To influence underserved youth by encouraging them to reach their full potential through athletics and positive role models.
A defining feature of the Wes Welker Foundation is its steady support for Oklahoma City school athletics and youth development through equipment, uniforms, and facility upgrades. The largest recent award in the grant list went to Putnam City High School for weight room equipment, footballs, a chute and sled, volleyballs, a ball cart, a score flipper, and a volleyball system with boundary lines, illustrating how the foundation backs the practical pieces that keep programs running. Another sizable grant went to Cycles for Life Inc for a fleet of bikes, a storage container, and build-out, showing that its support also reaches community organizations serving youth through active programs. Across the recent grants, the foundation repeatedly funds school-based teams and youth-focused organizations in Oklahoma City and nearby communities. Awards have supported football, cheer, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, baseball, basketball, track, and multi-sport programs. The pattern is hands-on and equipment-centered: helmets, shoulder pads, mats, benches, travel gear, wall pads, and sport-specific supplies appear throughout the record. That mix fits the foundation’s stated aim of encouraging underserved youth to reach their full potential through athletics and positive role models, with grants directed to schools and 501(c)(3) organizations rather than individuals.
A major theme is school sports infrastructure. The foundation gave $12,025 to Douglass High School for a wrestling mat, cheer uniforms, and pom poms, and $7,100 to Webster Middle School for gym wall pads, hurdles, and a hurdle cart. Those awards show support for both competition surfaces and practice equipment. Team logistics and protective gear also stand out. Southeast Middle School received $6,330 for travel gear for track and volleyball teams, while Millwood Public School was awarded $8,500 for football, baseball, softball helmets, and footballs. At US Grant High School, a $6,200 grant covered football shoulder pads. The foundation also backs extracurricular development beyond one sport. Star Spencer High School received $7,500 for mats, a set of poms, and two flags, and Santa Fe South High School was funded for soccer balls. These grants point to broad support for athletic participation across multiple student activities.
$93K
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$259K
Most grants fall between $6K and $12K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$6K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$12K
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Typical awards are small-to-midsize, with a p25 of $6,050, a median of $8,150, and a p75 of $11,519. Recent grants also show a wide upper range, reaching $24,300 for a single school project. The record shows repeated support over multiple years for several Oklahoma City schools, including Putnam City, John Marshall, Southeast, and Star Spencer, indicating recurring relationships rather than one-off giving only. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications through its foundation grant programs and gives to 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions. Its grantmaking is direct-service oriented, with strong emphasis on equipment and facility support rather than program-related investments or individual aid.
Grantmaking is entirely local and entirely in Oklahoma, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the state. Oklahoma City is the main recipient hub, including schools and organizations in the city limits and the Oklahoma City Public School District. A smaller share reaches nearby Spencer, as seen in grants to Star Spencer High School. The recent record also includes Oklahoma City recipients such as Putnam City High School, Douglass High School, and Southeast Middle School, reinforcing the foundation’s city-centered footprint.
It runs Foundation Grants for 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions in Oklahoma City limits or the Oklahoma City Public School District. The listed grant sizes run from $500 to $20,000, and the foundation accepts unsolicited applications.
Its grantmaking centers on youth athletics, athletic equipment, facility and field improvements, student development and leadership, and character-building programs. Recent awards include equipment for weight rooms, wrestling mats, helmets, uniforms, travel gear, and gym infrastructure.
The foundation gives to 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions, with eligibility tied to Oklahoma City limits or the Oklahoma City Public School District. The recent grants list is dominated by schools and school-affiliated foundations.
Typical awards are modest and concentrated in the low thousands. The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $6,050, a median of $8,150, and a p75 of $11,519, with recent awards ranging up to $24,300.
No. The recipient country distribution shows 31 grants in the US, and the state-level record shows 100% of grants going to recipients in Oklahoma.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Wes Welker Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open only to 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions within the Oklahoma City limits or the Oklahoma City Public School District.
Deadline: Fall Cycle: September 15; Spring Cycle: February 15
Who can apply: Only 501(c)(3) organizations and educational institutions within the Oklahoma City limits or the Oklahoma City Public School District may apply.
