David and Jean Wiley Foundation
Accepts applications
David and Jean Wiley Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $402,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$402,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $387,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $387,500 | 10 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $402,500 | 10 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sam Gainer President 1318 West Vistawood Dr, Houston, TX 77077-3233 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 621-8090 |
| What to submit | Potential recipients should submit a letter detailing the nature and activities of their exempt scholarship program or foundation, their selection process for individuals, their history of providing scholarships and relevant statistics and information pertaining to their past recipients and the success of their scholarship program among recipients. |
What David and Jean Wiley Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $402,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum | To fund scholarship program | $100,000 |
| Houston Community College Foundation | To fund scholarship program | $100,000 |
| Brookwood Community | To fund scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Harc - Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | To fund scholarship program | $35,000 |
| Literacy Now | To fund scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Collaborative for Children | To fund scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Gordon Memorial Library | To fund scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | To fund scholarship program | $20,000 |
| Llano Hs Athletic Hall of Fame Schlshp Comm | To fund scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Houston Tscpa Foundation | To fund scholarships program | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sam Gainer
- Norma Gainer
- Susan Gainer
Questions people ask
Does David and Jean Wiley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David and Jean Wiley Foundation give?
$402,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs David and Jean Wiley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sam Gainer (President/Director), Norma Gainer (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct) and Susan Gainer (Vice President/Director).
What does David and Jean Wiley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.