CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC.

Religious Servicesbbts.org

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersPalm Beach, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC.
Legal name: Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Inc.
Website: https://bbts.org
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Ownership category
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CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Religious Services
NAICS: Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)
SIC: Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry: Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)
akta.pro secondary industry: Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

Religious services
Worship services
Faith community
Religious education
Congregational services

Where CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Palm Beach
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services

Revenue model

Annual Pledges and Campaign Donations: The church's primary revenue stream (~70% of funding) comes from annual pledges and one-time donations made by parishioners in support of the church's annual campaign. Pledges are made annually and gifts are accepted at any time via credit card, check, Donor Advised Fund, or securities transfer. More than 60 distinct ministries are supported by these contributions.
The Church Mouse Thrift Store: A donation-based resale shop (over 4,500 sq ft) selling designer clothing, handbags, accessories, furniture, crystal, china, books, and more. Revenue from sales funds outreach programs. Accepts credit cards, cash, and arrange delivery and donation pickups. One of the top donation-based resale shops in the country according to the church.
Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival Ticket Sales: The annual Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival (since 1977) is performed on the weekend closest to The Epiphany with three performances. Tickets are sold online and at the door until sold out, with discounted student pricing available.
Bethesda Books & Gifts Retail: An on-campus bookstore selling books, gifts, greeting cards, and unique treasures. Open Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Freemium	Annual	No-cost worship participation — all are welcome regardless of financial contribution
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Photography permit: $100 non-refundable donation for professional contracted photography on church grounds
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Event catering per-person cost tiers: Full Meal ($12–$15), Light Food/Drinks ($10–$12), Finger Foods/Desserts ($4–$6)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Based solely on the entity name "Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Inc.," the organization is a church providing religious services to its members and community. No further specifics on programs, services, or activities are documented in the provided input.

Product overview

The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea is an Episcopal parish offering a diverse portfolio of spiritual, educational, and community service programs. The church operates two retail outlets (Bethesda Books & Gifts and The Church Mouse), provides digital worship through online streaming, and maintains extensive ministry programs spanning worship (choir, altar guild, acolytes), Christian formation (children, youth, adult education), pastoral care, and outreach (food ministries, port ministry, community service). These offerings are coordinated as part of a unified parish ministry rather than as separate commercial products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

The Church Mouse: Donation-based resale shop operated by the church, recognized as one of the top resale shops in the country, providing funds for outreach ministries.
Bethesda Books & Gifts
Bethesda Blast
Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival

Quantifiable outcome

$1 million raised over 11 years for Palm Beach County Food Bank through Empty Bowls Palm Beach
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC.

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue (New York)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026The choir from Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City performed a concert at Bethesda on April 10, 2026, and led Evensong on April 12, 2026, representing an inter-church choral collaboration between two prominent Episcopal choirs.
Palm Beach Atlantic University Concert ChoirsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026The Concert Choir from Palm Beach Atlantic University performed a recital at Bethesda on March 1, 2026 (conducted by Sonia Santiago), with Bethesda's own choir providing Evensong immediately following. Represents a music education partnership between the church choir and the university.
Diocese of Southeast FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBethesda-by-the-Sea is a member parish of the Diocese of Southeast Florida, part of The Episcopal Church. The church links to the diocese website and participates in broader denominational programs including Episcopal Relief and Development.
Palm Beach Pipes and DrumssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBethesda partners with Palm Beach Pipes and Drums for the annual Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival, in which the ensemble performs as part of the pageant alongside the Bethesda Choir and over 160 cast members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. financial estimates

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CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. leadership team

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CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. funding detail

Funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

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CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC.

What does CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. do?

Is CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. a public or private company?

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. founded?

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. based?

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. is headquartered in Palm Beach, United States, in the North America region.

How does CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Annual Pledges and Campaign Donations are the primary driver. The others are the Church Mouse Thrift Store, boar's Head & Yule Log Festival Ticket Sales and bethesda Books & Gifts Retail.

Does CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. have an API?

No public API is recorded for CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC..

What industry is CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC. in?

CHURCH OF BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, INC.'s product category is Religious Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAJAA, Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues), with a secondary code of BPAGAJAD, Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis). Its NAICS code is 8131 and its SIC code is 8600.