Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 46-1322847 Website

SEE SCHEDULE 0THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE THE LIVES OF CHILDRESN, EMPOWER THEM TO ASK "WHY NOT AND TEACH THEM TO NEVER GIVE UP. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN THAT ARE FACING HARDSHIPS OF ANY KIND AND WHEN FACED WITH THAT ADVERSITY FIGHT TO SUCCEED AND TO NEVER GIVE UP. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$160K

-0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+80.6% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$430K

+20.4% YoY

About Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.8M (64%)

Illinois $1.2M (27%)

Texas $169K (4%)

Oklahoma $165K (4%)

Colorado $20K (0%)

Georgia $10K (0%)

States

California Colorado Georgia Illinois Oklahoma Texas

Cities

ATLANTACHICAGODENVERHOUSTONLOS ANGELESOKLAHOMA CITY

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$159,599	$160,335	$286,469
Revenue	$1,720,955	$905,051	$1,871,357
Expenses	$1,721,691	$1,031,185	$1,784,737
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc

Foundation

Changing Lives from Scratch Fund

RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include La Promise Fund ($1,250,000), California Science Center Foundation ($21,000), Daddy Bruce Randolph Legacy Foundation ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LA PROMISE FUND LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$1,250,000
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$21,000
DADDY BRUCE RANDOLPH LEGACY FOUNDATION DENVER, CO	GENERAL PURPOSE	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RUSSELL WESTBROOK III	PRESIDENT	3	—
RUSSELL WESTBROOK JR	SECRETARY/TREASURER	3	—
SHANNON WESTBROOK	VICE PRESIDENT	3	—
REGINALD MORRIS	CEO	40	$115,385

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc holds $160K in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.

Where does Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc operate?

Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas.

What size grants does Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $430K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc's EIN?

Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1322847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.