EIN 23-2896860

The Foundation for the Basd

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Goals: mobilize the community to recognize the important role of public Education in Bethlehem. Promote teacher innovation to advance curriculum and dynamic learning environments. Support school district programs that emphasize core learning, stretch learning, student engagement and personal skill development. Encourage family and community partnerships for student success. Raise money to support the mission of the Foundation. Provide stewardship for designated scholarships. Mobilize the community to recognize the important role of public Education in Bethlehem.
Also known as...
Bethlehem Area Education Foundation; Foundation for Bethlehem Area
Total revenues
$308,774
2023
Total expenses
$268,054
2023
Total assets
$519,563
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at The Foundation for the Basd

Teacher innovation grants are available to Bethlehem Area school district teachers to implement an innovative project, initiative, teaching strategy, technology application or other effort providing measurable educational outcomes for students. the purpose of this grant program is to enhance student learning and student interest in learning by providing educators an opportunity to exercise their passion for teaching, develop their ideas, partner with colleagues and connect with the wealth of knowledge, expertise and talent within the district and the community.service-learning grants are available to Bethlehem Area school district teachers to implement high-quality service-learning projects. Service-learning is a teaching strategy that connects classroom curriculum with service projects that engage students socially, civically and academically. A high-quality service-learning experience combines meaningful service with in-depth learning. Service-learning begins with classroom content and moves into the community through the planning and implementation of a service-project.the project lead the way biomedical sciences program is a sequence of courses, all aligned with appropriate national learning standards, which follows a proven hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. This high school program allows students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Working with the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs, students engage in compelling, hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to problems. Along the way students investigate a variety of careers in biomedical sciences.the project lead the way pathway engineering program is a sequence of courses that follows a proven hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout the program, high school students step into the varied roles engineers play in our society, discover new career paths and possibilities, and develop engineering knowledge and skills. As students work in teams to design and test solutions, they are empowered, and develop in-demand, transportable skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.other grant programs include:- anti-racism initiative- mental health initiative- digital Basd initiative- farm to school program- field trips- early college dual enrollment
College scholarship awards

Grants made by The Foundation for the Basd

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Bethlehem Christian SchoolEducation Programs$95,479

Who funds The Foundation for the Basd

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
St Luke's Hospital (SLUHN)Program Support$40,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$18,800
United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleyDonor Designated for General Support$13,831
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Foundation for the Basd

NameTitleCompensation
Justin AmannExecutive Director$31,689
Edward BoksanTreasurer / Secretary$0
Sandra MesicsSecretary$0
John CallahanVice President / Trustee$0
Matthew MaloziVice President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Foundation for the Basd

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$366,849
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$99
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-58,174
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$308,774

Form 990s for The Foundation for the Basd

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-02-01990View PDF
2021-062021-11-08990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062020-06-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from St Luke's Hospital (SLUHN)
July 15, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Air Products Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 646
Bethlehem, PA 18016
Metro area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
County
Lehigh County, PA
Website URL
basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/thefoundation/ 
Phone
(610) 861-0500
IRS details
EIN
23-2896860
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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