Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $22,000 and the largest $22,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$22,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $115,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,000 | 6 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 5 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 5 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 2 | $44,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $22,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Support for students enrolled in University of Kansas lighting education program. | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Scholarships for students pursuing bachelor and graduate degrees related to lighting | $22,000 |
| Kansas State University | Student scholarships enrolled in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science | $22,000 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder | Scholarships and equipment and materials for lighting educational programs. | $22,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Omaha | Funds for The Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction for lighting-related educational programs. | $22,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dani Senne
- Renee Borg
- Ryan Stewart
- David Nocar Jr
- C Dan Smith
- Michael Linck
Questions people ask
Does Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $22,000.
Who runs Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dani Senne (Board Director), Renee Borg (Board Director), Ryan Stewart (Board Director) and David Nocar Jr (Board Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.