Grants paid in 2025
35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food LifelineShoreline, WA | General fund | $16K |
| Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $16K |
| Wyoming Food Bank of the RockiesMills, WY | General fund | $16K |
| Central Wyoming Rescue MissionCasper, WY | General fund | $14K |
| Central Wyoming Hospice and TransitionsCasper, WY | General fund | $13K |
| Natrona County Meals on WheelsCasper, WY | General fund | $13K |
| Salt Lake Donated Dental ServicesSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $13K |
| Habitat for Humanity Heart of WyoCasper, WY | General fund | $12K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Sw UtahSt George, UT | General fund | $12K |
| Neighborcare HealthSeattle, WA | General fund | $12K |
| Climb WyomingCasper, WY | General fund | $11K |
| Crossroads Urban CenterSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $11K |
| People Helping PeopleSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $11K |
| Seton HouseCasper, WY | General fund | $11K |
| New BeginningsSeattle, WA | General fund | $10K |
| Sound Generations Meals on WheelsSeattle, WA | General fund | $10K |
| CASA of Natrona CountyCasper, WY | General fund | $8,500 |
| ChildhavenSeattle, WA | General fund | $7,000 |
| English Skills Learning CenterSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $7,000 |
| Self Help CenterCasper, WY | General fund | $6,000 |
| Youth Crisis CenterCasper, WY | General fund | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald HouseSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald HouseSeattle, WA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of WyomingCasper, WY | General fund | $5,000 |
| YouthcareSeattle, WA | General fund | $5,000 |
| FarestartSeattle, WA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters UtSalt Lake City, UT | General fund | $3,500 |
| Assistance League of Las VegasLas Vegas, NV | General fund | $3,000 |
| ChapsSheridan, WY | General fund | $3,000 |
| Safe NestLas Vegas, NV | General fund | $3,000 |
| Camp Hope IncCasper, WY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Gtnp Fund - Youth Conservation ProgramMoose, WY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly PeaceCasper, WY | General fund | $2,500 |
| ArtcoreCasper, WY | General fund | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
By state: Wyoming 16 · Utah 8 · Washington 8 · Nevada 2 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Wheeler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Casper, Wyoming, administered in care of Richard E Wheeler, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wheeler Family Foundation 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 Wheeler Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $282K across 35 grants, a median of $7,000.
Where does Wheeler Family Foundation give?
Wyoming (16 grants), Utah (8 grants), Washington (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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