John & Melissa Besse Foundation
PO BOX 250 - WELLS - MI 498940250, Michigan
Latest Filing: 2024
Total Assets: $10.79M
Total Giving: $332,470
Grants: 10
Median Grant: $7,750
JOHN & MELISSA BESSE FOUNDATION is a selective grantmaker that only funds pre-selected organizations, distributing $330K through 10 grants annually.
2024 Summary
$10.79M
Total Assets
$332,470
Funding Awarded
10
Grants Given
$7,750
Median Grant
$200,000
Largest Grant
$350
Smallest Grant
2024 Recipients
| Recipient | Award | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Mi Univ Foundation | $200,000 | Marquette, MICHIGAN | Educational Hockey Locker Room |
| Chassell Historical Organization | $55,120 | Chassell, MICHIGAN | Charitable Board Walk Improvements |
| Michigan Tech Fd College Forestry | $25,000 | Houghton, MICHIGAN | Educational Equip For Forest Dept |
| City Of Gladstone | $25,000 | Gladstone, MICHIGAN | Charitable Pickle Ball Courts |
| Escanaba Twp Fire Department | $10,000 | Gladstone, MICHIGAN | Charitable Support Equipment |
| Masonville Twp Fire Department | $5,500 | Rapid River, MICHIGAN | Charitable Support Equipment |
| Pregnancy Services Of Delta County | $5,000 | Escanaba, MICHIGAN | Charitable Support |
| Baraga County Community Foundation | $5,000 | Baraga, MICHIGAN | Charitable |
| Trees For Tomorrow | $1,500 | Eagle River, WISCONSIN | Educational |
| Rotary Club Of Escanaba | $350 | Escanaba, MICHIGAN | Support |
$1,500
$330,970
State
Total
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MI
Michigan
$330,970 -
WI
Wisconsin
$1,500
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Title |
|---|---|---|
| GREGORY BESSE | 9067862249 | PRES/BOARD MEMBER |
| GREGORY BESSE | Signing Officer |
Historical Financials
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Grants | Median Grant | Max Grant | Min Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,785,387 | $332,470 | 10 | $7,750 | $200,000 | $350 |
| 2023 | $9,361,458 | $51,350 | 6 | $4,750 | $30,000 | $350 |
| 2022 | $11,459,211 | $181,850 | 26 | $5,000 | $25,000 | $350 |
| 2021 | $10,085,493 | $221,850 | 19 | $5,000 | $50,000 | $350 |
| 2020 | $8,880,960 | $652,050 | 4 | $925 | $650,000 | $200 |
| 2019 | $7,938,056 | $892,800 | 10 | $25,000 | $300,000 | $1,000 |
| 2018 | $8,408,209 | $295,000 | 3 | $25,000 | $250,000 | $20,000 |
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