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R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation is a private trust based in WESTPORT, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $28K. Total assets have grown from $932K in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, California and Virginia. According to available records, R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation has made 29 grants totaling $292K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $119K in 2020 to $84K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $30K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 9 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.
R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, CA, PA.
R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation has distributed a total of $292K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $30K.
R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation is headquartered in WESTPORT, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Channing Wheeler | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$87K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$84K
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$492
Distribution Amount
$72K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$292K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes With HopeGeneral support. | Westport, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| The Taft SchoolGeneral support. | Watertown, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| The Stanford FundGeneral support. | Stanford, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Westport Rotory Club FoundationGeneral support. | Westport, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Afghan Stray Amimal LeagueGeneral support. | Fairfax, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Stanford Fund For UndergraduateGeneral support. | Stanford, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Junior League Of Stamford-NorwalkGeneral support. | Darien, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Westport Volunteer EmsGeneral support. | Westport, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Aspectuck Land TrustGeneral support. | Westport, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food BankGeneral support. | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Save The SoundGeneral support. | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Simply SmilesGeneral support. | Westport, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Wildlife In CrisisGeneral support. | Weston, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Connecticut Sons Of The American RevolutionGeneral support. | East Haddam, CT | $100 | 2022 |
| The Ucla FoundationGIFT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Psychoanalytic SocietyGIFT | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2020 |
| Afghan Stray Animal LeagueGIFT | Fairfax, VA | $4K | 2020 |
| Ct Food BankGIFT | New Haven, CT | $2K | 2020 |
| Aspetuck Land TrustGIFT | Westport, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| UriGIFT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2020 |