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Wheeler Foundation is a private corporation based in VANCOUVER, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $12.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. According to available records, Wheeler Foundation has made 263 grants totaling $3.3M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $813K and $1.7M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 128 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $85K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 108 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 73 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Wheeler Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 263 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, CA.
Wheeler Foundation has distributed a total of $3.3M across 263 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $85K.
Wheeler Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (930553801) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Wheeler Foundation is headquartered in VANCOUVER, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Wheeler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles B Wheeler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas K Wheeler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$926K
Total Assets
$12.5M
Fair Market Value
$17.1M
Net Worth
$12.5M
Grants Paid
$813K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$624K
Distribution Amount
$807K
Total Grants
263
Total Giving
$3.3M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
108
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| De Paul Treatment Centers IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $85K | 2023 |
| Oregon Historical SocietyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $35K | 2023 |
| Oregon Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Arizona State University FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Tempe, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Portland State University FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Albertina Kerr CentersPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Eisenhower Medical CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rancho Mirage, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Oregon Coast AquariumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Newport, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Providence Portland Medical FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Library Foundation IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And IndustryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Portland Youth PhilharmonicPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Dougy CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Raphael House Of PortlandPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Multnomah Washington CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $14K | 2023 |
| Als NorthwestPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Oregon IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| Nw Association For Blind AthletesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $12K | 2023 |
| Oregon Humane SocietyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| Impact NwPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| Dress For SuccessPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| De La Salle North Catholic NhsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| Trillium Family ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| Community Transitional SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Black Canyon Trails Coalition IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Black Canyon City, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Schoolhouse Supplies IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland Homeless Family SolutionsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Homeplate Youth ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Hillsboro, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Reading ResultsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Maurice Lucas FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lake Oswego, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Project LemonadePROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Youth Villages OregonCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Clark CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Abc House IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Albany, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Clackamas CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Oregon City, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Clackamas Womens ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Oregon City, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland YouthbuildersPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children-PortlandPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Grace Network InternationalCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Redmond, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Kinship HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Store To DoorPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Tucker Maxon SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Youth Rights & JusticePROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Arizona Trail AssociationCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Tuscon, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Bradley AngleCHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of TreesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |