Private foundation · EIN 20-6756873 · Westport, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $45K total, median $1,000. 80% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$45K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CT
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Homes With HopeWestport, CTGeneral support.$40K
Westport Rotory Club FoundationWestport, CTGeneral support.$2,500
Aspectuck Land TrustWestport, CAGeneral support.$1,000
Connecticut FoodshareWallingford, CTGeneral support.$1,000
Wildlife in CrisisWeston, CTGeneral support.$500

By state: Connecticut 4 · California 1

About this foundation

R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westport, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $45K across 5 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does R Channing Wheeler Familyfoundation give?

Connecticut (4 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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