Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Florence, Kentucky · EIN 46-1322847
- Kentucky
- Florence
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Kentucky
- Total giving
- $1.3MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $160KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, EMPOWER THEM TO ASK "WHY NOT?- AND TEACH THEM TO NEVER GIVE UP. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO HELP CHILDREN THAT ARE FACING HARDSHIPS OF ANY KIND AND WHEN FACED WITH THAT ADVERSITY FIGHT TO SUCCEED AND TO NEVER GIVE UP. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS WHILE ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Team Why Not | $800K | 2022 |
| La Promise Fund | $500K | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools | $170K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.whynotfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.