativity and innovation through the arts. The Center offers multiple stages featuring a diverse selection of popular and culturally-rich performances, an award-winning museum, and educational and community programs that provide meaningful experience in the arts, history and civic engagement. The heart of the Center is the pavilion stage amphitheater that accommodates 15,000 patrons while offering unique backdrops including the original festival site and the majesty of the surrounding Sullivan County countryside.Programmatic revenue reported in Part III includes all ticket sales and membership due revenue (inclusive of amounts reported as membership contributions in Part VIII, Line 1(b)).

Who funds Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gerry FoundationIn June 2023, the Gerry Foundation Contributed Land To Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Inc. With A Book Value of $4,096,144. Fair Market Value of the Land Per Appraisals Was Determined To Be $731,000. the Difference Between the Fair Market Value and the Foundation's Book Value Resulted in A Write-Down of $3,365,144.$731,000
Upstate Theater Coalition for A FairgameSupport of the Arts$233,080
Stuart Salenger FoundationGeneral$90,116
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Eric FrancesChief Executive Officer$379,135
Paul LloydGeneral Manager$166,989
Susan RussDirector of Marketing$127,161
Suzanne MorrisDirector of Education$104,261
Alan GerryChairman$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,731,479
Program services$17,818,079
Investment income and dividends$249,724
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$108,554
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,000
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,223,539
Total revenues$24,141,375

Form 990s for Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Tianaderrah Foundation
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The US Charitable Gift Trust
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from TD Charitable Foundation
March 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 222
Liberty, NY 12754
Metro area
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
County
Sullivan County, NY
Website URL
bethelwoodscenter.org/ 
Phone
(845) 295-2400
Facebook page
BethelWoodsCenter 
Twitter profile
@bethelwoods 
IRS details
EIN
45-4083198
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Central organization
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