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Wheeler Family Foundation is a private corporation based in EL SEGUNDO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is David Wheeler. It holds total assets of $6.4M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $3.9M in 2021 to $6.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Wheeler Family Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has decreased from $857K in 2022 to $308K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, Texas, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 20 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.
Wheeler Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, TX.
Wheeler Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 65 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Wheeler Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wheeler Family Foundation is headquartered in EL SEGUNDO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasen Wheeler | COO, CFO, AND VOTING DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mable Wheeler | SECRETARY AND VOTING DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Wheeler | PRESIDENT AND VOTING DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of HopeTO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY WITH UNPARALLELED HEALTH CARE AND INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS. | Duarte, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Kidworks Community Development CorporationTO HELP PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. | Santa Ana, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Childhelp IncTO HELP THE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE. | Scottsdale, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Capable Kids Foundation IncTO HELP ENRICH THE LIVES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. | Mcallen, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Free Wheelchair MissionTO SUPPORT BUILDING COST-EFFICIENT WHEELCHAIRS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY. | Irvine, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesTO SUPPORT COACHES AND ATHLETES ENTER INTO A GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. | Kansas City, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Multiplication Network MinistriesTO PROVIDE CHURCHES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN AND MULTIPLY HEALTHY CHURCHES. | Sauk Village, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| The Prayer CovenantTO HELP MAKE DISCIPLES AMONG THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF THE NATIONS. | New Albany, OH | $11K | 2023 |
| Mariners Church IrvineTO SPONSER CHURCH RELATED PROGRAMS. | Irvine, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mariners Church OutreachTO SPONSER CHURCH RELATED PROGRAMS. | Sherman Oaks, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ed Tandy Mcglasson MinistriesTO SUPPORT MEN IN EMBRACING THEIR IDENTITY AS BELOVED SONS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. | Tustin, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Los AngelesTO HELP CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS. | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| HomewordTO HELP FAMILIES BUILD STRONG MARRIAGES, CONFIDENT PARENTS, AND EMPOWERED KIDS. | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Choc FoundationTO HELP PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO CHILDREN. | Orange, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project IncSUPPORT FOR WOUNDED VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. | Jacksonville, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| America On TrackTO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FITNESS & NUTRITION, AND TOBACCO/DRUG USE PREVENTION. | Santa Ana, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankTO HELP PROVIDE FOOD FOR PEOPLE FACING HUNGER. | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America OcTO HELP PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES. | Orange, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Special Olympics So CalTO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. | Long Beach, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Chino Valley YmcaTO SUPPORT THE SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL LIFE FOR FAMILIES AND CHINO VALLEY COMMUNITY. | Chino, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationTO SUPPORT CRITICAL ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH. | Irvine, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa IncTO HELP PROVIDE HEALTHCARE AROUND THE GLOBE. | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Childfund International UsaTO HELP FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Focus On The FamilyGENERAL SUPPORT | Colorado Springs, CO | $200K | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Hoag Charity SportsGENERAL SUPPORT | Irvine, CA | $9K | 2022 |