David and Jean Wiley Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 86-1086964 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SAM GAINER PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 1318 WEST VISTAWOOD DR, HOUSTON TX 770773233 |
| Phone | 7136218090 |
| Form and materials | POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER DETAILING THE NATURE AND ACTIVITIES OF THEIR EXEMPT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OR FOUNDATION, THEIR SELECTION PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS, THEIR HISTORY OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELEVANT STATISTICS AND INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THEIR PAST RECIPIENTS AND THE SUCCESS OF THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AMONG RECIPIENTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum | Houston, TX | To fund scholarship program | $100,000 |
| Houston Community College Foundation | Houston, TX | To fund scholarship program | $100,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | To fund scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Harc - Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | Houston, TX | To fund scholarship program | $35,000 |
| Literacy Now | Houston, TX | To fund scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Collaborative for Children | Houston, TX | To fund scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Gordon Memorial Library | Sealy, TX | To fund scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | Houston, TX | To fund scholarship program | $20,000 |
| Llano Hs Athletic Hall of Fame Schlshp Comm | Llano, TX | To fund scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Houston Tscpa Foundation | Houston, TX | To fund scholarships program | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $387,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541279349104104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1086964
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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