Wheeler Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 85-3587210

Foundation Overview

Based in Newport Coast, CA, Wheeler Family Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $3,124,400 to organizations in California, Texas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $400 to $200,000, with a median award of $9,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,124,400
Total Assets
$5,052,740
Median Grant (all grants)
$9,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 10%

2 of 21 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

68% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Irvine (25%), Santa Ana (14%), Orange (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+501%

Strong 501% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Wheeler Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
America On Track $5,000 Santa Ana, CA, US To Support Leadership Development, Mentoring, Academic Achievement, Fitness & Nutrition, And Tobacco/drug Use Prevention. 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Orange County $5,000 Santa Ana, CA, US To Help Create And Support One-to-one Mentoring Relationships. 2024
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US To Help Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetimes. 2024
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $20,000 Mcallen, TX, US To Help Enrich The Lives Of Families With Special Needs. 2024
Childhelp Inc $21,100 Scottsdale, AZ, US To Help The Victims Of Child Abuse. 2024
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US To Support The Spiritual, Mental, Physical And Social Life For Families And Chino Valley Community. 2024
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US To Help Provide Healthcare To Children. 2024
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $5,000 Tustin, CA, US To Support Men In Embracing Their Identity As Beloved Sons Of Our Heavenly Father. 2024
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US To Support Coaches And Athletes Enter Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ And His Church. 2024
Focus On The Family $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US To Support Family Entertainment Center And Family Activities. 2024
Free Wheelchair Mission $15,000 Irvine, CA, US To Support Building Cost-efficient Wheelchairs For People With A Disability. 2024
Homeword $7,500 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US To Help Families Build Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, And Empowered Kids. 2024
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $150,000 Santa Ana, CA, US To Help Provide Academic Enrichment Programs. 2024
Land Of The Free Foundation $5,000 City Of Industry, CA, US To Support Men And Women Of The Us Armed Forces. 2024
Mariners Church Irvine $10,000 Irvine, CA, US To Sponser Church Related Programs. 2024
Mariners Church Outreach $10,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US To Sponser Church Related Programs. 2024
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US To Provide Churches With The Tools And Resources To Strengthen And Multiply Healthy Churches. 2024
Second Harvest Food Bank $5,000 Irvine, CA, US To Help Provide Food For People Facing Hunger. 2024
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US To Help Make Disciples Among The Children And Youth Of The Nations. 2024
The World Bible Society $50,000 Newport Beach, CA, US To Support Transitional Home Programs. 2024
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support For Wounded Veterans, Service Members, And Their Families. 2024
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support For Wounded Veterans, Service Members, And Their Families. 2023
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US To Help Make Disciples Among The Children And Youth Of The Nations. 2023
Special Olympics So Cal $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US To Support The Special Olympics Of Southern California. 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank $5,000 Irvine, CA, US To Help Provide Food For People Facing Hunger. 2023
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US To Provide Churches With The Tools And Resources To Strengthen And Multiply Healthy Churches. 2023
Mariners Church Outreach $10,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US To Sponser Church Related Programs. 2023
Mariners Church Irvine $10,000 Irvine, CA, US To Sponser Church Related Programs. 2023
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $150,000 Santa Ana, CA, US To Help Provide Academic Enrichment Programs. 2023
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US To Help Families Build Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, And Empowered Kids. 2023
Free Wheelchair Mission $15,000 Irvine, CA, US To Support Building Cost-efficient Wheelchairs For People With A Disability. 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US To Support Coaches And Athletes Enter Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ And His Church. 2023
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $5,000 Tustin, CA, US To Support Men In Embracing Their Identity As Beloved Sons Of Our Heavenly Father. 2023
Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US To Help Provide Healthcare Around The Globe. 2023
City Of Hope $1,000 Duarte, CA, US To Support The Community With Unparalleled Health Care And Innovative Treatments. 2023
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US To Help Provide Healthcare To Children. 2023
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US To Support The Spiritual, Mental, Physical And Social Life For Families And Chino Valley Community. 2023
Childhelp Inc $20,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US To Help The Victims Of Child Abuse. 2023
Childfund International Usa $1,000 Richmond, VA, US To Help Families And Young People Create A Better Future For Themselves. 2023
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $18,000 Mcallen, TX, US To Help Enrich The Lives Of Families With Special Needs. 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US To Help Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetimes. 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Create And Support One-to-one Mentoring Relationships. 2023
America On Track $5,000 Santa Ana, CA, US To Support Leadership Development, Mentoring, Academic Achievement, Fitness & Nutrition, And Tobacco/drug Use Prevention. 2023
Alzheimer's Association $1,000 Irvine, CA, US To Support Critical Alzheimer's Disease Research. 2023
America On Track $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $17,500 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2022
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $10,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Support 2022
Focus On The Family $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Free Wheelchair Mission $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Hoag Charity Sports $9,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US General Support 2022
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $75,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Mariners Church Irvine $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US General Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,500 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Southern California Rodeo Boosters $3,000 Temecula, CA, US General Support 2022
Special Olympics So Cal $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2022
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Young Life Ministries $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
America On Track $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $17,500 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2022
