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Private Foundation · MI

Besser Foundation

Alpena, MI  ·  EIN 386071938  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$17.4M

Total Giving

$4.0M

Grants on File

90

Average Grant

$44K

Giving Radius

Where Besser Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — no grants on file MD — no grants on file ME — no grants on file MI — $4.0M across 90 grants MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — no grants on file OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 31 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: ALPENA ($3.9M, 83 grants), GAYLORD ($50K, 3 grants), GRAND HAVEN ($15K, 3 grants), MILLERSBURG ($5K, 1 grant).

Section I

How to Apply

Requests should be in writing and include proof of 501(c)(3) status.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Programs and projects related to the welfare of the citizens of Alpena area are of primary concern and will receive priority. Unless specifically requested by a trustee, the foundation will not consider grant requests from organizations outside of Alpena; nor for endowment funds, to defray meeting or conference expenses, or to pay for travel of individuals or groups. We will not relieve organizations or the public of their responsibilities, nor make grants to individuals for any purpose.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Huron Pines Resource Conservation & $25K 2020
Thunder Bay Arts Council $5K 2020
Boys & Girls Club of Alpena $19K 2020
Hope Shores Alliance $45K 2020
Friends of Tbnms $7K 2020
Besser Museum $9K 2020
Alpena Public Schools $20K 2020
Besser Museum $260K 2020
Child & Family Services $40K 2020
Habitat for Humanity $18K 2020
United Way of Ne Michigan $25K 2020
Mid Michigan Medical Center - Alpen $100K 2020
Alpena Comm College $200K 2020
Alpena Comm College $14K 2020
Alpena Public Schools $30K 2020
Alpena Public Schools $30K 2020
Alpena Symphony $1K 2020
Besser Museum $16K 2020
Boys & Girls Club of Alpena $44K 2020
Boys & Girls Club of Alpena $22K 2020
Child Advocacy Center $15K 2020
Community Foundation for Ne Mi $5K 2020
Alpena Community College $5K 2020
Thunder Bay Arts Council $7K 2020
Friends of Tbnms $50K 2020

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $16.4M $744K $585K $957K
2022 $15.2M $789K $998K $1.2M
2021 $19.6M $908K $2.9M $1.1M
2020 $18.9M $846K $329K $1.2M
2019 $17.9M $878K $796K $1.9M
2015 $17.9M $912K $473K $808K
2014 $19.1M $961K $1.1M $1.1M
2013 $19.5M $901K $2.6M $1.1M
2012 $17.9M $865K $1.0M $867K
2011 $16.8M $889K $564K $811K