Bright Star of Bethlehem Nfp

“Board member rana khoury is president rev. Dr. Mitri raheb's sister-in-law.”

“Form 990 is presented to members of governing body for approval prior to filing.”

“At least annually, the treasurer distributes the conflict of interest statement to each board member for their signature, and collects the signed statements noting any conflicts stated on the forms. If there are conflicts (there have been none to-date), the treasurer will bring them to the attention of the president for resolution”

“At least annually, the board reviews the compensation of the president and approves any change. At least annually, the president reviews the performance of the executive director and recommends a salary to the executive committee of the board, which, if approved, is incorporated into the annual budget.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Bright stars of bethlehem provides support for scholarships for three programs that reach the people of bethlehem. Scholarship recipients in the diyar academy for children and youth are ages 6-18 that participate in before and after school programs and summer intensive programs ranging from music, art, dance, soccer, volleyball and many other activities that promote creative and expressive opportunities otherwise not available for families in the region. Full or partial scholarships for students at dar al-kalima university are critical for 95% of the 550 students currently enrolled in arts, communications, music, culinary arts and more that matriculate in over 7 ba degrees, 10 aa degrees and certificate programs. Scholarships for older adults in the ajyal program allow over 300 people to participate in health and wellness, primary prevention and socialization programs all year. Bright stars of bethlehem educates and builds awareness and funds for scholarships by providing learning opportunities throughout the us. Bsb staff and volunteers present educational forums, workshops, lectures in a variety of formats. A major event was an international panel on jerusalem with over 225 participants in houston, tx in october, 2018. Rev. Mitri raheb was one of the keynote speakers along with over 20 panelists from 15 us and international organizations focused on issues of palestine and israel. Bright stars of bethlehem supports and educates a us audience on the opportunities to observe the realities of the palestinian people through communications that include videos, films, website, fb and presentations in a variety of formats. Bsb also encourages congregations/faith communities and individuals in the us to travel authentically in the holy land.”