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Chris Wehking Education Scholarship Fund

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Chris Wehking Education Scholarship Fund

Funder: PCMA Foundation

Background: This scholarship fund honors Chris Wehking, PCMA's 2014 Chairman of the Board of Directors and 2019 PCMA Foundation Lifetime Achievement Honoree. Chris was a passionate advocate for event professionals to have a "seat at the table" and was instrumental in advancing scholarship programs and supporting the global events industry.

Focus Areas:

  • Education and career development for event professionals

  • Supporting the next generation of business event professionals

  • Mentorship and professional advancement

    • Geographic Scope: Global (supports students internationally)

    Eligibility: Students pursuing education in event management and related fields

    Goal: To fund 1,000 scholarships for the next generation of business event professionals

    Key Contact:

  • JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan

  • Email: [email protected]

  • PCMA Foundation

  • 200 E. Randolph St. Suite 7150

  • Chicago, IL 60601

  • Phone: +1 877-827-7262 (toll-free) or +1 312-423-7262 (main)

    • Donation Information:

  • 100% of funds are used for scholarships

  • Mail check payments to: PCMA Foundation, Re: Chris Wehking, 38407 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1352

  • Online donations available at foundation.pcma.org/donate

  • Deferred payment plans and pledge letters available

  • International donors can donate via foundation.pcma.org/donate and select "In Honor of" and type "Chris Wehking"

    • What Foundation of the Professional actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $230K
    Median grant
    $230K
    • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.

    Example grants

    • Professional Convention Management Association · Chicago, IL

      Research and r&d grant

      $230K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    education

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