Jack and Pam Besteman Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPowderly, Texas · EIN 83-2964523 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $7,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAMELA BESTEMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4400 HIGHWAY 271 NORTH, POWDERLY TX 75473 |
| Phone | 9037850001 |
| Form and materials | No specific requirement of applications are required, except for tuition request. Funding/Grant applications are by invitation of the Foundation's Directors/Board Members only. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadline of applications is required. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions on limitations. |
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
57% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipping Point Ministries | Southlake, TX | Religious | $25,000 |
| Allendale Christian School | Allendale, MI | Tuition | $20,150 |
| Trinity Christian Academy | Paris, TX | Tuition | $13,125 |
| Excell Christian Academy | Powderly, TX | Tution | $7,250 |
| Impact Church | Paris, TX | Donation | $6,000 |
| His Place Fellowship Church | Paris, TX | Donation | $3,398 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries Inc | Woodland Park, CO | Donation | $900 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | Donation | $750 |
| Children's Relief Fund | Amarillo, TX | Charitable | $600 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network | Virgina Beach, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Bible League | Crete, IL | Donation | $400 |
| American Leprosy Missions Inc | Greenville, SC | Donation | $400 |
| Crown Financial Miistries Inc | Birmingham, AL | Donation | $300 |
| Unto Inc | Orlando, FL | Donation | $200 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($15,661). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,634 | 33 |
| 2023 | $62,116 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107364
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2964523
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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