Besser Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-6071938
Foundation Overview
Based in Alpena, MI, Besser Foundation has awarded 260 grants totaling $11,036,349 to organizations in Michigan and Georgia. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $343,554, with a median award of $19,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$11,036,349
Total Assets
$17,355,794
Median Grant (all grants)
$19,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$21,000
% Median Grant Growth
+13%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 16 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
99% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Alpena (91%), Grand Haven (3%), Gaylord (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+25%
Moderate 25% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Besser Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $250,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building | 2024 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $39,645 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2024 |
| Child & Family Services | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2024 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2024 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2024 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $9,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2024 |
| Ama Educational Service District | $13,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Playground Project | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Besser Museum | $343,554 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2024 |
| Besser Museum | $7,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Employee Appreciation | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2024 |
| Thunder Bay Theatre | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $294,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building | 2023 |
| Alpena Community College | $9,130 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $45,982 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2023 |
| Child & Family Services | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2023 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2023 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $30,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2023 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $18,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2023 |
| Ama Educational Service District | $13,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Playground Project | 2023 |
| Alpena County Pool | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Feasibility Study | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $8,956 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Besser Museum | $18,042 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Woodland Facility Upgrade | 2023 |
| Asrt In The Loft | $4,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Senses Program | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $4,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Besser Museum | $56,446 | Alpena, MI, US | Bldg Proj Incl Handicap Access | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $294,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building | 2023 |
| Alpena Community College | $9,130 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $45,982 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2023 |
| Child & Family Services | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2023 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2023 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $30,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2023 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $18,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2023 |
| Ama Educational Service District | $13,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Playground Project | 2023 |
| Alpena County Pool | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Feasibility Study | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $8,956 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Besser Museum | $18,042 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Woodland Facility Upgrade | 2023 |
| Asrt In The Loft | $4,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Senses Program | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $4,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Besser Museum | $56,446 | Alpena, MI, US | Bldg Proj Incl Handicap Access | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $250,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building | 2022 |
| Alpena Community College | $10,717 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $49,696 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2022 |
| Child & Family Services | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2022 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2022 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $29,960 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2022 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $27,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $10,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Thunder Bay Art Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| My Michigan Medical Center - Alpen | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Health | 2022 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Besser Museum | $175,887 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2022 |
| Case Township | $5,000 | Millersburg, MI, US | Community Playground | 2022 |
| Friends Of Aplex Courts | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Picjelball Courts | 2022 |
| United Way Of Northeast Michigan | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Dolly Parton Library Grant | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $3,900 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Target Alpena Development Corporati | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Housing Task Force | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $250,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building | 2022 |
| Alpena Community College | $10,717 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $49,696 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2022 |
| Child & Family Services | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2022 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2022 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $29,960 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2022 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $27,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $10,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Thunder Bay Art Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| My Michigan Medical Center - Alpen | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Health | 2022 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Besser Museum | $175,887 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2022 |
| Case Township | $5,000 | Millersburg, MI, US | Community Playground | 2022 |
| Friends Of Aplex Courts | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Picjelball Courts | 2022 |
| United Way Of Northeast Michigan | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Dolly Parton Library Grant | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $3,900 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Target Alpena Development Corporati | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Housing Task Force | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $250,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building | 2022 |
| Alpena Community College | $10,717 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $49,696 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2022 |
| Child & Family Services | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2022 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2022 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $29,960 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2022 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $27,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2022 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $10,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Thunder Bay Art Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| My Michigan Medical Center - Alpen | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Health | 2022 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Besser Museum | $175,887 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2022 |
| Case Township | $5,000 | Millersburg, MI, US | Community Playground | 2022 |
| Friends Of Aplex Courts | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Picjelball Courts | 2022 |
| United Way Of Northeast Michigan | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Dolly Parton Library Grant | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $3,900 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Target Alpena Development Corporati | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Housing Task Force | 2022 |
| Alpena Comm College | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Manufacturing Education | 2021 |
| Alpena Community College | $10,593 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $38,589 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2021 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $134,253 | Alpena, MI, US | Stem Grant | 2021 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2021 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2021 |
| Child & Family Services | $40,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $55,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2021 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $36,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2021 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $15,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2021 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2021 |
| My Michigan Medical Center - Alpen | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building Project | 2021 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Besser Museum | $12,470 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Michigan | $6,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Alpena Figure Skating Club | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Friends Together | $8,432 | Alpena, MI, US | Facility Renovations | 2021 |
| Alpena Comm College | $14,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteer Center | 2020 |
