Wheeler Foundation
Historical FunderSalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-0503163 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.3M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$4,303,750
Total assets$115.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,303,750 and $4,303,750.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N Main St FL 5 D4001-052, WINSTON SALEM NC 27101 |
| Phone | 8003523705 |
| WWW.WELLSFARGO.COM/PRIVATEFOUNDATIONGRANTS/WHEELER | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1 |
| Restrictions | GRANTEES MUST QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(c) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NO GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS. NO FINANCIAL AID OR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE CONSIDERED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | Winston Salem, NC | See attached | $4,303,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,303,750 | 1 |
| 2023 | $4,871,965 | 99 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0503163
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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