Wheeler Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTroy, Michigan · EIN 38-3392912 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$231K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$18.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Pointe Church | Novi, MI | Capital fund | $40,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Hurricane helene relief | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane helene relief | $30,000 |
| Say Detroit | Southfield, MI | Community supportcity of detroit | $25,000 |
| Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary | Oxford, MI | Animal rescue | $20,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School | Detroit, MI | General fundfor college prepeducation | $20,000 |
| Nechama | Saint Paul, MN | Hurricane helene relief | $15,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Se Michigan | Detroit, MI | Hunger assistance | $10,619 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Support services for the needy | $10,000 |
| Vail Christian School Inc | Edwards, CO | Teacher awards | $6,000 |
| Fellowship Matters Inc | Toledo, OH | Hunger assistance | $5,000 |
| Moms for America Inc | Branson, MO | Education | $2,650 |
| St Annes Mead | Southfield, MI | Capital fund | $2,510 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children | Taylor, MI | Support for the visually impaired | $2,500 |
| The Arc Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | Support for people with developmental disabilities | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Arlington, VA | Meals for needy | $2,500 |
| Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue Inc | Warrington, PA | Labrador rescue | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Prader-Willi Research | Walnut, CA | Research for prader-williand schaaf-yangsyndromes | $2,500 |
| Passion 4 Paws | Pompano Beach, FL | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation-Michigan Chapter | Southfield, MI | Research | $500 |
| United Relief for Haiti Inc | Hollywood, FL | Haiti relief | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $231,279 | 21 |
| 2023 | $113,010 | 10 |
| 2022 | $2,236,605 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3392912
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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