Wilshire Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 20-3873060 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Paul G Heafy |
|---|---|
| Address | 9400 Broadway Extension Suite 505, Oklahoma City OK 73114 |
| Phone | 4052545400 |
| pheafy@nli.com | |
| Form and materials | None |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
26% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean McGee Eye Institute | Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Research | $125,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Norman, OK | Scholarship Funds | $100,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Chicago, IL | Rehab for traumatic brain and spinal injury | $100,000 |
| The 34 Project | Bethany, OK | Rehab for neurological damaged patients | $35,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of OKC | Oklahoma City, OK | Crime Prevention | $17,750 |
| Free Food Pantry & Educational Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Food Pantry - Human Services | $15,000 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | Education | $12,500 |
| American Legion Post 88 | Norman, OK | Services for Veterans | $10,000 |
| National Shell Museum | Sanibel, FL | Marine Research | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Children's Theatre | Oklahoma City, OK | Community Theatre Project | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City Repertory Theater | Oklahoma City, OK | Community Theatre Project | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Carpenter Square Theatre | Oklahoma City, OK | Community Theatre Project | $5,000 |
| Clinic for Rehab of Wildlife (CROW) | Sanibel, FL | Rehab for island wildlife | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | Animal Rescue Sanctuary | $5,000 |
| Pivot Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Services for homeless youth | $5,000 |
| City Care | Oklahoma City, OK | Homeless services | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | Tulsa, OK | Youth Services | $2,500 |
| Ground Zero Emergency Training Center | Norman, OK | Training for Police K-9 | $2,045 |
| Community Action Resource Association | Tulsa, OK | Services for Inner city youth - Tulsa | $1,000 |
| Free To Live | Edmond, OK | Animal Sanctuary | $1,000 |
| Last Frontier Boy Scouts | Oklahoma City, OK | Youth Activities | $1,000 |
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge | Eureka Springs, AR | Wildlife Refuge | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481,295 | 23 |
| 2024 | $538,367 | 32 |
| 2023 | $627,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610989349100221
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3873060
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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