Wegener Foundation Inc
Wegener Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Established in 1958, the foundation carries on the philanthropic legacy of Herman and Mary Wegener by supporting nonprofit organizations in Central Oklahoma that enhance quality of life through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$485K
+22.0% YoY
Grant Count
44
-13.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+41.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Wegener Foundation is to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Herman and Mary Wegener by supporting youth and family services, education, and health and wellness in Central Oklahoma.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Youth and Family Services — Programs benefiting youth and family welfare
- Education — Educational initiatives in the Oklahoma City area
- Health and Wellness — Programs improving quality of life
- Community Services — Projects addressing diverse community needs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
Range:** $5,000 to $20,000
Average Grant
amount: $9,000–$10,000
Review Cycle
August 1
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Central Oklahoma, with a primary focus on the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $7,526,827
- Annual Income: $2,600,000
- Total Giving: $484,500
- IRS Ruling Year: 1959
- Organization Type: Non-Operating Foundation
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2.1 million in 2011 to $7.5 million in recent years.
Grantmaking History: The foundation has made 172 grants totaling $1.6 million, with annual giving growing from $516,000 in 2020 to $773,000 in 2022. The foundation has supported 101 unique organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,526,827 | $6,232,873 | $4,873,698 |
| Revenue | $2,124,381 | $1,990,527 | $1,201,511 |
| Expenses | $846,346 | $657,684 | $578,766 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $588,039 | $446,635 | $427,867 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,902,032 | $1,798,354 | $1,066,544 |
| Distributable Amount | $777,081 | $359,702 | $349,247 |
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
219 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wegener Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeff Wegener — President
- Rodney Wegener — Vice President
- Kay Wolfard — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF WEGENER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $5,000 |
| RODNEY WEGENER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $5,000 |
| KAY WOLFARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| LAURA TONTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| MATTHEW WEGENER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| KARI BLAKLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GINNY EVANS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
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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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