Wilshire Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Wilshire Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $481,295 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$481,295
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $538,367 the year before.
13% 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 | $627,000 | 28 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $538,367 | 32 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $481,295 | 23 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul G Heafy 9400 Broadway Extension Suite 505, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 254-5400, pheafy@nli.com |
What Wilshire Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 17 | $355,295 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dean McGee Eye Institute | Medical Research | $125,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Scholarship Funds | $100,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Rehab for traumatic brain and spinal injury | $100,000 |
| The 34 Project | Rehab for neurological damaged patients | $35,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of OKC | Crime Prevention | $17,750 |
| Free Food Pantry & Educational Center | Food Pantry - Human Services | $15,000 |
| Heritage Hall | Education | $12,500 |
| American Legion Post 88 | Services for Veterans | $10,000 |
| National Shell Museum | Marine Research | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Children's Theatre | Community Theatre Project | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City Repertory Theater | Community Theatre Project | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Carpenter Square Theatre | Community Theatre Project | $5,000 |
| Clinic for Rehab of Wildlife (CROW) | Rehab for island wildlife | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Animal Rescue Sanctuary | $5,000 |
| Pivot Inc | Services for homeless youth | $5,000 |
| City Care | Homeless services | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | Youth Services | $2,500 |
| Ground Zero Emergency Training Center | Training for Police K-9 | $2,045 |
| Community Action Resource Association | Services for Inner city youth - Tulsa | $1,000 |
| Free To Live | Animal Sanctuary | $1,000 |
| Last Frontier Boy Scouts | Youth Activities | $1,000 |
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife Refuge | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul G Heafy
- Andria Heafy
Questions people ask
Does Wilshire Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wilshire Charitable Foundation give?
$481,295 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wilshire Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul G Heafy (President) and Andria Heafy (Vice President).
What does Wilshire Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.