Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation is a private foundation in Covington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $17,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$889,763
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
14% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,500 | 6 | $859,920 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 6 | $848,082 |
| 2025 | $44,000 | 7 | $889,763 |
How to apply
Wheeler Charitable Trust 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.
What Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6 | $43,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Community Church | General purposes | $17,500 |
| Asbury Methodist Church | General purposes | $9,500 |
| Grant's Lick Baptist Church | General purposes | $9,500 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Nku Wesley Foundation | General purposes | $1,500 |
| The Kentucky United Methodist Home | Childrens home | $1,500 |
| Blood Cancer United | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Whitehouse
- James W Morgan Jr
Questions people ask
Does Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Whitehouse (Trustee) and James W Morgan Jr (Trustee).
What does Wheeler Charitable Trust Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.