Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation
The Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting education and cultural initiatives, particularly within Oklahoma communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.1M
+17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
31
+24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$79K
-30.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on funding impactful education initiatives and preserving cultural heritage. Primary funding priorities include:
- Education: Nursing education, higher education scholarships, and K-12 school support
- Performing Arts: Support for performing arts facilities and cultural programs
- Science Education: Grants for science teachers and science education programs
- Human Services: Select human services initiatives
The foundation gives primarily for art and cultural programs alongside its education-focused work.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
extends up to $4.0 million for major gifts
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving emphasizes Southern Oklahoma, particularly the Ardmore/Carter County region, with some support for broader Oklahoma initiatives and select national recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Annual Giving:
- Total assets: $40,082,345 (2024)
- Annual giving: $2,859,196 (2023)
- Total giving: $2,443,800 (most recent filing)
- Total expenses: $2.93 million (2023)
- Total revenue: $5.34 million (2023)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2023)
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since May 1986
- EIN: 73-1267603
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,082,345 | $34,114,494 | $31,696,507 |
| Revenue | $8,611,422 | $5,343,019 | $1,740,169 |
| Expenses | $2,644,028 | $2,925,032 | $2,954,608 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,471,284 | $2,859,196 | $2,714,878 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,532,741 | $5,277,183 | $1,673,279 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,932,648 | $2,587,798 | $2,641,959 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jerome Max "Bruzzy" Westheimer Jr. - President and CEO
- Charles F. Williams - Treasurer
- Joel F. Wellnitz - Secretary
- Larry Pulliam - Vice President
- Wanda Otey Westheimer - Assistant Secretary
- Christian O'Donnell - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEROME M WESTHEIMER JR | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LARRY PULLIAM | VICE-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CHARLES F WILLIAMS | TREASURER | — | — |
| MARY KATE WILSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| CHRISTIAN O'DONNELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOEL F WELLNITZ | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WANDA OTEY WESTHEIMER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant grants to Murray State College, including support for the Westheimer Nursing Education Center (SONEC - School of Nursing Education Center). This represents a major investment in nursing education infrastructure within the region.
Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation Gifts Grant for SONEC, Westheimer NamedRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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