Private foundation · EIN 82-5098630 · Lebanon, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $81K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$81K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Samaritan FoundationCincinnati, OHTo support healthcare$40K
St Xavier High SchoolCincinnati, OHTo support education$20K
The Cincy Hat Foundation IncCincinnati, OHTo support education$10K
St Francis Seraph SchoolCincinnati, OHTo support education$6,000
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic ChurchFairfield, OHTo support education$5,000

About this foundation

Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lebanon, Ohio, administered in care of Joseph E Besl, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $81K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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