Wes Welker Foundation

Organization Overview

Wes Welker Foundation is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (N65) the organization is classified as: Football, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wes Welker Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wes Welker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wes Welker Foundation generated $213.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $333.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Wes Welker Foundation has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $1,540,482. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INFLUENCE AT-RISK YOUTH BY ENCOURAGING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ATHLETICS AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR PRIMARY FOCUS CURRENTLY IS TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS TO OKLAHOMA CITY AREA SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT LACK FUNDING FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS. DURING 2021 WE AWARDED GRANTS TO 14 OKLAHOMA CITY AREA SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS.


THE FOUNDATION HELD A ONE DAY 7-ON-7 FOOTBALL CAMP FOR FOOTBALL TEAMS FROM 11 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. THE EVENT WAS ORGANIZED BY A COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS AND IS AT NO COST TO THE TEAMS. VOLUNTEERS WORKED TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH DRI-FIT JERSEYS, REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES, SNACKS AND MEALS. THE FOUNDATION HAD A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 25 VOLUNTEERS AND IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 250-350 PLAYERS AND COACHES PARTICIPATED IN THE CAMP.


A SECOND ONE DAY EVENT, GAME DAY CHEER PREVIEW, WAS ALSO HELD IN 2021. 10 AREA HIGH SCHOOL CHEER TEAMS PARTICIPATED AND WERE SERVED DINNER AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAS GIVEN A JACKET AND A TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL PICTURE. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 150-200 CHEER TEAM MEMBERS AND COACHES PARTICIPATED. A COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS, ALONG WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STAFF, ORGANIZED THE EVENT; THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 20 VOLUNTEERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristen Brown
President
$0
Barb Denny
President-El
$0
Ken Blakley
Director
$0
Andy Bogert
Director
$0
Peter Evans
Director
$0
Rob Garbrecht
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$130,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $17,700
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$49,155
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$196,855
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $14,166
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,996
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $213,017

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wes Welker Foundation has awarded $192,891 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

5000 VARIOUS GRANTS

PURPOSE: ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

$53,966

US GRANT HS

PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT

$24,040

FD MOON MS

PURPOSE: FIELD EQUIPMENT

$22,995

CAPITAL HILL HS

PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT

$11,948

CROOKED OAKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT

$8,746

PUTNAM CITY HS

PURPOSE: WRESTLING MAT

$8,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wes Welker Foundation has recieved totaling $17,918.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mclaughlin Family Foundation Inc

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$10,000
American Fidelity Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP

$3,840
Fred Jones Family Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: 2022 GOLF TOURNAMENT

$2,500
Valentine Charitable Trust

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$1,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$78
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