How to apply
Written application Contact: Lynn Magers, Po Box 305, Rankin, Il, 2173972901 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: No restrictions
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University FoundationNormal, IL | Scholarships | $468K |
| Human Resources Center of Edgarclark CountyParis, IL | Vehicles for speical education | $312K |
| Carle Health Center for PhilanthropyPeoria, IL | Schloarships | $228K |
| Hanging Rock Christian CampWest Lebanon, IN | Additions at christian camp and full replacement of laundry sprinkler system | $182K |
| Danville Area Community College FoundationDanville, IL | Scholarships | $175K |
| Milford Area Public Schools #124Milford, IL | Vehicle for special education | $52K |
| Eastern Illinois University FoundationCharleston, IL | Scholarships | $45K |
| University of Illinois FoundationChicago, IL | Annual scholarship grant | $45K |
| Danville School DistrictDanville, IL | Vechile and supplies | $29K |
| AbraSheldon, IL | Vehicle for special education | $20K |
| Hoopeston Area Community School District #11Hoopeston, IL | Vision/hearing screener | $8,687 |
| Douglas Discovery GardensDanville, IL | Charitable education purposes | $4,382 |
| Armstrong-Ellis School DistrictArmstrong, IL | Charitable education purposes | $4,358 |
| Burt CoDanville, IL | Photos of challenger baseball event | $4,168 |
| Armstrong Township High SchoolArmstrong, IL | Charitable education purposes | $379 |
| Iroquois Special Education AssociationGilman, IL | Supplies | $291 |
By state: Illinois 15 · Indiana 1
About this foundation
Wheeler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rankin, Illinois, administered in care of Swires Land & Mgt, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wheeler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Wheeler Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 16 grants, a median of $37K.
Where does Wheeler Foundation give?
Illinois (15 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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