Wes Welker Foundation
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Wes Welker Foundation at a glance
In short: Wes Welker Foundation gave $93K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,245
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,361
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,231,555
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wes Welker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Putnam City High School ($24K). Together the top 9 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 56 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wes Welker Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2024) to $193K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam City High School Oklahoma City, OK | Weight room equipment, footballs, chute & sled, volleyballs, ball cart, score flipper, volleyball system & boundary lines | $24,300 |
| Cycles for Life Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Fleet of Bikes, Storage Container, & Build Out | $15,000 |
| Mary Golda Ross Middle School Oklahoma City, OK | Wrestling Mat | $11,500 |
| Putnam City North High School Oklahoma City, OK | Football Helmets | $8,395 |
| Star Spencer High School Spencer, OK | Mats, a Set of Poms & 2 Flags | $7,500 |
| Southeast Middle School Oklahoma City, OK | Baseball & soccer uniforms, basketball cages & team benches | $7,250 |
| Webster Middle School Oklahoma City, OK | Gym Wall Pads, Hurdles & Hurdle Cart | $7,100 |
| Riversport Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Oars with Decals, Speed Coach | $7,000 |
| Classen SAS High School at Ne High School Oklahoma City, OK | Backstops | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,231,555 | $270,826 | $259,255 | $93,245 | 9 | $37,115 |
| 2023 | $1,187,446 | $271,636 | $255,892 | $96,156 | 12 | $33,432 |
| 2022 | $1,122,370 | $253,661 | $279,327 | $115,573 | 10 | $-26,820 |
| 2021 | $1,226,305 | $213,017 | $333,419 | $192,891 | 16 | $14,166 |
| 2020 | $1,281,002 | $223,404 | $268,664 | $147,436 | 9 | $14,347 |
About Wes Welker Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wes Welker Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wes Welker Foundation is led by Shannon Love, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shannon Love
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$37K (2024)
Trent Tarp
President
Director → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Jack
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily McGinley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Ikard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Richardson
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Blakley
Director
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Buergler
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Welch
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Ritenour
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Bogert
Director
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donovan Woods
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allie Dodson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Manger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Allen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McClintock
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Kinmonth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Krahl
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$59K (2023) → $31K (2024)
Julie Jividen
President Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Brown
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Iago
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Ainslie Stanford (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Parrish (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Rob Garbrecht (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Javier Herndandez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jenefar De Leon Cossey (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Hearne (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Bogert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barb Denny (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lane Gibbs (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam McCurdy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Evans (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dana Hill (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Luke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristen Brown (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Carol Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelly Moody (2020) — Director
- Former: Spencer Haines (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Shannon Love (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wes Welker Foundation
How much does Wes Welker Foundation give each year?
Wes Welker Foundation gave $93K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $96K across 12 grants.
What is Wes Welker Foundation's typical grant size?
Wes Welker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,361, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wes Welker Foundation give grants?
Wes Welker Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (8 grants).
Does Wes Welker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Wes Welker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wes Welker Foundation's largest grantees?
Wes Welker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Putnam City High School ($24,300), Cycles for Life Inc ($15,000) and Mary Golda Ross Middle School ($11,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wes Welker Foundation?
Wes Welker Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $271K.
What is Wes Welker Foundation?
Wes Welker Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Oklahoma City, OK. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wes Welker Foundation's EIN?
Wes Welker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1303856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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