Private Foundation · MI · Private Independent Foundations
John And Melissa Besse Foundation
Wells, MI · EIN 203497950 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$9.2M
Total Giving
$51K
Grants on File
6
Average Grant
$9K
Giving Radius
Where John And Melissa Besse Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Requests must be submitted in writing.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Limited to the geographic area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the state of Wisconsin.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle River, WI | $2K | 2022 |
| Escanaba, MI | $350 | 2022 |
| Houghton, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Gladstone, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Ladysmith, WI | $2K | 2022 |
| Rice Lake, WI | $7K | 2022 |
6 grants total
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 | $10.8M | $483K | $499K | $343K |
| 2022 | $9.4M | $476K | $335K | $55K |
| 2021 | $11.5M | $531K | $741K | $192K |
| 2020 | $10.1M | $424K | $316K | $229K |
| 2019 | $8.9M | $409K | $472K | $662K |
| 2015 | $9.8M | $507K | $382K | $1.3M |
| 2014 | $10.7M | $530K | $597K | $553K |
| 2013 | $10.7M | — | $9.6M | $3.0M |
| 2012 | $4.0M | — | $456K | $192K |
| 2011 | $3.8M | — | $1.4M | $206K |
Section VII
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