The Wheeler Foundation
Invitation OnlyVero Beach, Florida · EIN 34-1852595 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$167K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $28,850.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano Cleveland | Shaker Heights, OH | Annual fund / cleveland international piano competition | $100,000 |
| Senior Resource Association | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $28,850 |
| The Sola Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Kirtland Country Club Scholarship Fund | Willoughby, OH | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Vna & Hospice Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Curt Kriedman Foundation | Port Orange, FL | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| National Trappers Association | Bedford, IN | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166,850 | 7 |
| 2023 | $151,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103058
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1852595
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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