Besser Foundation
Alpena, Michigan · EIN 386071938 · Private foundation
Besser Foundation is a private foundation based in Alpena, Michigan. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $768K in giving and $18.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 119 individual grants from this funder — $5.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Besser Foundation funds
Besser Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, education, higher education, youth development.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besser Museum GALLERY RENOVATION | Alpena, MI | $344K | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Alpena BUILDING | Alpena, MI | $294K | 2023 |
| Besser Museum OPERATING EXPENSES | Alpena, MI | $260K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Besser Foundation
From Besser Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Besser Foundation
- Does Besser Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Besser Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Besser Foundation fund?
- Besser Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Besser Museum, Boys & Girls Club of Alpena. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Besser Foundation give in grants?
- Besser Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $768K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 119 grants.
- Where is Besser Foundation located?
- Besser Foundation is based in Alpena, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386071938.
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