National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$579K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds National Wrestling Hall of Fame?
National Wrestling Hall of Fame is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Tulsa Community Foundation ($285K), Van G Miller Family Charitable ($107K), National Philanthropic Trust ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $579K in grants to National Wrestling Hall of Fame between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $284,744 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Van G Miller Family Charitable | $106,850 | 6 | 2018–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Shockley Foundation | $33,250 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $16,800 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| James and Amy Bennett | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Kalscheur Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kimmelman Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Graybeard Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Morten Andersen Family Foundation Inc | $581 | 1 | 2024 |
| R J McElroy Trust | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Allan Jones Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| LSB Foundation | $400 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Buechel Patient Care Research And | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2018) to $149K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $67K.
What grants has National Wrestling Hall of Fame received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,300 |
| 2025 | Shockley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Graybeard Charitable Foundation | GEORGE TRAGOSLOU THESZ HALL OF FAME | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $90,287 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Kalscheur Family Foundation | Power Beyond Endowment Campaign | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Shockley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Graybeard Charitable Foundation | GEORGE TRAGOSLOU THESZ HALL OF FAME | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Morten Andersen Family Foundation Inc | MUSEUM HONORINGSPORT OF WRESTLING | $581 |
| 2024 | R J McElroy Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60,621 |
| 2023 | James and Amy Bennett | TO SUPPORT WRESTLING | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Van G Miller Family Charitable | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Shockley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Allan Jones Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Graybeard Charitable Foundation | GEORGE TRAGOSLOU THESZ HALL OF FAME | $500 |
| 2022 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $47,175 |
| 2022 | Van G Miller Family Charitable | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Shockley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $1,250 |
| 2022 | Graybeard Charitable Foundation | GEORGE TRAGOSLOU THESZ HALL OF FAME | $500 |
| 2022 | LSB Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $200 |
| 2022 | Buechel Patient Care Research And | General Fund | $100 |
| 2021 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $43,756 |
| 2021 | Van G Miller Family Charitable | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $34,350 |
| 2021 | The Kimmelman Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Wrestling Hall of Fame?
National Wrestling Hall of Fame is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Tulsa Community Foundation ($285K), Van G Miller Family Charitable ($107K), National Philanthropic Trust ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $579K in grants to National Wrestling Hall of Fame between 2018–2025.
Who is National Wrestling Hall of Fame's largest funder?
Tulsa Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of National Wrestling Hall of Fame, with $285K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has National Wrestling Hall of Fame received?
IRS 990 filings record $579K in grants to National Wrestling Hall of Fame across 39 grants from 18 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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