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WES WELKER FOUNDATION

WES WELKER FOUNDATION

Oklahoma City, OK, US
501(c)3
EIN
65-1303856
Regional Funder
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WES WELKER FOUNDATION

Oklahoma City, OK, US
501(c)3
EIN
65-1303856
Regional Funder

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The WES WELKER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Oklahoma, having distributed a total of $93.2K across 11 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO INFLUENCE AT-RISK YOUTH BY ENCOURAGING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ATHLETICS AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS.
Total Funding Given

$93.2K

2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$11.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Shannon Love
Board Member
A
Aaron Jack
Board Member
E
Emily McGinley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WES WELKER FOUNDATION?
No. WES WELKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WES WELKER FOUNDATION give?
WES WELKER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WES WELKER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WES WELKER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WES WELKER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WES WELKER FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $93 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WES WELKER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WES WELKER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MILLWOOD ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION, GOOD SPORTS INC, and SANTA FE SOUTH SCHOOLS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WES WELKER FOUNDATION?
WES WELKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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