| Alpena Comm College | $200,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Health Sciences | 2020 |
| Alpena Community College | $5,210 | Alpena, MI, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $30,341 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2020 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $30,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Stem Grant | 2020 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2020 |
| Alpena Symphony | $1,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Besser Museum | $15,822 | Alpena, MI, US | Planetarium | 2020 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2020 |
| Child & Family Services | $40,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Ne Mi | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | All In All Alpena | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $17,513 | Alpena, MI, US | Campaign & Restoration | 2020 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $45,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2020 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $25,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2020 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2020 |
| United Way Of Ne Michigan | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational Expenses | 2020 |
| Mid Michigan Medical Center - Alpen | $100,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building Project | 2020 |
| Friends Of Tbnms | $6,650 | Alpena, MI, US | Stem Education | 2020 |
| Besser Museum | $9,438 | Alpena, MI, US | Emgispace Modular Walls | 2020 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Friends Of Tbnms | $50,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Waterfront Improvement | 2020 |
| Besser Museum | $4,092 | Alpena, MI, US | Gallery Renovation | 2020 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $7,500 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operational | 2020 |
| Alpena Comm College | $29,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteer Center | 2018 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $37,714 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2018 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $65,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Stem Grant | 2018 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2018 |
| Besser Museum | $1,450 | Alpena, MI, US | Planetarium | 2018 |
| Besser Museum | $260,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2018 |
| Child & Family Services | $40,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $5,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| First Congregational Church | $2,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2018 |
| First Presb Church | $2,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $45,018 | Alpena, MI, US | Program Funding | 2018 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $45,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Spouse Abuse Program | 2018 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $15,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Nemroc | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Environmental Programs | 2018 |
| Temple Beth-el | $1,000 | Presque Isle, MI, US | Building Restoration | 2018 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Arts Program | 2018 |
| Trinity Episc Church | $2,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2018 |
| United Way Of Ne Michigan | $49,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Alpena City Band | $1,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Child Care & Development Center | $40,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational | 2018 |
| Child Advocacy Center | $15,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Community Foundation For Ne Michiga | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Rotary Splash Park | 2018 |
| Project Interconnections | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Tb Island Lighthouse Preservation | $10,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Friends Of Tbnms | $50,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational Activities | 2018 |
| Alpena Comm College | $29,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteer Center | 2017 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $36,998 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2017 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $85,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Stem Grant | 2017 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2017 |
| Alpena County Library | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Foundation Center Library | 2017 |
| Alpena County | $1,867 | Alpena, MI, US | Dare Program | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $19,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $44,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $22,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2017 |
| Child & Family Services | $55,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $12,143 | Alpena, MI, US | Program Funding | 2017 |
| Nemroc | $7,900 | Alpena, MI, US | Environmental Programs | 2017 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | $45,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Spouse Abuse Program | 2017 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $3,550 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $15,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Besser Museum | $54,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Planetarium | 2017 |
| Besser Museum | $220,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Besser Museum | $30,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Staffing Expense | 2017 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Arts Program | 2017 |
| First Congregational Church | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2017 |
| First Presb Church | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2017 |
| Trinity Episc Church | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2017 |
| Temple Beth-el | $2,500 | Presque Isle, MI, US | Building Restoration | 2017 |
| Friends Together | $10,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Discovery Program | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts | $25,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Camp Woodland Rehab | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Kids At Risk Program | 2017 |
| United Way Of Ne Michigan | $49,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational Expenses | 2017 |
| Alpena Community Concert Associatio | $1,000 | Ossineke, MI, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Northeast Michigan Center For Fine | $7,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Facility Improvement Grant | 2017 |
| Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary | $50,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Tour And Stem Activities | 2017 |
| Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary | $50,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational Activities | 2017 |
| Thunder Bay Theatre | $3,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Educational Tour | 2017 |
| Community Foundation For Ne Michiga | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operational | 2017 |
| Alpena Comm College | $29,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteer Center | 2016 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $41,042 | Alpena, MI, US | Excellence In Education | 2016 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $3,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Stem Grant | 2016 |
| Alpena Public Schools | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Mini-grants | 2016 |
| Alpena County Library | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Foundation Center Library | 2016 |
| United Way Of Northeast Michigan | $49,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Admin Expenses | 2016 |
| Alpena County | $3,500 | Alpena, MI, US | Dare Program | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $17,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Volunteen Program | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $42,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena | $20,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Club Bigs Program | 2016 |
| Child & Family Services | $40,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Catholic Human Services | $58,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Building Rehab | 2016 |
| City Of Alpena | $10,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Non-motorized Trail Funding | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,373 | Alpena, MI, US | Program Funding | 2016 |
| Nemroc | $11,600 | Alpena, MI, US | Lake Huron Discovery Tour | 2016 |
| Shelter | $40,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Spouse Abuse Program | 2016 |
| Council Of Mi Foundations | $7,000 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation & | $20,000 | Gaylord, MI, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Project Interconnections Inc | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Alpena Community Concert Associatio | $5,000 | Ossineke, MI, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Besser Museum | $96,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Fundraising Contribution | 2016 |
| Besser Museum | $220,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Besser Museum | $30,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Space And Collection Study | 2016 |
| Thunder Bay Arts Council | $9,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Arts Program | 2016 |
| First Congregational Church | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2016 |
| First Presb Church | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2016 |
| Trinity Episc Church | $5,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Public Meeting Place Expenses | 2016 |
| Midmichigan Medical Center - Alpena | $125,000 | Alpena, MI, US | Er Matching Grant | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Besser Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 38-6071938 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 350 N SECOND AVE UNIT 701 Alpena, MI 49707-6231 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Besser Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Chris Mccoy |
|---|---|
| Manager | Gary Dawley |
| Secretary/tr | Gary Dawley |
| President | James C Park |
| Vice Preside | Patricia Gardner |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.