The Wellik Foundation
The Wellik Foundation is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona. Formed in 1998, it supports program services carried on in the Wickenburg area.
The Wellik Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wellik Foundation gave $2.0M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $169K), mostly in Arizona. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,022,625
- +262.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $168,552
- +292.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $29,195,207
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wellik Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2201 E Camelback Rd 405B, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 381-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wellik Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Desert Caballeros Western Museum ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 64 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to Arizona recipients. The foundation’s filing describes its grants as supporting program services in the Wickenburg area, and many of its 2025 awards were for Wickenburg organizations or programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wellik Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $181K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $473K (2023) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum Wickenburg, AZ | Martin Memorial Challenge Grant Project | $1,500,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living Phoenix, AZ | Fsl: meeting the needs of low-income wickenburg seniors & families and caring for low-income wickenburg seniors & families. Funds are restricted for wickenburg | $170,000 |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital Foundation Wickenburg, AZ | Rethinking wickenburg community hospital intubation routine and pharmacy continuous improvement | $68,500 |
| Wickenburg Community Services Corporation Wickenburg, AZ | Wellik Senior Center Support Project | $61,400 |
| Wickenburg Unified School District Wickenburg, AZ | Wellik Learning Center Technology Update | $55,000 |
| Round-up Foundation Wickenburg, AZ | Designated Support for Wickenburg Chamber Tourism 2025 | $50,000 |
| Vulture City Preservation Inc Wickenburg, AZ | Increased Accessibility at Vulture City | $35,000 |
| Jobs for Arizona's Graduates Inc Phoenix, AZ | Wickenburg Jag Program | $25,000 |
| Friends of Music Committee Inc Wickenburg, AZ | Free Concert Season | $18,000 |
| Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts Wickenburg, AZ | Camp Imagination 2024 | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,195,207 | $583,561 | $2,394,368 | $2,022,625 | 12 | $583,561 |
| 2024 | $28,175,449 | $636,997 | $934,372 | $558,080 | 13 | $623,197 |
| 2023 | $26,086,146 | $-970,370 | $828,759 | $473,094 | 12 | $-979,370 |
| 2022 | $28,861,974 | $1,346,532 | $826,866 | $502,285 | 12 | $1,346,532 |
| 2021 | $27,086,246 | $1,273,428 | $1,349,668 | $1,019,450 | 15 | $1,273,428 |
| 2019 | $24,158,365 | $-1,836,511 | $1,651,071 | $1,183,160 | 12 | $-1,840,982 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the Arizona Community Foundation, an Arizona nonprofit corporation, so long as the Arizona Community Foundation remains a qualified organization. Its filing describes grant support for program services carried on in the Wickenburg area.
The 2025 grants included support for a museum, senior services, a community hospital, education, tourism, arts, accessibility, and services for people with special needs. These are activities reflected in the grants, not stated as the foundation’s own formal focus areas. For example, the Sigler Western Museum describes its mission as sharing the diverse stories, cultures, and experiences of the West; the Foundation for Senior Living says its approach helps individuals age independently, safely, and with peace of mind. Wickenburg Community Services Corporation says it works to improve quality of life for seniors, people with disabilities, and families through outreach programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $2,022,625. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $42,500.
The largest grant was $1,500,000 to Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg for the Martin Memorial Challenge Grant Project. Other notable awards were $170,000 to the Foundation for Senior Living for services for low-income Wickenburg seniors and families, with funds restricted for Wickenburg; $68,500 to Wickenburg Community Hospital Foundation for hospital intubation and pharmacy improvement projects; $61,400 to Wickenburg Community Services Corporation for its senior center; and $55,000 to Wickenburg Unified School District for a learning center technology update. The foundation also awarded $50,000 to Round-Up Foundation for designated support for Wickenburg Chamber tourism in 2025, and $25,000 to Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates for the Wickenburg JAG program.
The foundation states that grant recipients are, in most cases, required to submit a final report describing results or provide a progress update. These reports outline the return on investment for the grantee, donor, foundation, community, and other stakeholders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Becky Hays Rovey as chair and William Green as vice chair. Directors listed are Alan Abare, Richard Blakeley, Julia Brooks, Janette Bryant, Morgan Bishop Fraser, Jean Hankins, Neil Hiller, and Barbara McArthur.
The Wellik Foundation is led by Anna Maria Chavez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Maria Chavez
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Hays Rovey
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Abare
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara McArthur
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen McGuire
Director
Chairperson → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Bryant
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Blakeley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Brooks
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Bishop Fraser
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Shumway
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Nystrom
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Hankins
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Hiller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Green
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Harrer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alvin Hancock (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kyla Quintero (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Steve Seleznow (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Lisa Urias (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jacky Alling (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Sauter (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Wellik Foundation
How much does The Wellik Foundation give each year?
The Wellik Foundation gave $2.0M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $558K across 13 grants.
What is The Wellik Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wellik Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $42,500, and its average grant was $168,552, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wellik Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Wellik Foundation give grants?
The Wellik Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wickenburg, AZ (9 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Wellik Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Wellik Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Wellik Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wellik Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Desert Caballeros Western Museum ($1,500,000), Foundation for Senior Living ($170,000) and Wickenburg Community Hospital Foundation ($68,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wellik Foundation?
The Wellik Foundation reported $29.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $584K.
What does The Wellik Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the Arizona Community Foundation, an Arizona nonprofit corporation, so long as the Arizona Community Foundation remains a qualified organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wellik Foundation?
The Wellik Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Wellik Foundation's EIN?
The Wellik Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0938555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Wellik Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wellik-foundation-morg_60fcd199f8ff4db78a865ab797d0e0c0
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