Wheless Foundation
Accepts applications
Wheless Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $688,500 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$688,500
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $613,500 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $605,000 | 37 | $11.1 million |
| 2023 | $613,500 | 40 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $688,500 | 47 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Jim Devan PO Box 29129, Shreveport, LA 71149 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 429-2118 |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
What Wheless Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 26 | $396,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $47,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral | Religious | $45,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Gleason Initiative Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Chastain Park Therapeutic Riding | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Church of the Holy Cross | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of NW la | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Durham Academy Inc | Educational | $30,000 |
| Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke | Medical | $30,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation | Medical | $30,000 |
| YMCA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| MIT | Educational | $20,000 |
| Vail Valley Medical Center | Medical | $20,000 |
| Caddo Council on Aging | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting | Educational | $15,000 |
| Robinson's Rescue | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Community Renewal International | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Emory University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Food Depot | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kitchen Angels | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Medical | $10,000 |
| Oakwood Home for Women | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oglethorpe University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Promise of Justice Initiative | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Educational | $10,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Unc-Chapel Hill | Educational | $10,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zorro's Crossing Horse Sanctuary | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Medical | $5,000 |
| Providence House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Bossier Rescue Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elise W Schmidt
- James E Devan
- Tracey E Hogan
- W Hobson Hogan
Questions people ask
Does Wheless Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Wheless Foundation give?
$688,500 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wheless Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elise W Schmidt (Board of Con), James E Devan (Board of Con), Tracey E Hogan (Board of Con) and W Hobson Hogan (Board of Con).
What does Wheless Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.