How to apply
Letter stating purpose of grant and include a copy of 501c(3) determination letter Contact: Wheeler Foundation, 900 Washington St Suite 900, Vancouver, Wa, 3606937442, wheelerfoundation@riverviewbank.com Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Cannot make grants to individuals-geographic area-oregon
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
Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fora Health IncPortland, OR | Program support | $85K |
| Arizona State University Foundation C/O Cash ReceiptingTempe, AZ | Charitable purpose of the | $35K |
| Oregon Historical SocietyPortland, OR | Program support | $35K |
| Oregon Food BankPortland, OR | Program support | $30K |
| Albertina Kerr CentersPortland, OR | Program support | $25K |
| Nature Conservancy OregonPortland, OR | Program support | $22K |
| Salmonberry Trail FoundationHillsboro, OR | Program support | $20K |
| Portland Youth PhilharmonicPortland, OR | Program support | $17K |
| Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryPortland, OR | Program support | $17K |
| Meals on Wheels People Att Chief Development OfficerPortland, OR | Charitable purpose of the | $17K |
| Oregon Journalism ProjectPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Nw Association for Blind AthletesVancouver, WA | Program support | $15K |
| The Nature Conservancy - Az ChapterPhoenix, AZ | Program support | $15K |
| Trillium Family ServicesPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Volunteers of America of Oregon IncPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Impact NwPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Providence St Vincent Med FoundationPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Oregon Coast AquariumNewport, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Clackamas Womens ServicesOregon City, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Kinship HousePortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Library Foundation Inc Serving the People of Multnomah CountyPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| De LA Salle North Catholic HsPortland, OR | Program support | $15K |
| Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR | Charitable purpose of the | $15K |
| ALS NorthwestPortland, OR | Program support | $13K |
| Friends of the Children-PortlandPortland, OR | Program support | $13K |
| The Peaceful Presence ProjectBend, OR | Program support | $12K |
| Youth Villages OregonPortland, OR | Charitable purpose of the | $12K |
| Friends of the San JuansFriday Harbor, WA | Charitable purpose of the | $12K |
| Junior AchievementPortland, OR | Charitable purpose of the | $12K |
| Youth Rights & JusticePortland, OR | Program support | $12K |
| Friends of TreesPortland, OR | Program support | $12K |
| Dress for SuccessPortland, OR | Program support | $12K |
| Arizona Trail AssociationTucson, AZ | Program support | $11K |
| Oswit Land TrustPalmn Springs, CA | Program support | $11K |
| Crystal Cove ConservancyNewport Coast, CA | Charitable purpose of the | $11K |
| Sunshine DivisionPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| JoyrxPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Reading ResultsPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Morrison Child and Family ServicesPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Schoolhouse Supplies IncPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Chamber Music NorthwestPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Path HomePortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Maurice Lucas FoundationLake Oswego, OR | Program support | $10K |
| YWCA of Clark County Attn Vanessa Yarie CooVancouver, WA | Program support | $10K |
| Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Tucker Maxon SchoolPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesPortland, OR | Charitable purpose of the | $10K |
| CASA for ChildrenPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| CASA of Clackamas CountyOregon City, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Abc House IncAlbany, OR | Charitable purpose of the | $10K |
| Oregon Parks ForeverPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Community Transitional SchoolPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Store to DoorPortland, OR | Program support | $10K |
| Childrens CenterOregon City, OR | Program support | $8,000 |
| Urban GleanersPortland, OR | Program support | $8,000 |
| Literary Arts IncPortland, OR | Program support | $7,000 |
| Columbia InsightHood River, OR | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pave Paws Assisting VeteransCornelius, OR | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community for Positive Aging (cfpa)Portland, OR | Program support | $5,000 |
| Family Building BlocksSalem, OR | Program support | $5,000 |
By state: Oregon 58 · Arizona 3 · Washington 3 · California 2
About this foundation
Wheeler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vancouver, Washington, tax-exempt since 1966. 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. Letter stating purpose of grant and include a copy of 501c(3) determination letter Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Wheeler Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $890K across 66 grants, a median of $11K.
Where does Wheeler Foundation give?
Oregon (58 grants), Arizona (3 grants), Washington (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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