The William R Wheeler & Sandra L Wheeler Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBayshore, New York · EIN 81-4436916 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$720K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $300,426.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcnt1 Epilepsy Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Sydney's hope fund | $324,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Cambridge, MA | The oldeani secondary school daily operations, the oldeani secondary school boarding program operations, and boarding mental health support | $300,426 |
| Brighter Tomorrows | Shirley, NY | Better together pilot program | $50,000 |
| Brighter Tomorrows | Shirley, NY | To expand domestic violence services | $25,000 |
| Stratton Community Foudation | Stratton Mountain, VT | Wheeler foundation first in family scholarship | $15,000 |
| Levelland Wallace Theater | Levelland, TX | Renovations of wallace theater | $5,984 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $720,410 | 6 |
| 2024 | $486,902 | 8 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105357
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4436916
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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