Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-0718450
Foundation Overview
Based in Ardmore, OK, Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable has awarded 162 grants totaling $458,200 to organizations in Oklahoma and Texas. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median award of $2,750.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 24 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Oklahoma, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oklahoma, funding concentrates in Ardmore (96%), Sulphur (2%), Bartlesville (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 63% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Reading Inc | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Ardmore Beautification Council Inc | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Ardmore City Schools | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Band Program. | 2024 |
| Ardmore City Schools | $2,200 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Homeless Student Program. | 2024 |
| Ardmore City Schools | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To Vocal Music Program. | 2024 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2024 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Carter County Casa | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2024 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Community Chorale Society | $2,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Food & Resource Center South Central Oklahoma | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2024 |
| The Family Shelter Of Southern Oklahoma | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| The More Foundation | $5,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Ymca | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Carter County | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2024 |
| Broadway House | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2024 |
| Greater Southwest Historical Museum | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2024 |
| Marietta Public Schools | $1,000 | Marietta, OK, US | Contirubtions To The General Fund. | 2024 |
| Naomi House | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2024 |
| A Reading Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Ardmore Beautification Council Inc | $2,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Ardmore Little Theatre | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2023 |
| Ardmore City Schools | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Band Program. | 2023 |
| Ardmore City Schools | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Homeless Student Program. | 2023 |
| Ardmore City Schools | $2,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To Vocal Music Program. | 2023 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Carter County Casa | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2023 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Community Chorale Society | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Food & Resource Center South Central Oklahoma | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Girls On The Run Of Southern Oklahoma | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For Running Shoes | 2023 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Ladies Of The Leaf | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc | $2,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Oak Hall Episcopal School | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For Scholarship Funding | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2023 |
| The Family Shelter Of Southern Oklahoma | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| The More Foundation | $5,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| Ymca | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2023 |
| A Reading Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $6,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2022 |
| Ardmore Public Schools | $4,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Homeless Student Program. | 2022 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Carter County Casa | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2022 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Chorale Society | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System | $1,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2022 |
| The More Foundation | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Ymca | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Okm Music | $1,000 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Contributions To The Mozart Festival. | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Of Southern Oklahoma | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For Running Shoes. | 2022 |
| A Reading Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $6,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2022 |
| Ardmore Public Schools | $4,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Homeless Student Program. | 2022 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Carter County Casa | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2022 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Community Chorale Society | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System | $1,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2022 |
| The More Foundation | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Ymca | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2022 |
| Okm Music | $1,000 | Bartlesville, OK, US | Contributions To The Mozart Festival. | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Of Southern Oklahoma | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For Running Shoes. | 2022 |
| A Reading Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2021 |
| Ardmore Public Schools | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Band Program. | 2021 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $2,500 | Richardson, TX, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System | $1,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2021 |
| The More Foundation | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Ymca | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2021 |
| Ardmore Public Schools | $6,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Homeless Student Program. | 2021 |
| Carter County Casa | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund. | 2021 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2020 |
| Ardmore Public Schools | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Speech & Drama Department | 2020 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $3,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Southern Oklahoma Library System | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2020 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $3,750 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| The Grace Center | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| The More Foundation | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Ardmore Fire Department | $1,250 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2020 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2018 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $3,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Champion Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2018 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $4,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Oklahoma School For The Deaf Foundation | $5,000 | Sulphur, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| The Family Shelter Of Southern Oklahoma | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| The Grace Center | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| The More Foundation | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| A Reading Inc | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Ardmore Literacy Leadership | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2018 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2017 |
| Chickasaw Regional Public Library System | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Good Shepherd Community Clinic | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Oklahoma School For The Deaf Foundation | $5,000 | Sulphur, OK, US | Contributions For Christmas | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $5,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| The Family Shelter Of Southern Oklahoma | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| The Grace Center | $1,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| The More Foundation | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| The Reading Room | $4,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Ardmore Soup Kitchen | $2,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2017 |
| Arbuckle Life Solutions | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Ardmore Animal Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Ardmore Public Library | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For The Summer Reading Program | 2016 |
| Ardmore Public Schools | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The Speech & Drama Department | 2016 |
| Chickasaw Regional Public Library System | $1,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Communities In Schools | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Community Children's Shelter | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Community Chorale Society | $1,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions For 2016 Christmas Concert Support | 2016 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | $2,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | $5,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Oklahoma School For The Deaf Foundation | $5,000 | Sulphur, OK, US | Contributions For Christmas | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| The Family Shelter Of Southern Oklahoma | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| The More Foundation | $2,500 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| The Reading Room | $3,000 | Ardmore, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Wilson Inc | $2,000 | Wilson, OK, US | Contributions To The General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-0718450 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1805 STANLEY Ardmore, OK 73401-0000 |
Key People (3)
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| Director | Joel Wellnitz |
|---|---|
| Director | Christian O'donnell |
| Director | Cyd Allen |
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