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The Morris Wheeler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Atlanta, Georgia · EIN 236392152

The Morris Wheeler Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,250 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$59,748
2024$2,5003$64,425
2025$3,2503$70,347

How to apply

The Morris Wheeler Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Morris Wheeler Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania3$3,250

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Bio
Philadelphia, PA
For Charitable Purpose$2,500
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Philadelphia, PA
For Charitable Purpose$500
Tulpehocken United Church of Christ
Richland, PA
For Charitable Purpose$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Morris Wheeler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Morris Wheeler Foundation give?

$3,250 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Morris Wheeler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Christopher M Turman IV (Trustee).

What does The Morris Wheeler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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