Deadline: Fall Cycle application deadline: September 15. Spring Cycle application deadline: February 15. Applications are accepted twice annually.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $24,300 | 2025 | WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT, FOOTBALLS, CHUTE & SLED, VOLLEYBALLS, BALL CART, SCORE FLIPPER, VOLLEYBALL SYSTEM & BOUNDARY LINES |
| CYCLES FOR LIFE INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $15,000 | 2025 | FLEET OF BIKES, STORAGE CONTAINER, & BUILD OUT |
| MARY GOLDA ROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $11,500 | 2025 | WRESTLING MAT |
| PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $8,395 | 2025 | FOOTBALL HELMETS |
| STAR SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL | SPENCER, OK | $7,500 | 2025 | MATS, A SET OF POMS & 2 FLAGS |
| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $7,250 | 2025 | BASEBALL & SOCCER UNIFORMS, BASKETBALL CAGES & TEAM BENCHES |
| WEBSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $7,100 | 2025 | GYM WALL PADS, HURDLES & HURDLE CART |
| RIVERSPORT FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $7,000 | 2025 | OARS WITH DECALS, SPEED COACH |
| CLASSEN SAS HIGH SCHOOL AT NE HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,200 | 2025 | BACKSTOPS |
| JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $13,901 | 2024 | HEADSETS AND TRAVEL GEAR |
| DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $12,025 | 2024 | WRESTLING MAT, CHEER UNIFORMS, AND POM POMS |
| STAR SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL | SPENCER, OK | $9,500 | 2024 | WHITEBOARD AND FOOTBALL BLOCKING SLED |
| NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $8,900 | 2024 | CHEER MATS |
| MILLWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $8,500 | 2024 | FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL HELMETS AND FOOTBALLS |
| TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $7,300 | 2024 | VOLLEYBALL NET SYSTEM, SOFTBALL GLOVES, BASKETBALLS, SOCCER BALLS, VOLLEYBALLS |
| SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,500 | 2024 | FOLDING SIDELINE CHAIRS AND CART |
| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,330 | 2024 | TRAVEL GEAR FOR TRACK AND VOLLEYBALL TEAMS |
| US GRANT HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,200 | 2024 | FOOTBALL SHOULDER PADS |
| SANTA FE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,000 | 2024 | SOCCER BALLS |
| CRUTCHO PUBLIC SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,600 | 2024 | UNIFORMS FOR BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, TRACK |
| PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,400 | 2024 | VOLLEYBALLS, BALL CART, POLE VAULTING POLES AND RACK |
| PUTNAM CITY HS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $23,270 | 2023 | — |
| WESTERN HEIGHTS HS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $22,500 | 2023 | — |
| JOHN MARSHALL HS FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $13,900 | 2023 | — |
| PUTNAM CITY WEST HS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $12,254 | 2023 | — |
| CAPITAL HILL HS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,000 | 2023 | — |
| ASTEC CHARTER SCHOLL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $8,900 | 2023 | — |
| MILLWOOD MS FOOTBALL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $7,800 | 2023 | — |
| SANTA FE SOUTH SCHOOLS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $6,000 | 2023 | — |
| SOUTHEAST MS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,749 | 2023 | — |
| JOHN MARSHALL MS FOUNDATION | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $5,200 | 2023 | — |
PUTNAM CITY HIGH SCHOOL
$24,300WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT, FOOTBALLS, CHUTE & SLED, VOLLEYBALLS, BALL CART, SCORE FLIPPER, VOLLEYBALL SYSTEM & BOUNDARY LINES
CYCLES FOR LIFE INC
$15,000FLEET OF BIKES, STORAGE CONTAINER, & BUILD OUT
MARY GOLDA ROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL
$11,500WRESTLING MAT
PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
$8,395FOOTBALL HELMETS
STAR SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL
$7,500MATS, A SET OF POMS & 2 FLAGS
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
$7,250BASEBALL & SOCCER UNIFORMS, BASKETBALL CAGES & TEAM BENCHES
WEBSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
$7,100GYM WALL PADS, HURDLES & HURDLE CART
CLASSEN SAS HIGH SCHOOL AT NE HIGH SCHOOL
$5,200BACKSTOPS
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$13,901HEADSETS AND TRAVEL GEAR
DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
$12,025WRESTLING MAT, CHEER UNIFORMS, AND POM POMS
STAR SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL
$9,500WHITEBOARD AND FOOTBALL BLOCKING SLED
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH SCHOOL
$8,900CHEER MATS
MILLWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL
$8,500FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL HELMETS AND FOOTBALLS
TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL
$7,300VOLLEYBALL NET SYSTEM, SOFTBALL GLOVES, BASKETBALLS, SOCCER BALLS, VOLLEYBALLS
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
$6,500FOLDING SIDELINE CHAIRS AND CART
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
$6,330TRAVEL GEAR FOR TRACK AND VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
US GRANT HIGH SCHOOL
$6,200FOOTBALL SHOULDER PADS
SANTA FE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
$6,000SOCCER BALLS
CRUTCHO PUBLIC SCHOOL
$5,600UNIFORMS FOR BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, TRACK
PUTNAM CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
$5,400VOLLEYBALLS, BALL CART, POLE VAULTING POLES AND RACK
PUTNAM CITY HS
$23,270WESTERN HEIGHTS HS
$22,500JOHN MARSHALL HS FOUNDATION
$13,900PUTNAM CITY WEST HS
$12,254CAPITAL HILL HS
$10,000ASTEC CHARTER SCHOLL
$8,900MILLWOOD MS FOOTBALL
$7,800SANTA FE SOUTH SCHOOLS
$6,000SOUTHEAST MS
$5,749JOHN MARSHALL MS FOUNDATION
$5,200