James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWhitefish Bay, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1818780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$422K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$80,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $82,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica School | Whitefish Bay, WI | General support | $85,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $82,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $80,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | West Allis, WI | General support | $80,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Madison, WI | General support | $75,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $15,000 |
| The Jesuits | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $301,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $228,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349100145
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1818780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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