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The MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are awarded by invitation only, and nonprofits interested in pursuing funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $73K across five grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Cincinnati, OH
$152K
61%
Friars Club Inc
Cincinnati, OH
$29K
12%
CISE
Cincinnati, OH
$24K
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $73 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Friars Club Inc, and CISE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE BESL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.