John and Melissa Besse Foundation
Private foundation · Wells, MI · EIN 20-3497950 · reported 2025
31grants reported
$5,000median award
$5,000lower quartile
$350smallest grant
$357Ktotal paid
1states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 3 of its 31 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $13K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Tech FD FORD CENTER SAWMILL | Houghton, MI | $110,000 |
| Trees for Tomorrow EDUCATIONAL | Eagle River, MI | $56,500 |
| Marquette City Band BAND SHELL DONATION | Marquette, MI | $45,000 |
| Gladstone Public Safety Department AIREAL DRONE DONATION | Gladstone, MI | $13,200 |
| Pregnancy Services OF Delta County CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $13,000 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Big Bay, MI | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Delta County CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $10,000 |
| Lakeview Cemetery OPERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS | Escanaba, MI | $8,000 |
| Baraga County Community Foundation CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Barage, MI | $5,000 |
| Bay College Foundation | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Bonifas Fine Art Center BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation OF Marquette County OPERATING ENDOWMENT FUND | Marquette, MI | $5,000 |
| Delta County Cancer Alliance CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Escanaba Township EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT | Gladstone, MI | $5,000 |
| Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp CHARITABLE SUPPORT - CAMP | Crystal Falls, MI | $5,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic School ENDOWMENT FUND | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Lakestate Industries CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Northern Michigan University Foundation | Marquette, MI | $5,000 |
| ST Vincent Depaul OF Gladstone CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Marquette, MI | $5,000 |
| ST Vincent Depaul OF Escanaba CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Safe Harbor CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| UP State Fair Authority MILITARY MUSEUM OPERATIONS | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| United Way OF Delta County CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| YMCA Northern Lights OF Delta County CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowering Services CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Marquette, MI | $3,000 |
| Gladstone Rapid River Kiwanis CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Gladstone, MI | $1,000 |
| Gladstone Schools ROBOTICS TEAM & SENIOR PARTY DONATION | Gladstone, MI | $800 |
| Community Thanksgiving OF Delta County | Escanaba, MI | $500 |
| Michigamme - Spurr JULY 4TH DONATION | Michigamme, MI | $500 |
| Rotary Club OF Escanaba CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Escanaba, MI | $350 |
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