Barbara F Wheeler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara F Wheeler Foundation is a private foundation in Aledo, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$420,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $470,000 the year before.
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $470,000 | 17 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 17 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Barbara F 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.
What Barbara F Wheeler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $375,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Arc Salvation Army Arc | Food, clothing, housing assistance | $60,000 |
| Manna Storehouse Manna Storehouse | Emergency assistance for needy | $40,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Namur Sisters of St Mary of Namur | Ministry/spread the gospel | $40,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Court Appointed Special Advocates | Childrens advocacy | $30,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | Ministry/spread the gospel | $30,000 |
| Society of St Vinecent de Paul Society of St Vincent de Paul | Food assistance for needy | $30,000 |
| Holy Family Parish Holy Family Parish | Ministry/spread the gospel | $25,000 |
| Parker County Center of Hope Parker County Center of Hope | Food and housing assistance to poor | $25,000 |
| Whole Life Authentic Care Whole Life Authentic Care | Healthcare for women and families | $25,000 |
| Aledo United Methodit Church Aledo United Methodist Church | Youth missions | $20,000 |
| Beautiful Feet Ministries Beautiful Feet Ministries | Food, clothing, & health assistance | $20,000 |
| Community Healthcare of Texas Community Healthcare of Texas | Hospice and palliative care | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels | Home delivered meals for elderly | $15,000 |
| Three Mountains Ministries Three Mountains Ministries | Teen & young adult missions | $15,000 |
| American Legion American Legion | Veteran support services | $10,000 |
| Catholic Worldview Fellowship Catholic Worldview Fellowship | Ministry/spread the gospel | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Folds of Honor | Scholarships to family of military | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Stavens
- Philip Stavens
Questions people ask
Does Barbara F Wheeler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara F Wheeler Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Barbara F Wheeler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Stavens (President) and Philip Stavens (Secretary/Tr).
What does Barbara F Wheeler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and food and hunger.