Be Here Inc
Historical FunderDuluth, Minnesota · EIN 88-3199578 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TERESA DE VENECIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 3656 E 4TH STRET, DULUTH MN 55804 |
| Phone | 7158171565 |
| teresa.devenecia@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | EMAILED APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE BASED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necedah Schools - After School Program | Necedah, WI | To assist children and students with after school care | $70,000 |
| Volunteers in Education | Virginia, MN | connecting community members with their local public schools through student academic support | $20,000 |
| Camp Jorn YMCA | Manitowish Waters, WI | Building character, confidence, and community through enriching outdoor experiences. | $20,000 |
| United Way Cass-Clay | Fargo, ND | Inspire and activate our community to improve lives. | $11,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | To unite the community to achieve measurable results that change lives. | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Support food bank operations | $5,000 |
| One Roof Community Housing | Duluth, MN | One Roof Community Housing provides a dynamic spectrum of housing development and services so that everyone in our community has the… | $5,000 |
| Life House | Duluth, MN | Life House has provided homeless youth ages 14 to 24 with unconditional support, transitional housing, and a safe alternative to navigating… | $5,000 |
| Pbs North | Duluth, MN | Support public television through education and entertainment | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Support education through public radio | $2,500 |
| Head of Lakes United Way | Duluth, MN | Strengthen our communities by uniting people and resources. | $1,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,400 | 11 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $82,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101596
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3199578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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