Wheeler Foundation
EIN 870503163Total Given 2020–2024
$18.2M
206 grants · $3.6M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $20K–$69K
grant size
46%
supporter · 63/137 multi-year
repeat
$115.5M
Assets (2024)
137
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
Phone
(801) 583-3593
Deadlines
FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Restrictions
GRANTEES MUST QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(c) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NO GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS. NO FINANCIAL AID OR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE CONSIDERED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4.2M | $99.7M | $4.3M | 1 |
| 2022 | $4.9M | $89.2M | $4.8M | 105 |
| 2023 | $4.9M | $102.5M | $3.6M | 99 |
| 2024 | $4.3M | $115.5M | $6.2M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 206 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$30K
Average
$88K
75th Pctl
$69K
Maximum
$4.3M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
1.0% of US grants
· Rank #8 of 21 states
$40K across
2 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Dallas
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (206 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | Winston Salem, NC | $4,303,750 | SEE ATTACHED | 2024 |
| See Attached Schedule | WinstonSalem, NC | $4,174,800 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $402,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $260,000 | EXPANSION OF GERIATRIC | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | $260,000 | GEN OP/DISASTER CYCLE UT & | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING/RAI | 2023 |
| The Producers Club of Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | $175,000 | VISIONARY FD/CTR FOR MOVING | 2022 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $175,000 | PATHWAY WORLDWIDE, | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | $160,000 | GEN OP/DISASTER CYCLE UT & | 2022 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | $160,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Farm Alliance of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | $150,000 | GROWING HEALTHY FOOD & | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | $140,000 | PRESERVE HERITAGE HISTORY | 2022 |
| The Good Samaritan Foundation | Cottonwd Hts, UT | $137,500 | GEN OP/ROSE PARK NBHD | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | $135,000 | BALTIMORE FOR BIRDS | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | Phoenix, AZ | $125,000 | IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES | 2023 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $120,000 | INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE | 2022 |
| The Producers Club of Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | $120,000 | VISIONARY FD/CTR FOR MOVING | 2023 |
| The Good Samaritan Foundation | Cottonwood Heights, UT | $120,000 | GEN OP/ROSE PARK NBHD | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | $110,000 | BALTIMORE FOR BIRDS | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | $108,000 | GENERAL OPERATING/RAI | 2022 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $100,000 | COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS | 2022 |
| Oregon Health and Science University | Portland, OR | $100,000 | CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND | 2022 |
| Moveable Feast Inc | Baltimore, MD | $100,000 | HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Farm Alliance of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | $100,000 | GROWING HEALTHY FOOD & | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Sanctuary | Saratoga Spgs, UT | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE KEY PLAYERS | 2022 |