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This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Latest Fiscal Year

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Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2019
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AI Summary

The Carol and James Besl Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to establish connections prior to seeking funding. Nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$80K
2018
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2019
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Friars Club Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$260K
57%
FRANCISCAN FRIARS
GREENWOOD, MS
$10K
2%
ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL
CINCINNATI, OH
$5K
1%
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Grants Given

2018
Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size

Board & Team

C
Carol Besl
Board Member
T
Timothy a Garry
Board Member
J
James C Besl
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $80 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Friars Club Inc, FRANCISCAN FRIARS, and ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CAROL AND JAMES BESL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.