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F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation is a private corporation based in COLLEGE STA, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Ron Cowe. It holds total assets of $50.2M. Annual income is reported at $11.9M. Total assets have grown from $698K in 2011 to $50.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $55K. Annual giving has grown from $2.5M in 2020 to $3.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $1M, with an average award of $189K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$38K
Average Grant
$144K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation has distributed a total of $7.9M across 42 grants. The median grant size is $55K, with an average of $189K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $1M.
F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
F W Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation is headquartered in COLLEGE STA, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Giesenschlag | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phil Adams | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ron Cowe | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis Newman | SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald A Adam | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$50.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$50.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$189K
Median Grant
$55K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sos MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $60K | 2021 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center ResearchCANCER RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $1M | 2022 |
| University Of Houston College Of NursingGENERAL FUND | Sugarland, TX | $700K | 2022 |
| Blinn College FoundationNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Brenham, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| Aggieland Humane SocietyGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $300K | 2022 |
| Brazos Valey Food BankGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $300K | 2022 |
| Scotty'S HouseGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of The Brazos ValleyNEW BUILDING | Bryan, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Csisd Education FoundationGENERAL FUND | College Station, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Still Creek RanchGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Hope Adoption And Rescue CenterGENERAL FUND | Hearne, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Bridge MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Unlimited Potential ProgramGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Brazos Valley CaresGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $50K | 2021 |
| Bisd Education FoundationGENERAL FUND | Bryan, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| City Of HearneCITY USE | Hearne, TX | $455K | 2020 |
| Blinn Nursing FoundationNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Brenham, TX | $100K | 2020 |
| Robertson County Carnegie LibraryGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TX | $29K | 2020 |
| Hope Animal ShelterGENERAL FUND | Hearne, TX | $10K | 2020 |