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $10,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Support 2022
Focus On The Family $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Free Wheelchair Mission $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Hoag Charity Sports $9,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US General Support 2022
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $75,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Mariners Church Irvine $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US General Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,500 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Southern California Rodeo Boosters $3,000 Temecula, CA, US General Support 2022
Special Olympics So Cal $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2022
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Young Life Ministries $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
America On Track $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $17,500 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2022
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $10,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Support 2022
Focus On The Family $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Free Wheelchair Mission $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Hoag Charity Sports $9,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US General Support 2022
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $75,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Mariners Church Irvine $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US General Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,500 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Southern California Rodeo Boosters $3,000 Temecula, CA, US General Support 2022
Special Olympics So Cal $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2022
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Young Life Ministries $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
America On Track $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $17,500 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2022
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $10,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Support 2022
Focus On The Family $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Free Wheelchair Mission $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Hoag Charity Sports $9,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US General Support 2022
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $75,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Mariners Church Irvine $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US General Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,500 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Southern California Rodeo Boosters $3,000 Temecula, CA, US General Support 2022
Special Olympics So Cal $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2022
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Young Life Ministries $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
America On Track $10,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,500 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $17,500 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2022
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2022
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2022
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $10,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Support 2022
Focus On The Family $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Free Wheelchair Mission $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Hoag Charity Sports $9,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US General Support 2022
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $75,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2022
Mariners Church Irvine $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US General Support 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,500 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2022
Southern California Rodeo Boosters $3,000 Temecula, CA, US General Support 2022
Special Olympics So Cal $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2022
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Young Life Ministries $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2021
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $15,000 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2021
Kidworks Community Development Corporation $75,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2021
Free Wheelchair Mission $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2021
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $15,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Support 2021
Special Olympics So Cal $2,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2021
Boy Scouts Of America Oc $1,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2021
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $10,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2021
Multiplication Network Ministries $15,000 Sauk Village, IL, US General Support 2021
Mariners Church Irvine $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2021
Land Of The Free Foundation $5,000 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2021
Salvation Army $3,000 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2021
The Prayer Covenant $11,000 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2021
Choc Foundation $5,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2021
America On Track $5,000 Santa Ana, CA, US General Support 2021
Homeword $5,000 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US General Support 2021
Focus On The Family $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank $20,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2021
Majestic Realty Foundation $2,000 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2021
Special Olympics So Cal $2,500 Long Beach, CA, US General Support 2020
Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries $1,500 Tustin, CA, US General Support 2020
Concordia University $1,000 Seward, NE, US General Support 2020
Boy Scouts Of America Orange County Council $1,000 Orange, CA, US General Support 2020
Mariners Church Irvine $10,000 Irvine, CA, US General Support 2020
Mariners Outreach Foundation $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Support 2020
Majestic Realty Foundation $900 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2020
Land Of The Free Foundation $3,000 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2020
Focus On The Family $18,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2020
Capable Kids Foundation Inc $10,000 Edinburg, TX, US General Support 2020
The Prayer Covenant $2,500 New Albany, OH, US General Support 2020
Chino Valley Ymca $1,500 Chino, CA, US General Support 2020
Salvation Army $1,500 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US General Support 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2020
Young Life-newport Mesa $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US General Support 2020
Vanguard University Foundation $400 Costa Mesa, CA, US Soccer Program 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Wheeler Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 85-3587210
Website N/A
Address 2221 ROSECRANS AVE STE 150 El Segundo, CA 90245-4935

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Wheeler Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President And Voting Director David Wheeler
Secretary And Voting Director Mable Wheeler
Coo, Cfo, And Voting Director Chasen Wheeler

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.