Wheeler Family Foundation

EIN 853587210

Irvine, CA 92614 |(714) 334-8211

Total Given 2020–2024
$1.2M
81 grants · $235K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$15K
grant size
54%
supporter · 21/39 multi-year
repeat
$6.4M
Assets (2024)
39
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Human Services Youth Development Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (714) 334-8211

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $63K $938K $1.0M 16
2022 $428K $5.1M $2.6M 21
2023 $308K $5.6M $726K 23
2024 $378K $6.4M $1.1M 21

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 81 grants on record

Minimum
$400
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$200K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

DW
David Wheeler 4+ yrs
President and Voting Director Leadership
CW
Chasen Wheeler 4+ yrs
Coo, Cfo, and Voting Director
MW
Mable Wheeler 4+ yrs
Secretary and Voting Director Leadership

Grants Awarded (81 total)

Purpose
Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO $200,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Kidworks Community Development Corporation Santa Ana, CA $150,000 TO HELP PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. 2023
Kidworks Community Development Corporation Santa Ana, CA $150,000 TO HELP PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. 2024
Kidworks Community Development Corporation Santa Ana, CA $75,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
The World Bible Society Newport Beach, CA $50,000 TO SUPPORT TRANSITIONAL HOME PROGRAMS. 2024
Childhelp Inc Scottsdale, AZ $21,100 TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE. 2024
Mariners Church Irvine Irvine, CA $20,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Childhelp Inc Scottsdale, AZ $20,000 TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE. 2023
Capable Kids Foundation Inc McAllen, TX $20,000 TO HELP ENRICH THE LIVES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 2024
Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO $18,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2020
Capable Kids Foundation Inc McAllen, TX $18,000 TO HELP ENRICH THE LIVES OF FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 2023
Capable Kids Foundation Inc Edinburg, TX $17,500 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO $15,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries Sauk Village, IL $15,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries Sauk Village, IL $15,000 TO PROVIDE CHURCHES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN AND MULTIPLY HEALTHY CHURCHES. 2023
Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA $15,000 TO SUPPORT BUILDING COST-EFFICIENT WHEELCHAIRS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY. 2023
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO $15,000 TO SUPPORT COACHES AND ATHLETES ENTER INTO A GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. 2023
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO $15,000 TO SUPPORT COACHES AND ATHLETES ENTER INTO A GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. 2024
Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO $15,000 TO SUPPORT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. 2024
Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA $15,000 TO SUPPORT BUILDING COST-EFFICIENT WHEELCHAIRS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY. 2024
Multiplication Network Ministries Sauk Village, IL $15,000 TO PROVIDE CHURCHES WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN AND MULTIPLY HEALTHY CHURCHES. 2024
The Prayer Covenant New Albany, OH $11,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
The Prayer Covenant New Albany, OH $11,000 TO HELP MAKE DISCIPLES AMONG THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF THE NATIONS. 2023
The Prayer Covenant New Albany, OH $11,000 TO HELP MAKE DISCIPLES AMONG THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF THE NATIONS. 2024
Mariners Church Irvine Irvine, CA $10,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2020