WHEELER FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$4.3M-12% YoY
Grants
1
Median Grant
$4.3M
Organizations Funded
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To provide financial support to institutions, private or public organizations to educate, train and support children and adults that are mentally and/or physically handicapped. The Wheeler Foundation focuses on educating, training and supporting children and adults with special needs.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Financial support for institutions and organizations educating, training and supporting children and adults with mental or physical handicaps. Wheeler Home Farm School operated from 1964-2002 in Rankin. Quarterly board meetings review all requests.
How to Apply
Organizations contiguous to Vermilion County, Illinois are eligible. Board meets quarterly in February, May, August, and November. No set dollar limit for grants. Organizations can apply as often as they wish. Focus on mental/physical handicap support.
Does Not Fund
Geographic restriction: only organizations contiguous to Vermilion County, Illinois are eligible. Does not fund individuals. Will not fund routine operating needs or ongoing project funding.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.3M
Grants
1
Median
$4.3M
States
1
$4.9M
Grants
99
Median
$25K
States
17
$4.9M
Grants
105
Median
$30K
States
18
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.