Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $135K.
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation at a glance
In short: Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation gave $110K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,714
- +109.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $91,610
- +37.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make-a-Wish Oklahoma ($18K). Together the top 7 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 214% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Financial Assistance | $18,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Financial Assistance | $18,000 |
| The Children's Center Bethany, OK | General Financial Assistance | $18,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art Oklahoma City, OK | General Financial Assistance | $16,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Oklahoma City, OK | General Financial Assistance | $15,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | General Financial Assistance | $14,000 |
| Casady School Oklahoma City, OK | General Financial Assistance | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,610 | $144,767 | $119,968 | $110,000 | 7 | $112,672 | $135,116 | $61,218 |
| 2024 | $66,811 | $42,707 | $35,574 | $30,000 | 4 | $32,394 | $35,311 | $61,074 |
| 2023 | $59,678 | $53,908 | $18,360 | $15,000 | 3 | $16,180 | $47,728 | $58,262 |
| 2022 | $24,130 | $34,323 | $38,964 | $35,000 | 6 | $36,047 | $31,696 | $43,480 |
| 2021 | $28,771 | $36,975 | $40,020 | $35,500 | 6 | — | $29,987 | $31,695 |
| 2020 | $31,816 | $54,267 | $45,610 | $40,000 | 6 | — | $50,575 | $39,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Max Weitzenhoffer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynda Ottaway
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aaron Ackerman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation
How much does Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation give each year?
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation gave $110K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's typical grant size?
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $15,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation give grants?
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (5 grants).
Does Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's largest grantees?
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Make-a-Wish Oklahoma ($18,000), Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma ($18,000) and The Children's Center ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation?
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's EIN?
Aaron M Weitzenhoffer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6092543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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