Wheeler Foundation
Historical FunderRankin, Illinois · EIN 61-1445596 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,358 and $175,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNN MAGERS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 305, RANKIN IL 60960 |
| Phone | 2173972901 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
6% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Foundation | Normal, IL | Scholarships | $468,000 |
| Human Resources Center of Edgarclark County | Paris, IL | Vehicles for speical education | $311,711 |
| Carle Health Center for Philanthropy | Peoria, IL | Schloarships | $228,000 |
| Hanging Rock Christian Camp | West Lebanon, IN | Additions at christian camp and full replacement of laundry sprinkler system | $182,407 |
| Danville Area Community College Foundation | Danville, IL | Scholarships | $175,000 |
| Milford Area Public Schools #124 | Milford, IL | Vehicle for special education | $51,750 |
| Eastern Illinois University Foundation | Charleston, IL | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Annual scholarship grant | $45,000 |
| Danville School District | Danville, IL | Vechile and supplies | $28,669 |
| Abra | Sheldon, IL | Vehicle for special education | $20,000 |
| Hoopeston Area Community School District #11 | Hoopeston, IL | Vision/Hearing screener | $8,687 |
| Douglas Discovery Gardens | Danville, IL | Charitable education purposes | $4,382 |
| Armstrong-Ellis School District | Armstrong, IL | Charitable education purposes | $4,358 |
| Burt Co | Danville, IL | Photos of challenger baseball event | $4,168 |
| Armstrong Township High School | Armstrong, IL | Charitable education purposes | $379 |
| Iroquois Special Education Association | Gilman, IL | Supplies | $291 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,577,802 | 16 |
| 2024 | $2,306,542 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,365,247 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641969349100819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1445596
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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