The Carroll and Marguerite Wheeler Foundation
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 82-7129734 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$6.7M
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$63.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TAYLOR PARSONS |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 BEE CAVES ROAD STE 1-160145, AUSTIN TX 78716 |
| Phone | 5125670228 |
| ED@THEWHEELERFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE THEWHEELERFOUNDATION.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION IRS DETERMINATION LETTER SHOULD BE UPLOADED WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY. SEE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE FOR APPLICABLE SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO SUPPORT A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SUSTAIN, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS: EDUCATION, FAMILY OR COMMUNITY. |
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
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcmullen County Community Development Corporation | Tilden, TX | Program support | $1,314,000 |
| Tilden Baptist Church | Tilden, TX | Program support | $1,255,000 |
| Majesty Outdoors | Corpus Christi, TX | Program support | $1,010,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $500,000 |
| Mcmullen County Isd | Tilden, TX | Program support | $470,000 |
| Rise and Shine Childcare | Tilden, TX | Program support | $250,000 |
| Assistance League of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $200,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| Fuel 4 Education Inc | Tilden, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| Hungry Souls Inc | Austin, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| Tilden Livestock Scholarship Association | Tilden, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Chirstine | Christine, TX | Program support | $75,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Austin, TX | Program support | $75,000 |
| Assistance League of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation Inc | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Bulldog Education Foundation | Three Rivers, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Bountiful Blessings Food Pantry | Pleasanton, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| San Antonion Roses | Seguin, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's University of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Atascosa Health Center Inc | Pleasanton, TX | Program support | $35,000 |
| Gk Legacy Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $35,000 |
| Jourdanton Education Foundation | Jourdanton, TX | Program support | $35,000 |
| Boy Scouts of American Alamo Area Council Inc | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $35,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $35,000 |
| The Woman's Club of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| Ex-Students' Association of the University of Texas | Austin, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| Daily Bread Ministries | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Texas Beef Initiative | Dripping Springs, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Inc | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Majestic Empire Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m San Antonio Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m San Antonio Institute for School and Community Partnership | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Winston Shool San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Opmd Association | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Live Oak County Area Go-Texan Inc | George West, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| University Health Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Reveal Resources Center | Cedar Park, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Miracle Children's Foundation | Del Mar, CA | Program support | $15,000 |
| San Antonio Children's Museum Dba the Doseum | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Voom Foundation | College Station, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Hill Country Conservancy | Austin, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Courage Ranch | Floresville, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Advance San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Operation Warm | Glen Mills, PA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Project Mend | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Magdalena Ministries Inc | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Christus Children's Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Inc (Dba Samministries) | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Real Life Community Outreach | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| I Care San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Any Baby Can of San Antonio Inc | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Bexar County | San Antonio, TX | Program support | $6,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,705,000 | 61 |
| 2024 | $4,500,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $2,700,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611389349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-7129734
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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