JOHN AND MELISSA BESSE FOUNDATION
https://JOHN-MELISSA-BESSEFOUNDATION.ORG
$11.9M
Total Assets (2024)
$430K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2024)
$860K
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
35
Grants on File
$21K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
GREGORY BESSE
Phone
9065537435
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING
Restrictions
LIMITED TO THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN AND THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $7.9M | $581K | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $8.9M | $472K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $10.1M | $316K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $11.5M | $741K | N/A |
| 2023 | $332K | $10.8M | $499K | 10 |
| 2024 | $528K | $11.9M | $893K | 25 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 35 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$25K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$340K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND DELMONT | TREASURER / BOARD MEMBER | — |
| GREGORY BESSE | PRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CAIN BESSE | SECRETARY / BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DAN LAMARCHE | OFFICER | — |
Grants Awarded (35 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN TECH FD | HOUGHTON, MI | $340,000 | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2024 |
| NORTHERN MI UNIV FOUNDATION | MARQUETTE, MI | $200,000 | EDUCATIONAL-HOCKEY LOCKER ROOM | 2023 |
| TREES FOR TOMORROW | EAGLE RIVER, MI | $78,000 | OUTDOOR CLASSROOM | 2024 |
| CHASSELL HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION | CHASSELL, MI | $55,120 | CHARITABLE-BOARD WALK IMPROVEMENTS | 2023 |
| MICHIGAN TECH FD COLLEGE FORESTRY | HOUGHTON, MI | $25,000 | EDUCATIONAL-EQUIP FOR FOREST DEPT | 2023 |
| CITY OF GLADSTONE | GLADSTONE, MI | $25,000 | CHARITABLE-PICKLE BALL COURTS | 2023 |
| LIFE LINK III | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,088 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| ESCANABA TWP FIRE DEPARTMENT | GLADSTONE, MI | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT-EQUIPMENT | 2023 |
| BAY CLIFF HEALTH CAMP | BIG BAY, MI | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| PREGNANCY SERVICES OF DELTA COUNTY | ESCANABA, MI | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LAKEVIEW CEMETERY | ESCANABA, MI | $8,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| MASONVILLE TWP FIRE DEPARTMENT | RAPID RIVER, MI | $5,500 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT-EQUIPMENT | 2023 |
| HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| BARAGA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BARAGA, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2023 |
| BARAGA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BARAGE, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ESCANABA FIRE DEPARTMENT | GLADSTONE, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT - EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | MARQUETTE, MI | $5,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| TRI-COUNTY SAFE HARBOR | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LAKESTATE INDUSTRIES | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | ENDOWMENT FUND | 2024 |
| UNITED WAY OF DELTA COUNTY | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| UP STATE FAIR AUTHORITY | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MARQUETTE COUNTY | MARQUETTE, MI | $5,000 | ENDOWMENT FUND | 2024 |
| SUPERIOR HEALTH FOUNDATION | MARQUETTE, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| BAY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| PREGNANCY SERVICES OF DELTA COUNTY | ESCANABA, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |