Private foundation · EIN 26-0718450 · Ardmore, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Beverly Westheimer Wellnitzcharitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $66K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$66K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The More FoundationArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$5,500
Food & Resource Center South Central OklahomaArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$5,000
Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center IncArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$5,000
A Reading IncArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$3,000
Ardmore Animal ShelterArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$3,000
Ardmore City SchoolsArdmore, OKContributions to vocal music program.$3,000
Ardmore Soup KitchenArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$3,000
Carter County CASAArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund.$3,000
Salvation ArmyArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$3,000
The Family Shelter of Southern OklahomaArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$3,000
YMCAArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$3,000
Boys and Girls Club of Carter CountyArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund.$3,000
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness CenterArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund.$3,000
Ardmore Beautification Council IncArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$2,500
Ardmore City SchoolsArdmore, OKContributions to the band program.$2,500
Community Children's ShelterArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$2,500
Broadway HouseArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$2,500
Naomi HouseArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund.$2,500
Ardmore City SchoolsArdmore, OKContributions to the homeless student program.$2,200
Community Chorale SocietyArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund$2,000
Ardmore Public LibraryArdmore, OKContributions for the summer reading program$1,000
Southern Oklahoma Library SystemArdmore, OKContributions for the summer reading program$1,000
Greater Southwest Historical MuseumArdmore, OKContributions to the general fund.$1,000
Marietta Public SchoolsMarietta, OKContirubtions to the general fund.$1,000

About this foundation

Beverly Westheimer Wellnitzcharitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma, administered in care of Joel F Wellnitz Ttee, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Beverly Westheimer Wellnitzcharitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Beverly Westheimer Wellnitzcharitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $66K across 24 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Beverly Westheimer Wellnitzcharitable Foundation Inc give?

Oklahoma (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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