Beverly Westheimer Wellnitz Charitable
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives. Its mission focuses on enhancing education, addressing food insecurity, and providing assistance to vulnerable populations, including the homeless and youth. The foundation contributes to a range of causes, such as animal welfare, educational programs, and community services, reflecting a commitment to improving the quality of life in its service area. The foundation primarily operates within a specific geographic region, emphasizing local impact through its funding activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized community organizations based in Ardmore/Carter County, OK seeking modest program or general operating support in the typical $1k–$6k range and connected to local civic networks.
Good Fit
- • Located in Ardmore or Carter County, Oklahoma
- • Works in education, food security, youth development, animal welfare, or basic community services
- • Asks for modest grants consistent with past awards (roughly $1,000–$6,000)
- • Has local visibility or introductions from community leaders or prior grantees
- • Seeks general operating or program-level support rather than large capital projects
Geography
Observed giving in both available years was concentrated entirely in Oklahoma, largely in Ardmore/Carter County, indicating a narrowly local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 23 distinct recipients across multiple local sectors, and while 15 grantees returned from the prior year there were 8 new recipients, showing a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new organizations received grants in the latest year (8 new grantees), but the foundation also declares a preselection-only approach and has no public website or contact details, so entry appears possible but most likely mediated by local nomination or relationships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
