Wegener Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wegener Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $516,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$516,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $484,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $397,000 | 51 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $484,500 | 44 | $19.0 million |
| 2025 | $516,000 | 41 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
Wegener Foundation Inc 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 Wegener Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 41 | $516,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Light House Inc | General operational support | $50,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community Inc | General operational support | $27,500 |
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | General operational support | $27,500 |
| The Dragonfly Home | General operational support | $20,000 |
| Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding | General operational support | $20,000 |
| Metro Technology Centers Foundation | General operational support | $20,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | General operational support | $20,000 |
| City Rescue Mission Inc | General operational support | $15,000 |
| Sisu Youth Inc | General operational support | $15,000 |
| Genesis Project | General operational support | $15,000 |
| Remerge of Oklahoma County Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Messages Project | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Casa Voices for Children Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Restoreokc Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Calm Waters Center for Children and | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Oklahoma City | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Hopehouse Okc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Abbott House Child Advocacy Center | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| City Care Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Daily Living Centers Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Heartline Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Britvil Community Food Pantry Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| A Chance to Change Foundation | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Services Organization | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Center for Children and Families I | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Upward Transitions Inc | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Autismoklahoma | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Limbs for Life Foundation | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Homeless Alliance | General operational support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Okl | General operational support | $10,000 |
| The Care Center | General operational support | $10,000 |
| The Right Path Riding Academy Inco | General operational support | $6,000 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma | General operational support | $5,000 |
| Meadows Center for Opportunity | General operational support | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Cleats for Kids | General operational support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Wegener
- Laura Tontz
- Kay Wolfard
- Rodney Wegener
- Nancy Gaden
- Kari Blakley
- Jeff Wegener
Questions people ask
Does Wegener Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wegener Foundation Inc give?
$516,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wegener Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew Wegener (Trustee), Laura Tontz (Trustee), Kay Wolfard (Trustee) and Rodney Wegener (Vice Preside) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wegener Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, disability and housing and homelessness.