Wheeler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEl Segundo, California · EIN 85-3587210 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$378K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidworks Community Development Corporation | Santa Ana, CA | To help provide academic enrichment programs. | $150,000 |
| The World Bible Society | Newport Beach, CA | To support transitional home programs. | $50,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | To help the victims of child abuse. | $21,100 |
| Capable Kids Foundation Inc | Mcallen, TX | To help enrich the lives of families with special needs. | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | To support coaches and athletes enter into a growing relationship with jesus christ and his church. | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | To support family entertainment center and family activities. | $15,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | To support building cost-efficient wheelchairs for people with a disability. | $15,000 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | Sauk Village, IL | To provide churches with the tools and resources to strengthen and multiply healthy churches. | $15,000 |
| The Prayer Covenant | New Albany, OH | To help make disciples among the children and youth of the nations. | $11,000 |
| Mariners Church Irvine | Irvine, CA | To sponser church related programs. | $10,000 |
| Mariners Church Outreach | Sherman Oaks, CA | To sponser church related programs. | $10,000 |
| Homeword | San Juan Capistrano, CA | To help families build strong marriages, confident parents, and empowered kids. | $7,500 |
| America on Track | Santa Ana, CA | To support leadership development, mentoring, academic achievement, fitness & nutrition, and tobacco/drug use prevention. | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | To help create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships. | $5,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | To help provide healthcare to children. | $5,000 |
| Ed Tandy Mcglasson Ministries | Tustin, CA | To support men in embracing their identity as beloved sons of our heavenly father. | $5,000 |
| Land of the Free Foundation | City of Industry, CA | To support men and women of the US armed forces. | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Irvine, CA | To help provide food for people facing hunger. | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Support for wounded veterans, service members, and their families. | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Oc | Orange, CA | To help prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes. | $1,500 |
| Chino Valley YMCA | Chino, CA | To support the spiritual, mental, physical and social life for families and chino valley community. | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $377,600 | 21 |
| 2023 | $307,500 | 23 |
| 2022 | $428,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512869349101181
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3587210
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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