Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$69.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 25 | $55.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 31 | $63.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 32 | $69.1 million |
How to apply
Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 32 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State College Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service | General support | $500,000 |
| HFV Wilson Community Center | General support | $405,000 |
| YMCA Ardmore | General support | $340,000 |
| Ardmore City Schools | Grant for performing arts center | $300,000 |
| Southeastern Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Food and Resource Center | General support | $70,000 |
| A Reading Incorporated | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma | General support | $50,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocacy | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | General support | $39,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Community Arts Inc | General support | $27,000 |
| Oklahoma Arts Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Sara's Project | General support | $15,000 |
| Springer Public Schools | Support for children programs | $13,500 |
| Ardmore Little Theatre Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Ardmore Day Nursery Inc | Support for children programs | $10,000 |
| Ardmore Regional Park Trust Authority | General support | $10,000 |
| Broadway House | General support | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Goddard Center for Visual and Performing Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Southwest Historical Museum | General support | $8,000 |
| Arbuckle Area Council #468 Boy Scouts of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Gloria S Ainsworth Day Care Center Inc | Support of children programs | $5,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Baby mobile in ardmore | $5,000 |
| Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society | General support | $5,000 |
| 20th District Drug Court Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Chorale Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Plainview Public Schools | Support of children programs | $3,000 |
| Blaze's Tribute Equine Rescue Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Support for children programs | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Educational Television Authority | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome M Westheimer Jr
- Larry Pulliam
- Charles F Williams
- Mary Kate Wilson
- Christian O'Donnell
- Joel F Wellnitz
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerome M Westheimer Jr (President), Larry Pulliam (Vice-President), Charles F Williams (Treasurer) and Mary Kate Wilson (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome Westheimer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.