Be Here Inc
Accepts applications
Be Here Inc is a private foundation in Duluth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,400 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$152,400
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
91% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,500 | 2 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $152,400 | 11 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Teresa de Venecia 3656 E 4th Stret, Duluth, MN 55804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 817-1565, teresa.devenecia@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Emailed application |
| Deadlines | Annually |
| Restrictions | Educational and charitable based |
What Be Here Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $41,400 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Necedah Schools - After School Program | To assist children and students with after school care | $70,000 |
| Volunteers in Education | connecting community members with their local public schools through student academic support | $20,000 |
| Camp Jorn YMCA | Building character, confidence, and community through enriching outdoor experiences. | $20,000 |
| United Way Cass-Clay | Inspire and activate our community to improve lives. | $11,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | To unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives. | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Support food bank operations | $5,000 |
| One Roof Community Housing | One Roof Community Housing provides a dynamic spectrum of housing development and services so that everyone in our community has the opportunity to attain safe and stable homes. | $5,000 |
| Life House | Life House has provided homeless youth ages 14 to 24 with unconditional support, transitional housing, and a safe alternative to navigating life circumstances that may lead to couch hopping or living on the streets. | $5,000 |
| PBS North | Support public television through education and entertainment | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Support education through public radio | $2,500 |
| Head of Lakes United Way | Strengthen our communities by uniting people and resources. | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa de Venecia
- Eric de Venecia
- Gretchen de Venecia
- Nathan de Venecia
Questions people ask
Does Be Here Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually.
How much does Be Here Inc give?
$152,400 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Be Here Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa de Venecia (President and Director), Eric de Venecia (Vice President and Director), Gretchen de Venecia (Director) and Nathan de Venecia (Director).
What does Be Here Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.