Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lebanon, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $260K.
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation gave $81K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,000
- +67.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,200
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,271,760
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Samaritan Foundation ($40K). Together the top 5 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation gives
- Giving grew 305% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Foundation Cincinnati, OH | To Support Healthcare | $40,000 |
| St Xavier High School Cincinnati, OH | To Support Education | $20,000 |
| The Cincy Hat Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | To Support Education | $10,000 |
| St Francis Seraph School Cincinnati, OH | To Support Education | $6,000 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Fairfield, OH | To Support Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,271,760 | $272,939 | $96,895 | $81,000 | 5 | $81,000 | $260,444 | $90,324 |
| 2023 | $1,094,901 | $149,925 | $59,549 | $48,500 | 3 | $48,500 | $138,876 | $81,109 |
| 2022 | $1,004,260 | $31,317 | $21,913 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $20,456 | $80,832 |
| 2021 | $995,112 | $72,691 | $31,436 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $61,555 | $83,213 |
| 2020 | $955,806 | $38,824 | $46,300 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $23,733 | $70,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation is led by Joseph E. Besl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph E. Besl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander J. Besl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Singler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua R. Besl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary J. Besl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie B. Besl
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation
How much does Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation give each year?
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation gave $81K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 3 grants.
What is Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation give grants?
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants).
Does Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Good Samaritan Foundation ($40,000), St Xavier High School ($20,000) and The Cincy Hat Foundation Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation?
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's EIN?
Joseph and Carrie Besl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5098630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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