About Us

In 2007, Wes, Lee and Sarah Welker established the "83 Foundation" (after Wes' uniform number in San Diego, Miami and New England).  The Foundation was renamed the "Wes Welker Foundation" in 2009. Its work primarily benefits and schools and athletic organizations in Welker's hometown of Oklahoma City.  Since its inception, the Wes Welker Foundation has distributed over $2,000,000 to over 40 Oklahoma City Schools and organizations.  These grants have paid for new or updated weight rooms, training and practice equipment for multiple sports, uniforms, improvements at facilities and on fields.  In the Spring of 2019, the Wes Welker Foundation Board of Directors committed over $100,000 to the "1st Day Ready"project of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Pathway to Greatness initiative, thus beginning the revitalization of many Oklahoma City Public Schools with new field equipment where all kids will have an opportunity to participate and play in sports.