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Besser Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 38-6071938 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.2M
- Grants reported
- 16
- Median grant
- $21K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | $1.2M |
Where Besser Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Michigan$1.2M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESSER MUSEUM | ALPENA, MI | GALLERY RENOVATION | 2024 | $343.6K |
| BESSER MUSEUM | ALPENA, MI | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2025 | $260K |
| BESSER MUSEUM | ALPENA, MI | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2024 | $260K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | BUILDING | 2024 | $250K |
| THUNDER BAY THEATRE | ALPENA, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2024 | $100K |
| ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH | ALPENA, MI | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2025 | $75K |
| HOPE SHORES ALLIANCE | ALPENA, MI | DV VICTIM SHELTER RENOVATION | 2025 | $50K |
| PACE NORTHEAST MICHIGAN | ALPENA, MI | GENERAL | 2025 | $50K |
| CITY OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | NORTHEAST MI MATERIALS MGMT | 2025 | $50K |
| CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES | ALPENA, MI | OPERATING | 2025 | $50K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | OPERATING | 2024 | $44K |
| ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALPENA, MI | EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION | 2025 | $41.7K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | OPERATING | 2025 | $40K |
| ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALPENA, MI | EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION | 2024 | $39.6K |
| CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES | ALPENA, MI | OPERATING | 2024 | $25K |
| FRIENDS OF ALPENA COURTS | ALPENA, MI | GENERAL | 2025 | $25K |
| FRIENDS OF HUBBARD LAKE COMM CENTER | HUBBARD LAKE, MI | COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS | 2025 | $25K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | CLUB BIGS PROGRAM | 2024 | $22K |
| ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALPENA, MI | MINI-GRANTS | 2024 | $20K |
| ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALPENA, MI | MINI-GRANTS | 2025 | $20K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | CLUB BIGS PROGRAM | 2025 | $20K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM | 2024 | $19K |
| CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | ALPENA, MI | OPERATIONS | 2024 | $15K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA | ALPENA, MI | VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM | 2025 | $15K |
| CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | ALPENA, MI | OPERATIONS | 2025 | $15K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- GARY DAWLEY
- Address
- 350 N SECOND AVE 701 ALPENA, MI, 49707
- Phone
- 9893566613
- Deadlines
- REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE END OF THE FIRST MONTH OF EACH CALENDAR QUARTER TO BE CONSIDERED BY
- Application materials
- REQUESTS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS.
- 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.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Besser Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.