Mt Wheeler Care Program
Accepts applications
Mt Wheeler Care Program is a private foundation in Ely, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $2,725. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$2,725
- Assets$42,571
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,450 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,382 | 2 | $35,661 |
| 2024 | $1,450 | 2 | $39,891 |
| 2025 | $3,500 | 4 | $42,571 |
How to apply
| Contact | White Pine County Social Services 297 Nevada Northern Railway Ste 7, Ely, NV 89301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 293-6528 |
| What to submit | Application form is available at the welfare office, or on the mt wheeler power website mwpower.net/forms. The welfare office uses its criteria for assessing assistance needs and then contacts the mt wheeler c.a.r.e. Program. |
| Restrictions | $400 maximum per needy entity or family unit within a two year period. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 4 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Wheeler Power Inc | Payment to energy provider to assist 9 individuals in need. | $2,725 |
| Individual | To provide funds for repairs for 1 individual | $400 |
| Individual | Payment for a cord of firewood. | $300 |
| Individual | Payment for a 1/4th of a cord of firewood. | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Shellie Watts
- Mary Kerner
- Desiree Robison
Questions people ask
Does Mt Wheeler Care Program accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mt Wheeler Care Program give?
$3,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Mt Wheeler Care Program?
Its 2025 filing lists Shellie Watts (President/ Secretary), Mary Kerner (Treasurer) and Desiree Robison (Director).