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Bethel Institute For Social Justice A Non Profit Corporation

  • Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2010
  • EIN: 27-1375096

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a donor-advised fund
Organization maintained a donor-advised fund or similar account through which donors could direct the distribution or investment of funds. Details are reported on Schedule D.
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$118k (2023)

Expenses
$111k (2023)

Total Assets
$157k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.24k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$118,444
Expenses
$110,507
Net Income
$7,937
Net Assets
$154,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,414
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,412
18.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,277
Total Liabilities $3,237
Net Assets $154,040
Other
Operated a donor-advised fund
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kwaku J Acheampong (Cfo) $20,412 $0 $0
Ray A Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandra B Walker (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kalya H Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James A Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 9, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,764
Expenses
$61,396
Net Income
-$31,632
Net Assets
$134,750
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,740
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,900
30.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,020
Total Liabilities $6,270
Net Assets $134,750
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kwaku J Acheampong (Cfo) $18,900 $0 $0
Ray A Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandra B Walker (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kalya H Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James A Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$139,955
Expenses
$162,509
Net Income
-$22,554
Net Assets
$192,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,937
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,475
Total Liabilities $4,626
Net Assets $192,849
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kwaku J Acheampong (Treasurer) $18,000 $0 $0
Ray A Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandra B Walker (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kalya H Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$60,293
Expenses
$104,611
Net Income
-$44,318
Net Assets
$193,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,850
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $443
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $266,012
Total Liabilities $72,527
Net Assets $193,485
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kwaku J Acheampong (Treasurer) $18,000 $0 $0
Ray A Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandra B Walker (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kalya H Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,521
Expenses
$218,059
Net Income
-$69,538
Net Assets
$221,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,691
98.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,830
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $20,344
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $682
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $326,369
Total Liabilities $104,638
Net Assets $221,731
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kwaku J Acheampong (Treasurer) $20,344 $0 $0
Ray A Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandra B Walker (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Kalya H Murray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,217
Expenses
$222,260
Net Income
$4,957
Net Assets
$273,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,281
97.8%
Program Services $4,226
1.9%
Investment Income $710
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,349
34.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,466
1.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,094
Total Liabilities $3,139
Net Assets $273,955

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,069
Expenses
$153,143
Net Income
-$83,074
Net Assets
$272,224
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,705
92.3%
Program Services $3,298
4.7%
Investment Income $2,066
2.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,295
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $9,563
6.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,755
Total Liabilities $5,531
Net Assets $272,224

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$65,066
Expenses
$100,773
Net Income
-$35,707
Net Assets
$384,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,014
75.3%
Program Services $13,900
21.4%
Investment Income $2,152
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,785
50.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,956
5.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $391,793
Total Liabilities $7,243
Net Assets $384,550

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$400,547
Expenses
$111,730
Net Income
$288,817
Net Assets
$416,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $394,865
98.6%
Program Services $5,682
1.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,037
34.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,765
9.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $535,917
Total Liabilities $119,563
Net Assets $416,354

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$47,204
Expenses
$274,006
Net Income
-$226,802
Net Assets
$131,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,325
93.9%
Program Services $1,871
4.0%
Investment Income $1,008
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,744
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $30,212
11.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,559
Total Liabilities $122,055
Net Assets $131,504

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$636,605
Expenses
$880,714
Net Income
-$244,109
Net Assets
$43,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $635,635
99.8%
Program Services $337
0.1%
Investment Income $633
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,031
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $63,538
7.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $401,649
Total Liabilities $358,310
Net Assets $43,339

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$605,328
Expenses
$692,628
Net Income
-$87,300
Net Assets
$287,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $601,750
99.4%
Program Services $3,406
0.6%
Investment Income $172
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,644
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $34,432
5.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $312,948
Total Liabilities $25,500
Net Assets $287,448

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$395,434
Expenses
$99,044
Net Income
$296,390
Net Assets
$371,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $395,434
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
50.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,484
Total Liabilities $26,918
Net Assets $371,566

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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