BESSER FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds building projects and operational expenses for community organizations, museums, and schools in Michigan, with a focus on local youth programs.
Total Assets
$17,355,794
Grants (Last Year)
$1,178,199
Total Grants on File
79
Recipients Funded
25
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,178,199 | 16 | $73,637 |
| 2023 | $906,056 | 20 | $45,303 |
| 2022 | $1,091,160 | 22 | $49,598 |
| 2021 | $950,337 | 21 | $45,254 |
Top Grant Recipients
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
ALPENA, MI
Showing top 10 of 79 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 7 filing years)
PETE WILSON
TRUSTEE
KIMBERLY PARK
TRUSTEE
ANN BURTON
TRUSTEE
PATRICIA GARDNER
VICE PRESIDE
JAMES C PARK
PRESIDENT
GARY DAWLEY
SECRETARY/TR
GARY DAWLEY
MANAGER
CHRIS MCCOY
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
BESSER FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 7 years, spanning 2018 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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